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Author: Michael Burke

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The risk Fla. home values will decline? Only 3%

January 11, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

There’s a 4% chance U.S. property values will drop over the next two years, per the Arch MI Risk Index,

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Housing sentiment decreases for fifth month

January 10, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

More consumers worry about rising mortgage rates and home prices, and that has dampened their overall optimism about home buying,

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Fla. has 4 of top 5 'hottest' single-family markets

January 10, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Orlando, Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Dallas topped a Ten-X list of hottest housing markets based on current

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Why do buyers want smart homes? Safety and comfort

January 10, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A survey found that few homeowners added technology to “keep up with the Joneses.” Most wanted safety and comfort, though

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Post-disaster, families rebuild bigger, better

January 10, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

While a disaster such as a hurricane can decimate real estate values in the short term, the reconstruction process tends

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How can buyers get a lower mortgage rate?

January 10, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Buyers can still get a lower interest rate by paying points on a loan, but they should weigh the pros

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FHA lowers borrowers' mortgage insurance premiums

January 9, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

The low-downpayment mortgage should be more appealing to first-time buyers after FHA breathed “new life into the program” by reducing

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Fla. lawmakers will try fixing insurance abuses again

January 9, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Senate and House panels meet this week to kick off the 2017 Legislature’s attempt to solve the “assignment of benefits”

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Condo QandA: What are rules for closed meetings?

January 9, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Is it OK to videotape or livestream board meetings? And do I have any recourse if the previous owner gave

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Prosecutor says many sober homes operate illegally

January 9, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A Palm Beach prosecutor says that sober homes can’t offer gift cards, plane tickets, etc., to attract clients, saying that

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