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HAMP Expands Mortgage Assistance With Help for Underwater Loans
The idea of “water” in the summer usually conjures up images waves pounding the beach, quiet days at the lake or sparkling blue swimming pools. This summer, the Home Affordable Modification Program has news for people who are not so fond of “water” terms at all – because their home mortgages are “underwater.” If you [...]
Bury a Statue if You Must, But Also Follow These Tips to Sell Your Jacksonville Home
Dating back to 1979 in the U.S., some home buyers have claimed that burying a statue of St. Joseph in your yard will hasten the sale of your home. According to Snopes.com, a site dedicated to publishing facts about urban legends, rumors and myths, no conclusive evidence has been found to show that statues of [...]
HAMP Loan Modification Program for Unemployed To Start August 1
Finally, the unemployed may be able to delay mortgage payments for at least three months – less if you become employed faster and longer if your lender agrees. The article, “Unemployed? The New HAMP Loan Modification Program Might Help You Keep Your House,” by real estate expert Ilyce Glink gives the details. Glink is a [...]
Military families may still earn tax credit – be sure to file correctly
If you’re part of the Jacksonville Naval Air Station and were on official extended duty outside of the US for at least 90 days in the first four months of this year, you may still qualify for the homebuyer tax credit — $8,000 for first time buyers and $6,500 for homebuyers who owned the home [...]
We’ll let you in on a secret…
The Super Sales Rally is just two weeks away! If you’re looking to learn how to harness the power of online networking by posting meaningful content that will get responses, putting together a social networking strategy and schedule, sell with creativity and passion and turn obstacles into benefits then you need to be at the [...]
Thinking About Remodeling? It’s National Remodeling Month
The month of May is National Remodeling Month making it the perfect time to remodel your home with luxury products. As the go-to for all kitchen and bath needs in the Southeast, Construction Resources took a moment to ask Buck Belue what his recommendation is for kitchen countertops. You might recognize Buck Belue as he [...]
Mattamy Captures Gold in Parade of Homes
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. Division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, captured the coveted gold and silver awards at the recent Jacksonville Parade of Homes ceremony at Marsh Landing Country Club. Some 60 models were entered in the competition. The one-story Taylor model with a bonus room grabbed the Gold with its stunning four-bedroom design [...]
Create a Buzz About Your MultiFamily Community
Mitch Levinson, managing partner of mRELEVANCE, will be leading an NAHB webinar on “Using Social Media to Create Buzz About Your Community” April 15th. The class, sponsored by NAHB Multifamily, will demonstrate how developers and communities can leverage social media to drive interest in their properties. An online presence is necessary for success in the [...]
Mattamy Homes Sells 90 in March
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. arm of Canada’s largest home builder, reported it sold 90 new homes in March at communities in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas. Mattamy’s Jacksonville division, which builds new single-family homes in nine communities in the region, posted sales of 31 new homes in March at an [...]
Paint – The Ultimate Mood Makeover
Emotions can play off of color. An easy way to remedy moods is with fresh coat of paint. Sherwin Williams, the largest paint producer in the U.S. predicts bright, saturated colors will trump the industry in 2010. The new colors have been divided into four categories: rooted, simplified, treasured and refreshed.
