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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Homebuyers consider commute costs when shopping - 06/21/14 10:10 PM

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Census: Almost half of all new homes have 4 bedrooms
Most single-family homes also have central air, at least a two-car garage and two or more stories. One in three has at least three bathrooms. Read more.
Homebuyers consider commute costs when shopping
Planners agree: traffic jams are part of life. And most buyers who can't afford to live downtown factor the commuting costs into a home-buying decision. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Cash is still king - but from a different kingdom - 06/12/14 07:17 AM

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Cash is still king - but from a different kingdom
Two years ago, investors brought cash to the closing table, but their presence is waning. In today's changing market, the cash buyers tend to be baby boomers. Read more.

Flippers make biggest profits in surprising places
No Fla. county made RealtyTrac's top 10 list of areas most profitable for property flippers, but two counties ranked high in sheer number of home flips. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Almost half of all new homes have 4 bedrooms - 06/12/14 07:15 AM

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Census: Almost half of all new homes have 4 bedrooms
Most single-family homes also have central air, at least a two-car garage and two or more stories. One in three has at least three bathrooms. Read more.

Homebuyers consider commute costs when shopping
Planners agree: traffic jams are part of life. And most buyers who can't afford to live downtown factor the commuting costs into a home-buying decision. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: 20% of U.S. counties' home prices at all-time high - 06/12/14 07:12 AM

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20% of U.S. counties' home prices at all-time high
RealtyTrac: One Fla. county, Sumter, is close to a full rebound; but the numbers can be deceiving since peak values were higher in Fla. than in other states. Read more.

Half of millennials ask mom and dad for home help
While 37% of adults age 18 to 34 would take a second job to come up with a downpayment and 22% rely on gov't programs, half turn to … (0 comments)

trulia: Pensacola, Florida: 3 tips for selling a small kitchen - 06/12/14 07:09 AM

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3 tips for selling a small kitchen
While sellers can't easily change the size of a kitchen, a few changes can make it appear bigger, such as removing all clutter on the countertops. Read more.

More borrowers climb into positive equity
CoreLogic: More homeowners are breaking into positive equity as home values rise. Loan-to-value ratios of 71.3 in 4Q 2011 were down to 60.8 in 1Q 2014. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: 70% say housing crisis isn't over - 06/12/14 07:07 AM

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Survey: 70% say housing crisis isn't over
Most respondents said they need more affordable homes in their communities. On the upside, however, optimism has grown. One year earlier, 77% said the same. Read more.

Average 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.14%
FRMs bumped slightly higher this week after a five-week decline. Still, most experts predict that rates will remain fairly stable over the short term. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: How to make mortgage approval easier - 06/12/14 07:02 AM

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How to make mortgage approval easier

The community banker association says new financial rules make it more difficult for buyers, but it can help if they prepare for the process. Read more.

After bubble and rebound, market seems stabilizing

Judging by inventory, time on market, investor interest and single-family sales, realtor.com April report suggests U.S. real estate is returning to "normal." Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Foreclosures drop to lowest level since 2007 - 06/11/14 06:09 PM

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Buyers sensitive about school district changes
Most buyers won't compromise on a home's distance from schools (2%) or school quality (3%). One result: Rising home values in highly rated districts. Read more.
Foreclosures drop to lowest level since 2007
CoreLogic: Between 2000-2006, the U.S. had about 21,000 foreclosure sales per year; in April it was 46,000 yearly. Fla. No. 2 for foreclosure inventory: 5.4% Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Signs of a suburban comeback - 06/11/14 05:38 PM

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Tiny towns lead Fla. growth
Census Bureau: As a percentage, tiny Center Hill, deep in Sumter County and once the "Green Bean Capital of the World," is the state's fastest-growing town. Read more.
Signs of a suburban comeback
During the recession, America's urban areas seemed poised for growth. But the latest Census figures suggest that more and more people again prefer the suburbs. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Local communities can lower flood insurance rates - 06/07/14 09:41 PM

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Local communities can lower flood insurance rates
The Fla. Assoc. of Counties is hosting free how-to-do-it seminars in Lecanto, Bunnell, Key West, Key Largo and West Palm Beach to explain the mitigation process. Read more.
Housing debt still traps 10 million Americans
The debt drags the economy and causes headaches for first-time buyers who can't find listings, because the problem primarily impacts lower-end starter homes. Read more.

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: BuyOwner.com CEO uses a Realtor to sell his home - 06/07/14 09:15 PM

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trulia: 1 Pensacola, Florida: Americans shut out of housing as FHA fees jump - 06/07/14 03:23 AM

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trulia: Pensacola, Florida: Hopes fade for bill to end Fannie, Freddie - 06/03/14 02:13 AM