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What's happening in Central Florida and Florida in general. Home selling news, home buying news, things to watch out for. Just an all around review of the weeks latest news that you may have missed. If you enjoyed reading the post please give it a LIKE, every little bit helps. Thank You.
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For the fourth time in five weeks, mortgage rates have settled, with the average 30-year, fixed mortgage at 4.55 percent, a decline from 4.57 percent the prior week, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®).The average 15-year, fixed mortgage was at a 4.04 percent rate, ...
07/01/2018
The average homeowner is forking over 17.1 percent of their income for their mortgage, an allocation that has grown from 15.9 percent in 2017, according to a recent report by Zillow. The increase is the second-most significant since the recession. Why the jump?“For the past few years, historicall...
06/30/2018
With a refinance, you pay off an old loan on your home and take out a new one, usually at a lower mortgage interest rate. To refinance, you will generally need to have equity in your home, a good credit rating, and steady income. You can borrow a percentage of the equity to cover remodeling costs...
06/29/2018
Many people love the idea of traveling and staying in the hotel to feel like they are on vacation. Others prefer hotels that make them feel at home. What if you could have both feelings; a home that feels like you are at a luxury hotel but still with the comforts of home. Well, you may not want t...
06/29/2018
Have you seen the insurance commercial witht eh woman who is on the phone asking whether her "she" shed is covered.  I actually like the commerical. I think its funny. I saw an article by Better Homes and Gardens describing ways to build a she shed and thought I'd share it here. It is becoming a ...
06/28/2018
Before you sign on the dotted line, pack up for San Diego, and break out your favorite moving tips, there are a few more things to keep in mind. Since this is your second residence, your mortgage situation will look a little different. There are also additional considerations since you won't be s...
06/27/2018
Now that you know your way around the basics, let's talk about a few dos and don'ts of buying a second home. Remember, you're not buying a house with the intention of moving there full-time; because of this, your priorities will be different.Do Evaluate Long-Term GoalsThe first question to ask yo...
06/27/2018
First, let's talk about why you should buy a second house. Why? Because it tells you something about what priorities you need to have in order.You Can Afford ItThe first big one, for most people, is a question of finances. Most buyers of second homes are in their 40s and 50s, when their children ...
06/27/2018
A new report by Point2Homes uses Google search data to determine where U.S. residents are looking to purchase their second homes, with Mexico coming out on top. The report analyzed keywords searched between January 2017 and 2018 for home sales abroad and in the U.S., and ranked them according to ...
06/27/2018
We all want to save money when it comes to our homes. Realtor.com gives us 7 tricks to not only save money, but to also save time.  According to the government's Energy Star program, the average family spends $1,900 a year on utility bills. Realtor.com provided the following 7 tips.  1. Dust and ...
06/26/2018
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