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2020
TOP STORIES: Brisk Weather Making You Think About Patio Heaters? Good LuckPropane patio heaters are the “new toilet paper.” With the outdoors safer for avoiding the coronavirus, demand from Northerners has already decimated the supply. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insuranc...
11/30/2020
TOP STORIES: Homeownership Creates Wealth Even If That’s Not the GoalHomeowners who spent a lifetime working, raising families and paying mortgages have a greater net worth later in life. Among U.S. families who own rather than rent, a primary residence accounts for 90% of total wealth – and 99% ...
11/30/2020
TOP STORIES: Who Actually Gets Those Low Advertised Mortgage Rates?It pays to shop around for the best mortgage rate – but it pays more now. Lenders are facing wildly different challenges, and their rates vary more than usual today. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, ...
11/29/2020
TOP STORIES: 5 Credit-Score Mistakes That Last a Long TimeBuyers trying to boost their credit score to secure a mortgage realize some things can be corrected quickly – but others hang onto a credit score for years. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Escrows and closin...
11/28/2020
TOP STORIES: Keep Your Credit Profile Healthy During the PandemicMany people are worried about credit scores these days, and federal support programs have largely improved U.S. credit scores – but things could change quickly. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Escrows...
11/27/2020
TOP STORIES: Builders Change Tactics to Cope with Supply ShortagesIt’s hard to estimate a new home’s completion date if flooring, lumber and appliances are hard to get – or how much it will cost to build a home until after they arrive. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insuranc...
11/27/2020
TOP STORIES: Buyer Awareness: Some Homes Cost More to InsureHidden risks can make getting coverage difficult, expensive or both. Think about flood risk, hurricane or wildfire risk, and outdated wiring or plumbing in older homes. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Escr...
11/26/2020
TOP STORIES: Future Investing? Single-Family Rentals Over High-RisesBuilders see more rental demand for single-family homes than high-rises. The pandemic plays a part, but more aging boomers also prefer low-maintenance, single-family living. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title In...
11/25/2020
TOP STORIES: Condo Q&A: Who OKs Installing Electric Car-Charging Stations?Also: Can a condo board decide that guests must always be accompanied by a homeowner? And does Fla. law say anything about the privacy of personal records? Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Esc...
11/25/2020
TOP STORIES: New Home Lot Sizes Down to the Smallest on RecordNAHB: New homes are being built on smaller lots. The median lot size for single-family homes sold in 2019 dropped to 0.188 of an acre (8,177 square feet). Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Escrows and clos...
11/24/2020
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