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Some Tips for Keeping Homeowners Insurance Costs Down

Since almost everyone is feeling the pinch under the current economic climate, here are a few tips for buyers of Florida real estate to save on their homeowner’s insurance premium costs. By taking these few simple steps, you might just ... Read more

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Resume Foreclosure Sales

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have notified brokers representing the government sponsored enterprises foreclosure inventory to once again begin marketing their properties for sale. This is really good news for the Florida real estate market as both entities together hold ... Read more

Pool Safety Rules May Apply To Short-Term Rentals

A rule change proposal from the Consumer Product Safety Commission would look at pools and spas in short-term rentals, including those in single-family homes, and consider them public facilities bound by the U.S. Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety ... Read more

High Cost Area Loan Limits Extended Through 2011

Federal lawmakers recently voted to keep the maximum size of loans guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA for high-cost areas at their current levels ($729,750 and $625,000). President Obama finally signed the legislation, thereby extending the loan limit ... Read more