Looking to Buy Your Beach Dream Home? Do it Quick! It appears that Americans are regaining faith in the U.S. economy. The following indexes have each shown a dramatic jump in consumer confidence in their latest surveys: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index National Federation of Independent Businesses' Small Business Optimism Index CNBC All-America Economic Survey The Conference...
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Real Estate Offices Panama City Beach New Year, New Office! Life's a Beach is proud to announce our new, very visible, office in the front portion of The Origin Beach Resort condo across the street from the world's most beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach! The new Life's a Beach office is next to the newest coffee and sandwich shop on the beach, The Saltwater Marketplace. While we have always...
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey; you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t...
Mortgage Interest Rates Ticking Upwards Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact they may no longer...
U.S. home prices surpass pre-recession peak WASHINGTON (AP) – Nov 29, 2016 – U.S. home prices have fully recovered from their steep plunge during the housing bust and Great Recession, according to a private measure. The Standard & Poor's CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index is slightly above the peak it set in July 2006, after rising 5.5 percent in September from a year earlier....
By COLLIN BREAUX News Herald Reporter PANAMA CITY BEACH — Every week this summer, Alan and Tracy Jagiello's rental homes were full. The couple rent out townhouses on the west and east ends of Panama City Beach using Airbnb, an online and app-based lodging service. In their first year using the service, the Jagiellos said they have had pleasant guests and no major problems. Their renters, who tend to...
Forecast: 17M first-time buyers within 5 years NEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – About 17 million first-time homebuyers may enter the housing market within the next five years, according to a new TransUnion study – and nearly three million first-timers are expected to enter the housing market in 2017. TransUnion's study found that younger consumers (ages 20-39) represent an increasing...
The Best Ways to Build Your Credit NEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – Once, building credit meant taking on debt – sometimes expensive debt like a car loan or a credit card with a high rate. Today, it's possible to build a good credit score in a year without a big chunk of cash upfront or a large debt at the end. You can make yourself look better to lenders while keeping more money in your pocket....
Remodeling Tips for Homeowners WASHINGTON – Sept. 28, 2016 – Homeowners looking for a remodeling project should head outside, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The 2016 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features shows that outdoor remodeling projects not only add value to a home upon...
2016 Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Life’s A Beach Real Estate is proud to support Big Mike in his efforts to raise awareness for people with Down Syndrome. Come walk and enjoy the festive environment with Big Mike and Life’s A Beach Real Estate. The walk is November 5th! Click below to register or donate! Support Big...