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2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Secrets buyers should know about new construction A new-home purchase is more complicated and intimidating than most resale transactions, and buyers need a Realtor to represent them in the deal. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter...
04/30/2015
Pensacola Florida 32514, Average 30-year mortgage rate barely moves last week The 30-year FRM nudged upward from 3.69% the week before to 3.7% last week. Experts disagreed on what would happen next. Read more. Click Here to Sign up for our Newsletter, Find out what your home is worth or Fi...
04/29/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Expect closing problems around Aug. 1 change date For title companies and lenders, the mortgage system changes radically Aug. 1, and it will take time to adjust. Be prepared for unexpected problems this summer. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mo...
04/29/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Developers selling over-the-top luxury Recession-burned builders now demand more upfront money, and they're competing for luxury buyers by adding more jaw-dropping upscale amenities. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local Happe...
04/28/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Early recession foreclosures now off credit reports A foreclosure damages credit reports for up to seven years from the first missed payment. So far, 29% of ex-owners are free and clear, and 60% should be by Dec 31. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for o...
04/27/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Homeowner's direct water view can't be blocked Real estate Q&A: Is another property owner allowed to add trees and sheds that block a view of the ocean? Maybe, maybe not. The answer is complicated. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newslette...
04/26/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Owning cheaper than renting in 76% of U.S. metros RealtyTrac: In most of the U.S., it's cheaper to buy a home than rent. Other findings: S. Fla. rent is expensive and Pasco County offers good investment returns. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our M...
04/26/2015
Pensacola Florida 32514, $1B foreclosure prevention program strategy shift Some first-time buyers could receive up to $15K toward a downpayment under a proposed change to the way Fla. doles out money from its Hardest Hit Fund. Read more. Click Here to Sign up for our Newsletter, Find out w...
04/25/2015
Pensacola Florida 32514, Job growth and cheap gas aren't enough All the pieces are in place for a complete recovery, but the U.S. hasn't fully bounced back thanks to harsh weather, a strong dollar, meager raises and more. Read more. Click Here to Sign up for our Newsletter, Find out what...
04/24/2015
Pensacola Florida 32514, Fla. property insurance documents enter computer age A bill passed by the Florida Legislature - Gov. Scott has not yet signed it into law - allows property insurers to send docs via email rather than regular mail. Read more. Click Here to Sign up for our Newslett...
04/23/2015