realtors: CENTURY 21's John Elwell Receives Gold Pacesetter Award in August 2012
- 08/18/12 10:14 AM
It is nice to be recognized for hard work and accomplishments. As many of you know, the past few years have been "difficult" for almost everyone in the real estate field. Now things appear to be turning around little-by-little. During the rougher years, I was still able to do better than many other agents due to my use of the internet, the videos I create, and my attention to detail. Perhaps sometimes I do too much, but my customers appreciate it and that gives me great satisfaction.
If I can assist you in any way concerning your real estate dealings, please do not … (0 comments)
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realtors: Three Weeks of Increases in Average Mortgage Interest Rates
- 08/16/12 07:06 AM
Today, 8/16/2012, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.62%, up from last week when it was 3.59%. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.88%, up from 2.84% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.15%.
After 3 straight weeks of increases, it appears that a trend may no be showing itself. Could it be that in the weeks to come we will see more increases? That is very possible. Reports also say that home prices are rising. Long ago I said that at some point both the low … (0 comments)
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realtors: John Elwell's August 2012 Florida Real Estate Newsletter is Ready!
- 08/01/12 10:05 AM
My August 2012 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: Download August 2012 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)
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realtors: How Low Can Interest Rates Fall? This Week They Hit New Record Lows!
- 07/19/12 05:48 AM
Today, 7/19/2012, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interesy rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.53%, down from last week when it was 3.56%. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.83%, down from 2.86% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.52%. Two weeks ago I asked if we had finally reached a "bottom". Apparently not. I hope many of you are able to get these new rates when buying a new home or can do the same on a refinancing deal for your current home.
Freddie Mac's spokesman made the following statement concerning today's report, "With little … (0 comments)
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realtors: Freddie Mac Says Mortgage Interest Rates Hit an Even Lower New Record
- 07/12/12 09:10 AM
Today, 7/12/2012, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.56%, down from last week when it was 3.62%. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.86%, down from 2.89% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.51%. Last week I asked if we had finally reached a "bottom". Apparently not. I have some buyers who are looking for financing, and I hope that they are lucky enough to be able to take advantage of these historically low interest rates. Best of luck Pete and Beth!
The Freddie Mac spokesperson said … (0 comments)
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realtors: John Elwell's July 2012 Florida Real Estate Newsletter is Ready!
- 07/02/12 09:37 AM
My July 2012 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: Download July 2012 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)
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realtors: CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty's John Elwell is Amongst the Top 40 Agents for Sides Sold
- 04/14/12 06:57 AM
For the first 3 months of 2012, CENTURY 21 Corporate has reported that I am amongst the Top 40 agents in northern and central Florida based on the number of "sides sold" in transactions. With the addition of the sales that I will conclude this month (April), I hope that perhaps that number will be even higher next month. At least it shows that I work hard and do get results for my clients.
If I can be of any assistance to you when you decide to sell and/or buy a home, do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Just call … (0 comments)
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realtors: Freddie Mac: Average Mortgage Interest Rates Slip Just a Little Bit Lower This Week
- 03/08/12 10:31 AM
Today, 3/8/2012, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.88%, down from 3.90% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.13%, down from 3.17% from last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.88%. Take advantage of these rates if you can! Nothing lasts forever, even though it may seem like they will.
A Freddie Mac spokesperson said, "With these historically low rates and declining house prices, the typical family had more than double the income needed to purchase a median-priced home in January, according to the National Association of … (0 comments)
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realtors: After a One Week Rise, Mortgage Interest Rates Settle Lower Once Again
- 03/02/12 03:05 AM
Yesterday, 3/1/2012, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.90%, down from 3.95% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.17%, down from 3.19% from last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.87%! Take advantage of these rates if you can! Nothing lasts forever, even though it may seem like they will.
A Freddie Mac spokesperson said, "Fixed mortgage rates bottomed out in January and February of this year which is helping spur the housing market. For instance, pending existing home sales rose in January to its strongest pace … (0 comments)
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realtors: First "Saturday Night Cruise" of 2012 in Zephyrhills, Florida on January 28th
- 01/12/12 10:52 AM
The first Saturday Night Cruise of 2012 will take place in Zephyrhills, Florida on January 28th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the downtown area of the city. The intersection of 5th Avenue and US 301.
These events are always popular and are even more so, now that our weather is temperate and we have alll of our winter visitors in residence. Why not stop by and enjoy yourselves with family, friends, and neighbors. Zephyrhills is a very friendly city and this is a perfect time to take advantage of that atmosphere. So please come jon in!
If you would … (0 comments)
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realtors: Zephyrhills, Florida Mobile Homes with Land For Sale as of January 7, 2012
- 01/07/12 03:12 AM
Want to find a place where you can escape winter's icy blasts? Well, Zephyrhills, Florida might be just the perfect corner of the USA where you can find a refuge from the snowing and blowing.
