Daily Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Wednesday, September 23, 2015  TODAY'S TOP STORIESLow credit scores no longer a deal killerEquifax, a credit-score company, says a gradually increasing number of mortgages are being approved for buyers with subprime credit scores. Read more.Crowdfunding: A new frontier for real estateOnly a handful of commercial ventures use crowdfunding so far, but its potential is huge. In real estate, it grew 156% in 2014 and saw more than $1B invested. Read more.Banking giant grows more cautious about FHA loansJPMorgan Chase says it will originate fewer FHA loans because they require only a 520 FICO score and 3.5% downpayment, and "that's subprime lending." Read more.Survey: Hispanic women key homebuyers1 in 10 Hispanic women believe homeownership... 09/23/2015

What To Do When You Need To Sell Your Home FastWhat if something unexpected happened – a relocation, perhaps – and you needed to sell your current property quickly and find another home? What would you need to do to make that happen, especially when you don’t have a minute to spare? Focus on the following three steps:1. Prepare your property for sale If you’re selling your home, you want to make it as attractive to potential buyers as possible. Depending on your property, this may involve getting minor repairs done, doing some light renovations (such as painting the foyer), eliminating as much clutter as possible, and making sure your home is clean and neat.2. Get a pre-approved mortgage A pre-approved mortgage is simply a certificate from your bank or lender that states how much money ... 09/13/2015

Comprised of stunning condo units and charming townhomes; the gated community of Waterside Village is characterized by its Mediterranean-style architecture and winding streets. Amenities here include two heated pools, a whirlpool, two lighted tennis courts, lighted shuffleboard and petanque courts, a basketball court and a clubhouse with a kitchen and library. A variety of shops, restaurants, beaches, golf courses and other attractions are also near the community. 09/03/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Friday, August 28, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Average 30-year mortgage rate drops to 3.84% In a week marked by turmoil in global markets, average U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped to their lowest levels since May. Read more. Gov. Scott declares state of emergency in Fla. Officials urge residents to prepare as forecasters say Tropical Storm Erika could hit the state's southern tip Monday. Read more. Floridians feel slightly more optimistic - maybe UF's consumer sentiment index increased less than 1 point in August. Meanwhile, expectations rose for U.S. economic conditions in the future. Read more. Mortgage requires homeowner to have insurance Real estate Q&A: A homeowner wants to know if the lender can force him to include the in... 08/28/2015

 The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Wednesday, August 12, 2015  TODAY'S TOP STORIES Man arrested in Manatee County Realtor attack Manatee County deputies arrested the man who attacked a Realtor during a home showing Monday and charged him with attempted rape. Read more. Woman has 4 homes, one tax exemption and it's legal If Fla. residents own adjoining properties, they can roll all into a single tax exemption if they're contiguous and not rented, says PB County property appraiser. Read more. Commercial: Climate change and due diligence process Political debates focus on climate change, but commercial investors have to take a pragmatic approach when considering the probability of a future event. Read more. The brave new world of wireless: Landscape shifts To many R... 08/12/2015

Offering breathtaking views of the water; Half Moon Bay is a gated Intracoastal waterfront community offering a number of on-site amenities. These include such two heated pools, a hot tub, saunas, three tennis courts, a bocce ball court, a clubhouse and a promenade lounge deck with a gazebo. The community is also near to a variety of restaurants, shops, beaches, golf courses and other area attractions.  08/02/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Friday, July 10, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES   Institutional investors hold out for larger gains Large corporations bought thousands of homes in the downturn, but they're not selling yet - most think holding-and-renting still offers more profit potential. Read more. Antitrust claim against NAR dismissed A biz used MLS data without authorization. It lost a copyright infringement case, and then lost a second case when it claimed NAR and MLSs have too much power. Read more. HUD: Cities must do more to avoid housing inequality Under the rules announced Wed., cities must become more assertive as fair housing advocates. If not, they could lose their HUD federal housing grants. Read more. NAR survey: Like-kind exchanges promote growth Li... 07/10/2015

Hypoluxo, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for May 2015     Stats and facts about Hypoluxo, Florida, are out for the month of May 2015.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 6.0 month selling point which is down nearly 36.9% from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats.   Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 31 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so much more... 07/04/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Friday, July 3, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES     NAR: 'Buyers coming back in force' Economist Yun cites rising mortgage rates as one reason because the initial phase "nudges people to make their decision now rather than wait until later." Read more.   Study: Speedy Internet boosts home values University of Colo. and Carnegie Mellon find fiber-optic connections - the fastest high-speed Internet available - add $5,437 to the price of a $175,000 home. Read more.   Rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 4.08% It's the highest FRM rate so far this year. Mortgages have increased in recent weeks due to an uptick in home sales and signs of economic improvement. Read more.   Environment: Water recycling the next hot topic? Growth has led many stat... 07/03/2015

