February 2012
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Windsor Park, the Final Community in Abacoa,...
Windsor Park at Abacoa is the final community going into the planned unit development of Abacoa in Jupiter, FL, which will feature 380 single family and townhouse units.
World-class amenities in this DiVosta built community include a grand clubhouse containing a fitness center, community room, multi-purpose meeting room, resident post office and catering kitchen plus a heated community swimming...
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What the $25 billion mortgage settlement means to...
If you are underwater on your home or struggling to pay your mortgage, you are probably wondering whether you can expect relief under a $25 billion settlement reached by state and federal officials with the nation’s biggest banks.
The short answer is, you probably won’t know right away.
According to details laid out on a new “National Mortgage Settlement” website, the...
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State Attorneys General, Feds Reach $25 Billion...
The nation’s five largest mortgage servicers have agreed to a landmark $25 billion settlement with a coalition of state attorneys general and federal agencies. The settlement addresses past mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses and fraud, provides substantial financial relief to borrowers harmed by bank fraud, and establishes significant new homeowner protections for the future.
This is...
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Featured Community: Botanica at Jupiter, FL
Botanica of Jupiter is a collection of 2 and 3 story townhomes and estate-sized single family homes built 2005-2012 by Centex Homes, Ecclestone Signature Homes and New Urban Communities. There are two pet-friendly neighborhoods inside Botanica, Sandpiper Cove and Strathmoor. The townhomes in Botanica feature two and three bedrooms with Georgian-style architecture.
The luxury single family homes...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Condos
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta, FL Condos
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Casa Del Sol Tequesta
2811
3
3
1
Y
$ 335,000
1/11/12
Casa Del Sol Tequesta
2882
3
3.1
1
N
$ 400,000
12/29/11
Lykes...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Single Family Homes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta Single Family Homes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Anchorage Point
6117
5
6
3
Y
$3,300,000
12/20/11
Bermuda Terrace
2050
4
2
2
Y
$ 318,000
1/5/12
Chapel Court
1526
3
2
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Townhomes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta Townhomes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Casa Del Sol Tequesta
2811
3
3
1
Y
$ 335,000
1/11/12
Casa Del Sol Tequesta
2882
3
3.1
1
N
$ 400,000
12/29/11
Lykes...
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Featured Community: San Palermo at Abacoa,...
San Palermo at Abacoa is a small community of only 34 Mediterranean-style three and four bedroom duplexes, built by DiVosta in 2003. Units are 1,867 square feet under air with detached two-car garages and large private courtyard-style patios. There are two floor plans in San Palermo, a 4 bedroom option with two master suites, one up and one down, and a 3 bedroom option with two master suites...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Townhomes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Townhomes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Abacoa Town Center
1867
4
3.1
2
N
$ 192,000
1/12/12
Admirals Cove
2522
3
3
2.5
Y
$ 867,500
12/9/11
Bella Vista
1324
2
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Condos
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Condos
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Admiral at Jupiter Yacht Club
3057
3
3
N
$ 570,000
1/27/12
Admirals Cove
2160
2
2
1.5
N
$ 310,000
1/4/12
Admirals Cove
2033
2
2
1.5
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Single Family Homes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Single Family Homes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Abyssinia Park
1364
3
2
1
N
$ 79,500
9/15/11
Acreage & Unrec
1502
2
2
2
N
$ 130,000
12/21/11
Admirals...
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week: Belle & Succotash
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
January 2012
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week: Paco & Poobah
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
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Featured Community: Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter,...
Jupiter Country Club is an exclusive community in West Jupiter featuring luxury single-family homes and townhomes nestled among an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature golf course. Every home site has picturesque golf and/or lake views. Featuring innovative designs and the thoughtful attention to detail for which Toll Brothers is known nationwide, this private, gated community also provides residents...
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Why are foreclosures at their lowest level since...
The number of homes receiving a foreclosure filing — from notice of default to repossession — hit a 49-month low in December, as legal issues, documentation delays and weak housing demand all served to stall the processing of mortgage delinquencies.
Foreclosure filings were reported on 205,024 U.S. properties in December, a 20% decrease from the year before, a 9% decrease from the previous month...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Condos
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta Condos
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Broadview Condo
1250
2
2
N
$ 234,900
10/31/11
Broadview Condo
1250
2
2
N
$ 205,000
11/30/11
La Mar Condominium
1527
2
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Townhomes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta Townhomes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Casa Del Sol
2882
3
3.1
1
N
$ 400,000
12/29/11
Coppola Villas
1470
2
2.1
N
$ 82,000
10/26/11
Lykes...
