flat fee discounts: 32506, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12.26.12
- 12/26/12 09:57 AM
32506, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12.26.12
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Top real estate stories of 2012
What changed the state's real estate world this year? Florida Realtors put together its annual list of top stories. Read more.
No counties mandate septic tank inspections
Septic inspections became law in 2010; but in 2012, lawmakers gave 19 high-risk counties an opt-out and all took it. Read more.
Fla.'s shadow inventory slowly fading
Threat lessens: Florida Realtors' research department updated its shadow inventory report - it now goes through Sept. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/26/12
- 12/26/12 08:23 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/26/12
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Fed ties rates to jobless, inflation targets
Adjustable rate mortgages are now indirectly tied to U.S. job numbers after Fed sets 6.5% unemployment rate as its goal. Read more.
Economy drags down population growth
Recession will have a long-term impact on U.S. population: It will be older and smaller than predicted four years ago. Read more.
Facebook changes some privacy settings
Under fire from privacy advocates, company says changes eliminate surprises on how privacy and content settings work. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: Merry Christmas to our Pensacola Landlords and Tenants 2012
- 12/25/12 11:10 AM
Merry Christmas to our Pensacola Landlords and Tenants, 2012 has been a great year and we sincerely thank you for that.
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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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/24/12
- 12/23/12 01:04 PM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/24/12
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Fla.'s housing market stronger in 2013
Economists at Florida Realtors' event: Positive trend continues, though recovery pace may be slower than U.S., Calif. Read more.
Mortgage delinquencies to stay high in 2013
However, it's a backlog - not new cases. If ignoring delinquencies over a year old, numbers look historically normal. Read more.
Freddie Mac: Expect good things in 2013
"Big change from a year ago" includes no shadow inventory threat, rising values and increase in household formations. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/23/2012
- 12/23/12 08:09 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/23/2012
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Mortgage delinquencies to stay high in 2013
However, it's a backlog - not new cases. If ignoring delinquencies over a year old, numbers look historically normal. Read more.
Freddie Mac: Expect good things in 2013
"Big change from a year ago" includes no shadow inventory threat, rising values and increase in household formations. Read more.
Fla. revives land-conservation program
It's not much, but it's something. State approved 21 projects Tuesday it will try to buy with an $8.4M budget. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/23/12
- 12/22/12 11:13 PM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/23/12
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Commercial real estate investment improving
CCIM: Investment better in all property sectors, but property values remain flat and transaction volumes down in 3Q. Read more.
Foreclosure cases are moving like mud
Fla.'s courts are treading water in clearing foreclosures: over past 4 months, 69,513 closed, 69,078 new cases added. Read more.
Sizzle returns to S. Fla. housing market
Many homes get multiple offers due to a tight inventory and high demand from first-time buyers and investors. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/22/12
- 12/22/12 11:20 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/22/12
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Need health insurance? Future unclear
Fla. Health Choices program to offer cheaper insurance with lower benefits in Jan., but future unclear under Obamacare. Read more.
Commercial real estate investment improving
CCIM: Investment better in all property sectors, but property values remain flat and transaction volumes down in 3Q. Read more.
Sizzle returns to S. Fla. housing market
Many homes get multiple offers due to a tight inventory and high demand from first-time buyers and investors. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/21/12
- 12/22/12 05:53 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/21/12
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Housing recovery to boost economy
From rebound to hot: Charles Schwab's chief strategist says housing will be key driver of 2013 U.S. economic recovery. Read more.
Improving markets surge 60% in Dec.
NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising to 201. Read more.
What's really driving rise in home prices?
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/20/12
- 12/20/12 09:41 PM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/20/12
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Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.34%
It's a minor change, however, and only 8% of experts polled by Bankrate.com expect further increases. Read more.
Census Bureau releases new tool: Easy Stats
Look up a city or county's demographics broken down by housing type through Census Bureau's simplified webpage. Read more.
What's really driving rise in home prices?
Number of factors leading to tighter market - more buyers, fewer properties and record-low mortgage rates, for example. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/19/12
- 12/19/12 11:07 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/19/12
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Trending up: short sales outside foreclosure
A homeowner once needed to default on a mortgage first, but 29% of recent Fla. short sale homes weren't in foreclosure. Read more.
Housing recovery to boost economy
From rebound to hot: Charles Schwab's chief strategist says housing will be key driver of 2013 U.S. economic recovery. Read more.
Improving markets surge 60% in Dec.
NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising … (2 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/18/12
- 12/18/12 11:23 AM
32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/18/12
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Force-placed insurance lawsuit to proceed
A Fla. woman forced to take insurance by her lender alleges the tactic was predatory. Judge rules the case can proceed. Read more.
Want bottom line price for 4-bedroom home?
Coldwell Banker's annual survey of asking prices for same-type homes put four Fla. cities on its most-affordable list. Read more.
