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2015
Pensacola Home Source 32503, 32504, 32514, Low-end housing better investment than high endStudy: Transactions valued in the bottom 25% of a market offer higher investment returns than the top 25%, especially in metros such as Miami and Orlando. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly N...
11/23/2015
Pensacola Home Source 32503, 32504, 32514, High court won't hear appeal on mortgage ratingsBoca Raton firefighters lost the court battle after accusing S&P of causing the U.S. financial crisis with false reviews of risky mortgage products. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsle...
11/22/2015
Pensacola Home Source 32503, 32504, 32514, Too many potential buyers think they won't qualifyMost people don't know that they can buy a home with only 3% down, Freddie says. It hopes faith-based groups and nonprofits will help spread that message. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthl...
11/22/2015
Pensacola Home Source 32503, 32504, 32514, New, free savings plan acts like RothDon't have access to a 401(k) retirement plan? Starting this week, any American making less than $131K has access to a similar no-fee retirement savings plan called myRA. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mon...
11/21/2015
Pensacola Housing Market 32503, 32504, 32514, Fla.'s foreclosures down 17% in 3rd quarter It's the 2nd highest U.S. rate: Foreclosure starts dropped 28% year-to-year and auctions sank 46% - but the number of bank-owned properties rose by a third. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mon...
11/21/2015
Pensacola Housing Market 32503, 32504, 32514, Using the new buyer rules in Pensacola, Florida A mortgage is an agreement between a buyer and lender, but Realtors can help buyers by giving them a copy of consumer guides published by CFPB or MBA. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mont...
11/20/2015
Pensacola Housing Market 32503, 32504, 32514, Americans think homeownership a sound investment NAR: A vast majority of Americans think home buying is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price. Read more. Helpful Link...
11/19/2015
Pensacola Housing Market 32503, 32504, 32514, Real estate Q&A: Draw up lease, even for family An uncle may allow his nephew to rent a vacation home for a few months, but he's heard horror stories about business deals with relatives. A bad idea? Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mon...
11/19/2015
Pensacola Housing Market 32503, 32504, 32514, Fla. still tops for mortgage fraud Fla. is home to 5 of the top 6 U.S. high-risk cities for mortgage fraud based on the number of applicants willing to tamper with the details in order to qualify. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly ...
11/17/2015
Pensacola Homeownership key to wealth-building, middle classIt's not just about families: The U.S. economic system depends on a solid middle class, and nothing builds wealth like homeownership, says a panel of experts. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local Happenings...
11/17/2015