Pinellas Property Online

1. Fed makes no change, but hints toward future adjutments
(Information and Facts/Mortgages and Money)

... expectations in the investment community about the impact of the end of the MBS purchase program on mortgage rates. The Fed has been purchasing roughly 75% of new MBS issuance, and a decline in demand ...

2. Treasury sets guidance to simplify" short sales"
(Information and Facts/Mortgages and Money)

... said. Borrowers would receive $1,500 in relocation expenses. Short sales are favored by real estate agents and community groups over foreclosure because they can preserve the borrower's credit rating ...

3. Low prices draw investors back to market
(Home News/National News)

...  • Foreclosure prices are a bargain, 18.7 percent • Great selection of homes for sale in their target community, 21.2 percent • Concerned interest rates will rise, 14.2 percent ...

4. The City of St. Petersburg has released guidelines for the $8,000 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Bridge Loan. Applications will be accepted on a first ready, first served basis. Please review the documents through the links provided below, and if you hav
(Home News/St Petersburg News)

... at $8,000 per loan. City of St. Petersburg Housing & Community Development Tom deYampert, Manager tom.deyampert@stpete.org 727-893-7615 Linda Byars, Finance Coordinator linda.byars@stpete.org ...

5. Largo rebrands itself with title 'Old Northwest'
(Community of Pinellas/About Business in Pinellas)

Largo business owners are banding together to promote their stores and their community in an area they're calling "Old Northwest." Joseph Stefko owns Hair Jungle in Largo. About a year ago, he felt like ...

6. Largo grants initial approval to plan allowing tall buildings downtown
(Home News/Largo City News)

... and four other commissioners who supported the West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District Plan said a new plan was needed to entice developers and to manage future growth. "To not have a plan is ...

7. Pinellas County School News
(Community of Pinellas/About People in Pinellas)

... terrorist acts, hazardous materials incidents, civil disturbances, air-land-sea rescues and other emergency situations. Among other things, instruction will focus on community planning, emergency preparedness ...

8. Eight reasons you should work with a Realtor
(Information and Facts/General)

... can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They'll also be able to provide objective information about each property. 3. Help finding the best property out there. ...

9. Obama Plan to keep foreclosed homeowners in their Homes Renting for up to 5 years
(Home News/National News)

... to rent their foreclosed home for at least five years. The proposal is setting the real estate community abuzz. “It’s clear that the modification plans have not been as successful as Congress had hoped,” ...

10. Summertime Activities for Seminole Florida
(Home News/Seminole City News)

... SEMINOLE – The City of Seminole is seeking sponsors for the 13th annual Music in the Park series Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 at Seminole City Park. The free community event features six consecutive Friday nights ...