Market Report for Transactions in Okaloosa County

April 9, 2013

Market Report for closed Transactions in Okaloosa County Call, text or email me to get full report (850)four99-2940  Jim@UberRealty(Dot)com  

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FEMA Flood insurance

April 2, 2013

WASHINGTON – April 1, 2013 – Federal officials are encouraging homeowners in flood-prone communities to consider elevating their homes and increasing their deductibles to cut down on the sticker shock some homeowners have begun to experience as their flood insurance premiums increase. Congress approved legislation last year designed to put the National Flood Insurance Program [...]

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Survey shows most desired home features

March 19, 2013

Of all the compromises homebuyers are willing to make when it comes to features, the two features they seem either least willing to give up or most able to find are central air conditioning and cable-, satellite TV-, or Internet readiness, according to report from the National Association of Realtors. …The most desired home feature [...]

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FHA In 2013 : New FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums, New MIP Cancellation Policy

January 15, 2013

FHA In 2013 : New FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums, New MIP Cancellation Policy Mortgage rates and markets change constantly. Stay 100% current by taking The Mortgage Reports by email each day. Click here to get free email alerts, or subscribe to the RSS feed in your browser. The future of FHA lending may look very [...]

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The Fiscal Cliff Bill and its Impact on the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry

January 11, 2013

The Fiscal Cliff Bill and its Impact on the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry With only three hours to spare before the midnight deadline on January 1, the Senate avoided the Fiscal Cliff by agreeing to a deal. Technically, the government went over the cliff, since the Senate’s version didn’t formally pass until two hours [...]

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New HUD Research Tool Offers a Wealth of Housing Data

January 5, 2013

New HUD Research Tool Offers a Wealth of Housing Data Decrease Font SizeTextIncrease Font Size Jan 4 2013, 9:36AM Writers, researchers, and those interested in housing market data have a great new tool to work (or play) with, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The American FactFinder [...]

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Special Report: Real estate provisions in ‘fiscal cliff’ bill

January 3, 2013

Daily Briefing: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 A service for members of Florida Realtors Special Report: Real estate provisions in ‘fiscal cliff’ bill WASHINGTON – Jan. 2, 2013 – Yesterday, the House and Senate passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Following are real estate-related provisions of the bill, which President Obama plans [...]

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Early this New Years morning, the Senate approved the budget to “avoid” the fiscal cliff

January 1, 2013

Early this New Years morning, the Senate approved the budget to “avoid” the fiscal cliff that would have lead Americans into a financial tizzy. As long as the House votes this in, we’re all good. Meaning? If you sell your home for less than what you owe, Short Sale, you were liable for the difference [...]

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Non-delinquent borrowers soon eligible for short sales

October 27, 2012

Non-delinquent borrowers soon eligible for short sales WASHINGTON – Oct. 25, 2012 – Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued new rules effective Nov. 1 that will allow short sales for underwater borrowers who have never missed a mortgage payment. Previously, Fannie and Freddie allowed only homeowners who had missed payments to qualify [...]

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lawmakers haggle over millions in foreclosure cash

October 20, 2012

Pam Bondi, lawmakers haggle over millions in foreclosure cash TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Oct. 19, 2012 – Florida is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the number of homes in foreclosures and the number of people on the verge of losing their homes. But the Sunshine State is last in the nation when it comes [...]

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