charles stallions real estate: Here are 10 mortgage tips for 2013 - Save on your Home Owners Ins. Too - 03/07/13 05:23 AM
Debra B Albert PA of Port St Lucie, FL shares some benefits and a whole lot more tips of getting ready for 2013. I am happy to share these tips with you as well. Take great pointers and use them to your benefit.
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1. Stop procrastinating and refinance. If you haven’t refinanced recently, … (4 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Pensacola, FL: Charles Stallions Real Estate Report, 02.23.13 - 02/24/13 12:17 PM
Pensacola, FL: Charles Stallions Real Estate Report, 02.23.13
 
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Outside remodeling has biggest return on investment
NAR report: Projects such as siding, window or door replacement can recoup more than 70% of the cost at resale because it improves curb appeal. Read more.
Homeownership also the newly American dream
Census Bureau: 51.5% of foreign-born residents own a home in U.S. - 59.5% in Fla. It ranges from 63.4% in Jacksonville to 57.5% in Miami. Read more.
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charles stallions real estate: Closing costs dropped 7% over past year which helps Pace Florida - 08/11/12 06:22 AM
 
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Closing costs dropped 7% over past year which helps Pace Florida
 
In Fla., closing costs averaged $4,395, according to Bankrate.com - about 17% more than they did nationally. Read more.
The average cost to close on a mortgage in the United States dropped seven percent over the past year to $3,754, according to Bankrate.com’s eighth annual closing costs survey released today. Title insurance and other third-party fees fell 12 percent from 2011, while origination fees edged down one percent.
 


 
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charles stallions real estate: Investors find shortage of REO bargains in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze. - 07/01/12 12:31 AM
 
Investors and Landlords Wanted for Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Short Sales
 
Renting in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze and Home for Rent is as simple as contacting one of our property management experts. We would love to earn your business and WOW you with our services. Regardless of price we treat you with total respect as to what you want not a home that we need to rent. We want you to get a rental that you can call HOME.
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charles stallions real estate: Insider strategies for short sale approvals here in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze - 06/24/12 10:06 AM
Insider strategies for short sale approvals here in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze
 
One tip: Make a strong case for your client's offer, which should be within 5% to 8% of the home's fair market value. Read more.
There are several things real estate agents should do to ensure short sale offers are approved quickly. They should make offers within 5 percent to 8 percent of the home’s fair market value and be able to “make a compelling case for the price you bring,” says Bob Hertzog of Phoenix-based Summit Home Consultants, who closes about 90 percent of his … (2 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Lawmakers seek public input on Citizens' rates in Pace and Gulf Breeze - 06/24/12 05:47 AM
Lawmakers seek public input on Citizens' rates in Pace and Gulf Breeze
 
On tap: How to avoid skyrocketing premiums for Fla.'s largest insurer and solutions for property insurance issues. Read more.
As Citizens Property Insurance Corp. considers another plan to raise rates, two lawmakers want the public and industry officials to talk about ways to avoid skyrocketing premiums.
Today's Prayer Dear God, Thank you for the privilege of being able to commune with you through prayer. Thank you for speaking to me through your Word and teaching me through life's circumstances. Thank you for the beautiful birds that sing … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: 7147 Coronado Drive for rent Pensacola, Pace amd Gulf Breeze Florida - 06/10/12 08:22 AM
7147 Coronado Drive for rent Pensacola, Pace amd Gulf Breeze Florida
"When we forget to use visualization and imagination, it is like not using our minds."
— Jose Silva: was a American parapsychologist and author
 
Investors and Landlords Wanted for Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Short Sales
 
Renting in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze and Home for Rent is as simple as contacting one of our property management experts. We would love to earn your business and WOW you with our services. Regardless of price we treat you with total respect as to what you want not a … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: 5662 Byrom Street for rent in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Florida - 06/10/12 08:15 AM
5662 Byrom Street for rent in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Florida
"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got."
— High-tech proverb  
 
Investors and Landlords Wanted for Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Short Sales
 
Renting in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze and Home for Rent is as simple as contacting one of our property management experts. We would love to earn your business and WOW you with our services. Regardless of price we treat you with total respect as to what you want not a home that we need to … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: 211 RUE MAX homes for Rent in Pensacola, Pace or Guf Breeze Florida - 06/10/12 08:05 AM
211 RUE MAX homes for Rent in Pensacola, Pace or Guf Breeze Florida
 
"Accept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. You will not feel free to move toward it; you will feel you are not deserving."
— Maxwell Maltz: was a motivational author and creator of the Psycho-Cybernetics
Investors and Landlords Wanted for Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Short Sales
 
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charles stallions real estate: 7101 Joy Street for rent in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Florida - 06/10/12 08:01 AM
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charles stallions real estate: Right Realtor, Right Price and Right Time when selling in Gulf Breeze - 06/10/12 07:01 AM
Right Realtor, Right Price and Right Time when selling in Gulf Breeze When sellers aren't realistic about pricing their home, they may not be serious about selling it in the first place. Read more.
"Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it."
— Ted Williams: was an American professional baseball player and manager
 
Investors and Landlords Wanted for Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Short Sales
 
Renting in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze and Home for Rent is as simple as contacting one of our property management experts. We would love to earn your business and … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Canceled debt for a short sale in Pace and Gulf breeze made easy - 06/10/12 06:51 AM
Canceled debt for a short sale in Pace and Gulf breeze made easy All canceled debt - not just a mortgage - is subject to taxation as if it's income, but there are ways to avoid paying. Read more.
But while you can ignore old flames, you can’t dismiss past debts, even if your lender forgave them. Debts that were canceled or forgiven are considered taxable income – something many taxpayers don’t realize until they receive a 1099-C tax from their lenders.
 