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Recent Sales - Tequesta, FL Single Family Homes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Tequesta Single Family Homes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Anchorage Point
6117
5
6
3
Y
$3,300,000
12/20/11
Bermuda Terrace
1670
3
2
1
N
$ 250,000
10/28/11
Chapel Court
1526
3
2
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Single Family Homes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Single Family Homes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Abyssinia Park
1650
3
2
N
$ 81,254
10/24/11
Abyssinia Park
1212
3
2
N
$ 65,199
11/3/11
Abyssinia Park
1141
3
2
1
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Townhomes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Townhomes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Admirals Cove
2522
3
3
2.5
Y
$ 867,500
12/9/11
Baytowne of Jonathans Landing
2558
3
3
2
N
$ 719,500
10/6/11
Bella Vista
1324
2
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter, FL Condos
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Condos
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Admirals Cove
2033
2
2
1.5
N
$ 280,000
11/14/11
Admirals Cove
2033
2
2
1.5
N
$ 300,000
10/28/11
Beachcomber Condo
2370
3
3
1
N
$ 380,000
11/7/11
Bella...
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Bank of America looking at new program to rent...
Bank of America is looking at a new program to rent a home back to the borrower after foreclosure.
“There are programs that we are quite interested in,” said Ron Sturzenegger, who leads the bank’s legacy asset servicing division, in an interview with HousingWire. “We are talking with investors that would come in and buy these houses and would lease them back to who would...
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FHA will keep funding flips - Waiver for 90-day...
For the second year in a row, the Federal Housing Administration is extending a temporary waiver of its “anti-flipping” rule, meaning homebuyers relying on FHA-insured financing will continue to be able to buy homes that have changed hands in the last 90 days.
The waiver is a boon for investors seeking to rehab and flip properties, because it expands the pool of eligible borrowers to...
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Featured Community: Ritz Carlton at Jupiter, FL
The centerpiece of the Jupiter Ritz Carlton golf community is its 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, lined with beautiful upscale Mediterranean-inspired homes. This outstanding luxury community features 6 levels of membership: Ritz Carlton Estates, Ritz Carlton Residences, Ritz Carlton Villas, Ritz Carlton Club Homes and Non-resident golf and social packages. Members of the Ritz Carlton...
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week: Scooby Doo & Duke
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
December 2011
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Increase in short sales give market a little...
It’s a tarnished silver lining for people at risk of losing their houses and homeowners in neighborhoods blighted by bank-owned properties, but the robosigning scandal that slowed the foreclosure process to a crawl appears to have increased lender interest in short sales.
“Foreclosure sales are pretty devastating,” said Faith Schwartz, executive director of Hope Now, a resource...
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week: Duke & Scooby Doo
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
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Featured Community: Canterbury Place at Abacoa,...
Canterbury Place at Abacoa offers 15 different single family home plans from 1,595 to 3,401 sq feet under air with 1-2 car garages, and 5 different townhome floor plans from 1,406 to 2,226 sq feet with private courtyards and 2 car garages, all featuring Tuscan and French style architecture. Community amenities include a heated pool, clubhouse, fitness center and social room.
We have the most...
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Featured Community: Jonathan's Landing, Jupiter,...
Jonathans Landing is a beautiful upscale waterfront community in Jupiter, offering single family homes, town homes and condos. Located between Alternate A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway, the community is just minutes from the Jupiter Inlet. Jonathans Landing offers a full service marina, three 18-hole golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 clubhouses, and a fitness and tennis center.
Jonathan’s...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter Condos
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Condos
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Admirals Cove
2033
2
2
1.5
N
$ 280,000
11/14/11
Admirals Cove
2033
2
2
1.5
N
$ 300,000
10/28/11
Beachcomber Condo
2370
3
3
1
N
$ 380,000
11/7/11
Bella...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter Single Family
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Single Family
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Abyssinia Park
1650
3
2
N
$ 81,254
10/24/11
Abyssinia Park
1175
3
2
N
$ 79,100
9/8/11
Abyssinia Park
1212
3
2
N
$ ...
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Recent Sales - Jupiter Townhomes
Recent Sales Last 90 Days - Jupiter Townhomes
Notes on the column headers… BR = Bedrooms, BA = Bathrooms, “2.1” bathrooms means 2 1/2, GA = Garage, “S” = Sale
Subdivision
Liv SF
BR
BA
GA
Pool
S Price
S Date
Abacoa
1413
3
2.1
2
N
$ 180,000
9/29/11
Antigua at Abacoa
2123
4
3.1
2
N
$ 230,000
9/15/11
Baytowne of Jonathans Landing
2558
3
3
2
N
$ ...
November 2011
10 posts
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Featured Property - 538 Club Dr, Palm Beach...
Only $154,900… Turn Key unit, 20” tile throughout, nicely furnished, well appointed, flat screen TV’s in every room. Great location, walking distance to Hotel, Spa, Golf & Fitness center. $32,000 sports membership is available for purchase with this unit for only $22,000. Great investor unit, no rental restrictions and can be placed in the PGA national rental program. HOA...
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Fewer homes for sale, more homes selling
Existing-home sales improved in October (up another 70,000 units over September) while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Total housing inventory at the end of October fell 2.2% to 3.33 million existing homes available for sale, while 4.97 million units sold.
The current inventory represents only an 8 month supply at...
