homes for sale: Zephyrhills, Florida to Host 2016 Pigs in Z'Hills BBQ and Blues Fest
- 12/19/15 04:46 AM
For several years now the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has hosted an annual event called Pigz in Z'Hills. This event celebrates great barbecue and blues music. It will take place this time on January 16, 2016 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Zephyrhills, Municipal Airport located at 39450 South Avenue in Zephyrhills, Florida. Most people come and make a day of it. Since our January weather is usually neither too hot or too cold, and is seldom rainy, everyone has a great time. And there is something for everyone including the following: Food, food and more food! Vendors Expo … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Bid a Fond Farewell to the 2015 Hurricane Season in Florida
- 11/30/15 07:30 AM
Today, November 30th, is the official "last day" of the 2015 Hurricane Season. Though it sometimes happens, it is very unlikely that a storm will form now. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are just too cool. And warm water is what powers these massive storms.We did not even get a decent tropical storm this year that affected our area. Earlier in the summer we did have an abundance of rain, but not from any hurricanes or other major storms. Often people call me looking to buy a home and they want it near the gulf beaches. I work in an area … (1 comments)
homes for sale: Thanksgiving 2015 - Little Change in Mortgage Interest Rates
- 11/25/15 04:47 AM
Today, 11/25/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.95% down from 3.97% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.18%, unchanged from last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 3.97%. A Freddie Mac spokesperson stated: "In a quiet week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, the 30-year mortgage rate dipped 2 basis points to 3.95 percent. Economic releases over the last week contained no major surprises, and none are expected in the next few days. The year is winding down, and the only … (0 comments)
homes for sale: John Elwell's November 2015 Florida Real Estate Newsletter
- 11/01/15 03:12 AM
My November 2015 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for you to see. Just click on the following link to view this month's newsletter: View November 2015 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you to visit my my website where I think you will find a lot of useful information and links … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Daylight Saving Time for 2015 to end TONIGHT!
- 10/31/15 03:37 AM
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight. You want to make sure you get that extra hour of sleep we all deserve. All too soon it will be spring and we will have to give it back. So enjoy it while you can! … (1 comments)
homes for sale: Tiny Changes in Mortgage Interest Rates Prior to Halloween 2015!
- 10/29/15 09:31 AM
Today, 10/29/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.76% down from 3.79% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.98%, unchanged from last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 3.98%. A Freddie Mac spokesperson stated: "Treasury yields oscillated without a clear direction heading into the October FOMC meeting, as investors were confident there would be no rate increase. The 30-year mortgage rate was little changed, declining just 3 basis points to 3.76 percent this week. While the FOMC left rates unchanged at … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Little Change for Mortgage Interest Rates This Week - Still Under 4%
- 08/20/15 08:44 AM
Today, 8/20/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.93% up from 3.94% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.15%, up from 3.17% last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 4.10%. A Freddie Mac spokesperson stated: "There was little movement in financial markets this week as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained steady, dropping only 1 basis point to 3.93 percent. Overall inflation grew an underwhelming 0.2 percent year-over-year in July, but core inflation remains steady at 1.8 percent keeping chances … (0 comments)
homes for sale: John Elwell's August 2015 Florida Real Estate Newsletter Now Ready!
