TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 20, 2013 – Last year, the Florida Legislature mandated Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to offer a cheaper, more limited coverage option to homeowners, potentially saving…
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NEW YORK – May 21, 2013 – Real estate columnist Ken Harney says that FHA officials assured him the agency is not trying to exclude hundreds or thousands of condominiums nationwide from qualifying…
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ORLANDO, Fla. – May 22, 2013 –Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, rising median prices, increased pending sales, more new listings and a lower inventory of homes for sale in April,…
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WASHINGTON (AP) – May 23, 2013 – Sen. Mary Landrieu filed legislation this week to delay flood insurance increases for many residents and businesses in southern Louisiana that officials fear could…
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One of my previous sales associates asked me, "How are you making so many sales in this market?" She then followed her question with, "I need to know what you're doing because I have GOT to make some…
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SEATTLE – May 9, 2013 – More than 100 forecasters polled predict that home values will rise 5.4 percent by the end of 2014 as reflected on the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). However, some expressed…
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With the arrival of Spring, we are ready to explore the great outdoors along the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle. One of our favorite places to explore is the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Gulf Breeze, FL. Take…
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For resale, you should consider cost-effective solutions to garner the highest selling price for your property if looking to remodel prior to listing. While creating a beautiful, futuristic kitchen may…
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WASHINGTON – March 6, 2013 – Tax season is underway, and homeowners gearing up to meet the April 15 filing deadline can find the tax tips and insights they need at HouseLogic.com, a consumer website…
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NEW YORK – March 6, 2013 – A very tight mortgage lending environment “promises improvements this year as the drivers of tough credit standards reverse,” according to Moody’s Analytics ResiLandscape…
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MIAMI – March 1, 2013 – Banks are increasingly willing to approve short sales before borrowers go into foreclosure, a bright spot for struggling homeowners hoping to escape an underwater mortgage with…
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WASHINGTON – Feb. 27, 2013 – Pending home sales rose in January, making it 21 consecutive months for pending sales to rise above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®…
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ATLANTA – Feb. 19, 2013 – After a meteor struck western Siberia and more meteors threatened the entire globe on Friday, CNNMoney asked the question: Who pays for damage to a home if hit by a space…
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2013 – Given the improvement in local and state residential real estate demonstrated by last week’s 2012 Florida Realtors statistics, there’s a lot of positive buzz, and…
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NEW YORK – Feb. 12, 2013 – Consumers may have trouble getting a bank loan or mortgage because of errors in their credit reports.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported today that 5.2 percent of…
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WASHINGTON – Feb. 7, 2013 – Low mortgage rates have made buying a home more affordable and turned rentals into an attractive option for investors.Throughout the downturn in the housing market, average…
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WASHINGTON – Feb. 1, 2013 – After the holidays, buyers tend to get more aggressive with their house hunting. Search activity usually peaks around March or April in most states, according to a new study…
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WASHINGTON – Jan. 30, 2013 – Homeowners looking for the most return on their investment when remodeling should consider exterior replacement projects. According to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value…
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WASHINGTON – Jan. 31, 2013 – The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a series of changes to be issued this week.Commissioner Carol Galante calls the changes “essential and appropriate”…
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NEW YORK – Jan. 31, 2013 – The supply of homes for sale has been shrinking for six months and shows no improvement this month – a bad sign for buyers.Listings of existing homes for sale were down…
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