Closing costs Example Loan amount: $200,000 Florida Origination, title and closing Loan amount $200,000 Points ($) $555 Administration fee $0 Application fee $413 Commitment fee $565 Document preparation $285 Funding fee $0 Broker, origination or lender fees $1,397 Processing $306 Tax service $89 Underwriting $394 Wire transfer $0 Appraisal $355 Attorney, closing or settlement fees… Read More
Closing Costs
After signing the paperwork to sell their home, sellers usually subtract their loan and commission from the sales price and figures that’s how much they will get. Few sellers give much thought to closing costs. But they are an important and usually unavoidable part of the transaction. Closing costs refer to all of the taxes,… Read More
Interactive map shows population changes
An interactive map makes it easier to track county-by-county population changes in Florida. It shows which sub-groups have grown and by how much between the 2000 and 2010 census. Only two Florida counties saw a population decrease over the period, for example, Monroe and Pinellas. However, the Jacksonville area, Central Florida, and few Panhandle counties… Read More
FAQ about Home Value & Improvements
Home Appraisal vs. Assessment: What is the Difference? An appraisal is something you pay for. An assessment is something the government does, whether you want them to or not. An appraisal typically is ordered by a home buyer’s mortgage company to confirm that the value of a home matches the value on the mortgage application…. Read More
5 Things to Do Now to Get Your Home Sold in 2012
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson | Broker in San Francisco, CA 5 Things to Do Now to Get Your Home Sold in 2012 December 6, 2011 6:17 PM It’s that time of year when most of us start to count our blessings, look back at what we’ve accomplished in 2011 and think about what we’ll get done… Read More
Leading U. S. economists: Fla.’s housing market bouncing back
Leading U. S. economists: Fla.’s housing market bouncing back ORLANDO, Fla. – Dec. 7, 2011 – Despite national and global headwinds, Florida’s real estate market is entering 2012 on an upward trend, according to three leading U.S. economists.“Our state is in a mini-recovery,” said Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo at the state association’s… Read More
AUGUST – 2011 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter
AUGUST – 2011 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The… Read More
The Sky’s the (Loan) Limit
By Gary Thomas, 2012 President-Elect, National Association of REALTORS® I have some great news to share with everyone! Last night Congress voted to restore loan limits and the maximum cap for Federal Housing Administration loans. Their action reinstates the loan limit at 125 percent of area median price up to $729,750 for two years and… Read More
Settlement reached in Chinese drywall case
Settlement reached in Chinese drywall case NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Nov. 18, 2011 – A settlement outlined Wednesday between a major manufacturer of Chinese-made drywall and homebuilders who used the tainted product in Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi could affect anywhere from 800 to 1,500 homes, attorneys said. Lawyers called it a significant step toward… Read More
Home market sees a sliver of good news
Home market sees a sliver of good news WASHINGTON – Nov. 18, 2011 – The share of borrowers falling behind on home loans dropped in the third quarter, and building permits for single-family homes climbed in October to their highest level in 10 months, new data show. The reports bring “some of the most solid,… Read More
Florida on the rebound!
CHICAGO – Nov. 17, 2011 – Two national studies – one from Realtor.com and one from Trulia – suggest that some Florida markets are poised for a real estate rebound. “This is a positive trend for Florida,” says John Tuccillo, Florida Realtors chief economist. “While Trulia and Realtor.com aren’t completely accurate in home prices and… Read More
Refinance Calculator
Refinance Calculator Calculators provide a reasonable estimate of costs and proceeds based on the input provided. Please keep in mind actual costs may vary dependent upon the particular complexities of your transaction. For a official title quote or HUD Statement, please contact info@cornerstonetitle.biz or by calling 941-708-0300. You can use the active calculator here Enter… Read More
Buyer’s Good Faith Estimate Calculator
Buyer’s Good Faith Estimate Calculator Calculators provide a reasonable estimate of costs and proceeds based on the input provided. Please keep in mind actual costs may vary dependent upon the particular complexities of your transaction. For a official title quote or HUD Statement, please contact info@cornerstonetitle.biz or by calling 941-708-0300 to reach Cornerstone Title directly!… Read More
Title Premium Calculator
Title Premium Calculator Calculators provide a reasonable estimate of costs and proceeds based on the input provided. Please keep in mind actual costs may vary dependent upon the particular complexities of your transaction. For a official title quote or HUD Statement, please contact info@cornerstonetitle.biz or by calling 941-708-0300. You can use their active calculator here… Read More
Title Insurance Calculators
Title Insurance Calculators For your convenience, CornerStone Title provides a variety of custom calculators to assist homeowners in estimating the costs of their transaction. These calculators provide an estimate based on the input provided. You can print the calculators or you can print to adobe and send the .pdf file and as an email attachment…. Read More
Florida 3Q sales up again!
Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued to show gains in third quarter 2011 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales rose 12 percent in 3Q 2011 with a total of 46,759 homes sold statewide; during the same period the year… Read More
International buyers still find US great place to buy
In the past three months, nearly 2.6 million international visitors searched for U.S. real estate on Realtor.com, according to officials. The top five countries where searches originated from are Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and India. NAR’s 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity reports the U.S. remains a top destination for foreign buyers… Read More
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