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2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, Something homebuyers care about more than schools A survey asked buyers to list their "important" considerations when home shopping, and while 60% said good schools, 76% want good cell phone reception. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buyer re...
06/30/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, House value jumping? Save home improvement receipts Higher home sale prices could spark more taxes. Single sellers that receive more than $250K ($500K for couples) could owe 23.8% taxes on the extra gain. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buyer...
06/29/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, Fannie Mae: 'Things are looking up for housing' Attitudes about housing continue to improve. More consumers think it's a good time to sell, and more expect incomes to grow, suggesting future market strength. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with bu...
06/28/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, Some homeowners hit with undeserved $250 flood fee Homesteaded owners must now pay a $25 fee above the cost of flood insurance – but those who failed to return a verification letter are being charged $250. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buye...
06/27/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, Developer incentive program to end after 33 years A state program that encourages development in low-income areas through sales-tax incentives for new employees and investments will end in Dec. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buyer rebates, 3...
06/27/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, U.S. appears on the verge of a major job surge Experts have long tied a real estate recovery to more jobs, and the Dept. of Labor's latest report finds that the number of openings has risen to a 14-year high. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with b...
06/27/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, Report: 1 in 4 1Q mortgages had less than 3% down Even in retirement-heavy SW Fla., buyers, on average, brought less cash to the closing table: In Collier County, it fell to $97,674 from $107,424 a year earlier. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 wit...
06/26/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, How can buyers fix credit score mistakes? The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumers fix credit report errors that got bogged down when dealing directly with a rating company. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buyer reba...
06/26/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, 60% of contracts have issues, but most close on time NAR study: 12% cited some kind of financing problem, 8% home inspections, and 7% appraisals. Overall, 10% of Realtors had a contract that failed to close. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with bu...
06/25/2015
Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32563, 32566, One property ins. change can save owners money Study: Fla. homeowners can save an average 23% on property insurance by increasing deductibles from $500 to $2,000 - the third best state in a U.S. comparison. Read more. Homes in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 with buy...
06/25/2015