Merry Christmas to our Pensacola Landlords and Tenants, 2012 has been a great year and we sincerely thank you for that.     Renting in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze and Home for Rent is as simple as contacting one of our property management experts. We would love to earn your business and WOW you with our services. Regardless of price we treat you with total respect as to what you want not a home that we need to rent. We want you to get a rental that you can call HOME. Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose between Free use of our Moving Van or a $25 or Gift Certificate. Be sure to ask about FREE Rent. Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for Rent   Are you paying too much in Property Management Fees? Are you going broke with maintenance fees, low rents, lack ... 12/25/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/22/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Need health insurance? Future unclear Fla. Health Choices program to offer cheaper insurance with lower benefits in Jan., but future unclear under Obamacare. Read more.   Commercial real estate investment improving   CCIM: Investment better in all property sectors, but property values remain flat and transaction volumes down in 3Q. Read more.   Sizzle returns to S. Fla. housing market Many homes get multiple offers due to a tight inventory and high demand from first-time buyers and investors. Read more.       Lowes Discounts   Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee... 12/22/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/21/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Housing recovery to boost economy From rebound to hot: Charles Schwab's chief strategist says housing will be key driver of 2013 U.S. economic recovery. Read more. Improving markets surge 60% in Dec. NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising to 201. Read more. What's really driving rise in home prices? Number of factors leading to tighter market - more buyers, fewer properties and record-low mortgage rates, for example. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, s... 12/22/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/20/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.34% It's a minor change, however, and only 8% of experts polled by Bankrate.com expect further increases. Read more. Census Bureau releases new tool: Easy Stats Look up a city or county's demographics broken down by housing type through Census Bureau's simplified webpage. Read more. What's really driving rise in home prices? Number of factors leading to tighter market - more buyers, fewer properties and record-low mortgage rates, for example. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, short sa... 12/20/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/19/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Trending up: short sales outside foreclosure A homeowner once needed to default on a mortgage first, but 29% of recent Fla. short sale homes weren't in foreclosure. Read more. Housing recovery to boost economy From rebound to hot: Charles Schwab's chief strategist says housing will be key driver of 2013 U.S. economic recovery. Read more. Improving markets surge 60% in Dec. NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising to 201. Read more. Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.34% It's a minor change, however, and only 8% of experts polled by Bankrate.com expect further increases. Read more. Census B... 12/19/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/18/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Force-placed insurance lawsuit to proceed A Fla. woman forced to take insurance by her lender alleges the tactic was predatory. Judge rules the case can proceed. Read more. Want bottom line price for 4-bedroom home? Coldwell Banker's annual survey of asking prices for same-type homes put four Fla. cities on its most-affordable list. Read more. What's ahead for Fla. real estate in 2013? Learn about business opportunities and market trends during Fla. Realtors' 2013 Economic Forecast event on Dec. 12. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee ... 12/18/2012

32505, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12.18.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Trending up: short sales outside foreclosure A homeowner once needed to default on a mortgage first, but 29% of recent Fla. short sale homes weren't in foreclosure. Read more. Housing recovery to boost economy From rebound to hot: Charles Schwab's chief strategist says housing will be key driver of 2013 U.S. economic recovery. Read more. Improving markets surge 60% in Dec. NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising to 201. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discount... 12/17/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/17/2012    Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Old vs. new? Homebuyers reveal preferences 75% consider an existing home, 20% say they prefer a new home and 5% have no preference, according to a survey. Read more. Real estate field attracts younger agents A SW Florida real estate school says 15% of 2012 graduates were younger than 24 - about twice as many as last year. Read more. 10 ways to say thank you at work Brokers: It's easy to take agents and staff for granted, but the No. 1 reason people leave is "lack of appreciation." Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, short... 12/17/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate, 12/16/12   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Short sales outpacing REOs RealtyTrac: In 3Q, foreclosures up 22% but 65% going as short sales now. In Fla., it was 26% as Ariz. leads with 34%. Read more. Old vs. new? Homebuyers reveal preferences 75% consider an existing home, 20% say they prefer a new home and 5% have no preference, according to a survey. Read more. Real estate field attracts younger agents A SW Florida real estate school says 15% of 2012 graduates were younger than 24 - about twice as many as last year. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, short sales, f... 12/16/2012

Gulf Breeze Fl: Real Talk with Joyce Kelley, you bring the Gossip, 12.15.2012 Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List NOW YOU KNOW   Gov't may be liable for property damage Supreme Court: If government knows an action like dam flooding will damage private property, it amounts to a taking. Read more. Fla. lawmakers criticize Citizens' loan deal House panel questioned Fla.-owned insurer's plan to offer $350M in loans to companies willing to take out policies. Read more. Simple things make listings appealing Subtle changes bring a home's interior to life. While clutter detracts overall, focus first on entryways and tables. Read more. Sign up for our Newsletter  Deals and More Deals 10 tax tips for sellers     Click Here, Home for sale    Click Here View rental listings     "I... 12/15/2012

