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I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! Enjoy time with family and friends! Its going to be tough to stay away from the deserts!!!!! :}

According to Fannie Mae's newest economic and housing forecast, home sales are likely to increase by 11 percent in 2010 as the economy shows more signs of improvement, . However, it is likely that home sales will fall another 1% next year. It does look like there is stabilization in the housin [Read More]

I was watching a show on the reasons people are walking away from there homes....It was explained that if you invested in a home with a substantial down payment and you are now underwater....being unable to recoup your investment ....if you stop paying your mortage for the time it takes for a forec [Read More]

Due to the record low mortgage rates, 95% of the borrowers across the nation opted on a fixed-rate mortgage during the third quarter, according to the US Federal Loan Mortgage Corp.Mortgage rates have continued to drop since the spring of this year, when the European Debt Crisis forced investors to [Read More]

The outbreak of defective Chinese Drywall throughout the US has been the cause of strife with homeowners and builders alike. During 2005-2007 the effects of the housing boom combined with the multitude of hurricanes that struck the east coast created a lack of building materials, drywall being one o [Read More]

Over-improving a home is a classic mistake that many new homebuyers make. They buy a home in a neighborhood where property values are relatively low, and make a ton of improvements on the home to make it stand out. Unfortunately, you can only raise a home’s value so much through home improvem [Read More]

One of our favorite things to do in the fall is to visit Walt Disney World and Epcot. They always keep a variety of events going on. If you haven’t already visited Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival, you better hurry. It ends this Sunday November 14. If you love food, this event is for you. [Read More]

I just found out recently....If you call your insurance company ...yes you have to call!! Have them come out and make sure your Hurricane straps are up to code....Most are if your home was built no later than 1999....they will lower your insurance premium by at least 300 bucks! My agent came out an [Read More]

Does anyone have suggestions as to how to stop water eroding my land....fyi its hilltop property! Tried digging in railroad ties....water went underneath and caused more damage than without....If you have any suggestions Id so appreciate it!! Thanks!

We need to make everypossible buyer of how low the interest rates are, the availity to buy house and not having to make a lot of money. A low priced home with a super low interest rate equals in payment to a small apartment in town. WHY RENT IF YOU CAN BUY?