CFPB: Student loans killing the drive to buy homes
WASHINGTON – May 20, 2014 – Armed with supporting data from different sources, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Richard Cordray emphasized the need for his agency to take action on...
View ArticleFlorida Supreme Court: Early red-light cameras were illegal
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that more than a dozen local governments — including several in the Tampa Bay area — illegally established red-light camera programs by installing the...
View ArticleTenants caught in quagmire of homeowners association foreclosures
In February, a new company in Tampa called RE-710 got a terrific deal. It paid $5,700 for a five-bedroom home valued at $311,000. The same month, RE-710 acquired control of dozens of other houses and...
View ArticleBurg Happy Hours
iLovetheBurg.com knows that a lot of us are always looking for the best deals when going out in Downtown St. Pete. More often than not, you’ll get the most bang for your buck during Happy Hour! So...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity of Pinellas County celebrates its 300th home
Owning the orange house on 21st Avenue S was a major milestone for the single mother, one she earned while working full time and studying to become a registered nurse. “Everything was a challenge, but...
View ArticlePets’ amenities rising trend for homebuilders
Pets’ amenities rising trend for homebuilders LOS ANGELES (AP) – July 16, 2014 – These homes are set apart by their amenities – for dogs. Standard Pacific Homes is building and selling homes in 27...
View ArticlePricey, posh, tiny apartments rule Tampa Bay’s big-money rental boom
ST. PETERSBURG — When Adrienne Hatch wanted a new apartment, she saw no other option than downtown, where she’d be close to the running clubs and nightlife hideaways of the city’s youngest, buzziest...
View ArticleSundial announces its lineup of tenants; 90 percent leased
ST. PETERSBURG — The veil of secrecy that has long shrouded Sundial is lifting now that the Edwards Group is announcing its lineup of 18 tenants. Most are planning on opening their doors by the end of...
View ArticleThe Fastest Way to Get Pre-Approved
Getting pre-approved for a loan can make the whole home-buying experience go smoother. When you’re pre-approved, REALTORS® are more likely to want you as a customer, sellers are more likely to accept...
View ArticleBuying Bonds means Lower Interest Rates, Looking to Buy?
NEW YORK (AP) – Oct. 16, 2014 – Investors flooded into the U.S. Treasury market in a way not seen since the depths of the financial crisis, causing the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note to...
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