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Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Update - January to September 2008
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:15:49 -0500The January thru September Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the "Gateway to the Gulf" is conveniently located between Ft. Myers and Naples and is one...Sanibel Island Real Estate Sales Update - January to September 2008
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:52:34 -0500The January thru September Sanibel Island real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Sanibel Island, known as the "Shelling Capital" of the world, is one of Southwest Florida's true treasures. Only 1...Southwest Florida Real Estate Sales Continue Strong in August
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:23:16 -0500Southwest Florida real estate sales continued to show strength in August. It marks seven straight months of real estate sales increases for Bonita Springs and Naples and eight straight months for the Ft. Myers area including Cape Coral. While lower ...Government Takes Custody of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:56:37 -0500In a historic, yet widely anticipated, move yesterday Secretary Henry Paulson announced plans to put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under government custody. The unprecedented move by the Treasury includes replacing both company's CEOs, ending all stock ...First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Not a Free Ride
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:54:29 -0500There appears to be a fair amount of confusion over the new First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit that was included in the recently passed Housing and Economic Act of 2008. Quite frankly, it is not surprising. While driving over this past holiday weekend, ...VA No Down Payment Loan Limits Increased
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:46:27 -0500The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is raising ceilings on its no down payment home loans from the current $417, 000 to as much as $729, 000. The increases are effective immediately under legislation recently enacted by President Bush's signing of ...The Brooks Real Estate Mid Year 2008 Sales Report
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:28:43 -0500The mid year 2008 The Brooks real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Encompassing 2, 532 acres of natural Florida surroundings, The Brooks is master planned gated community consisting of five major and dist...Changes At Florida's State Run Insurance Company May Raise Coverage Costs
Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:24:10 -0500It looks like wind storm homeowner's insurance costs may become more expensive for some Florida homeowners come next year. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. officials announced this past Tuesday they will require some 350, 000 wind-only customers with...Ft. Myers, Florida - A 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Sales Update
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:47:44 -0500The mid year 2008 Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Ft. Myers sits along the natural splendor and shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River and is known for its fabulous winter weather. The cit...Florida Among Top 5 States for Best Business Climate
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:05:39 -0500According to a recent study by Development Counselors International (DCI), Florida ranked fourth in the nation among states with the best business climates. Executives responding to the survey cited three factors as the most important in their decisi...Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Who's Eligible?
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:02:20 -0500Well, our illustrious leaders in Washington have finally passed the long awaited new housing bill (H.R. 3221 - Housing and Economic Act of 2008). While we're not positive how much it will help the overall housing market (other than ensuring the GSE's...Cape Coral, Florida - A 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Sales Update
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:00:28 -0500The mid year 2008 Cape Coral real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Cape Coral, known as the "The Cape", is one of the largest master-planned communities in the nation. The city features 400 mil...Wachovia Mortgage to Discontinue Wholesale Lending Operations
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:35:05 -0500In another sign of the times for the lending industry, Wachovia Mortgage announced last evening it is going to discontinue its wholesale lending operations for third party originations. The decision will be effective July 25, 2008, which will be the ...Federal Reserve Board Issues Final Rule Amending Provisions of Regulation Z
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:20:46 -0500The Federal Reserve Board announced yesterday morning it has approved the long awaited final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) which it believes will help protect consumers by promoting responsible lending practices. According to Fed Chai...Naples, Florida - A 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Sales Update
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:26:39 -0500The mid year 2008 Naples real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Naples is considered the "Crown Jewel" of Southwest Florida's coastal cities. It is very well known for its 5th Avenue shopping, artists...IndyMac Bank Siezed by Federal Regulators
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:40:45 -0500In one of the largest bank failures ever, IndyMac Bank was seized this afternoon by federal regulators. The Office of Thrift Supervision said it transferred IndyMac's operations to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation because it did not think it...FHA To Begin Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premiums
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:47:21 -0500Effective July 14, 2008, FHA will implement a risk based premium policy for its mortgage insurance (MI) on 1 to 4 unit single family mortgages. The premiums will vary slightly based on the term of the loan (i.e. 30Yr versus 15Yr), so for the purposes...FHA to Suspend 90 Day Resale Waiting Period
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:20:11 -0500The Federal Housing Administration announced today it will temporarily lift the 90-day waiting period for property resales financed using an FHA loan. The 90-day waiting period was established in 2003 to help counter predatory lending practices and i...American Society of Home Inspectors Announces Client Bill of Rights
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:09:55 -0500The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) today announced the creation of a Client Bill of Rights to help protect home buyers in their home inspection process. According to Bill Loden, chairman of the ASHI Code of Ethics Committee, the Client Bi...Governor Crist's Cover Florida Health Care Plan
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:23:56 -0500Who says conservatives won't do anything about health care. Surely not Florida Republican Governor Charlie Crist. He succeeded in getting his new and innovative health insurance reform plan through the state legislature that even the Democrats are ha...
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