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2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: Fla. Homeowners, Renters Get $75M in Housing AidThe Fla. Housing Finance Corp. will send the first round of federal funds for coronavirus-related housing relief to individual counties and cities for distribution. Altogether, $120M will go to renters and homeowners hurt by...
08/10/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: Buyers Waiting for Prices to Come Down Will Be DisappointedSome buyers were waiting for the next recession, thinking home prices would fall again – but recessions aren’t created equal. The latest downturn exposed those myths. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Ti...
08/09/2020
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CREATE THE HOME OFFICE OF YOUR DREAMSWhether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here ar...
08/08/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: 2 Out of 3 Americans Say It’s a Good Time to BuyThe share of renters (61%) who think it’s currently a good time to become a homeowner has hit a five-year high, according to Fannie Mae’s latest study. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insurance, Escrows and...
08/07/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: Americans Stay at Home, Keep RemodelingPeople stuck looking at the same four walls are changing the walls – and floors, bathrooms and bedrooms. They’re also starting new projects, such as adding office space. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insurance, Es...
08/07/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: RE Q&A: Is It OK to Skip Mortgage Payments ‘Just in Case’?For many people, pandemic mortgage-forbearance rules make it easier to postpone monthly payments. But is a fear of what might happen a good enough reason to do so? Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title ...
08/06/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: More Cities Expected to Condemn Homes for Flood ControlThe U.S. has a new tactic if cities want federal money to mitigate threats from climate change: They must first agree to take homes using their eminent domain powers. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title ...
08/05/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?A high credit score usually qualifies for a lower interest rate, but what’s the minimum score to get a loan at all? Buyers trying to boost their score should aim for 620 on a conventional loan and 580 (3.5% down) on an FHA loan...
08/05/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: House Names Making a Comeback. I’ll Call Mine ‘Shirley’A house with a name intrigues buyers or renters since it often suggests luxury, and the concept is reappearing again on vacation-rental websites, such as Airbnb. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insur...
08/05/2020
Pensacola’s TOP STORIES: Is Now a Good Time to Refinance? COVID-19 shook up many Americans’ financial picture, but a mortgage refinance could help – providing they still qualify. Here are seven questions to consider. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insurance, Escrows and closin...
08/04/2020