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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Veteran’s Home Loans for Atlantis FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you mo...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (121916) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Will Fed interest rate hikes boost mortgage rates?The Federal Reserve could boost short-term interest rates three times in 2017. It won't directly affect fixed-rate mortgages, but there may still be consequences. Read moreIs the starter home making a comeback?As mortgage rates rise, a big, ready-to-move-in home may become less appealing to first-time buyers who are willing to move up later or go with a fixer-upper. Read more.Nov. new home starts fall following Oct. surgeA 27% Oct. uptick in new housing starts couldn't be maintained, and they fell 18.7% this month - but single-family starts are outpacing apartment construction. Read more.How long until we have more homes to sell?NAR: It will take four years to hit a balan...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (121216) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  RE brokers optimistic, less bullish about 2017Imprev: 74% of real estate execs/broker-owners "somewhat confident" in the 2017 housing market, but they're also worried about productivity and profitability. Read moreSupreme Court won't hear homestead exemption caseIf one person has a homestead exemption in another state, a spouse doesn't qualify for one in Fla. even if neither home is co-owned, according to a spring court ruling that will stand after the Fla. Supreme Court turned down an appeal. Read moreCitizens Ins. releases 'wish list' for LegislatureThe Fla.-owned insurer isn't trying to restrict assignment of benefits next year; instead, it hopes to prevent attorneys from collecting any AOB lawsuit fees. Read more.'Ho...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
 Secure Leads Out of the Gate…and Get to Them in no Time!    Generating quality leads is fundamental to your business, but in today’s instant gratification society, success isn’t just about getting good leads—it’s about how fast you’re responding to those leads, as well. In fact, according to an insidesales.com Lead Response Study, leads contacted within the first five minutes are 100 times more likely to close!  Read More  
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (120916) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  30-year mortgage rates rise to 4.13%It's the highest level for the year following a six-week rise after the presidential election. But no expert polled this week predicts more increases. Read moreFlipping down in 3Q - but 4 Fla. metros in top 10Four Fla. metro areas made ATTOM's top 10 list of "markets with the highest flipping rate," but overall U.S. flips (homes fixed up and resold quickly) were 5.1% in the third quarter, down from 5.6% a year earlier. Read moreLenders still don't use best credit-scoring modelsOutdated credit score models unfairly ding some buyers with lower scores, but banks can't upgrade to better ones because Fannie and Freddie don't accept them. Read more.Real estate Q&A: Can HOA ban solar panels?A...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
 The Daily (120516) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  It's a good time for move-up buyers to sellAs a value percentage, small homes have gained more equity than larger homes. Financially, that makes this the ideal time for owners to shop for an upgradeLots of positive trends in today's housing marketWhile the real estate industry always has one challenge or another, the economy is currently improving, millennials and boomers are primed to buy, foreclosures have plummeted and more new homes are coming online. Read moreA downpayment gift? Be carefulMany first-time buyers receive downpayment assistance from family or friends, but they must follow specific guidelines to avoid trouble down the road. Read more.4 of 5 top Miami home seekers from South AmericaThe top Florida city ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (112816) Hot Sheet of The Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Court blocks federal plan to extend overtime payOvertime changes set to take effect Dec. 1 that could have impacted about 4M workers are now unlikely to be in play before power shifts to a Trump administration. Read moreOrlando grapples with Airbnb, other rental networksLike other cities in Fla. and across the U.S., Orlando is figuring out how best to regulate Airbnb and other rental services, which help owners rent out their homes on a short-term basis to travelers seeking an alternative to hotels. Read moreSales of new homes slipped in OctoberCommerce Dept.: This month's sales fell 1.9% compared to Sept., but sales over the past 10 months are much stronger than the same period in 2015 (up 12.7%). Read more.Fla. con...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Top Social Strategies That Will Make You Compete in 2017   Thanksgiving is a time to be well…thankful. Real estate professionals have a lot to be thankful for this year: great interest rates, competitive markets, and, of course, wonderful clients! What else are you thankful for besides your beautiful family and health? How about your social and online strategy? Being thankful for social engagement, a sound online reputation, branding, unique content and world-class social support is no joke! These are all aspects of a social strategy that can help make a difference in your business this holiday season and into 2017.  Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Borrowing For A Home Purchase Without Breaking the Bank  For those who qualify, the 1 percent down payment program offered through a partnership between Quicken Loans and Freddie Mac offers a responsible and affordable path to homeownership. But applicants are also singing the praises of the professionals who guide them through the process. Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
