Drop attributed to Dodd-Frank mandates. CFPB’s new “Know Before You Owe” TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule (TRID) increases the time for loan initiation and closing by an estimated 15 days. PALM COAST, FL – December 14, 2015 – Year end housing market statistics will be warped this year. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new “Know Before […]
Against the backdrop of an expanding state economy with growing employment, home sales should increase by 8-10% over 2015 (numbers) and home prices (measured as actual value) should rise by about 5%. ORLANDO, FL – December 14, 2015 – "For most of 2015, the Florida real estate market has outperformed the nation as a whole," says Florida […]
Amazing views on the ICW mark this “Old Florida Estate Cottage,” built for casual living on 1.3 subdivided acres. It’s surrounded with tiled balconies and full of features you can use. PALM COAST, FL – December 11, 2015 – Amazing views and 240 feet on the ICW mark this “Old Florida Estate Cottage,” built for […]
Remodeling projects can also be a major benefit for homeowners who choose to remain in their homes WASHINGTON – December 9, 2015 – Homeowners preparing to sell often make home improvements that can help yield positive results and garner top dollar from buyers. But according to the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of […]
Fla. foreclosure inventory through October drops 40.5% from one year ago. Idaho ranked second with a 27.6% drop. Flagler County mirrors the state trend. PALM COAST, FL – December 9, 2015 – Florida continues to outpace rival states in the reduction of foreclosure inventory. Florida’s foreclosure inventory through October dropped 40.5% from one year ago. […]
On Dec. 3rd, the House approved HR. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) by a vote of 359-65. The Senate quickly followed with an approval vote of 83-16. PALM COAST, FL — December 7, 2015 — On Dec. 3rd, the House approved HR. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) by a vote of […]
It’s not about the housing market. The real culprit is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new Know Before You Owe TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule (TRID). PALM COAST, FL – December 4, 2015 – Reported November home sales are still trickling in. It will be another week before final home sales numbers are known, but preliminary […]
For the first time ever, all Palm Coast residents now have the opportunity to take the City’s annual comprehensive citizen survey through an online version of the survey. PALM COAST, FL – December 3, 2015 – For the first time ever, all Palm Coast residents now have the opportunity to take the City’s annual comprehensive citizen […]
New home construction and moderate gains in the existing home market will deliver a one-two punch that pushes total home sales to the highest levels since 2006 SAN JOSE, Calif. – Dec. 3, 2015 – New home construction and moderate gains in the existing home market will deliver a one-two punch that pushes total home […]
Consumers of all ages are interested in green, but a study they conducted finds consumers age 55 and older are the most important group driving the current green market. WASHINGTON – Nov. 30, 2015 – Despite headwinds created by the cost of building green, a high percentage of homebuilders and remodelers already build green properties […]