Thursday, March 31, 2016

Home improvements that are sure to add value to your home.



“Home improvement.” Whether those two words make you think of sweat and tears or Tim Allen, most would agree that there’s something to be gained from it.


Source: Home improvements that are sure to add value to your home



Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Top 6 Myths About Pricing a Home For Sale



See the top 6 myths about pricing a home for sale. Overpricing a home is the worst thing you can do when selling real estate.


Source: Top 6 Myths About Pricing a Home For Sale



Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Not so dumb tax questions you"re too embarrassed to ask.



There really are no dumb tax questions, because there rarely are simple, easy answers to any tax question. Here are some answers to ones you may be too embarrassed to ask.


Source: (Not so) dumb tax questions you’re too embarrassed to ask



Monday, March 28, 2016

Updating a Home With a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage



A few highlights that set this program apart:


  • Available for purchase or refinance

  • Luxury items such as pools are eligible improvements

  • No minimum dollar amount required for repairs

Source: Updating a Home With a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage



Thursday, March 24, 2016

5 Tax Mistakes New Homeowners Make



Few people look forward to tax season, and when you’re a new homeowner, filing can be even more daunting. Suddenly, you have new forms to fill out and more potential for making a mistake.


Source: 5 Tax Mistakes New Homeowners Make



Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Recommended Strategies For Pricing Your House to Sell.



When selling your home, setting the price is one of your biggest decisions. You should not give your house away by asking too little for it; make sure you get your money out of it.


Source: Recommended Strategies For Pricing Your House to Sell |



Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Local RE Market Update: SLC Homes Sales Totaled $60 Million in February



RAPB keeps you informed, providing YOU with monthly, quarterly and annual countywide market data by sub type. Quick links are also provided for easy access to state, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and national statistics. For Martin and Palm Beach Counties, click read more.



Monday, March 21, 2016

9 Secrets to Better Credit



Credit is complicated and, sometimes, counterintuitive. For example, being debt-free can result in a dismal credit score, and having high limits on your credit cards may boost your score despite the extra temptation to spend. Dozens of credit scores measure the activity on your credit reports, and everyone from your cable company to your employer may be checking up on your credit.

We help you navigate the blind curves of the credit world.


Source: 9 Secrets to Better Credit



Friday, March 18, 2016

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The 34 Best Shopping Apps to Save More Money!



Your cell phone can save you money! These free apps will help you make smarter shopping decisions and find great deals on the go.


Plus: Save More With Comparison Shopping Strategies.


Source: The 34 Best Shopping Apps to Save More Money!



Wednesday, March 16, 2016

What is a USDA 100% Financing Loan? Am I Eligible for One?



The USDA’s mortgage program might be one of the government’s least-known assistance programs.


Perhaps you feel more at home surrounded by pastures than pavement. If so, buying a home might be well within reach, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture mortgage program. In fact, the USDA might have one of the government’s least-known mortgage assistance programs.


See if a USDA loan is right for you.


Source: What is a USDA Loan? Am I Eligible for One? – NerdWallet



Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Refinance Calculator: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?



Nerdy Tip: It typically makes sense to refinance your mortgage if you’re planning to stay in your home longer than the breakeven period.


Source: Refinance Calculator: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?



Monday, March 14, 2016

How to get rid of private mortgage insurance.



By law, your lender must tell you at closing how many years and months it will take you to pay down your loan sufficiently to cancel mortgage insurance.


Source: How to get rid of private mortgage insurance



Thursday, March 10, 2016

IRS: Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft



For 2016, the IRS, the states and the tax industry joined together to enact new safeguards and take additional actions to combat tax-related identity theft. Many of these safeguards will be invisible to you, but invaluable to our fight against these criminal syndicates.


Source: Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft



Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Port St. Lucie ranks No. 1 for first-time home-buying millennials | Communications Dept. | City of Port St. Lucie, Florida



Port St. Lucie has the highest millennial homeownership rate in the country, according to SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company. 58 percent of millennial households in Port St. Lucie own the home they live in.


Source: Port St. Lucie ranks No. 1 for first-time home-buying millennials | Communications Dept. | City of Port St. Lucie, Florida



Tuesday, March 8, 2016

First-Time Home Buyers: Picking The Right Mortgage Loan



Mortgage loans aren’t all the same, either. They can be customized to meet your needs as a buyer. This guide for first-timehome buyers covers choosing the mortgage loan which best fits your financial and emotional needs.


Source: First-Time Home Buyers: Picking The Right Mortgage Loan



Monday, March 7, 2016

Selling Your Home? Start Here for the Secrets of Making the Most Money.



When is the best time to list? Do the words you use to describe your home really matter? Turns out, time is money and words like “cute” could cost you. Get answers to common questions based on data – not assumptions.



Thursday, March 3, 2016

Funny video about the big banks, must watch.



Big banks only offer their own products, have little flexibility to serve their clients and don’t have as many choices as us, an independent mortgage lender.



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Calendar for March Events in Port St. Lucie #SweetHomePSL



The City of Port St. Lucie maintains three calendars on this website: the City Events and Public Meetings Calendar, the Community Center Calendar, and the Civic Center Calendar.


Source: Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website