Look Out For Scam Artists If You Are Facing Foreclosure - 12/30/07 06:07 PM
When I was younger and lived on our family farm, we could often tell when one of our sheep was ill or dead. We would see the buzzards or turkey vultures circling over the spot where the animal was. In that same way we now see some less than honest … (2 comments)
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Time Running Out to Register For Florida's Primary Elections - 12/28/07 10:24 PM
I was reminded today that if you are a citizen of Florida and wish to vote in the elections that will be held on January 29, 2008, you must be registered to vote by this coming Monday, December 31st. Keep in mind that not only will we be voting for … (1 comments)
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30 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Interest Up Slightly, 15 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Interest Unchanged - 12/28/07 08:19 PM
Yesterday 12/27/07, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rates for 30 year fixed-rate loans were up just a bit and 15 year fixed-rate interest rates remained unchanged. Nationally the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 6.17% (6.17% in the southeast), up from 6.14% a … (0 comments)
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Winter Homes For Sale In Zephyrhills, Florida - 12/25/07 08:48 PM
As I finish up my Christmas celebrations here with family and friends, on CNN and other cable channels I can see what is happening up north. Does this picture look familiar to any of you? If not, it probably soon will be a reality. I know from experience having spent … (0 comments)
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Seasons Greetings to All! - 12/24/07 11:14 AM
It is hard to believe that we are have arrived at the end of another year. How many times have we all said that? Here in Florida it is a far cry from those holidays of my youth in western New York with all of the cold and the snow. Not … (5 comments)
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Weather Radios - A Wise Investment for Mobile Home Owners - 12/22/07 07:44 PM
A couple of months ago I wrote that I had decided to give weather radios to buyers of mobile homes. Here in Florida, and in other parts of the country, tornados and severe weather can occur very quickly. I felt that mobile home buyers might find these instruments to be … (4 comments)
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Freddie Mac Says Average Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Upward - 12/20/07 10:43 PM
Today 12/20/07, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rates for 30 and 15 year fixed-rate loans were up just a bit. Nationally the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 6.14% (6.12% in the southeast), up from 6.11% a week ago. The average interest rate … (0 comments)
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Messy Homes Are The Last Ones That Should Be Over-Priced! - 12/19/07 07:06 PM
Yesterday I had a couple who wanted me to show them mobile homes in one of the nicest subdivisions in Zephyrhills, Florida. In this park you own the land. The HOA fees are just $30 per month, yet the park has a huge clubhouse, heated pool, whirlpool spa, covered terrace, … (8 comments)
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In Florida, Buy a Mobile Home on a Rental Lot in Haste, and Repent at Leisure - 12/18/07 09:00 PM
There is an old proverb that says "Marry in haste, and repent at leisure". I suspect many a visitor to those little wedding chapels in Las Vegas can attest to the validity of this saying. Here in the Zephyrhills area of Florida I often have home buyers call me and … (2 comments)
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Repair Before You Sell Your Home or You Will Be Losing Money Down the Drain! - 12/13/07 09:08 PM
Yesterday was "caravan day" for real estate agents in Zephyrhills. That is the day when many agents go from new listing to new listing to see what homes have come onto the market. Often they find one that they think will please buyers that they are working with.
I had … (2 comments)
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NAR: Home Sales to Increase in 2008 (Some Good News Perhaps Finally?) - 12/13/07 08:31 PM
WASHINGTON, December 10, 2007 - Existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008, with pending home sales showing a slight near-term rise, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®. However, a recovery for new-home sales is unlikely before 2009.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said … (0 comments)
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The American Society of Home Inspectors Issues the Following Seasonal Reminders - 12/13/07 08:28 PM
Chicago (November 28, 2007) - Surviving the holidays is hard enough without having to think about how to care for your home. For a busy homeowner, remembering to clean out the gutters and downspouts may be at the end of the weekend "to-do" list, however, it's the first line of defense … (0 comments)
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Freddie Mac: This Week Average Interest Rates Return to Where They Were 2 Weeks Ago - 12/13/07 05:40 PM
Today 12/13/07, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rates for 30 and 15 year fixed-rate loans returned to nearly the same levels they were at 2 weeks ago. Nationally the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 6.11% (6.06% in the southeast), up from 5.96% … (0 comments)
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Thieves in Holiday Parking Lots. Even in Small Towns and Cities - 12/10/07 08:09 PM
This is a little off topic, but I felt that it was important enough to warn our local residents here in Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida, as well as others around the country.
I was delivering holiday gifts to my customers this week, one of whom was an elderly lady. … (1 comments)
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My December 2007 Real Estate Newsletter Now Available for Download - 12/07/07 05:21 PM
My December 2007 real estate newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file. Just click on the following link: Download December2007Newsletter.PDF
If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add … (0 comments)
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December a Slow Month for Real Estate in Florida and Around the Country - 12/07/07 03:09 PM
As usual, the market here in Zephyrhills and the rest of Florida has slowed since Thanksgiving. This is also common in most other states. Even though interest rates are at their lowest levels in 2 years and home prices are down as well, people have other matters on their minds. … (0 comments)
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Freddie Mac: Average 30 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Interest Below 6%! - 12/06/07 06:14 PM
Today 12/06/07, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rates for 30 and 15 year fixed-rate loans dropped again significantly from last Thursday's averages. Nationally the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 5.96% (5.94% in the southeast), down from 6.10% a week ago. The average … (0 comments)
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