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2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, TaxWatch: Fla. ranks 48th in state tax comparison Fla. per-capita taxes at are at the lowest point in decades, but the state also has the nation's highest local tax burdens. When combining both, Fla. ranks 44th. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our M...
05/17/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, U.S. home prices and sales accelerated S&P/Case-Shiller: Due to an increase in sales and limited inventory of homes, prices rose 5% in Feb.'s year-to-year comparison – the highest pace in six months. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsl...
05/16/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Shrinking shadow inventory to raise prices Fewer foreclosures may mean a tight inventory will get even tighter – and Realtors who specialize in distressed property sales may want to consider a new niche. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly N...
05/15/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, NAR: U.S. consumer confidence retreats The index that measures consumers' attitudes rebounded in March, but it gave up those gains in April – and a bit more – falling from 101.4 to 95.2. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local H...
05/14/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Homeownership rate hits 22-year low Census Bureau: The U.S. homeownership rate slumped to 63.7% in March - the lowest rate since early 1993 - from 64.8% one year earlier. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local Happenings on the...
05/13/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Attacking homelessness with 'rapid rehousing' A program in some cities provides the newly homeless with an apartment in less than a month. It's good for children and costs less than long-term programs. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly New...
05/13/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, FHA is exploring alternative credit scoring models HUD Sec. Julián Castro told Realtors at credit access symposium, "We'll look at every option that brings housing opportunities within reach of more Americans." Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mo...
05/12/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Tips for increasing a home's property value Owners who might list their home in the next few years should focus on improvements that could also appeal to potential buyers. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Local Happenings on th...
05/11/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, Why aren't more potential sellers selling? Many move-up buyers still don't have enough equity in their current home for a downpayment on a new property. In Fla., it impacts one in four homeowners. Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Monthly Newslett...
05/11/2015
Pensacola, 32503, 32504, 32514, FHA is exploring alternative credit scoring models HUD Sec. Julián Castro told Realtors at credit access symposium, "We'll look at every option that brings housing opportunities within reach of more Americans." Read more. Helpful Links Sign up for our Mo...
05/10/2015