To assist you, I am attaching an updated Adobe PDF file to this post of the mobile homes that are currently available for purchase here as of January 7, 2012. Keep in mind that, depending on when you see this page, some of the listed homes may have been sold (especially if it is a very old post). If that happens, call me at the numbers below, … (0 comments)
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realtors: John Elwell's Florida Real Estate Newsletter is Now Ready for Viewing Online
- 01/02/12 12:21 PM
My January 2012 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: Download January 2012 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 … (0 comments)
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realtors: Proper Disclosure of Possiblity of Lead-Based Paint in Homes Built Prior to 1978
- 12/31/11 11:05 AM
On several occasions I have sold older homes. Many laypersons do not realize that if a home (including mobile homes) was built prior to 1978, it is mandatory that the buyers receive a lead-based paint addendum in their purchase offer and also receive a copy of the brochure from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) titled: Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. Often when buyers purchase/lease a home directly from a seller/landlord with no trained and licensed real estate professional involved in the transaction, the law is not followed. As a result, future problems can occur.
When lead-based paint chips or … (0 comments)
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realtors: 2011 Ends with Record Low Average Mortgage Interest Rates! Happy New Year!
- 12/29/11 12:13 PM
Today, 12/29/2011, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.95%, up from 3.91% 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 30 year rate was 4.86%!
Though interest rates did increase this week, they are still below 4% and that makes homeownership much more within the grasp of many home buyers. Imagine locking in that low rate for the next 30 years! I am betting that in just a few years we will look back at these rates and shake our heads … (0 comments)
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realtors: Oaks Royal Furnished Double-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida
- 12/22/11 05:36 AM
THIS HOME HAS NOW BEEN SOLD. PLEASE CALL ME ABOUT SIMILAR HOMES IN THIS AREA THAT ARE FOR SALE!Need a spacious spot to escape the northern winters or to call your full-time home? This well-furnished and move-in ready 2 bedroom/2 bath double-wide mobile could be just what you are searching for!
Located in Oaks Royal Mobile Home Subdivision, you could not ask for a more convenient location. Supermarkets, restaurants, parks, supercenters, medical facilities, etc are never faraway.
This home has 1,232 sq ft of heated and cooled living space for you to enjoy. The front section of the residence is very … (0 comments)
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realtors: 2011 Hurricane Season Now at an End - Florida Escapes With Nary a Scratch!
- 11/30/11 08:15 AM
Today, November 30th, is officially the "last day" of the 2011 Hurricane Season. Though possible, it is very unlikely that a hurricane will now cause us any harm since the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexicao are cooling off after the summer heat. Hurricanes need very warm waters in order to get started.
We were fortunate again this year and had no major storms come our way. That was good news for sure. Funny though how most of our insurance rates did not drop and the insurance companies continue to cry poverty.
Speaking of insurance, I always recommend that once the official storm season … (2 comments)
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realtors: Central Air-Conditioner Thieves Again Active in Pasco County, Florida - Don't Lose Your Cool!
- 11/21/11 01:17 PM
One of my colleagues got a call from the neighbors of one his listings informing him that the external section of the central air-conditioning unit was missing. The worst thing is that the owners had paid over $4,000 for the new system just last spring! Now, a major component is gone!
In the past, thieves were after the copper tubing, or so we thought. Now it looks like they want entire exterior units. Perhaps to install somewhere else or to sell to a fence. Regardless of the motive, the owner is still stuck with the loss of a very expensive item.
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realtors: Average Mortgage Interest Rates are Again Below 4%!
- 11/10/11 07:39 AM
Today, 11/10/2011, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.99%, down from 4.00% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.30%, down from last 3.31% week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.17%. Nice to be below the 4% point once again. Hope some of you can take advantage of the low rates we have this week.
Again, the dreaded "mixed market reports" caused the interest rates to move only slightly. Wish we could ban the word MIXED from the English language. I get tired of … (0 comments)
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realtors: Some of the Mobile Homes with Land For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida as of November 6, 2011
- 11/06/11 09:21 AM
Want to find a place where you can escape next year's winter's icy blasts? Well, Zephyrhills, Florida might be just the perfect corner of the USA where you can find a refuge from the snowing and blowing. And it won't be long before you see the "frost on the pumkins".
To assist you, I am attaching an updated Adobe PDF file to this post of the mobile homes that are currently available for purchase here as of November 6, 2011. Keep in mind that, depending on when you see this page, some of the listed homes may have been sold (especially if it … (0 comments)
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realtors: In October 2001, Snow Falls in Northeast, but Warm & Sunny Florida Beckons!
- 10/30/11 05:57 AM
If you have been watching the news over this past weekend, many inches of snow have fallen along the northeast coast of the United States. Our kids have not yet gone "trick or treating" and yet there is snow on the ground. I remember hearing about "frost on the pumpkins", but this is ridiculous. Here is a picture that one of my FaceBook friends, Bill Quackenbush, took of his corner of New York State. Beautiful, to be sure. But cold and slippery.
Many of you will like the snow and crisp weather for a month or so. But then, those that can, … (0 comments)
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It is nice to be recognized for hard work and accomplishments. As many of you know, the past few years have been "difficult" for almost everyone in the real estate field. Now things appear to be turning around little-by-little. During the rougher years, I was still able to do better than many other agents due to my use of the internet, the videos I create, and my attention to detail. Perhaps sometimes I do too much, but my customers appreciate it and that gives me great satisfaction.
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