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2009-04-08T19:42:00.001-04:00

Pulte Homes agrees to buy Centex in $1.3B dealNEW YORK (AP) – April 8, 2009 – Pulte Homes Inc. agreed to acquire Centex Corp. Wednesday in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $1.3 billion that will create the nation’s largest homebuilding company.The transaction, which also includes $1.8 billion of debt, will give the combined business a strong liquidity position with more than $3.4 billion in cash as of March 31.The pairing of Pulte and Centex comes at a time homebuilders are still struggling to find their footing as credit remains tight and buyers continue to be leery of big-ticket purchases. The industry in turn has attempted to stem the bleeding by drastically scaling back new construction and throwing more incentives at potential buyers in order to unload existing inventory.

Read the full story:http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-040809.cfm
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2009-04-08T07:14:00.000-04:00

Smart Technology in the Intelligent HomeIn 2009, WIRED magazine again served as the technology and automation advisor for the Smart Home, helping to identify and secure new "smart" systems and fun gadgets with a focus on energy efficiency, homeowner awareness and great design. The result is a Smart Home that is responsible, responsive, and cutting-edge—and makes life easy.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090408_smarttech.htm

2009-03-27T11:34:00.001-04:00

GRI Designation...
Serving you Better Every Day... I recently earned my GRI Designation!
The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made a commitment to providing a superior level of professional services by earning the GRI designation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

2009-03-27T08:22:00.000-04:00

Hot Market: Bloomberg: 2008 Home Prices Increase in Various U.S. StatesBuried at the tail end of new report on Bloomberg.com was the news we've all been waiting for -- home sales price increases. The headline was pointing out how home prices had dropped in 70% of states across the country (34 states); which meant that there were, indeed, states where home prices increased.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090327_hotmarket.htm

2009-03-15T19:58:00.000-04:00

Mortgage Rates Fall Back a Bit This WeekFreddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.03 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 12, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.15 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.13 percent.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090313_rates.htm

2009-03-08T21:54:00.004-04:00

New Listing! Hungtingdon Valley, PA
3540 Walsh Lane "Justa Farm"
More Info, printable brochure, etc...

City: Huntingdon Valley
Baths: 2
Price: $575,000.00
Status: Just Listed
Bedrooms: 5
Half Baths: 1

2009-03-04T16:56:00.007-05:00

HOUSING PLAN
The Obama administration released details of its new housing program this morning. The program is designed to help up to 9 million borrowers stay in their homes through refinanced mortgages or loans modified to lower monthly payments.

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-030409.cfm

2009-02-24T10:00:00.007-05:00

Best Buy in Ibis Golf and Country Club! $359,000

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2009-02-17T22:27:00.003-05:00

Attention First-Time Home Buyers -
Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 23, 2009...
Save Up To $25,000 Off Select Homes That Must Close By 03/31/09... The new federal incentives are especially beneficial for first-time home buyers who are now eligible for a tax credit of $8,000. And, all buyers will benefit from enhancements that are being made to FHA loans. Please call me for details...

2009-02-17T22:18:00.000-05:00

Real Estate Outlook... Bottom in Sight...Read the Full Story... http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090217_realestateoutlook.htm

2009-01-30T10:43:00.002-05:00

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady According to Freddie Mac's Weekly Survey
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.10 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending January 29, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.12 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.68 percent.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090130_rates.htm

2009-01-17T17:18:00.005-05:00

Best Buy in Palm Beach Gardens this week!

Custom Spa Home! $479,900

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2009-01-17T17:13:00.002-05:00

Slow Economy and Government Actions Lead to 11 Weeks of Lower 30-Year Fixed-Rates
McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.96 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending January 15, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.01 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.69 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since Freddie Mac started the Primary Mortgage Market Survey in 1971.Click here to read the full release.

2009-01-13T22:39:00.003-05:00

Good News for People Renting!
Fannie Mae starts new foreclosure rental policy
Fannie Lends Renters A Hand Forbes

2009-01-12T12:59:00.013-05:00

UNDER CONTRACT!! Best Buy in Palm Beach Gardens this week!
Pool Home in Palm Beach Gardens!

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Statistics for Existing Condo Sales

2009-01-08T19:23:00.000-05:00

Dated November 2008 - Statistics for Existing Condo Sales...
Click on Link or copy and paste...
http://www.rapb.com/about/pdf/2009/far-nov_2008_condo_sales.pdf

Statistics for Existing Home Sales

2009-01-08T19:16:00.000-05:00

Dated November 2008 - Statistics for Existing Homes Sales... Click on Link or copy and paste.

http://www.rapb.com/about/pdf/2009/far-nov_2008_home_sales.pdf

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2009-01-08T18:27:00.000-05:00

January 8, 2009
Interest Rates...
Long-Term Rates Fall for Tenth Consecutive Week Setting Yet Another New Low
McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.01 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending January 8, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.10 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.87 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since Freddie Mac started the Primary Mortgage Market Survey in 1971.