Gulf Breeze Fl: Real Talk with Joyce Kelley, you bring the Gossip, 12.14.2012 Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List NOW YOU KNOW Cheaper homes coming on strong CoreLogic: Not all price increases created equal. Lower-value homes rose 10% year-to-year - higher-value homes up 7.6%. Read more. Holiday gift: foreclosure evictions on hold Fannie, Freddie: Foreclosure process continues, but no one will be evicted over holidays; many other banks to do same. Read more. Choices grow - which tablet should you buy? Tablet computers, a relatively new tech product, now top most agents' must-have lists. Each type has pros and cons. Read more. Sign up for our Newsletter  Deals and More Deals 10 tax tips for sellers     Click Here, Home for sale    Click Here View rental listings     "If... 12/14/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.13.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   NAR Call for Action: Mortgage tax deduction Congress hasn't decided to change mortgage interest deduction yet, and NAR hopes a deluge of support keeps it that way. Read more. And the best major cellular carrier is ... Consumer Reports: Verizon tops among major carriers, but contract-free Consumer Cellular was No. 1 overall. Read more. Selling 'lifestyle' instead of 'investment' Buyers no longer consider ownership a sure-fire route to security, but promoting a "better lifestyle" still sells homes. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee di... 12/12/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.11.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Push on to close short sales by Dec. 31 Lawmakers could still extend short-sale tax forgiveness, but sellers want a quick closing in case that doesn't happen. Read more. Home equity lines of credit return A HELOC resurgence indicates banks' faith in the market, and it helps the U.S. rebound as owners tap housing equity. Read more. Fla. water rule a split decision Court: 85% of Fla. water subject to strict EPA rules - a potential challenge for homeowners who have septic tanks. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, short sales,... 12/11/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.10.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List     1 in 3 would consider a Walmart mortgage Study: Consumers like banks but are open to non-traditional lenders, such as PayPal or Walmart, to save time and money. Read more. What's ahead for Fla. real estate in 2013? Prepare for business and investment opportunities through Fla. Realtors' 2013 Economic Forecast event on Dec. 12. Read more. Push on to close short sales by Dec. 31 Lawmakers could still extend short-sale tax forgiveness, but sellers want a quick closing in case that doesn't happen. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee dis... 12/09/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.08.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Buyers should comparison shop for a mortgage Survey: Many buyers pay too much for a mortgage. Some even lose homes when unexpected fees come due. Read more. Fannie ups options for surrendering deed Owners have new options, including ability to mail in deed and live in house a few months. New name: mortgage release. Read more. Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.32% Rate remains close to last week's all-time-low record of 3.31%, however. Experts predict little change over short term. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, sh... 12/07/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.07.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Fla. confidence shows post-election decline UF economist: While consumer confidence spiked nationally, it declined a bit in Fla., due in part to a tight election. Read more. 'Pocket listings' become growing concern In Ohio, an MLS is discussing off-market listings that can't be used for appraisal comparables, financing, etc. Read more. 'Tis the season to stay connected Two big opportunities: Everyone shopping is prepared to buy, plus it's a great time to reconnect and request referrals. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, s... 12/06/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate Members Only  Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Florida Realtors Take 5: Broker trends Karel Murray: Strategic plans must include a balance between high-tech, high-touch deliverables. Ask agents for input. Watch video. Market a small business on a small budget New businesses need to assess market and identify channels. Older businesses should build what's working and experiment. Read more. Sharpen your blog writing skills Lots of keywords that optimize your search engine ranking don't do a lot of good if no one enjoys the writing. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, sho... 12/05/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.06.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Mortgages in 5 states to have higher fees Fannie, Freddie to charge Fla. borrowers more than buyers in 45 other states. Fla. CFO and Florida Realtors protest. Read more. Economy gets lift from consumers, businesses Latest batch of data finds economy improving as holiday shopping season begins. One possible threat: "fiscal cliff." Read more. U.S. sales of new homes dip 0.3% in Oct. New home sales are still a healthy 20.4% higher than one year earlier in Oct. 2011. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts, short sales, foreclosures... 12/05/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.05.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Census: Number of shared households dips Translation: People who doubled up in the recession are starting to move out - and some will want to own their new home. Read more. New FHA rule to spark more condo sales? In Sept., FHA approved a rule that allows condo loans in buildings that are up to 35% commercial - and maybe 50%. Read more. Coming soon: Online flood zone requests FEMA says homeowners who want to contest their placement within a FEMA-designated flood zone can soon do so online. Read more. Lowes Discounts Investor Tips Sign up for our Newsletter   Invest in Pensacola, Pace Florida real estate, Charles Stallions property management, flat fee discounts,... 12/04/2012

32504, Investing in Pensacola and Pace Florida Real Estate 12.04.2012   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Oct. pending sales highest in five years NAR: Signed contracts rose 5.2% since Sept. and 13.2% since Oct. 2011; in South, up 5.5% for month, 17.4% year-to-year. Read more. Cutoff for jumbo loans won't change in 2013 The maximum conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages will stay at 2012 levels. Read more. Legal: What if condo board rejects buyer? In most cases, a disgruntled seller and buyer simply move on. However, sellers have a few options to keep sale active. Read more. Census: Number of shared households dips Translation: People who doubled up in the recession are starting to move out - and some will want to own their new home. Read m... 12/03/2012