Operation Home Delivery: ‘Home in a box’ to be built in Tampa

Hammer in hand, Florida Realtors® will go to work Oct. 5 to frame the walls on a house in Tampa, which will soon become home to a family in the Gulf Coast region as part of the Realtor-Habitat Partnership for Gulf Coast Recovery program, also known as Operation Home Delivery.

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New home sales rise by largest amount in 5 months

Sales of new homes posted the biggest increase in five months in August, raising hopes that the steep slide in the housing industry may be leveling off. Sales of new single-family homes increased by 4.1 percent — far better than the 3 percent decline economists had expected.

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Hopeful glimmers in the housing slump

The median price of an existing home in the U.S. fell in August compared to the median price one year earlier, the first time that has happened in 11 years. Time to punch that pulsing-red panic button? Not yet. Because several other pieces of news in the NAR’s monthly sales report were better than expected.Click HERE to read the full story.

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Rates on 30-year mortgages drop to lowest level in 6 months

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell this week to 6.40 percent, its lowest level in six months, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly nationwide survey. Rates hit a four-year high of 6.80 percent on July 20, but investors’ inflation fears have subsided, easing the pressure on mortgage rates.Click HERE to read the full story.

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Amendment drive seeks to add ‘portability’ to tax break

Since this year’s Florida Legislature did not address the matter of property tax portability, the ability to transfer property tax savings accrued from the state’s Save Our Homes amendment, Lee County Property Appraiser Ken Wilkinson says he will try to do so through a citizens’ initiative that would amend the Florida Constitution if approved by voters in 2008.Click HERE to read the full story.

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• 4/29/2010 - $250,000 – Beautiful Never-Lived-In Maintenance Free Home for Sale in GlenLakes – Gated, Guarded, Private Golf Community, 2281 SF Living, 3/2/2 w/ Granite Tops, Upgraded Kitchen, & Crown Moldings & Trays Throughout!
• 2/16/2010 - $255,000 – Stunning Home for Sale in GlenLakes – Gated, Guarded, Private Golf Community, 2186 SF Living, 3/2/2 w/ Heated Free-Form Pool & Spa – Upgrades Throughout!
• 2/12/10 - SOLD! - $159,632 - Amazing Former Model Home for Sale in Brooksville, FL - Gated Community - 3/2/2 + Office, Heated Pool - 2009 Sq. Ft. - Upgrades Galore!
• 1/20/10 - UNDER CONTRACT - $159,632 - Amazing Former Model Home for Sale in Brooksville, FL - Gated Community - 3/2/2 + Office, Heated Pool - 2009 Sq. Ft. - Upgrades Galore!
• 1/7/2010 - $159,632 - Amazing Former Model Home for Sale in Brooksville, FL - Gated Community - 3/2/2 + Office, Heated Pool - 2009 Sq. Ft. - Upgrades Galore!

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• $132,900 – Spring Hill Foreclosure for Sale! Built 2004, 3/2/2, 1993 Sq. Ft. Living, Move-In Ready! CLEAN!
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• UNDER CONTRACT – Spring Hill, FL, Foreclosure: 2 Bed – 2 Bath – 1 Car Garage – $63,500
• SOLD – Another Great Real Estate Deal in the Gated Pristine Place Subdivision in Spring Hill
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• SOLD – $111,900 – Another Mercedes Homes Ascott IV Foreclosure in Spring Hill – Act FAST!
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  $250,000 – Beautiful Never-Lived-In Maintenance Free Home for Sale in GlenLakes – Gated, Guarded, Private Golf Community, 2281 SF Living, 3/2/2 w/ Granite Tops, Upgraded Kitchen, & Crown Moldings & Trays Throughout!

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  SOLD! – $255,000 – Stunning Home for Sale in GlenLakes – Gated, Guarded, Private Golf Community, 2186 SF Living, 3/2/2 w/ Heated Free-Form Pool & Spa – Upgrades Throughout!

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  SOLD! – $159,632 – Amazing Former Model Home for Sale in Brooksville, FL – Gated Community – 3/2/2 + Office, Heated Pool – 2009 Sq. Ft. – Upgrades Galore!

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  SOLD – $90,000 – Sterling Hill Short Sale – SELLER’S LENDER APPROVED! – Deal Fell Through, Just Came Back on Market – Must Close by 10/25/09! STEAL IT!

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  UNDER CONTRACT – $108,900 – New Spring Hill Foreclosure – Just Came On Market Today! 2,990 SF Living! 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage – Tile Roof!

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  $173,150 – Builder Closeout in Sugarmill Woods – Last One Left – Make an Offer!

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  UNDER CONTRACT – $165,000 – 4/4/3 Foreclosure in Sterling Hill, Built in ‘06, 2959 SF Living, Huge Kitchen w/ Crown Moldings and Corian Tops!

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  UNDER CONTRACT – $114,500! 4/2/3 Foreclosure in Sterling Hill, Built in ‘06, 2366 SF Living, Gated Community, Fantastic Condition!

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  UNDER CONTRACT – $105,000 – Fantastic Spring Hill Foreclosure for Sale! 3/2/3, Built in ‘05, 2000 SF Living, Corner Lot, Fenced Yard Storage Shed, Great Condition!

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  UNDER CONTRACT – $117,900 – Foreclosure for Sale in Spring Hill, Florida – Built in 2006, 2,200+ Sq. Ft. Living, 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Storm Shutters – STEAL IT!

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  SOLD – $111,900 – Another Mercedes Homes Ascott IV Foreclosure in Spring Hill – Act FAST!

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  SOLD – $234,900 – 2,558 SF Living, 4/3/3 w/ Pool & Fireplace, Granite Countertops – Foreclosure for Sale in Pristine Place

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  SOLD – $255,000 – 3,406 SF Living, 5/3/2 w/ Pool & Spa – 2006 Windward Homes – Foreclosure for Sale in Land O Lakes, FL

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  SOLD – $112,500 – 2005 Mercedes Home – Ascott IV Floorplan – Foreclosure For Sale in Spring Hill, FL

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  SOLD – $100,000 – Spring Hill Home for Sale – 3/2/2 on Fenced Lot, Close to Highway & Shopping – Excellent Deal!

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