08.29.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32514, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List FHA cuts mortgage wait times after hard times FHA trimmed to one year the time some homebuyers must wait after a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale before it will back a new mortgage loan. Read more. One sure thing about flood ins.: It’s complicated Insurance changes in Oct. and next year will up some owners' rates - a few significantly - but others will go down. New Florida Realtors toolkit helps explain it. Read more.       LET US PRAY Dear God, I pray that as two people come together to join in holy matrimony, the state of marriage, that they will take their commitment and their responsibilities seriously. I pray that every married couple will be true to on... 08/28/2013

08/22/13, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Buying a Home, Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32566 Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List With rates higher, ARMs are back ARMs aren't quite back with a vengeance, but they're creeping in from the shadows. They remain a good option for buyers who plan to sell in maybe five years. Read more. HUD: Unclear if FHA will back loans issued after seizure HUD spokesperson suggested that cities using eminent domain powers to help at-risk homeowners may possibly lose access to FHA loans. Read more.    Buyers are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program at closing, Choose between 1% Cash Back, 1 year taxes paid, 1 years insurance paid, Free Home Warranty and Use of our Moving Van. Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose between Free... 08/21/2013

08.21.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Fla.’s rebound powered by foreigners’ housing money In top 10 counties with an influx of post-recession international cash, property-tax assessments are up 4.1% this year - nearly twice the other counties' rate. Read more. Foreclosure fears less haunting to housing recovery Some experts predicted a new round of foreclosures, but it didn't happen, say mortgage bankers. Fla. still hurting, but much of U.S. is almost back to normal. Read more.       LET US PRAY Dear God, Open my eyes that I may see every divine appointment You prepare for me. May I study Your Word and spend time in prayer and fellowship with You and take time to be still and know You, so that I will... 08/21/2013

08.17.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   How does the health insurance law impact you? The Obama Administration unveiled a new educational website. Employers plug in a few details, and company-specific questions appear with a link to the answers. Read more. A real estate star is born TV viewers love real estate shows. But while an appearance can boost an agent's brand, it has risks - and some clients get an unrealistic view of the process. Read more     LET US PRAY Dear Lord, Help me to focus on what is important in life. I want to know you better. I long to know the power of your Resurrection. Please, just "give me Jesus," that my life would be a shining light and a testimony to you before others. Bles... 08/16/2013

Pensacola Beach Condos for sale 32561 and Market Report for July 2013 brought to by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services, we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Pensacola Beach, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. What can I do to sell my home for more money? SELLERS TIP # 12  STOP!! Do not buy or sell in Pensacola Beach without finding what the True Market Value of the home is. Click to order your FREE no obligation Appraisal NOW!! You could save Thousands. A Snapshot of the Pensacola Beach, Florida Housing Market   Available CONDOS                       = 131 FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales        = 3 Current Condos Und... 08/16/2013

08/13/13, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Buying a Home, Gulf Breeze, Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Multiple offers put S. Fla. home sellers in control Multiple offers are the Holy Grail of the housing recovery, but it takes skill and a dash of diplomacy to sort through all the possibilities. Read more. New technology helps recover stolen property Sand-sized discs applied to computers, phones, TVs and many other items can be tracked by police - a high-tech way to deter theft and recover possessions. Read more.    Buyers are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program at closing, Choose between 1% Cash Back, 1 year taxes paid, 1 years insurance paid, Free Home Warranty and Use of our Moving Van. Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose between Free... 08/13/2013

08.14.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32503, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   Investor predicts buy-to-rent market will expand Morgan Stanley is bullish on the single-family buy-to-rent trend. It expects investors to boost it from today's $17B to $100B over the next several years. Read more. Obama to urge Congress to shutter Fannie, Freddie Pres. wants to shift more of the nation's massive mortgage market to the private sector. A centerpiece of that effort is winding down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read more.     LET US PRAY "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence...Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach tran... 08/13/2013