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week: Jamika & Willow
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
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New HARP Refi Program actually might do some good...
They finally figured out the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) wasn’t delivering results as hoped. So, a revamped version of HARP was announced on November 17, 2011. This time there’s hope it might actually do some good in Florida.
Also referred to as the Making Home Affordable program, the original HARP had serious drawbacks, especially its increased closing costs and cap on...
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Featured Community: Admiral's Cove
Admiral’s Cove is an upscale, private country club community of over 900 residences, repeatedly recognized for its high quality amenities and luxury atmosphere. Admiral’s Cove offers 45 holes of championship golf and fantastic boating services, including inland waterways, private docks, a full service 72-slip deep water marina and ocean access.
The multiple dining facilities feature...
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Featured Community: New Haven at Abacoa
New Haven at Abacoa was built by DiVosta Homes between 1998 and 2001 and features 505 Victorian-style townhomes and single-family homes in two sections. The single family homes range in size from 1,300-3,500 square feet under air and 2-5 bedrooms. The townhomes range in size from 1400-1800 square feet, including 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two car garages, and often a 400 square foot private patio.
...
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week - Sheila & Ethel
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
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Video: Why you should talk to Peggy and Andrea...
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Featured Property - 701 Casa Del Sol, Tequesta, FL
This spacious, absolutely stunning, 3 bedroom 3.5 bath townhome is for your most discriminating buyer. Enjoy views of the Intracoastal, Jupiter Island, the ocean and beyond from the two balconies.Completely and meticulously upgraded, this owner left nothing out. $32,000 Brazilian hardwood floors, plantation shutters, wet bar with wine cooler, high end Luminette blinds, gorgeous 8” crown...
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Featured Community: Jupiter Island
The Town of Jupiter Island is located on a 17 mile barrier island running from the South end of Martin County to the Jupiter Inlet, encompassing about 1643 acres of land, bound on the East by the Atlantic Ocean and on the West by the Intracoastal Waterway. The year-round population is around 600, while seasonal residents number almost 2000. Jupiter Island is one of the wealthiest communities in...
October 2011
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Foreclosure Pets of the Week - Mango & Tiki
People aren’t the only ones affected by the current foreclosure crisis. The number of pets at local shelters has doubled. In some cases, pets are simply being abandoned, sometimes even left indoors without food or water.
For every five foreclosed homes at least one animal is left behind…
Please consider the following great pets available for adoption from our friends at Peggy Adams...
April 2010
1 post
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Testing for Chinese Drywall
The first option is a self test. To self test your home for Chinese drywall, first check your copper wiring by removing the covers to your light switches and outlets. Look for your copper ground wire. It should be shiny and copper colored. If it is dark or black, there is a high chance that you have Chinese drywall. NOTE: Exercise extreme when entering these wire boxes. Those wires are live and...
December 2009
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BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE OF THE DAY
Royal Palm Beach, FL Single Family Home
Two story single family home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, 2267 square feet under air. Tiled floors, spa tub in master bath. Built 2003, concrete block construction, nice preserve and wooded views. Homeowner’s association fees only $275/mo, covers lawn care. ID: FB3791
Final Judgment $318,465. Asking price $205,000.
***Bank owned...
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BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE OF THE DAY
Palm City, FL Single Family Home
Beautiful pool home with great view of the pond & golf course. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 car garage, 4806 square feet under air. Large stainless steel kitchen with wine cooler, formal living and dining rooms with fireplace. Gated community allows pets. ID: FB3788
Last sold 2006 $1,139,000. Asking price $661,400.
***Bank owned properties are extremely...
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House kills mortgage relief in Wall Street bill
WASHINGTON – Dec. 14, 2009 – The House has rejected an effort to expand a Wall Street regulation bill with mortgage relief that would let debt-ridden homeowners reduce their payments in bankruptcy court. The vote was 241-188 to reject. The provision would have revived a previous bill that passed the House but later failed in the Senate. Democrats hoped that by inserting the provision in the...
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Federal help may be on way for homeowners with...
WASHINGTON – Dec. 14, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will soon issue guidelines on how homeowners with defective drywall can apply for federal money, according to a letter sent to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida. Department Secretary Shaun Donovan had previously suggested during a trip to Florida that homeowners may be able to find funding under the Community...
BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE OF THE DAY
Lake Worth, FL Single Family Home
Large 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 car attached garage, 2696 square feet under air, built 2003. Almost 1/4 acre lot. A HomeSteps property, up to 3.5% closing costs paid for owner-occupied sales with financing (or up to 1% for owner-occupied cash sales). Homeowner’s association fees only $180/mo, includes lawn care and pest control. Needs appliances. ID:...
November 2009
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New-home sales rise to highest level in a year
Analyst: 6.2 percent jump fueled entirely by strength in Southern markets Sales of new homes rose last month to the highest level in more than a year as strong activity in the U.S. South offset weakness in the rest of the country. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that sales rose 6.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 430,000 from an upwardly revised 405,000 in September....