What's ahead for Fla. real estate in 2013?
Learn about business opportunities and market trends during Fla. Realtors' 2013 Economic Forecast event on Dec. 12. Read … (1 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/17/12
- 12/17/12 12:21 PM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/17/2012
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Old vs. new? Homebuyers reveal preferences
75% consider an existing home, 20% say they prefer a new home and 5% have no preference, according to a survey. Read more.
Real estate field attracts younger agents
A SW Florida real estate school says 15% of 2012 graduates were younger than 24 - about twice as many as last year. Read more.
10 ways to say thank you at work
Brokers: It's easy to take agents and staff for granted, but the No. … (1 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/16/12
- 12/16/12 12:36 PM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/16/12
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Short sales outpacing REOs
RealtyTrac: In 3Q, foreclosures up 22% but 65% going as short sales now. In Fla., it was 26% as Ariz. leads with 34%. Read more.
Old vs. new? Homebuyers reveal preferences
75% consider an existing home, 20% say they prefer a new home and 5% have no preference, according to a survey. Read more.
Real estate field attracts younger agents
A SW Florida real estate school says 15% of 2012 graduates were younger than 24 - about … (1 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.15.12
- 12/14/12 09:14 PM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.15.12
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Gov't may be liable for property damage
Supreme Court: If government knows an action like dam flooding will damage private property, it amounts to a taking. Read more.
Fla. lawmakers criticize Citizens' loan deal
House panel questioned Fla.-owned insurer's plan to offer $350M in loans to companies willing to take out policies. Read more.
Simple things make listings appealing
Subtle changes bring a home's interior to life. While clutter detracts overall, focus first on entryways and tables. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.14.2012
- 12/13/12 10:36 AM
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Cheaper homes coming on strong
CoreLogic: Not all price increases created equal. Lower-value homes rose 10% year-to-year - higher-value homes up 7.6%. Read more.
Holiday gift: foreclosure evictions on hold
Fannie, Freddie: Foreclosure process continues, but no one will be evicted over holidays; many other banks to do same. Read more.
Choices grow - which tablet should you buy?
Tablet computers, a relatively new tech product, now top most agents' must-have lists. Each type has pros and cons. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.13.2012
- 12/12/12 11:37 AM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.13.2012
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NAR Call for Action: Mortgage tax deduction
Congress hasn't decided to change mortgage interest deduction yet, and NAR hopes a deluge of support keeps it that way. Read more.
And the best major cellular carrier is ...
Consumer Reports: Verizon tops among major carriers, but contract-free Consumer Cellular was No. 1 overall. Read more.
Selling 'lifestyle' instead of 'investment'
Buyers no longer consider ownership a sure-fire route to security, but promoting a "better lifestyle" still sells homes. Read more.
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.12.2012
- 12/11/12 11:48 AM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.12.2012
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Home prices rise in Oct. by most in 6 years
CoreLogic: Home prices up 6.3% over Oct. 2011, enticing buyers to jump into the market before prices rise even more. Read more.
FHA extends flipping waiver through 2014
Homes bought with FHA loans cannot be resold for 90 days, but a waiver of that rule has been extended through next year. Read more.
HUD to sell FHA mortgages in Fla.
HUD sells FHA mortgage loans to investors, who, HUD says, help … (2 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.11.2012
- 12/11/12 11:32 AM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.11.2012
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Push on to close short sales by Dec. 31
Lawmakers could still extend short-sale tax forgiveness, but sellers want a quick closing in case that doesn't happen. Read more.
Home equity lines of credit return
A HELOC resurgence indicates banks' faith in the market, and it helps the U.S. rebound as owners tap housing equity. Read more.
Fla. water rule a split decision
Court: 85% of Fla. water subject to strict EPA rules - a potential challenge for homeowners who have … (1 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.10.2012
- 12/09/12 11:04 AM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.10.2012
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1 in 3 would consider a Walmart mortgage
Study: Consumers like banks but are open to non-traditional lenders, such as PayPal or Walmart, to save time and money. Read more.
What's ahead for Fla. real estate in 2013?
Prepare for business and investment opportunities through Fla. Realtors' 2013 Economic Forecast event on Dec. 12. Read more.
Push on to close short sales by Dec. 31
Lawmakers could still extend short-sale tax forgiveness, but sellers want a quick closing in case … (2 comments)
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flat fee discounts: 32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.09.2012
- 12/09/12 03:42 AM
32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.09.2012
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Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.32%
Rate remains close to last week's all-time-low record of 3.31%, however. Experts predict little change over short term. Read more.
Citizens Ins. agents to sell other providers
Fla.-owned insurer pres. says it's "worst coverage in marketplace" but also cheapest, so homeowners prefer it. Read more.
Worker shortage hurts construction industry
Many laborers lost jobs during recession and changed occupations. Now a labor shortage could slow Fla. rebound. Read more.
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