January 2008 - Posts
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since the housing market began its tailspin more than two years ago, investors tracking the U.S. home builder sector repeatedly drove up the shares in hopes the darkest days had passed -- only to see the stocks sink again. The false
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INTEREST RATES Individuals and businesses are likely to see their borrowing costs drop further as the Federal Reserve today begins considering another interest-rate reduction. Many economists expect policymakers to lower a key rate, now at 3.5 percent,
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Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County - Announcing a price reduction on Apollo Beach, a 1,995 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $190,990 USD - 190,990. Property information
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Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County - Announcing a price reduction on Apollo Beach, a 1,995 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $190,900 USD - 190,900. Property information
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The U.S. House’s proposed stimulus package includes help for the housing industry, allowing government-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgages up to 75 percent more expensive than the current $417,000 limit. However, the Senate and
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Most important in this market is pricing the home at or below market value, Newsday says. Sellers facing slow sales shouldn't take their houses off the market to place it back on in the spring (when real-estate demand is usually up), since "you'll
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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY AND TAMPA BAY IS THE PLACE! Great news from our recent December 2007 MFRMLS Statistics! Monthly Sales = 1099 (up from 977) Average Sales Price = $267,117 (up from $250,283) Average List Price = $281,151 (up from $265,194) For
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WATER POND VIEW Home Site on Premium Lot with Water Pond View build on a New Community with elegantly landscape enterway, you will find a Grand Clubhouse with recreational Pool, Childrens playground, lighted basketball court. Excellent location close
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Water Pond View • 2,350 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $189,900 USD - $80.80 per Sqft. Ruskin - WATER POND VIEW Home Site on Premium Lot with Water Pond View build on a New Community with elegantly landscape enterway, you will find a
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Mira Lago, Ruskin - Announcing a price reduction on Mira Lago, a 2,350 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $189,900 USD - $80.80 per Sqft.. Property information
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Freddie Mac reports a drop in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from 6.07 percent to 5.87 percent during the week ended Jan. 10, in response to a recent government report revealing a boost in the unemployment rate to 5 percent in December from 4.7 percent
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Paulson, in an interview on CNBC, said the administration was involved in discussions with the mortgage industry to expand a current program to freeze adjustable rate mortgages for five years to include borrowers of loans at prime rates. Currently, the
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AMENDMENT 1 On January 29th, you will have the opportunity to lower your property taxes by voting Yes on 1. With the passage of Amendment 1, Floridians will gain the freedom to purchase a new home without huge tax penalties, and rental home owners, second
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Everyone has heard the housing market is showing signs of slowing. But the companies that build homes aren't going to let popular wisdom gum up their works -- or their stocks -- if they can help it. New-home construction rose 5.3% in November from
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The company that cooks up credit scores for millions of Americans is changing its recipe -- and that could affect how easily you get credit in the future. Fair Isaac Corp ., maker of the popular FICO credit score used by most lenders, says its new scoring
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Princeton, Miami-Dade County - Announcing a price reduction on 10937 SW 244 Tr, a 1,785 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "9' Vaulted on both 1st & 2nd floors". Now MLS® $259,900 USD - REDUCED. Property information
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