At the Yacht Club on the Intracoastal, 2 bedrooms 2 baths condo for Rent for $ 2,000 per month Plus boat slip for $ 200 per month   DIRECT BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE INTRACOASTAL & BOAT DOCKS FROM ALL THE WINDOWS OF THIS 2/2 RENOVATED CONDO. Granite Counter-tops, Stainless steel appliances( exep. white refrigerator),tile floors throughout living areas & Tile floors like wood in the bedrooms.** BOAT DOCK N.40 FOR RENT for additional $200 PER MONTH** BUILDING IS JUST STEPS AWAY TO THE MAIN POOL & CLUB HOUSE. * VACANT & SUPER EASY TO SHOW!  ** BOAT LOVERS AT RESORT STYLE GATED COMMUNITY!*Pets Welcome.The Yacht Club offers 2 pools,Tennis Courts,Jacuzzi Tub,Exercise Room, dog park,Management on site,Movies room, barbecue area & much more. http://www.brokerfl.com $ 2,000 per month rent for the... 06/29/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Friday, June 26, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage up to 4.02% As the economy continues to improve, FRMs were mixed this week, marking slight increases or declines but remaining close to high levels for the year. Read more.   Not enough housing for low-income renters New research found that in 2013, only 28 "adequate and affordable" housing units were available in the U.S. for every 100 extremely low-income households. Read more.   Developers tap new sources of financing Jan.-April 2015 construction starts totaled $208.2B, up 24% from a year ago, sparking interest from non-bank lenders like mortgage REITs and private equity funds. Read more.   Florida Realtors: Take safety precautions for 4th Many Fl... 06/26/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Tuesday, June 9, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Arrest made in St. Petersburg Realtor robberiesFlorida Realtors received notice today that St. Petersburg police arrested 58-year-old Paul Pinkston for allegedly robbing Realtors as they showed homes. Read more. Are mortgage rates entering 'panic mode'?Many experts predict mortgage rates will rise - and they've been wrong for years. Recent increases, however, have made many wonder if it's finally happening. Read more. Renter stuck with lease when girlfriend walks outReal estate Q&A: There's only one name on the lease. If the person who's not on the lease moves out early, does the leaseholder have any options? Read more. More older Americans buried by housing debtOf the financial threats ol... 06/09/2015

Hypoluxo, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for April 2015     Stats and facts about Hypoluxo, Florida, are out for the month of April 2015.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 7.3 month selling point which is down nearly 25.7% from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats.   Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 30 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so much ... 05/31/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Thursday, May 28, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES NAR: Pending home sales at highest level since 2006 April pending sales rose 14% year-to-year - the biggest single-month increase in almost three years - as buyers made offers on a limited number of for-sale homes. Read more.   RealtyTrac: In April U.S. home prices = market value In Fla., home sale prices topped market value in only one county (Leon), but they were close to 100% elsewhere. The best deal: Escambia with 87% price to value. Read more.   Fla. top state for new non-employer businesses Census Bureau: Fla. created 1 in 5 new U.S. real estate sector jobs, which include leasing, between 2012 and 2013 - 13,615 new non-employee businesses. Read more.   Florida coasts grow - but no... 05/28/2015

Two Sales Tips That Will Help You From Now-December Get Started Now. You're excited about your present opportunities? You're proud of your company and its business model? Therefore, your best keys to success, when talking to a customer, is to tell the story of your company and its products with excitement and enthusiasm, right?Not So Fast….Customers don’t care about your company. They don't care about its products. And they certainly don't care about your personal feelings towards your company and its products.What customers care about is... you guessed it themselves.The failure to pick-up on this simple fact about human nature is why most companies have sales and marketing messages that make customers shrug or walk away.Remember these sentences are the most important to your customers ... 05/17/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & Florida News Friday, May 8, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Many metros experiencing widening inequality NAR: 90% of metros have experienced declining homeownership while home values have risen and incomes have remained flat, widening income inequality. Read more.   Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.8% The increase marks the highest level since mid-March. Analysts link rising interest rates in part to recent news that the U.S. trade deficit hit a 7-year-high. Read more.   Fla. students get $156,000 in scholarships Awards go to 126 young people from across the state to help them reach their dreams for college and the future, says Florida Realtors Education Foundation chair. Read more.   Low-cost housing demand boosts mobile-home p... 05/08/2015

The small town of Hypoluxo is ideal for those who enjoy spending time on the beach or engaging in water-based activities. The community sits right in the heart of Palm Beach County thus allowing its residents easy access to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and just minutes away from West Palm Beach. The real estate consists of elegantly designed single-style family homes with a variety of floor plans to choose. 05/03/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of palm Beach Real Estate & Florida News Wednesday, April 22, 2015      TODAY'S TOP STORIES     Fla.'s housing market growth trend continues Florida Realtors March report found a 24.6% year-to-year increase in single-family sales and 9.2% price boost. U.S. sales jumped a higher-than-expected 6.1%. Read more.     Legal: What if 'farm area' is a single development? Developers generally have copyright and trademark protection over their projects, and a Fla. broker faces legal challenges over her use of a community's name. Read more.     Listings that include energy costs sell for more A Chicago study compared homes with similar green energy savings. It found that buyers responded better to ones that included specific cost details. Read more.     Housing needs less regul... 04/22/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & Florida News Friday, April 17, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES NAR to Congress: Ease access to mortgages NAR told a Senate panel yesterday that strong lending standards protect buyers, but "We have yet to strike the right balance between regulation and opportunity." Read more.   Average rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.67% The FRM barely changed since last week and continues to hover around all-time lows of 3.35% reached in Nov.-Dec. 2012. Read more.   Are women weak negotiators? Not according to study UF study found that women tend to negotiate better than men, assuming the same level of experience. Men may seem better simply because they negotiate more often. Read more.   Will REIT prices drop as the economy rebounds? Real estate investme... 04/17/2015

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & Florida NewsFriday, April 10, 2015    TODAY'S TOP STORIESFirst-time homebuyers can get $2K per yearA little-used Fla. program allows many first-time buyers to receive up to $2,000 per year - half the mortgage interest paid - when filing federal income taxes. Read more.Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.66%With a June increase in federal mortgage rates now iffy, 30-year FRMs stabilized and most experts predict little change over the short term. Read more.Commercial: Office rents soar to 10-year highJones Lang LaSalle: The rental price of U.S. office space climbed 3.1% in the first quarter of 2015 - its highest quarterly gain in a decade. Read more.Developers selling over-the-top luxuryRecession-burned builders now demand more upfro... 04/10/2015