Straub Park will transform again into a magnificent outdoor lounge, tomorrow evening, with 6 trucks of beautiful lounge furniture. The 6th Annual Chillounge night is the most highly anticipated event in November. Sipping cocktails under the stars makes an ideal venue for socializing with friends or an intimate, romantic evening. Enjoy live music from local […]
Archives: November 2013
U.S. homes selling 30 days faster than a year ago
Nationwide, homes listed for sale on real estate marketplace Zillow were selling a month faster in September than a year ago, according to a new analysis. In the United States as a whole, homes sold in September spent a median of 86 days on Zillow, down 30 days from 116 days in September 2012. Among […]
Fannie Mae targeted for pitfalls in short sales
The Office of Inspector General is recommending more oversight of Fannie Mae’s short-sale approvals after discovering flaws in the mortgage giant’s process. OIG says in a report that after a review of 41 Fannie Mae short-sale transactions, it found that five servicers were failing to collect all of the required documents before determining if an […]
Some home insurers seek rate decreases
Good news for Florida homeowners: There are signals that the cost of home insurance could at least be stabilizing, with some insurers now filing requests to reduce their rates. Starting in July, insurance companies have filed at least nine requests for rate decreases, four of which have already been approved, according to the Florida Office […]
Many homeowners will lose Citizens’ coverage Jan. 1
Come January, tens of thousands of Floridians who have Citizens property insurance will no longer have the power to decide whether to stay with the state-backed insurer. The plan is years in the making, as the state has steadily pushed to steer consumers away from Citizens to smaller private companies intended to help carry the […]