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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Owner Financing</title>
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Have you thought about purchasing a home that offers owner financing? Would you like to mortgage a home without paying all those ridiculous bank fees? Or maybe your credit is less than perfect but at least workable. Are you a 1099 employee that a bank won&rsquo;t work with? Would you like to move into a house tomorrow rather than waiting 30-45 days or more for a bank to process a loan? Do you have around 20% to put down on a home? Owner financing can save you a ton of money and offers flexibili... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:37:38 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Home Sales Continue to Rise for Port Orange Area Homes</title>
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Home sales for the month of March are on the rise compared to the previous three months in Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and surrounding areas. There has been an 11% increase in sale prices across the county, with the median price jumping more than $10,000. According to Florida Realtors, 810 homes were sold in March, compared to the same month last year with only 768 homes sold. Condo sales are also seeing their fair share of positive stabilization. Last month, 193 sold, compared to ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 11:01:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Looking to Buy in Florida?</title>
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Looking to Buy in Florida?

Homes sales are up 13% and condo sales are up 29% for the month of February compared to last year. According to Altos Research, the average home price for Port Orange is $198,000, Daytona Beach $110,000 and Ormond Beach $208,000.

With the current market conditions and low interest rates, now is the time to consider a purchase in Florida. A knowledgeable Realtor understands these trends and applies them to your individual needs. Allow our team of experts to help you ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:16:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Buying a second home?</title>
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So you are thinking of buying a second home? There is really no better 
place to consider purchasing a vacation home than in the Daytona Beach 
area and the best time to do it is now. Many people decide to purchase a
 second home to use as an investment opportunity or as a rental property
 to earn extra income. Consider all the possibilites of your new second 
home or condo. It can be used as the beach get-a-way you have always 
promised yourself or as your personal Bike Week head quarte... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:24:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Is It Really Necessary To Utilize A Realtor?</title>
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Of course we are going to answer that question with a yes but also want to detail, based on a number of our professional experiences, exactly why it could be quite costly to you not to employ the right Realtor. The main reason people consider not using a Realtor has to do with the commission fees. While doing the work yourself can save you that cost, buying or selling a home is a major financial and emotional undertaking that involves many intricacies with a number of potential situations you m... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:50:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Mortgage Rates Hit Another All Time Low</title>
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Mortgage rates are the most affordable they have been in decades.

The national average for a 30-year fixed loan is currently at 4.54%. This latest rate is the lowest for a 30-year fixed loan since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971. It also marks the 5th time in 6 weeks that mortgage companies reported hitting a new average low.

Keep in mind, it is possible to get an even lower rate when a borrower contributes more than 20% toward the down payment or has impeccable credit (sometimes ove... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Preparing to Successfully Buy A Home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Many times buyers begin looking at homes prior to knowing what they qualify for, what the mortgage payment would be for the home they are interested in, or liquidating the cash necessary for down payment or full payment.&nbsp;A lack of this type of ground work can result in challenges with the home buying process. Financial preparation is essential to being a powerful and successful home buyer.

Preparation is vital even if you will be buying with cash.

Did you know that in order to make a cas... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:48:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Rent or Buy?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
We have had several recent inquiries from potential homebuyers asking us if this is a good time to buy a home. Or should they just continue to rent until opportunities to buy will be better?


Below are some of the many benefits of owning versus renting: &nbsp; 


Tax write offs from both the IRS and the State of Florida



Potential substantial price appreciation of homes over time



Avoiding persistent rent increases year-after-year



Avoiding landlord problems and sudden notices that the r... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 10:01:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>Home &amp; Condo Sales Results - 1st Quarter 2010</title>
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The Florida Realtors&reg; state association has just released 2010 1st quarter home and condo sales statistics and we wanted to share the news with you.

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Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 24% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year earlier. A total of 38,846 existing homes sold statewide in Q1 2010. It marks the 7th consecutive quarter that Florida has seen higher existing year-to-year home sales. The statewide exist... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@atlanticlistings.com (The Atlantic Real Estate Team)</author>
            <title>How Sellers Price Their Homes</title>
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We're often asked by our clients, &quot;How much under the listing price should we offer?&quot; This is an excellent question. The answer is complex.

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The main reason we emphasize the education phase of looking at homes is because that is the best way for you to know value. When you review and study 40-60 (or more) listings, then drive by 10-20 and look at 5-10, you will recognize the &quot;Hot Listings&quot;. You'll also recognize the &quot;Dogs&quot;.

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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:53:10 -0500</pubDate>
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