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NEW YORK – Dec. 6, 2010 – McMansions are rapidly becoming the housing equivalent of harvest gold appliances as more Americans opt for smaller residential footprints, according to a consumer lifestyle survey. In the Relocation.com lifestyle
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WASHINGTON – Nov. 24, 2010 – The 1.1-million-member National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on Fair Isaac Corp., developer of the FICO score, to take immediate action to mitigate the negative impact on consumers when banks suddenly
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The pace of the national recovery is moderating and the lift spurred by nearly $800 billion in federal stimulus spending is fading, but there are several promising signs that growth will continue, including in Florida, a leading national fiscal analyst
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Pending home sales slip - modest recovery in 2011 NEW ORLEANS - November 5, 2010 - Pending home sales dropped out after two monthly increases, signaling an uneven recovery entering the year 2011 with few near term disruptions from the foreclosure moratorium,
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With foreclosures a large share of property sales in some areas, appraisers continue to factor in the sale price of foreclosed properties when setting values of regular properties. Appraisers are aware the practice isn’t ideal, but in some markets
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Mortgage rates for 30 years found the lowest in decades, and prices for 15 years, the loans fell to their lowest point in nearly 20 years. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed loan fell to 4.32 percent, the lowest record
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October 1, 2010 - Congress has extended a policy that allows housing market expensive real estate, mortgages backed by the government to guarantee nearly $ 730,000. The legislators of the Congress voted to maintain the maximum amount of loans guaranteed
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A number of factors have contributed to the decline in home sales nationally and in Florida in particular, but the growing importance of foreign buyers has offset some of the damage. About two of three real estate agents of the state had at least one
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A new survey released by ConAgra Foods, one of North America’s leading food makers, shows that despite the easing of economic conditions, Americans will not soon let go of their new frugal habits. In fact, while many experts say the recession is
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A new survey by Del Webb concludes Baby Boomers are willing to move to a new place when they retire. Del Webb has conducted 10 Baby Boomer surveys since 1996 in an effort to understand the attitudes and opinions of this generation. “Retirement marks
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Here's a great site - DSIRE, Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency - which lists some financial incentives for Florida energy-efficiency. Make a New Year's Resolution to help your home become greener, and save money too,
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President Obama has proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy. Steve Nadel, director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
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First Friday has become a popular economic stimulator nationwide, a concept that's embraced locally by cities that include Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Flagler Beach. The underlying goal is to boost business by drawing residents and tourists alike
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Water views 2 blocks from beach • 1,250 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $118,000 - Condo on Intracoastal Pendleton Club, Daytona Beach Shores - What a lovely place for a weekend retreat, winter vacation or retirement! Also perfect
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Watch the Sunsets & be Close to Beach • 2,120 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $799,000 - Intracoastal Riverfront Ortona, Ormond Beach - This intracoastal riverfront home has many options! Of course, it has direct access to the
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