These are the Names, Phone Numbers and Email Addresses associated with those that will try to scam you. Please note this is just my list so be aware of others and the tactics that follow. (201) 677-5505 (205) 671-8780 (208) 464-4369 (210) 960-1125 (224) 757-8176(234) 401-0746(234) 414-1853 (256) 269-2870 (256) 297-1003(267) 719-4323(269) 948-7951(309) 425-0574(315) 270-3270(320) 207-4241(321) 222-3740(321) 312-2622(321) 413-4147(323) 518-1950(323) 835-1381(325) 400-4108(347) 363-1861(386) 603-3900(407) 901-6784(424) 231-7424 (424) 336-1616(440) 373-7754(440) 678-8101(440) 481-1760(469) 270-8302(501) 547-3689(502) 487-4027(504) 266-0534(504) 308-2729(508) 296-9262(509) 269-8736(512) 309-8432 (512) 759-0912(516) 253-4153(520) 222-6921(561) 203-9699(561) 316-8662(561) 320-7958(561) 320-797...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Six Great Steps to Attract The New Talent You Want A recent case study by ERA Real Estate reveals the six steps essential to successful recruitment—talent attraction tips proven by the professionals who employ them each and every day.Think like your prospect. What you find valuable about your brokerage may be very different than what a prospective sales associate may find valuable. Shake up your thinking on the reasons why affiliating would be beneficial and adapt a different mindset, so that you can best showcase the real attractive elements of your company. Read More 
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Refi Applicants Discouraged by Narrowed Credit Access  The proportion of consumers who applied for credit and reported feeling “discouraged” by or “rejected” in their experience has clawed higher, especially among mortgage refinance applicants, in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s recently released Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) Credit Access Survey for October 2016. The finding underscores the overall sentiment of the consumers surveyed, which, according to the New York Fed, is “deteriorating.”Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Millennials Still Chasing American Dream Of Home Ownership   Surprising to some, millennials are all about chasing the American dream and owning a home of their own despite current market and economic setbacks. This infographic from FirstTimeHomeFinancing.com explains what's keeping millennials from pursuing their home-ownership dreams and outlines several programs that could help them achieve their goals. Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (112116) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Some buyers panic after mortgage rates surgeExperts, however, suggest calm. Once markets digest the unexpected presidential election results, rates will probably stabilize and perhaps even decline a bit. Read moreRealtors challenge Fla. revised pollution spill ruleEarly last week, DEP revised a rule on reporting pollution spills, adding that "agents" also had a reporting responsibility. But on Friday, Associated Industries of Florida officially challenged DEP's statutory right to create a rule. Read moreAddress website accessibility to avoid lawsuitsIt takes two tech tools for people with visual, hearing or other disabilities to access website content - one on their end and one on your business's end. Read more.Buyers of...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Home prices Continue To Head Up In All Geo. Directions  Home prices continue to chug along an upward track in the South, while lose steam in the West, according to Clear Capital’s recent market report. The median home price in the South has risen 5.7 percent since last year to date, with the average price per square foot at $106—more affordable than the national average of $135. Momentum in the West, meanwhile, has decelerated. Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
How Are You Marketing To Women??  Are you tech-savvy? If you answered no, you’re most likely hurting your business’ bottom line. Due to technology, it’s no longer enough to be a subject-matter expert in your field. You have to adapt to the times and become educated on gender-based marketing strategies. Knowing your audience is the basis of any marketing plan. According to 2015 Pew Research Center data, 44 percent of women use Pinterest vs. 16 percent of men. If your target audience is women, this is just one example showing that certain social media sites hold more value than others when it comes to gender.Read More 
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
 Real Estate Investors Are Flocking to College Towns, Is  Opportunity There?  Every year, well over 100,000 students, faculty and staff infiltrate the otherwise sleepy little community of Bryan-College Station, Texas. Why? College Station is home to one of the world’s largest universities—Texas A&M—and Bryan is home to Blinn College. These two institutions combined tip the enrollment scales at over 100,000 undergraduate students, making the area a prime location for international investors. Read More
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Revised (111916) Craigs List Scam Phone Numbers, Names & Email Addresses These are the Names, Phone Numbers and Email Addresses associated with those that will try to scam you. Please note this is just my list so be aware of others and the tactics that follow. (201) 677-5505 (205) 671-8780 (208) 464-4369 (210) 960-1125 (224) 757-8176(234) 401-0746(234) 414-1853 (256) 269-2870(267) 719-4323(269) 948-7951(309) 425-0574(315) 270-3270(320) 207-4241(321) 222-3740(321) 312-2622(321) 413-4147(323) 518-1950(323) 835-1381(325) 400-4108(347) 363-1861(386) 603-3900(407) 901-6784(424) 231-7424 (424) 336-1616(440) 373-7754(440) 678-8101(440) 481-1760(469) 270-8302(501) 547-3689(502) 487-4027(504) 266-0534(504) 308-2729(508) 296-9262(509) 269-8736(512) 309-8432 (512) 759-0912(516) 253-4153(520) 222-6...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily (111516) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now    Freddie Mac planning appraisal-free mortgagesComputers, big data and advanced analytics could replace human appraisers in some home sales if a controversial Freddie Mac proposal gets the green light. Read moreFla. has new rules for reporting pollutionUnder emergency rules, the owner of a Fla. business must report pollution "contamination" within 24 hours - but specific regulations could change Dec. 25 and again after the 2017 Florida Legislature considers the issue. Read moreFla. has 238 downpayment assistance programsOnly Calif. has more, though the number of programs varies by area. And while down nationally, more areas launch programs for community service workers. Read more.Facebook to stop some 'ethnic affinity' m...
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