Michele Tucker, REALTOR®
CRS, GRI, RSPS
CENTURY 21 Island View Realty, LLC
8510 Navarre Pkwy.
Navarre, FL 32566
cell :
(850) 582-1707
office :
(850) 939-2366, ext. 49
fax :
(850) 939-3804
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1/23/12,
Casting call for HGTV' 'House Hunters'
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Want 15 minutes of fame and national marketing? HGTV show auditions require three-minute videos and willing buyers.
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1/23/12,
FHA to limit seller help at closing
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Tighter rules were announced for FHA lenders; new rules that lower the amount sellers can pay at closing are expected.
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1/23/12,
Citizens backs off pricey replacement costs
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In a win for Florida Realtors and state homeowners, insurer won't base costs exclusively on a single appraisal source.
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1/20/12,
Florida Legislature advances Realtor issues
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Committees approved septic tank inspection changes, competitive property insurance rules and new homestead exemptions.
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1/20/12,
NAR: Dec. existing home sales show uptrend
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1/20/12,
Florida's housing sales activity higher as 2011 ends
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Home sales rose 8%, condos 15% in 2011. Fla. home, condo Dec. median price up 1%, 4% respectively. National sales up 5%.
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1/19/12,
Single-family housing starts up 4.4% in Dec.
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Single-family starts have risen for three consecutive months, though drop in multi-family caused overall 4.1% decline.
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1/18/12,
Builder confidence rises fourth consecutive time in January
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Index at its highest level in four-and-a-half years; latest uptick seen in every component and region of the country.
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1/18/12,
Appraisal Institute: Don't shoot the messenger
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New effort, materials attempt to counter a belief that appraisers did something wrong if appraised value comes in too low.
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1/17/12,
Avoid foreclosure with help from HUD-approved agencies
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Owners at risk of foreclosure can tap into HUD's nationwide network of counselors for a free evaluation and counseling.
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1/16/12,
Serving a military market niche
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After leaving Iraq, many service personnel are returning to Fla.; a Realtor can help them with their real estate challenges.
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1/16/12,
Program educates public on foreclosure scams
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A program backed by the U.S. Congress lists signs of a scam as it encourages owners to avoid trouble and report crimes.
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1/16/12,
Federal foreclosure prevention programs seek volunteers
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Events in Miami (Feb. 22) and Tampa (Feb. 24) require about 200 volunteers to help owners hoping to avoid foreclosure.
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1/12/12,
NAHB survey: Voters value homeownership
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73% of owners and renters believe it's appropriate and reasonable for the feds to promote homeownership tax incentives.
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1/12/12,
Florida Realtors PAC gets makeover
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Florida Realtors PAC has a new name, logo and advocacy campaign as it tackles issues impacting Realtors and homeowners.
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1/11/12,
HUD to release $110M in assistance grants
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Program focuses on improving impoverished areas and neighborhoods; under the rules, for-profit developers may apply.
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1/10/12,
Home builders: Twice as many 'improving housing markets'
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Home builders: 76 U.S. markets have improved in last six months, including Jacksonville, Cape Coral and Punta Gorda.
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1/10/12,
Florida Realtors Mid-Winter Meetings begin
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It's not too late to register at the door - or virtually visit by staying connected through Facebook, Twitter, etc.
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1/6/12,
Fed issues housing market white paper
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Report: While no one solution exists, U.S. needs easier credit, plus more modifications, refinancings and short sales.
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1/5/12,
5 insurance mistakes consumers make
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Insurance Info Institute: Trim costs but don't lower coverage, drop flood option or make decisions based on price alone.
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