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We saw Linens & Things close which is sad when we see big stores closing. However, Bed Bath & Beyond is coming to the same location in the Coastal Shopping Center on SR50 in Spring Hill, Hernando County. Of course, this means more jobs which means things are looking up, ever so slightly. [Read More]

As if the corroding wires and pipes, sulfur-like odor that permeates throughout the home and respiratory issues that come with Chinese Drywall, hasn't been enough for the unfortunate homeowners whose houses have been affected by the defective material, now it appears that Insurance companies ar [Read More]

Daily Mortgage News We are almost at our $8,000.00 tax credit deadline. For those who would still like to recieve the tax credit you MUST close by November 30 2009.  It is a first time homebuyer tax credit and is being given to anyone who purchases a PRIMARY RESIDENCE and has not owned a prim [Read More]

Driving to our office this morning, and seeing that the trucks are now paving Deltona Blvd. did make me think. They have already re-paved Nightwalker. I come from NY and we do not have potholes in Hernando County and these roads were just fine. I don't see the necessity of paving roads that don [Read More]

Has anyone heard anything about a class action suit about homes built in 2003 with a different type of plumbing?? A customer told me about it but I haven't seen anything to verify this information. I welcome comments or website information to find out more. Thank you.

The economy seems to have bottomed out in July 2009, and has grown at a little more than 3% in the second half of 2009. However, the supply of credit is still tight. Lenders have tightened their standards dramatically, so the best rates available are for those with solid credit and a 20% downpaymen [Read More]

According to our Realtor magazine the existing homes sales grew 3.6 percent in June. This is the third consecutive month. The NAR magazine further suggests this upturn could possibly be sustained in the several months ahead. So-sellers-NAR is also optimistic that sellers will start entering the mar [Read More]

State Senators are finding it necessary to ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if they are able to provide any form of aid to homeowners that are suffering due to the effects of Chinese Drywall. Letters have been sent to the Administrator of FEMA, Craig Fugate, by four different sena [Read More]

Bill Lockyer, the treasurer of the great state of California, which also just happens to be the lowest- rated, most populated state is preparing to offer up $15 billion dollars worth of bonds in order to refinance debts and to fund public works projects. Now, I lived in California, in the State Cap [Read More]

I have become very frustrated with the procedure of scheduling a closing in Florida. Prior to becoming an agent in Florida, I was a Legal Assistant in NY for 30 years in the real estate field. Our contracts would have an "on or about" closing date; nothing specific. About two weeks prior [Read More]