"Human beings are made of body, mind and spirit. Of these, spirit is primary, for it connects us … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: 30 Year Rate at 3.90% is just too good for Pace and Gulf Breeze Buyers - 06/10/12 06:28 AM
30 Year Rate at 3.90% is just too good for Pace and Gulf Breeze Buyers Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year home loan fell to 3.90 percent from 3.95 percent the previous week. That’s slightly above the 3.87 percent average rate hit two weeks ago, which was the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s.Rates declined again to almost - but not quite - record lows. Experts expect little change over the short term. Read more.
"If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone."
— Maxwell Maltz: was a motivational author … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Governments answer to housing Just Harp about it - 06/10/12 05:55 AM
Governments answer to housing Just Harp about it Changes to extend HARP’s reach were announced in October, and lenders launched their revamped programs in recent months. To be eligible, HARP applicants must have loans owned or guaranteed by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae, have less than 20 percent equity and be current on payments.Earlier versions failed to help many homeowners, but some banks are now adding staff to keep up with demand. Read more.
"The champion wins first, then walks into the arena. Everybody else walks into the arena and then tries to figure out what to do."
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charles stallions real estate: Are Short Sales the new norm in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze? - 06/09/12 04:32 PM
Are Short Sales the new norm in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze?
AccordinAre Short Sales the new norm in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze? g to a year-end report released last week by Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac, about 22 percent of sales statewide in 2011 were of homes in foreclosure or short sale. The report measured all deed transactions, not just Realtor sales, said company spokesman Daren Blomquist.
Distressed sales are up, but experts are more intrigued with the way they've shifted from REOs to short sales. Read more. "The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can … (3 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Are rents about to go higher in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze? - 06/09/12 04:24 PM
Are rents about to go higher in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze? “With high demand in the marketplace, landlords were not likely to negotiate with potential renters, and needed to do little to attract clientele to their available apartments,” said Citi Habitats President Gary Malin.While the country’s single-family home construction is still recovering from the depths of the downturn, this year is expected to be an important milestone in the tide of new multifamily home construction occurring in many cities. MPF Research estimates 125,000 apartment units will be completed by year’s end, an 89 percent gain from 2011. As demand outpaces … (5 comments)

charles stallions real estate: Hurricane season: One week to go and already two tropical storms - 05/27/12 02:30 PM
Hurricane season: One week to go and already two tropical storms
The good news: Only 1 to 3 major storms expected. The bad news: It only takes one. Be prepared. Read more.
Before the season begins, homeowners should prepare. “It’s crucial for policyholders to know about their insurance coverage before a storm hits,” says Ken Enscoe, Nationwide’s director of catastrophe claims operations. “Advance planning is key to surviving the aftermath of a hurricane.”
 
"Everything depends upon execution; having just a vision is no solution."
 
— Stephen Sondheim: Award-winning American composer & lyricist
 
 
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charles stallions real estate: Florida Realtors economist: "Great news" for Gulf Breeze - 05/27/12 02:17 PM
Florida Realtors economist: "Great news" for Gulf Breeze
 
Dr. John Tuccillo: Pending sales are up, prices rising and the inventory rate has nearly reached a balanced market. Watch video.


 

"There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle."

— Deepak Chopra: is an authority in the field of mind-body healing

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charles stallions real estate: Officials say $25M condo sale sets record but not in Gulf Breeze - 05/27/12 02:11 PM
Officials say $25M condo sale sets record but not in Gulf Breeze
 
Owner plans to "rip everything out" of Miami penthouse and spend $2 million to redecorate. Read more.
The newspaper reports the five-bedroom condo with a private pool at 100 South Pointe Drive in South Beach recently sold to a buyer who plans to “rip everything out” and spend $2 million to finish it.

"Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow - after you have done your best to achieve success … (1 comments)

charles stallions real estate: U.S. 30-year FRM falls to record 3.78% and the 15 remains at 3.08% - 05/27/12 01:41 PM
U.S. 30-year FRM falls to record 3.78% and the 15 remains at 3.08%
 
Regular record-breaking low mortgage rates will end one day - but not yet. This week's FRM again hits all-time low. Read more.
The average rate on 15-year fixed mortgages, a popular option for refinancing, held steady at 3.04 percent, matching the record low hit last week.

"Happiness is native to the human mind and its physical machine. We think better, perform better, feel better, and are healthier when we are happy."

— Maxwell Maltz: was a motivational author and creator of the Psycho-Cybernetics

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