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2018 

Pace Homes and Real Estate:Mortgage rates rise for fourth straight week – hit 4.22%Rates on 15-year, fixed-rate and five-year adjustable-rate mortgages hit their highest level since 2011 as lending standards continue to tighten. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See Attractio...
03/16/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Buying a home as an unmarried couple? Do these 3 thingsUnmarried couples made up 16% of 2017's homebuyers, but co-buyers without a wedding certificate should consider a few extra steps to protect their investment. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must S...
03/16/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Homebuyers should be on the lookout for 'greenwashing'Eco-friendly, energy efficient homes often cost more, so some sellers are starting to call their not-so-green home "green" in order to make more money. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See Attra...
03/15/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Estates, wills and trusts: The pitfalls of joint tenancyOlder adults many times add their children's names to their home's deed to avoid probate and pass assets easily after death, but it's not usually the best option. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - M...
03/14/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:NAR: Existing-home sales slump 3.2% in Jan.NAR: Year-to-year, total sales were down 4.8% – the biggest decline in 3 years, partly due to tight supply – and the median price for all housing types rose 5.8%. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See Attra...
03/14/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Supreme Court deals blow to Fannie, Freddie investors Speculative investors lost status and money during the housing crisis after the government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac operations. Read more.   The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See Attractions in P...
03/13/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Long-term mortgage rates climb again - to 4.40% The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit its highest point since April 2014 and moved up marginally from last week's average 4.38%. Read more.   The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See Attractions in P...
03/12/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:IRS: Some home equity loans still tax deductible In a response to "many questions," the IRS ruled that secondary home loans - equity loans, home equity lines of credit and second mortgages - are still deductible after tax reform if borrowers use the funds for home impro...
03/12/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Must emotional support animals obey condo rules?Real estate Q&A: Can a condo association make rules for emotional support animals, such as excessive barking limits, restricted outdoor areas for their business, leash rules, etc.? Or can their owners do whatever they want...
03/11/2018
Pace Homes and Real Estate:Many loyal Facebook users spending less time thereFacebook marketing efforts could grow less effective. Some loyal users say they spend less time on the site because politics has dampened the joy of connecting. Read more.  The Top 5 Things to Do in Pace 2017 - Must See ...
03/10/2018
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