11/7/2011 3:48:00 PM
Solar Power - Coming Soon to a Home Near You
Favored by the eco-conscious, solar power is clean, renewable, occurs during the time of greatest power usage, and eliminates the need for an expensive power grid. Until recently, however, the cost of the panels and their installation have made it prohibitive ...
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11/7/2011 3:48:00 PM
The New Mortgage Refinance Plan - Who is Eligible?
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). The FHFA hopes that the new program, which eases eligibility rules, will double the number of homeowners currently able to lower their mortgage ...
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11/7/2011 3:47:00 PM
New Taxes in the Future for Business Leases? Florida Real Estate News
Are business leases in the state being taxed correctly? The Florida Department of Revenue hopes to discover the answer to this question in a hotly contested, upcoming study. Florida realtors worry that the Department of Revenue has a hidden agenda, and that ...
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11/7/2011 3:46:00 PM
New FHA Requirements Worry Condominium Associations
Unlike traditional loans with their higher down payment requirements, FHA-insured loans have become the loan of choice for condominium buyers. According to Benny L. Kass, writing for washingtonpost.com, in 2010, the FHA issued between 30 and 40 percent of ...
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11/7/2011 3:45:00 PM
Consumers Sense Stormy Weather Ahead
October's Consumer Confidence Index was at its lowest point since March 2009, when the U.S. was in the heart of the recession. The Index represents how secure consumers feel about overall economic conditions during the next six months. According to an ...
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11/7/2011 3:45:00 PM
Double-Dip Recession Appears Less Likely
According to USA Today, in the wake of government reports issued on Oct. 19, economists are feeling more optimistic about third quarter economic growth. A Bloomberg News survey estimates economic growth up 1.8 percent from economist's projections less ...
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11/7/2011 3:43:00 PM
Census Results Show High Rate of Homeownership
According to Information, Inc. and based on data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the rate of homeownership is second only to the high rate of homeownership set in 2000. Rates vary by locale with the highest levels of homeownership, 69.2 percent, found in the Midwest, ...
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11/7/2011 3:37:00 PM
Cash for Keys: Incentive for Homeowners and Lenders
Realtors are adding a new set of skills to their portfolio with the advent of the "Cash for Keys." This program allows lenders to offer cash incentives to homeowners facing foreclosure. As the name says, lenders offer homeowners facing foreclosure ...
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9/15/2009 8:43:00 PM
About Bahia Realty and the Tampa Real Estate Market
I know a lot of folks are quite worried at the moment about the current housing industry. This is understandable, as over the past year we have seen the price of housing come down to quite a large degree. But now could not be a better time to be buying a house ...
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9/15/2009 8:38:00 PM
Jennifer talks about her partner: Raul
My colleague Raul is not only fluent in Spanish, but has a deep understanding of South American Spanish culture from having been born and raised in Venezuela. Additionally, Raul has over five years of success in the Tampa Bay real estate market. Before joining ...
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