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St. George Island Market Update

Posted: October 23, 2009

Here’s what we are seeing in the St. George Island existing homes market:
Lower prices are driving sales up, and the inventory is decreasing. Existing home sales are up 57% for January through September 2009, compared to the same period last year. Inventory is 23% lower than it was in September 2008, and the [...]

 


Mortgage Rates Remain Under 5 Percent

Posted: October 9, 2009

For the second week in a row, average rates for home loans have stayed below 5%, according to “Freddie Mac” (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation).  The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was down this week to 4.87% from 4.94% last week.  The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.33% [...]

 


The Crisis of Credit

Posted: October 7, 2009

Wondering how in the world our economy got to this point?  This video, titled “The Crisis of Credit Visualized”, offers a brief, clearly stated explanation.  (click on the title of this blog post entry to reach the active hyperlink to video)
http://www.vimeo.com/3261363

 


Act now to take advantage of First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Posted: October 6, 2009

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort. Barring a time extension, people looking to cash in must purchase a home by Nov. 30.  Considering it usually takes 30 days to close on a [...]

 


Oyster Spat Festival is this weekend, October 10

Posted: October 5, 2009

This weekend, bring the family to St. George Island for a fun family festival, highlighting the area’s proud seafood industry and its beautiful beaches.  Named after the term given to baby oysters, the festival will have activities for folks young and old, including a treasure hunt, parade at 11 am, and a 5K run at [...]

 



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