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2012 

  Many people dream of owning a home but don't think it's possible because they lack the resources for a down payment and closing costs. Here are tips for securing that down payment. 1) Borrow from your retirement account: Many people have been investing in a 401(k) plan or traditional IRA for ye...
06/23/2012
  For homeowners who are underwater on their conventional mortgage, the government has enacted a new Home Affordable Refinance Program to help eligible participants pay down the principal without having to pay mortgage insurance. The new HARP 2.0 Refinance Program was made available to U.S. homeo...
06/16/2012
  President Obama in a recent State of the Union address spoke about homeownership and how the American Dream has dissipated for many due to lingering challenges in housing and mortgage lending. The President offered hope to more homeowners by extending the Homes Affordable Modification Program (...
06/16/2012
Search for Homes in Oakstead, Land O Lakes Florida Oakstead is a master planned community in Land o Lakes, FL that offers residents 852 acres of forested wetlands, upland preserves and open spaces in Pasco County. Oakstead has maintenance free villas and single family homes in secure gated villa...
06/12/2012
   Search for Homes in Suncoast Meadows, Land O Lakes Florida Suncoast Meadows is located in Land O Lakes in Pasco County and is conveniently located between Suncoast Expressway and Land O’ Lakes BLVD (US-41). The homes inSuncoast Meadows were built by Lennar Homes and Windward Homes (now Khov) a...
06/12/2012
  Search for Homes in Ballantrae, Land O Lakes Florida M/I, KB Homes, & Inland Homes are credited with developing the community of Ballantrae in Land O Lakes, FL.  The Ballantrae community encompasses 436 acres along State Road 54 in Land O‘ Lakes in Pasco County and is conveniently located betwe...
06/12/2012
A plumbing checkup should be among your top priorities when preparing your home for sale. Your Greater Tampa buying prospects might flush toilets, turns on faucets and inspect the showerheads, while more seasoned “experts” will look under the cabinets for leaks and check for water spots around k...
06/09/2012
In May 2012, 63 homes were sold in Lutz with an average sales price of $185,000. This compares with 59 homes sold during the same period last year which translates into a 7% increase in the number of Lutz homes closed and a 9% increase in average sales price (from $169,500 to $185,000). At the e...
06/09/2012
  In May 2012, 78 homes were sold in Wesley Chapel with an average sales price of $144,300. This compares with 77 homes sold during the same period last year which translates into a 1% increase in the number of homes sold and a 1% decrease in the average sales price (from $146,000 to $144,300).  ...
06/09/2012
        In May 2012, 84 homes were sold in Land O' Lakes with an average sales price of $152,000. This compares with 80 homes sold during the same period last year which translates into a 5% increase in the number of homes closed and a 2% decline in the average sales price (from $155,000 to $152,...
06/08/2012
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