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HUD announces $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit can be FHA Down Payment

In a much anticipated turn of events, Shaun Donovan, the secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced that the FHA (which falls under the governance of HUD) will allow home buyers to access their $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers at closing to be used towards their 3.5% down payment […]

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Boynton Beach - Suburban

HUD announces $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit can be FHA Down Payment»

In a much anticipated turn of events, Shaun Donovan, the secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced that the FHA (which falls under the governance of HUD) will allow home buyers to access their $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers at closing to be used towards their 3.5% down payment […]

Coral Lakes Condominium for Sale~ Over 55 Boynton Beach Florida»

Calling all Snowbirds and Retirees!  The opportunity has arrived to purchase a GORGEOUS 1500+/- sf, waterfront condo in Fabulous Coral Lakes at a GREAT price!
Built in 2001, this single-owner condo is expertly customized with all the upgrades that Oriole Homes offered!  This light, bright and airy condo won’t last long.
With 2 bedrooms, a Den and […]

Snowbirds in Palm Beach County weighing Country Club vs Active Adult communities for 2nd homes»

In the past, Snowbirds and other Retirees would choose to buy in a gated community and live the lifestyle in that community because they had friends there and the economy was fine.
Now, in today’s market, Palm Beach County Second Home Buyers are delving into the numbers more closely to determine which lifestyle they want […]

Valencia Shores hosts Top Jazz Entertainers»

LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA - Valencia Shores, GL Homes Active Adult / over 55 community in Lake Worth Florida, now has yet another claim to fame setting it apart from all the other Active Adult Clubhouses.  Through a few residents in the music industry, Valencia Shores in Lake Worth, now has a Jazz and Cabaret […]

Renaissance Commons ~ Vistabella Townhouses ~ Boynton Beach Florida»

Consisting of only 70 townhouses, Vistabella is the smallest development within Renaissance Commons in Boynton Beach Florida. 
While still finishing construction, prices are starting in the $280,000’s.  Just reduced to $219,900 with closing cost concessions!!
There are two floorplans available in Vistabella - the Lombardia and […]

Renaissance Commons ~ Firenze Townhouses ~ Boynton Beach Florida»

Of the five current communities inside Renaissance Commons, FIRENZE TOWNHOMES may be one of the most anticipated and most unique offered in the area. 
Built by K. Hovnanian Homes, these townhomes truly embody the "Live - Work - Play" philosophy around which all of Renaissance Commons was conceived. […]

Baby Boomers relieve Gas Pains by buying in Florida’s Active Adult Communities»

September is almost over and people are starting to see the population shift in Palm Beach County Florida.  The malls are emptier during the days thanks to school being in session… but the restaurants are busier at night thanks to people starting to relocate down here to avoid the harsh Northern Winters.
At retail stores, […]

Boynton Beach Florida Over-55 Community Options»

Boynton Beach Florida has many options for Baby Boomers, Snowbirds, Snowflakes or just someone that wants a vacation property in the sun during their retirement years.  Known as ACTIVE ADULT or OVER 55 Communities, these neighborhoods cater to retirees or people who are wanting a getaway but do not have children under 21 living with […]

Green Cay Village ~ 6651 Old Farm Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida ~ Townhouse for Sale»

Green Cay Village Townhouse for Sale… Built as Florida Affordable Housing …
3/2/1 in spectacular West Boynton Beach Florida. All Green Building!!
Unit Description:

3BR/2.5BA Townhouse ~ offered at $275,000
Year Built = 2007
Sq Footage = 1,392
Bedrooms = 3
Bathrooms = 2 full, 1 partial
Floors = 2
Parking = 1 Car garage & Driveway
HOA/Maint = $256 per month

Green Cay Village […]

"Green" is in with Green Cay ~ Boynton Beach»

Boynton Beach Florida is the site of the first project of its kind - a ‘Green’ development with both the environment and the buyer in mind.
Environmentally speaking, Green Cay Village in West Boynton Beach Florida is an anomaly.  While people say green building, Green Cay’s developer did just that.  Features include:

Energy Star Appliances
R-30 […]

Lake Worth - Suburban

Valencia Shores hosts Top Jazz Entertainers»

LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA - Valencia Shores, GL Homes Active Adult / over 55 community in Lake Worth Florida, now has yet another claim to fame setting it apart from all the other Active Adult Clubhouses.  Through a few residents in the music industry, Valencia Shores in Lake Worth, now has a Jazz and Cabaret […]


Baby Boomers relieve Gas Pains by buying in Florida’s Active Adult Communities»

September is almost over and people are starting to see the population shift in Palm Beach County Florida.  The malls are emptier during the days thanks to school being in session… but the restaurants are busier at night thanks to people starting to relocate down here to avoid the harsh Northern Winters.
At retail stores, […]


Mortgage Rates

Thursday December 11, 2008 ~ Mortgage Rate Update»

Here are today’s mortgage rates.

30 Year Fixed Rate up to 90% LTV 0 Points - 5.125% (5.165%APR)
15 Year Fixed Rate up to 90% LTV 0 Points - 5.000% (5.04%APR)
5 Year ARM up to 80% LTV 0 Points - 5.500% (5.54%APR)
5 Year Jumbo ARM up to 80% LTV 0 Points - 5.500% […]


Wednesday December 10, 2008 ~ Mortgage Rate Update»

Here are today’s mortgage rates.

30 Year Fixed Rate up to 90% LTV 0 Points - 5.125% (5.165%APR)
15 Year Fixed Rate up to 90% LTV 0 Points - 5.000% (5.04%APR)
5 Year ARM up to 80% LTV 0 Points - 5.500% (5.54%APR)
5 Year Jumbo ARM up to 80% LTV 0 Points - 5.500% (5.53%APR)

As always, please […]


South Florida Info

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts FORUM ON ATTAINABLE LIVING: WORKFORCE HOUSING May 6th.»

I received an email from Michael Burstine, the Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Housing Committee and felt it was important enough to share. 
I met Michael at a meeting for the Urban Land Institute: South Florida and Carribean & Terwilliger Center Steering Committee.  This is a great group of people […]


Key West City Leaders fund Affordable Housing creatively»

In what has become a very creative move, Key West Florida City Leaders are trying to form a plan that would allow them to raise an additional $5Million in Tax Revenue to satisfy Affordable Housing Needs in Monroe County.
Monroe County collects 4% Bed Taxes from tourists on their hotel bills. County have the […]


Market Commentary

Short Sale - Owner Motivated»

I am so tired of reading this in listings.  Of course the OWNER is motivated… they have to be motivated to undertake a process that will leave their credit in ruin potentially for YEARS.  The Owner is walking away from their HOME and accepting as much as a 250 point derogatory on their credit.  People […]


McCain’s Foreclosure Bailout Plan makes Borrowers take more Responsibility…»

So by now everyone knows that there are hundreds of thousands of people who are facing foreclosure for any number of reasons.  Of course, this has become a hot topic on the campaign trail as we wind down to the Presidential Elections in November.
The current regime (The White House as well as the House […]