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We End 2010 With Average Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing Slightly - But Still Very Low! - 12/30/10 08:12 PM
Today, 12/30/10, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.86% (4.82% in the southeast), up from 4.81% a week ago. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.20%, up from 4.15% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 5.14%.
Seems like an "old song" but Freddie Mac reports that there is again mixed news on the housing front. Though a home price index fell nearly 1%, indicating a soft real estate market, the the number of homes sold continued to recover even after the tax credit expired last spring. Sales of … (0 comments)
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Mobile Homes For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida as of December 26, 2010 - 12/26/10 04:42 PM
Want to find a place where you can escape winter's icy blasts? Well, Zephyrhills, Florida might be just the perfect corner of the USA where you can find a refuge from the snowing and blowing.
To assist you, I am attaching an updated Adobe PDF file to this post of the mobile homes that are currently available for purchase here as of November 25, 2010. Keep in mind that, depending on when you see this page, some of the listed homes may have been sold (especially if it is a very old post). If that happens, call me at the numbers … (0 comments)
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Houses, Condos, & Villas For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida as of December 26, 2010 - 12/26/10 04:40 PM
If you are looking for your place under the Florida sun, Zephyrhills could be just the spot that you are searching for. Remember, winter is HERE!
To assist you, I am attaching an updated Adobe PDF file to this post that shows just some of the single-family houses, villas, condos, and townhomes that are currently available for purchase here as of December 26, 2010. From that date until the day you see this list, some of these properties may have been sold (especially if it is a very old post.)If that happens, please let me know, and I can get you … (0 comments)
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No, I can't explain why it says that on Zillow or Trulia! - 12/23/10 02:35 PM
Via Matt Grohe RE/MAX Des Moines (RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts):
Back in the olden days, say 2008 or 2009, if you mentioned Zillow or Trulia you'd often get a blank stare. Nowadays it's more common for clients to come to their agents asking questions about what they've seen on the popular real estate sites. Oh, how I long for the good old days.
Trulia, based in San Francisco California and Zillow, based in Seattle Washington are data aggregators who target buyers and sellers of residential real estate. The centerpiece of the sites is listing data but they also provide information on schools, … (2 comments)
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Average Mortgage Interest Rates Decrease Slightly after 5 Weeks of Increases: Freddie Mac - 12/23/10 01:31 PM
Today, 12/23/10, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.81% (4.79% in the southeast), down from 4.83% a week ago. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.15%, down from 4.17% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 5.05%.
After climbing for 5 straight weeks, interest rates dropped slightly this week. Maybe things are moderating a bit. Hope so. Freddie Mac said that recent ecomonic indicators were pointing toward an improving economy. Industrial production, consumer spending, and exports all showed gains in recent weeks. That is good news.
Freddie Mac's … (0 comments)
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In Florida, Time Running Out to Qualify for 2011 Homestead Property Tax Exemption - 12/18/10 06:50 PM
This message is for those of you who purchased a home during 2010 that will be your permanent (homestead) residence or for those who have now decided to live in their vacation homes on a permanent basis and are no longer declaring a home in some other place as their homesteaded residence.
Do be aware that homeowners who plan to make their homes their permanent residences, or in other words, their homesteads, should apply for the exemptions just has they have in the past. That means that they must close on the purchase of their next home and occupy it before the end of 2010. … (2 comments)
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Back to Basics...Use Your Phone! - 12/18/10 03:35 PM
Via HomeRome Realty Author:Real Estate the Rome Way 410-530-2400:
Going back to basics, our most important tool is the phone.
It doesn't matter whether it's a land line, an iPhone, a Droid or a Pre. Pick it up! Answer it! Use it!
Talk to your sellers, talk to callers and even Answer Blocked Caller ID!
Talk to agents wanting information on your listings. Stay in touch with the lenders, the title company, an appraiser (even if they have a question about a property that is not your listing). There are all kinds of negotiations that go into a transaction in addition to … (2 comments)
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Freddie Mac Says Average Mortgage Interest Rates Rise for 5th Straight Week! - 12/16/10 06:32 PM
Today, 12/16/10, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.83% (4.82% in the southeast), up from 4.61% a week ago. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.17%, up from 3.96% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.94%.
Instead of creeping, rates are taking bigger jumps and are closing in on the 5% mark. Hopefully, many of you are taking advantage of rates that are still historically very low to purchase a home or to refinance your current loan. It was not that long ago when interest rates were much … (0 comments)
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Freddie Mac: Average Mortgage Interest Rates Increase for 3rd Straight Week - 12/09/10 02:46 PM
Today, 12/9/10, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.61% (4.58% in the southeast), up from 4.46% a week ago. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.96%, up from 3.81% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.81%.
Bond yields went up as a result of more positive news about the economic situation in Europe. And mortgage interest rates played "follow the leader". Our current average interest rate is nearly 1/2 a point higher than the low we hit in October of this year. On a typical loan of $200,000, … (0 comments)
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PRICE REDUCED AGAIN on 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Double-Wide Mobile in Zephyr Shores near Zephyrhhills, FL - 12/06/10 07:36 PM
REDUCED! This 2 bedroom/2 bath furnished mobile home is located just west of Zephyrhills, FL in the popular Zephyr Shores subdivision. This is no rental park. You own the lots here! Its convenient location will make trips to the supermarket, restaurants, pharmacies, parks, medical facilities, home centers, and the City of Tampa a breeze!
This residence is very comfortable and can easily serve as your vacation oasis or a year-round spot to hang your hat. The interior space is very well utilized. The kitchen, dining area and living room flow easily together. And just off the living room is a light … (0 comments)
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I Hate Saying No, But Sometimes I Must - 12/05/10 01:41 PM
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY:
The call came in at 11am this morning, and it was a buyer one of my agents has been working with the past few weekends. They are looking for a home, and that is our favorite kind of client. They had a list if beautiful homes in Southern Westchester for sale they wanted to see.
Unfortunately, I couldn't help them this day. I had to offer a raincheck. The reason? Weekends are our busy days in this business, and Saturdays and Sundays get filled pretty fast. If you don't have yourself … (1 comments)
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John Elwell's December 2010 Real Estate Newsletter Ready For You! - 12/02/10 08:49 PM
My December 2010 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link: Download December 2010 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful.
If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically in the future each month, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444
I also invite you to visit my my website where I think you will … (0 comments)
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Average Mortgage Interest Rates Are Climbing Again says Freddie Mac - 12/02/10 08:41 PM
Today, 12/2/10, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 4.46% (4.48% in the southeast), up from 4.40% a week ago. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.81%, up from 3.77% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.71%.
The interest on bonds went up and the interest rates on home loans followed suit. Our economy may be doing better than in recent months. The Federal Reserve is reporting that 10 out of its 12 regions experienced improvement through the middle of November. This was reported in its December 1st "regional … (0 comments)
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John Elwell
Zephyrhills,
FL
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CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc.
Address: 34619 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL, 33541
Office Phone: (813) 715-6810
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