Building a home in Florida CHICAGO – Aug. 17, 2016 – The average time it takes to complete a new single-family home is seven months in Florida and nationally, according to recent Census Bureau data. That completion time includes nearly a month for getting the permit to start the project – 27 days in Florida – and then another 6 months to complete the construction. Houses built for sale took the...
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The Cost of Renting vs. Owning a Home in Every State By Cameron Huddleston July 18, 2016 Housing is the biggest expense for many Americans, accounting for more than 30 percent of a household’s yearly expenditures, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But housing costs can vary greatly, depending on where you live — and whether you’re a renter or owner. To find out where your housing...
‘Jumbo’ mortgages now cheaper than smaller loans Now there's a good reason to buy the big house! NEW YORK – July 1, 2016 – Banks will give you a better interest rate if you buy a more expensive and, presumably, bigger home. The interest rate on a 30-year jumbo loan currently stands at 3.71 percent – a notch below the rate for a "conforming" mortgage, which weighs in at 3.73 percent, says Greg...
Forecast: Fla.’s economy will outpace U.S. ORLANDO, Fla. – June 29, 2016 – Spurred by rising job growth and home construction, Florida's economy is expected to continue to grow at a faster pace than the national forecast for the next four years, according to the latest forecast from UCF economist Sean Snaith, director for the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the UCF College of Business...
Buy vs. rent: 5 things to consider Better to Rent or Buy? PITTSBURGH, Pa. – July 1, 2016 – Buying a house is the largest investment most people ever make, and it's not a decision you should enter into lightly, say personal finance experts at the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. If you're considering making the leap from renter to owner, there are some things you should...
Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:07 AM by Visit Panama City Beach Panama City Beach, already known as the “Wreck Diving Capital of the South” for its abundance of shipwrecks and artificial reefs available for SCUBA divers to explore, has added another group of 5 Super Limestone Reefs to its collection of artificial reefs meant to increase marine life habitat – a certain boon for both divers and...
Freeport Real Estate Freeport Poised for Major Growth South Walton is essentially a very narrow strip of land, sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay. With over 40 percent of the land here being protected State Park or Forest — and most major parcels of developable land already being spoken for — there’s simply not a whole lot of room left to grow. With the bustle of Destin...
Panama City Beach leaders: Steady tourism, better reputation to be 'new normal' By JOHN HENDERSON News Herald Reporter Posted Jun. 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM Updated Jun 4, 2016 at 11:42 PM PANAMA CITY BEACH — Officials say new projects aimed at year-round crowds — and continued strict adherence to this year’s Spring Break laws — will lead to “a new normal” for Panama City Beach. “The laws...
Grand Panama Condos For Sale Are you searching for Grand Panama Condos For Sale? If you are thinking of making your dream a reality and purchasing a condo in the Grand Panama Beach Resort, you have come to the right place! Life's a Beach Real Estate sold more Grand Panama units in 2015 than any other real estate company on the beach. Currently, the majority of the units listed in the Grand...
Panama City Beach Home Pricing Homebuilders say major uptick coming WASHINGTON – May 6, 2016 – Steady job growth, low mortgage rates and pent-up demand are prompting an increase in the demand for new single-family homes, and homebuilders say they're ready to build them. However, builders also say they face plenty of headwinds that could subdue some construction, such as a...