08.13.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32534, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Green home could result in a larger loan An energy-efficient home costs less to operate, so it should be worth more than a similar non-green home. A proposal in Congress could make that happen. Read more. Bipartisan bill encourages saving for downpayment A bill introduced by Fla. Rep. Webster would allow U.S. residents to avoid paying taxes on savings earmarked for a home downpayment. Read more.       LET US PRAY Dear God, Thank you for always being with me. Please help me, and remind me, not to react to situations in a fleshly manner. When I am faced with vicious gossip or wrongdoing against me or something I strongly disagree with, please help me to remain silent... 08/13/2013

08.10.13, Homes In Zip Code 32504, 32514, 32571, 32583, 32561, 32566     Homes For Rent, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Fed downgrades U.S. economic growth to modest It's a downgrade from the June assessment but may have a silver lining: The Fed will continue its program to keep mortgage interest rates low. Read more. South Fla. home prices climbing back S&P/Case-Shiller: Home values up 14% this year - best 12-month gain since 2006, but still 41% below peak. Uncommon changes make it hard to predict future. Read more.   Quote Of The Day           "What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives, we need to stretch our minds." — Wayne Dyer:is an American self-help advocate, author, and lecturer   —       Are you paying too much in Property Management ... 08/09/2013

08.03.13, Homes In Zip Code 32503, 32514, 32571, 32583, 32561, 32566     Homes For Rent, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   What's holding first-time buyers back? In May, these buyers - a critical component of any housing recovery that helps others move up - made up 28% of the market. A year earlier they were 34%. Read more. 'Millionaire next door' a different breed of buyer some rich folks buy big homes and expensive possessions. But others give to charity, live somewhat modestly and think of themselves as high-end middle class. Read more.   Quote Of The Day           "Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later." — Og Mandino:American author —       Are you paying too much in Property Management Fees? Are you going broke with maintenance fees, low rents, lack ... 08/04/2013

Pensacola Beach Condos for sale 32561 and Market Report for July 2013 brought to by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services, we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Pensacola Beach, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. What can I do to sell my home for more money? SELLERS TIP # 12  STOP!! Do not buy or sell in Pensacola Beach without finding what the True Market Value of the home is. Click to order your FREE no obligation Appraisal NOW!! You could save Thousands. A Snapshot of the Pensacola Beach, Florida Housing Market   Available CONDOS                       = 131 FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales        = 3 Current Condos Und... 08/04/2013

08/04/13, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Buying a Home, Gulf Breeze, 32561, 32566 Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List How to avoid movers' scams Interstate moves continue to cause homebuyer headaches. Fla. has laws over intrastate moves, but others should double check credentials to find shady operators. Read more. Crazy ants invade Fla., altering ecosystem A new ant is causing problems in 20 Fla. counties so far. Known for huge colonies, the "crazy ant" costs homeowners about $150M per year in electrical damage. Read more.    Buyers are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program at closing, Choose between 1% Cash Back, 1 year taxes paid, 1 years insurance paid, Free Home Warranty and Use of our Moving Van. Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose bet... 08/03/2013

07.28.13, Homes In Zip Code 32503, 32514, 32571, 32583, 32561, 32566     Homes For Rent, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Rate on 30-year mortgage at 2-year high: 4.51% Just two months ago, the average FRM was 3.35% - barely above the record low of 3.31%. Most experts predict stability now, but 33% foresee more increases. Read more. Short sale success: Anticipate what could go wrong Make a list of every potential obstacle that could derail a property's short sale and handle any deal-breaking issues before they become a problem. Read more.   Quote Of The Day     "You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader." —     — Henry Ford:American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company   Are you paying too much in Property Management Fees? Are you going broke with ma... 07/28/2013

07.24.13, Homes In Zip Code 32503, 32514, 32571, 32583, 32561, 32566     Homes For Rent, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List   A home for a vet, a rally for Fla. homeowners Florida Realtors made a difference at Great American Realtor Days in Tallahassee this year: A rally, a home for a U.S. vet, legislative meetings, more. Watch slideshow. Reverse calculator determines lead generation needs It allows real estate pros to figure out how many leads they should generate to reach their income goals and helps keep them on track each month. Read more.   Quote Of The Day     "You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader." —     — Henry Ford:American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company   Are you paying too much in Property Management Fees? Are you going broke with... 07/23/2013