- 08/01/15 09:11 AM
My August 2015 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link to download this month's newsletter: Download August 2015 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you to visit my my website … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Another Week with Lower Mortgage Rates Due to Overseas Economics
- 07/30/15 07:09 AM
Today, 7/30/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.98% down from 4.04% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.17%, down from 3.21% last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 4.12%. A Freddie Mac spokesperson stated: "Monday's 8 percent decline in Chinese stock prices triggered similar -- though smaller -- sell-offs in global equity markets. The associated flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields down nearly 5 basis points. Accordingly, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell 6 basis points to 3.98 percent. The mortgage rate … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Mortgage Interest Rates Drop a Bit This Week says Freddie Mac
- 07/23/15 08:37 AM
Today, 7/23/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.04% down from 4.09% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.21%. down from 3.25% last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 4.13%. A Freddie Mac spokesperson stated: "U.S. Treasury yields dropped following announcements that many blue chip companies' earnings failed to meet expectations. This drove the 30-year fixed rate mortgage down 5 basis points to 4.04 percent this week. Housing continues to be the bright spot in the economic recovery. Existing home sales beat … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Mortgage Interest Rates Go Up just Before the 4th of July, 2015
- 07/03/15 09:19 AM
Yesterday, 7/2/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.08% up from 4.02% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.24%. up from 3.21% last week. A year ago the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate loan was 4.12%. Do keep in mind that we are a very large country, So figures that come out for the entire nation, may have little or no relevance for your particular area. In the end, it is best if you speak with a local REALTOR or financing expert to see what the … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Good Economic News Pushes Mortgage Interest Rates Above 4%
- 06/11/15 07:55 AM
Today, 6/11/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.04%up from 3.87% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.25%, up from 3.08% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.20%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates rose above 4 percent for the first time since November 2014 as Treasury yields surged. Markets are responding to strong employment data. In May, the U.S. economy added 280,000 jobs. Moreover, job openings surged to 5.4 million in April, up over 20 percent from a year ago." Do keep in mind … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Only a Very Slight Increase in Mortgage Rates This Week
- 05/28/15 07:39 AM
Today, 5/28/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.87%up from 3.84% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.11%, up from 3.05% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.12%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in 2015 following positive housing market data. New home sales surged 6.8 percent to an annual pace of 517,000 units in April. Although existing home sales slipped 3.3 percent to a seasonally-adjusted pace of 5.04 million units, sales are up 6.1 percent on a year-over-year … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Little Change in Average Mortgage Interest Rates this Week
- 05/21/15 09:08 AM
Today, 5/21/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.84% down from 3.85% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.05%, down from 3.07% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.14%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates were little changed this week amid positive housing news. Housing starts surged 20.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted pace of 1.14 million units in April, the highest level since 2007. As homebuying season moves into full swing, home builders remain positive about home sales in the near future. Although the … (0 comments)
homes for sale: For the Third Week, Mortgage Rates Slightly Increase
- 05/14/15 08:17 AM
Today, 5/14/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.85% up from 3.80% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.07%, up from 3.02% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.20%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week as 10-year Treasury yields continued to climb. The labor market continues to improve with the U.S. economy adding 223,000 jobs in April 2015, a solid rebound from merely 85,000 job gains in March. Also, the unemployment rate dipped to 5.4 percent in April as … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Average Mortgage Rates Creep Just a bit Higher This Week
- 04/30/15 07:37 AM
Today, 4/30/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.68% up from 3.65% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.94%, up from 2.92% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.29%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates were up slightly following a week of mixed economic releases. Real GDP grew at a paltry 0.2 percent annualized rate in the first quarter of 2015, well below expectations. However, the National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index rose 1.1 percent in March for the third consecutive month. The S&P/Case-Shiller National … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Average mortgage interest rates little changed this week!
- 04/16/15 07:21 AM
Today, 4/16/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.67% up from 3.66% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.94%, up from 2.93% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.27%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates were little changed following a light week of economic reports and remaining low at the spring homebuying season. Of the few releases, the advance estimate of retail sales rebounded 0.9 percent in March though slightly below market expectations. Meanwhile, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index jumped … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Patriot Flea Market in Zephyrhills, Florida Closes for Season 4/14/15
- 04/04/15 08:48 AM
I have been informed that the Patriot Flea Market just south of Zephyrhills, Florida will no longer be open after April 14th and is taking a break for the 2015 summer. That makes sense since so many of our residents have returned to their northern homes and the weather here is really heating up. Perhaps a little too hot to be wandering around under our intense summer sun here in Forida. They will re-open in the November of 2015 I will try to let you know when it is once again operating. You can get more information by visiting the Patriot Flea Market's own … (0 comments)
homes for sale: Due to Good Economic News Mortgage Interest Rates Rise this Week
- 03/12/15 09:26 AM
Today, 3/12/2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.86% up from 3.75% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.10%, up from 3.37% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.37%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.86 percent for this week following a strong labor market report, essentially bring rates back to where they were at the start of the year. The U.S. economy created 295,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate dipped to 5.5 percent from 5.7 percent … (0 comments)
homes for sale: After a Week of Increases, Mortgage Interest Rates Fall Again
- 02/05/15 08:15 AM
Today, 2/5//2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.59% down from 3.66% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.92%, down from 2.98% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.32%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates fell this week following the release of weaker than expected pending home sales, which fell 3.7 percent in December. Moreover, real GDP growth for the fourth quarter was 2.6 percent and the Institute for Supply Management reported slower growth in manufacturing last month, both missing market consensus forecasts." Do … (2 comments)
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