Florida Real Estate News
Port St Lucie, Stuart, Palm City
and surrounding area

The information contained in this page is gathered from published information on the internet and is provided as a service to the Real Estate Buyer, Seller, Investor or for Home re-finance. For information on a specific area or a specific question,

contact RON KLOWDEN
Real Estate Consultant
Homes for Sale
Port St Lucie, St Lucie and Martin County

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Take advantage of the GREAT BUYS in the
Foreclosure, Pre-Foreclosure and Short Sale market!
My expertise in these areas can result in great values for qualified buyers and investors.
IT IS A BUYERS MARKET!

IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY...YES!

Just look at the positive news below!

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(772)349-9235

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RON'S NOTE: Mortgage rates are great deal. Remember when they were double digit, etc., home prices have not been lower in many years and sellers are anxious to sell . Take advantage of the great buys now!

NEED A GREAT MORTGAGE OR RE-FINANCING?
.. CALL RON For a referral to a lender/Mortgage Broker.

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MORTGAGE RATES

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Mortgage rates below 5 percent

Average rates for 30-year home loans stayed below 5 percent for the second-straight week. Read more.

For current published information as of today and information on other types of loans, click here

Freddie-Mac Mortgage Information

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This is the time to Buy , prices in the Florida market have never been lower!
Call Ron

Let my team mortgage experts help you and answer any finance related question you may have.

We list/sell short-sales , pre-forclosures and Bank owned Properties.

772-349-9235

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Senate panel OKs extension of $8K tax credit

But it's not a done deal yet. Current version adds a credit for non-first-time buyers and raises income limits. Read more.
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Economy grows in 3Q, signals end of recession

The much-awaited turnaround ended four quarters of contraction, and at 3.5% beat the 3.3% economists expected. Read more.
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Survey: Most economists see recovery starting

Over 80% believe the recession is over and, for the first time since 2005, real estate will contribute to U.S. growth in 2010. Read more

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Fla.'s existing home, condo sales up in Sept.

Existing sales rose 34%, marking 13 months of increases as all MSAs improve. National home sales surge 9.4%. Read more.

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10/09 Obama mortgage plan gaining steam

Making Home Affordable made its interim goal of 500,000 borrowers early; but a Congressional panel expressed doubts. Read more.

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NAR: Extend $8K credit for housing recovery

It's essential that Congress extend the credit into 2010, NAR testified before a U.S. House committee yesterday. Read more.

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Property flippers return - but that's good

Investors are buying dilapidated homes, making repairs and selling houses at a market-bearable price. Read more.

Private investors dominate foreclosure market

A federal program to acquire vacant property for rehab has a problem: Investors shut it out by buying the discounted homes first. Read more

08/09 Fla. consumer confidence jumps 3 points

Rising home prices, stock market gains and no bad economic news boosted Floridians' outlook to 70 this month. Read more.

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08/09 Fed official: Retain mortgage rate program

A bank president says rates are low thanks to a bailout program that should continue until the economy improves. Read more.
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July new U.S. home sales up 9.6%

The monthly increase was greater than expected and the fourth one in a row. It's the strongest pace since September. Read more.

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Fla. is a business-friendly state

"Not only is Florida a great place to call home, it's a great place to do business," says 2009 FAR President Cynthia Shelton. Read more .
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