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30-year mortgage rate slips to 3.43%

August 18, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Fixed mortgage rates remained close to their all-time low of 3.31% this week, and most experts predict little change over

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Realtor Party Town Hall offers election insight

August 18, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

What factors may affect this year’s presidential election? Find out at the Realtor Party Town Hall session on Aug. 26

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Does 'move-in ready' now mean smart-home technology?

August 18, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

At what magic point do yesterday’s bonus features become the new standard? Currently, more and more buyers expect smart technology

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What do you do if floodwater rises unexpectedly?

August 17, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

The floods in Louisiana came without warning, spurring FEMA to issue homeowner guidelines on steps to take before and after

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Appraisers, 10 associations oppose PACE loan changes

August 17, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Along with NAR, the Appraisal Institute objects to the energy-efficient program’s costs taking precedence over the mortgage debt on FHA-

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Freddie Mac lowers mortgage rate predictions

August 17, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Mortgage experts have long predicted rates would increase “soon,” but once again they appear wrong. Freddie now says low rates

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Buyers want to build a home? It'll take 7 months

August 17, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Census Bureau: In the U.S. region that includes Fla., it takes about six months to build a new home plus

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Realtors help local Boys and Girls Clubs

August 17, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

NAR’s program to help children has provided aid to 188 Boys and Girls Clubs, and associations, members and real estate

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Tight inventory could extend spring selling season

August 15, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Parents like to home shop in the spring and close in summer to maintain school stability – but with fewer

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Commercial outlook: Solid but unspectacular

August 15, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

While some commercial brokers fear another recession as things slow down, NAR’s chief economist says steady job creation should keep

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