pensacola: Mortgage Mondays: Rates Tick Higher: 30-Year at 6.96%
- 08/20/23 05:19 PM
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose for the third week in a row, up from last week’s average 6.90%. A year ago, it was 5.22%. By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON (AP) – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability challenges due to a housing market limited by a shortage of homes for sale.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 6.96% from 6.90% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 5.22%.
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pensacola: Cantonment Rotary: Todays Speaker Ben Grieco Pensacola News Journal
- 08/15/23 09:19 PM
After the retirement of long time sports columnist Bill Vilona the
Pensacola News Journal was without a full-time person in that spot.
Even after retirement from the PNJ Bill often contributed articles, but
after joining the Studer Group his availability was spread thin.
Recently, the PNJ was joined by Ben Grieco who will refocus the
efforts on local sports. He is with us today to give us a look at his
background and his vision for the coverage of local sports.
If You are a business owner that enjoys comradeship and giving back in the Pensacola / Cantonment area this is where you belong.
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pensacola: How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates In Pensacola, Pace And Gulf Breeze
- 08/14/23 02:10 PM
When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know.
The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been 12 straight months where inflation has cooled (see graph below), the most recent data shows it’s still higher than the Fed’s target of 2%:
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pensacola: Thursday For Knowledge: Don’t Fall Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
- 07/27/23 09:01 PM
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices.
They’re basing their negative news by comparing current stats to the last few years. But you can’t compare this year to the ‘unicorn’ years (when home prices reached record highs that were unsustainable). And as prices begin to normalize now, they’re talking about it like it’s a bad thing and making people fear what’s next. But the worst home price … (0 comments)
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pensacola: Hurricanes, Tornados, Flooding Oh My! Be Prepared!
- 06/27/23 11:57 AM
Hurricane Preparedness
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially started on June 1 and ends on November 30.
Though hurricanes occur outside of these dates, this time frame encompasses
over 97% of hurricane and tropical storm activities.
In the event of a hurricane, Escambia County is the lead authority, while the City of Pensacola
serves as an additional resource. All citizens should also check the BeReady Escambia website to stay
up-to-date with county information during a storm. Click the icons below for information about the
steps you can take to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane or tropical storm.
https://www.floridarealtors.org/tools-research/hurricane-resources
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pensacola: Sunday FUNDAY: Whats Up In Pensacola
- 06/24/23 04:50 AM
https://www.visitpensacola.com/ is the site to visit for all your SundayFundays in Pensacola and the surrounding areas Looking to buy Click Here to see our inventory of the latest homes listed or do your search as often as you like. Mortgage 101 it all starts here we do the research for you whether a VA, FHA, Conventional, or non-traditional. We can help take the challenges out of the equation.
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pensacola: Thursday For Knowledge: Owners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Now
- 06/16/23 02:55 PM
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your equity grows over time:
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pensacola: Two Fact Tuesday: What Has Pricing Got To Do With It?
- 06/13/23 08:17 AM
The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The latest data tells a very different and much more positive story. Local home price trends still vary by market, but here’s what the national data tell us.
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pensacola: Overlooking FHA, VA Offers May Hurt Vulnerable Buyers
- 06/09/23 04:32 PM
Pervasive myths about FHA, VA financing may take housing opportunities away from those who need them the most, experts say. Sellers and their agents may decide not to accept offers from FHA buyers based on pervasive myths about FHA financing, and that can have the effect of creating another barrier to homeownership for lower-income households and people of color, who rely more on these loans, experts said at the Fair Housing Policy Committee meeting during the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings(link is external) in Washington, D.C. Continue to Read and Share
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pensacola: Thursday For Knowledge: Tips for a Successful Open House
- 06/08/23 04:00 PM
In this article:
Preparing for Your Open House The Power of Photos Marketing Your Open House Online When Should You Schedule Your Open House? Open House Day After the Open House
Today’s open house operates a little differently than in years past. Now, before home buyers even step foot over the threshold, they’ve scoured a home’s online advertisements, memorizing the slightest details of the homes they like best. Click Here To Continue Reading And Share
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pensacola: Weekend Warrior Projects: Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before
- 06/08/23 03:58 PM
Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love -- entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one can be daunting, even for a savvy DIYer. Safety is a big consideration when creating any structure. Deck collapses can not only ruin a great party but more important, endanger your guests. Since many of the decks that fail are built incorrectly or haven’t been adequately maintained, asking the … (0 comments)
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pensacola: Mortgage Monday: Buyers Are Adapting to Higher Mortgage Rates
- 05/22/23 12:58 PM
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained under 6.5% for the last few weeks, offering buyers more stability.
