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2010
The supply of newly-built homes for sales plummeted in April, a positive indicator for the Orlando housing market as we head into the summer months. It's no wonder that homebuilders are breaking new ground at the fastest clip in 2 years. At the current sales pace, the nation's complete supply of...
05/31/2010
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Because of strife in Greece, Spain and North Korea, conforming mortgage rates are back to all-time lows. They're at levels not seen in 50 years. For homeowners that missed the Refi Boom of November 2009, it's a second chance. In this well-presented, 3-minute video from NBC's The Today Show, you...
05/27/2010
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Home values rose in March, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency's most recent Home Price Index. Values were reported higher by 0.3 percent, on average, from February. We use the phrase "on average" because the Home Price Index is broad-reaching, national housing statistic. It ignores the ...
05/26/2010
Sales of existing homes rose in April, buoyed by an expiring home buyer tax credit and exceptionally low mortgage rates. As compared to March, April's Existing Home Sales rose by 410,000 units nationwide -- the second straight month of large gains. An "existing home" is a........... Read the CO...
05/25/2010
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From one pot to a lush garden, we all have plants for which to care in our lives. But are they getting the right amount of water? Too little water and the plant dies. Too much water and root rot sets in. In general, plants want....... Read the complete BLOG POST HERE: Video : The Right Way To...
05/24/2010
With home prices still relatively low and mortgage rates trolling near their all-time best levels, it's no surprise that home affordability is extraordinarily high in Orlando and most U.S. markets. According to the quarterly Home Opportunity Index as....... Read the COMPLETE BLOG POST: Home Oppo...
05/23/2010
After starting the day in the red, mortgage rates rebounded Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve released its April 27-28, 2010 meeting minutes. It's good news for home buyers and would-be refinancers in Orlando. Mortgage rates continue to troll along multi-year lows. "Fed Minutes" are...
05/20/2010
As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines for Longwood home buyers, minimum downpayment requirements are increasing. Several years ago, you could finance a home with nothing down. Today, most conventional mortgages require at least 10 percent. Anecdotally, guideline changes have led to........... ...
05/18/2010
With the Oxo Salad Chopper, making chopped salad for the family and/or friends is both faster and safer. Using a dual-blade roller knife similar to a pizza cutter, the ergonomic Salad Chopper cuts lettuce, vegetables, fruits, meats and nuts with just a few rolls. There's no need for..............
05/17/2010
A mortgage approval is never final until it's funded. A host of things can "go wrong" while your home loan is underway. Some are in your control, many more are not. And just being aware of some potential pitfalls could help save your......... Read the COMPLETE BLOG POST HERE: Your Mortgage App...
05/14/2010
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