Tag Archive: Polk County

Lakeland Florida Market Report for October 2008 – Back to 2004 prices

Hi folks! The month of October has shown that 136 homes were sold in Lakeland at an average price with a continuous decline to just under $150,000. When comparing the data to last year, we have seen that the average sold price of a home decreased by 24% from $184,486 to $149,333. Folks, these are ...

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Simple Real Estate Definitions : Amortization

In dealing with my customers in and round Winter Haven and other cities here in Polk County, FL - I try to be sure that they all understand the terminology encountered ...

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New Fannie Mae Changes – Buyers on the Fence Should Take Heed

In an effort to limit risky borrower behavior, Fannie Mae announced a new round of mortgage guideline changes last week. Unlike previous its previous 20-plus updates that raised income requirements ...

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Private Mortgage Insurance Defaults Have Rates on the Rise

PMI rates in Winter Haven, FL and across the nation are higher today than they were  six months ago and  the rising number of defaults makes it likely that rates will rise again soon.   As ...

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OK Winter Haven, Get Those Mortgage Rate Crystal Balls Polished Up!

As the good folks of Winter Haven, FL and the rest of Polk County try to make sense of what's going on in the mortgage and financial markets - one thing holds true ...

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