Some first-time and low- to middle-income home-buyers will probably be edged out of the housing market under tougher standards recently adopted by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), experts say. Will new FHA standards affect home-buyers? The FHA, which insures mortgages for borrowers with spotty credit who can’t afford a higher down payment, said … » Learn More about New FHA standards affect buyers?
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With Rain, You Get Rainbows
Life is filled with opportunities and options. We each have the ability to choose our own path or to make our own decisions, however, each path ends up at a different destination – and different lessons. Some of those lessons will be amazing and create memories that will last a lifetime. Some of them will … » Learn More about With Rain, You Get Rainbows
Front yard places to socialize
Homeowners are showing more love for their front yards by carving out a place to mingle with neighbors and relax. A realtor.com article claims that front yards and porches are amongst the hottest outdoor trends of the season – a trend stretching way beyond just Southern states. Front yard places to socialize “People … » Learn More about Front yard places to socialize
RE/MAX Housing Report April 2019
The April 2019 housing report uses the numbers for March 2019. While July home sales decreased slightly, homes sold at a quicker rate than any month in nearly 10 years, in accordance with the August RE/MAX National Housing Report that analyzes housing data in 54* metro areas. April 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report Spring … » Learn More about RE/MAX Housing Report April 2019
April 2019 Housing Statistics
We have compiled the April 2019 Tampa Housing Statistics for Hillsborough County. Check out all information about Active Homes, Median Sales price, time on market, etc. All valuable if you are thinking of buying or especially if you considering selling your current home. Hillsborough County consists of the following cities and towns: Apollo Beach, Balm. … » Learn More about April 2019 Housing Statistics
Employing a REALTOR?
If you’re looking to purchase the right home, it usually begins with hiring the right REALTOR. So how do you decide which REALTOR is the one for YOU? Employing a REALTOR? 4 Things to Consider Reduce your REALTOR options using these four steps. 1. Read everything regarding them Want to find out what … » Learn More about Employing a REALTOR?
Consumers say owning better than renting
Many of homeowners say they feel owning a home just isn’t as difficult as renting, as outlined by a new survey from LendingTree, an online loan marketplace. Only 15% of homeowners believe renting is easier than owning a home in comparison with 67% of more than 2,000 homeowners who said owning is easier. Consumers … » Learn More about Consumers say owning better than renting
FBI: 11,800 internet real estate scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual report on internet crimes. It found a total of 351,936 complaints of internet crime were submitted in 2018, leading to monetary losses exceeding $2.7 billion. FBI report: 11,800 internet real estate scams in 2018 Of those crimes, 11,300 victims were … » Learn More about FBI: 11,800 internet real estate scams
Graduation & Passion
As students across the nation begin graduation season and get ready to conquer the world, a great question to ask your grad it this: “Are you passionate about your life?” Steve Jobs said, “Passion is everything”. He followed his heart his entire life and that, he said, made all the difference. In college, he audited … » Learn More about Graduation & Passion
Disclose home issues
Question: I recently lost the sale of my house because our buyer learned we replaced a broken toilet without obtaining a permit from the city. I didn’t have any idea this was required. I failed to disclose it on the property disclosure statement. Is there anything I can do? – Barbara Disclose home issues … » Learn More about Disclose home issues