The White House is considering a housing proposal that would allow millions of homeowners with government-backed mortgages to refinance into lower interest rates, The New York Times reports. “A wave of refinancing could be a strong stimulus to the economy, because it would lower consumers’ mortgage bills right away and allow them to spend elsewhere,” […]
Archives: August 2011
Congratulations to Jeff Olson on the purchase of his new home!
Big think you, and congratulations to Jeff Olson who just purchase his first home today.. We at the Price Group wish Jeff all the best in his new pool home in St. Pete
The impending housing shortage
ForSalebyOwner.com founder uses agent to sell home
The founder of ForSalebyOwner.com, a popular for-sale by owner (FSBO) website, used a real estate broker to help sell his 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom New York apartment after it lingered on the market for six months. Colby Sambrotto, founder and former chief operating officer of ForSalebyOwner.com, tried to sell the property FSBO by listing it online and […]
Home Security Check
The first step toward protecting your home from break-ins is to conduct a home security check that will show where your property is most vulnerable. This step-by-step list, arranged according to the hierarchy of risk, is a good place to start. Your home’s appearance Burglars want an easy target. Stand on the street outside your […]
FHA loan limits are changing this year 2011
Congress has extended FHA loan limits in 2009, 2010 and 2011 on an annual basis, but on October 1, 2011, the loan limits for the FHA will decline due to changes set in law. FHA loan limits are set slightly differently than those for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. By law, the lowest limit for […]
Home Office Security Check
This quick home-office security check will help you protect computer equipment, electronics, and personal data from theft, fire, and other dangers. A professional home security system can help reduce your losses, but not taking a few extra steps is asking for trouble. This home-office security check is designed to highlight the hot spots and help […]
Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You’re Away
Easy-to-install security cameras let you keep an eye on your home from afar, ensuring safety and security for you and your family. Network cameras Internet-based network cameras are a quick solution in setting up home surveillance. They connect to your broadband connection and don’t require difficult wiring or mounting. Logitech’s Alert lets you view either […]
The Housing Market Is Booming!
Do-It-Yourself Home Security: Windows May Leave You Vulnerable
Protecting your home from break-ins starts with a do-it-yourself home security check to indicate whether your windows are an open invitation to criminals. Check ground-floor and basement windows Ground-floor and basement windows are more likely to be targeted than those on the second floor, and deserve the most attention. The exception is those second-floor windows […]