Mortgage rates are mostly holding steady despite ongoing economic headwinds. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.39% this week, Freddie Mac reports. It’s a rate home buyers are getting used to. Click to Read and be sure to Share
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pensacola: Sunday FUNDAY: Things To Do Around Pensacola
- 05/20/23 06:17 AM
If you’re looking for great vacation destinations, it’s hard to top Pensacola.
Not only is it filled with picturesque beaches and resorts, but it also has a rich local culture that can be seen in everything from its art galleries to its historic colonial houses.
The sand is sparkling white quartz; the water comes in a dozen shades of turquoise.
Colorful fish dart in and out of coral.
Puffy clouds drift across the sky.
As for activities, you’ll have your choice of things like swimming, surfing, snorkeling and suntanning. Click Here To Read Or Share
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pensacola: Thursday For Knowledge: Advantages Of Home Ownership
- 05/18/23 05:22 AM
Some Highlights Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity. Connect with a trusted real estate agent today so you can start investing in homeownership. Click Here to Continue Reading & Share
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pensacola: Weekend Warrior Projects: 13 Small Affordable Home Upgrades.
- 05/17/23 09:35 AM
13 Small (and Affordable) Home Upgrades for Big Impact. Home improvement pros and DIYers tout a fresh coat of paint as a favorite among low-cost home upgrades that can make a huge impact. But what else can you do to accessorize and decorate? Sometimes the little things can make a bigger difference than you'd think. Click Here For More Info or To Share Bottom Line "There Is A Realtor For That" Buying or Selling while living on the Gulf Coast
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pensacola: Mortgage Monday: Tax Refunds makes Buying easier than you think.
- 05/15/23 02:51 AM
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses.
SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by state: Click Here to Continue Reading & Share
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pensacola: Pensacola Real Estate Experts: Advantages of Selling at Springtime.
- 05/15/23 02:38 AM
The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring Thinking about selling your Pensacola house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:
“. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new low last week for 2023 . . .”
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pensacola: Pensacola Property Management: Renting Rooms, AirBNB's and Homesteads
- 05/12/23 07:29 AM
No Full Homestead Exemption for Partial Rentals By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Rejecting lower-court decisions, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said a Sarasota man should not have received a homestead property-tax exemption for part of his house that he rented out.
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst, who in 2014 investigated whether Rod Rebholz should have been receiving a homestead exemption on what was described as a single-family home. More Info
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pensacola: Weekend Warrior Projects: from the yard to the indoors
- 05/10/23 06:04 AM
Let's plant some trees here you will find many varieties that are hardy and easy to grow on the Gulf Coast Continue To Read Here are a few suggestions for your May Maintenance around the house
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pensacola: Two Fact Tuesday: Why Aren’t Homeowners Listing and Selling?
- 05/09/23 04:30 AM
Many homeowners would like to sell – to upsize or downsize – and their choice to postpone it often boils down to “it just doesn’t feel like the right time.” By Rebecca San More Info
Millennials Buy More Expensive Homes. Here’s Why By Amber Bonefont More Info As millennials settle down and have children, they purchase homes that can accommodate growth. In S. Fla, millennials spend about 2.4% more than the average buyer.
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The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose for the third week in a row, up from last week’s average 6.90%. A year ago, it was 5.22%. By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON (AP) – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability challenges due to a housing market limited by a shortage of homes for sale.
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