07.23.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List NAR Call for Action: Do no harm to homeowners Congress' "blank slate" approach to tax deductions could put everything on the chopping block. NAR asks members to get involved and keep housing affordable. Read more. Advocates sue for affordable housing money On Tues., group filed a lawsuit in Miami claiming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have failed to adequately fund affordable housing programs required by law. Read more.       LET US PRAY God, today, I want to make time to pray for all the people I see on a regular basis: my co-workers (say names), my family (say names), my friends (say names), my neighbors (say names), my church leaders (say names). You know every nee... 07/22/2013

07.22.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Lawmakers release report on Florida gaming Should the Florida Legislature expand gambling? Any change could impact commercial and residential real estate. Part one of two-part study released this week. Read more. Home price gains bring sellers off the sidelines Many owners again have equity and can move. As they do, buyer and seller demand should become more balanced and recent price increases should ease. Read more.      LET US PRAY Dear Lord, The old hymn "Faith of Our Fathers" played in my mind today. I want to thank you that the faith of many fathers lives on. I want to thank you for the faith of those who influenced and touched my life so that I, too, might ha... 07/22/2013

07.21.13, Homes In Zip Code 32503, 32514, 32571, 32583, 32561, 32566     Homes For Rent, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List A narrow focus helps real estate agents Research analysis: Real estate agents do best if they "sell in expensive areas and localize." Focus on an area of 5.29 square miles or less. Read more. Foreclosure settlement a bust for many Many ex-homeowners disappointed in money, with two-thirds receiving the lowest possible: $300. Questions remain about how amounts were calculated. Read more. Quote Of The Day     "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will." —     — Vince LombardiAmerican football player, coach, and executive   Are you paying too much in Property Management Fees? A... 07/20/2013

07/21/13, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Buying a Home 32561, 32566 Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List U.S. vets have easier license requirements in Fla. Hire a vet: They have an easier time obtaining a real estate license in Fla. DBPR Secretary Ken Lawson outlines state's military program in a recent email. Read more HUD closing 16 field offices - two in Fla. High-foreclosure cities Tampa and Orlando will each lose an office, leaving Fla. with HUD field offices in only two cities: Miami and Jacksonville. Read more.    Buyers are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program at closing, Choose between 1% Cash Back, 1 year taxes paid, 1 years insurance paid, Free Home Warranty and Use of our Moving Van. Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose between Fr... 07/20/2013

07.21.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List Flood insurance changes run into resistance Rate hikes have hurt some homeowners. Critics of the flood law say FEMA botched implementation and should consider non-federal mitigation measures. Read more. Housing shortage a concern for real estate economist Q&A: NAR's Lawrence Yun says current recovery is "genuine," but he worries about the market's limited inventory and a drop in the number of first-time buyers. Read more.       LET US PRAY Dear God, Please help me learn the lessons you desire me to learn in the circumstances of daily life and in the deserts through which I travel. Thank you for being my Oasis that I can look to, hope for, and know will be there at ... 07/19/2013

07.14.13, Charles Stallions Report, 32504, Pensacola Homes for Sale   Homes For Sale, Buyers Rebates, Free Foreclosure List HUD awards $471K in Fla. housing counseling grants Money going to 28 local counseling agencies in Florida. Last year, two HUD studies found counseling improved the likelihood that owners retained their homes. Read more U.S. Supreme Court strengthens property rights A decision yesterday for Fla. property owner has national implications. Ruling: In some cases, an owner deserves compensation if gov't fails to issue a permit. Read more.     LET US PRAY Dear God, I lift up men to you today. I pray that you will continue to reach out and draw them to you. I pray that every man will have his deepest spiritual need met...to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I pray that... 07/14/2013