If there’s one sign that the Tampa Bay area has recovered from the housing crash, this could be it: New foreclosure filings in Hillsborough County have plunged to levels not seen for a decade. For the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, there were only 2,786 new filings. That was almost 12,400 less than in ... » Learn More about Foreclosures in Hillsborough County have fell beneath pre-housing crash
2017
Mortgage Assistance Given to Hurricane Affected Homeowners
Mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will provide several mortgage assistance options for those home owners affected by Hurricane Matthew in the Atlantic coastal areas. Options include forbearance for up to Twelve months or mortgage modifications. Mortgage Assistance Given to Hurricane ... » Learn More about Mortgage Assistance Given to Hurricane Affected Homeowners
Reasons homeowners may want to list their homes right now
When consumers are on a pursuit to purchase something and can’t find what they really want, many of them encounter that frustrating feeling of slim choices in stores or online. Such is the case with housing inventory as the end of this year draws closer. With fall in full swing and school underway, ... » Learn More about Reasons homeowners may want to list their homes right now
4 Florida metros top the ‘best cities to invest’ collection
GOBankingRates surveyed 61 out of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. to find the best and worst cities to own investment property. And as outlined by their analysis, Orlando ranked No. 1 as the top metro area in the U.S. to have investment property, with Tampa coming in second. Overall, ... » Learn More about 4 Florida metros top the ‘best cities to invest’ collection
Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and dropping
The likelihood of home price decreases throughout the United States over the next 2 years remains surprisingly low - only 4 %, in accordance with the Fall 2016 Housing and Mortgage Market Review provided by Arch Mortgage Insurance Company. Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and ... » Learn More about Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and dropping