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2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Insurance covers skittish buyers afraid of job loss Some potential buyers saw recession-era homes foreclosed because an owner was laid off. They're holding back now out of fear, but an insurance product may help. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our ...
06/30/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Sellers may need a reality check on price Journal of Housing Economics study: Sellers think their property's worth 8% more than it is, in part by assuming home improvements return more at time of sale. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly New...
06/30/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Realtors: Marginal agents a major industry threat NAR's Danger Report cites "masses of marginal agents" - unskilled salespeople who lack experience - as today's biggest threat to professional Realtors. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly New...
06/29/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Hurricane predictions are meaningless Will a major storm hit Miami, Tampa or Jacksonville this year? No one knows. Homeowners must prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local Happenings o...
06/29/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, 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. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly New...
06/28/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Who pays condo special assessment? Buyer or seller? Real estate Q&A: A seller makes monthly payments on her board's special assessment. Does the buyer take over, or must she pay if off at closing? Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newslett...
06/27/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Fla. tops nation in potential losses from storm surge In a hurricane, wind destruction can take a backseat to rising water damage as the sea swells. A CoreLogic study finds beach-heavy Fla. has 2.5M homes at risk. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our...
06/26/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, 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. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly...
06/25/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Economists deflate bubbling mumblings Rapid home price increases have caused some housing analysts to talk about a housing bubble, but experts say there's nothing to worry about - this isn't 2006. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newslett...
06/25/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Average rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.87% Rates remain high for the year but about the same as last week. Economists polled by Bankrate.com disagree about what will likely happen next. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Lo...
06/24/2015