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  <description>Southwest Florida Real Estate Blog: Covering Information for Buying, Selling or Financing residential real estate in Florida.</description>
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    <title>Wachovia Mortgage to Discontinue Wholesale Lending Operations</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ In another sign of the times for the lending industry, Wachovia Mortgage announced last evening it is going to discontinue its wholesale lending operations for third party originations. The decision will be effective July 25, 2008, which will be the ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-22 12:35:05</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Federal Reserve Board Issues Final Rule Amending Provisions of Regulation Z</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Federal Reserve Board announced yesterday morning it has approved the long awaited final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) which it believes will help protect consumers by promoting responsible lending practices. According to Fed Chai... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-15 06:20:46</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Naples, Florida - A 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Sales Update</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year 2008 Naples real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Naples is considered the &quot;Crown Jewel&quot; of Southwest Florida's coastal cities. It is very well known for its 5th Avenue shopping, artists... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-13 14:26:39</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>IndyMac Bank Siezed by Federal Regulators</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ In one of the largest bank failures ever, IndyMac Bank was seized this afternoon by federal regulators. The Office of Thrift Supervision said it transferred IndyMac's operations to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation because it did not think it... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-11 18:40:45</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>FHA To Begin Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premiums</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Effective July 14, 2008, FHA will implement a risk based premium policy for its mortgage insurance (MI) on 1 to 4 unit single family mortgages. The premiums will vary slightly based on the term of the loan (i.e. 30Yr versus 15Yr), so for the purposes... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-17 16:47:21</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>FHA to Suspend 90 Day Resale Waiting Period</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Federal Housing Administration announced today it will temporarily lift the 90-day waiting period for property resales financed using an FHA loan. The 90-day waiting period was established in 2003 to help counter predatory lending practices and i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-13 16:20:11</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>American Society of Home Inspectors Announces Client Bill of Rights</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) today announced the creation of a Client Bill of Rights to help protect home buyers in their home inspection process. According to Bill Loden, chairman of the ASHI Code of Ethics Committee, the Client Bi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-11 19:09:55</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate Information</category>
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    <title>Governor Crist's Cover Florida Health Care Plan</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5460/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Who says conservatives won't do anything about health care. Surely not Florida Republican Governor Charlie Crist. He succeeded in getting his new and innovative health insurance reform plan through the state legislature that even the Democrats are ha... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-05 19:23:56</pubDate>
    <category>Opinion</category>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Real Estate Sales Update - January to March 2008</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5428/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru March Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Known for its fabulous winter weather, Ft. Myers is a metropolis bustling with historical, cultural, and ecological attractions and ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-03 18:28:45</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Declining Markets and Metropolitan Statistical Areas</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Imagine the surprise of many home sellers when they become aware that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and most of the major lender guarantors have identified their Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as a declining market. Talk about a kick in the head. Like... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-31 17:44:20</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Florida's Homeowners' Insurance Bill of Rights Signed Into Law</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5378/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Governor Charlie Crist signed the property insurance reform &quot;Homeowners' Bill of Rights&quot; into law yesterday. It offers a number of protections and upgrades for Florida homeowners. In his letter issued to the public, Gov. Crist said &quot;th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-29 16:53:58</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Beach Real Estate Sales Update- January to March 2008</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5361/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru March Ft. Myers Beach real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers Beach is the &quot;happening&quot; locale on Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast. Ft. Myers Beach offers every amenity yo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-28 09:44:08</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Southwest Florida Property Sales Rise Again in April</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Lured by lower prices, buyers figured out the bottom is here and now is the time to buy again in Southwest Florida. For those still sitting on the fence, many of the best properties are quickly being snapped up and your options are rapidly becoming l... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-21 12:49:01</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Naples Real Estate Sales Update - January to March 2008</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5279/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru March Naples real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Naples, known as the &quot;Crown Jewel&quot; of SW Florida's Gulf Coast, is a truly cosmopolitan, quaint, and cultural city that has tr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-18 11:54:12</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Fannie Mae Drops Extra Down Payment Policy for Declining Markets</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Fannie Mae announced today it will be scrapping its extra 5% down payment requirement for properties identified as being located in a declining market. The change will affect conventional, conforming mortgages that the company will purchase or guaran... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-16 15:38:04</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>HUD Announces New FHA Premium Pricing Structure</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Beginning July 14, 2008, FHA will implement a new flexible premium pricing structure that HUD believes will assist more homeowners struggling to keep up with their high-cost subprime adjustable rate mortgages. According to HUD Deputy Secretary Roy A.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-14 18:10:06</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Pelican Landing Real Estate Sales Report - January to March, 2008</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5197/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The first quarter 2008 Pelican Landing real estate market statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Pelican Landing is an upscale gated golf community with excellent amenities and is considered one of Bonita Springs' premier commun... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-09 12:45:47</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Buying Properties on the Courthouse Steps Not What You May Think</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5166/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Not a week goes by that we don't hear from a buyer for a property in Southwest Florida who says, Oh, I'll just go try to buy a property on the courthouse steps and get a really good deal.&quot; There are a few localities in our area that have the dis... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-06 19:30:52</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Estero Real Estate Sales Update - January to March 2008</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5151/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5151/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru March Estero real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Estero is ideally located between Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs and is currently in the process of building and developing wherever you travel... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-04 15:22:32</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Mortgage Lending - Roundup of Important Changes Over the Last 45 Days</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5141/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ For those of you who follow our blog, you know we try very hard to keep you up to date with all the changes that are occurring in the mortgage lending industry on an ongoing basis. Unfortunately, since around the beginning of March, we have had our h... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-03 17:05:54</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales Report - January to March 2008</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5125/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5125/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The first quarter 2008 Bonita Bay real estate market statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live. Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay is... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-01 20:43:34</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>100th Blog Post - Kudos to REW Blogs and My Crew</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5113/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Upon reaching this milestone here on REW blogs, I thought it would be good opportunity to point out the positives it has afforded me and my company by giving some kudos to everyone involved in making our first 100 posts here so successful.
Of course... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-30 19:40:00</pubDate>
    <category>Opinion</category>
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    <title>Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Update - January to March 2008</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/5091/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru March Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the &quot;Gateway to the Gulf&quot; is one of Southwest Florida's fastest growing coastal cities. Loca... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-28 21:36:44</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>A Reminder - Mortgage Workouts Are Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4736/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4736/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ We just wanted to remind folks about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, whereby homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven during 2007 may be able to claim special tax relief by filling out the &quot;revised&quot; F... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-19 16:54:11</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Considering Refinancing Your Mortgage - Be Aware New Problems Now Exist</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4669/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Lots of folks are considering refinancing their current home loans in this falling interest rate environment. The problem is things have changed within the lending industry since many borrowers got their original mortgage or refinanced the last time ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-12 21:56:26</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>New IRS Ruling for 1031 Exchanges and Vacation Homes</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4630/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Internal Revenue Service has recently issued a new ruling laying out some guidelines for individuals wanting to use a 1031 Exchange for their vacation homes. The ruling was released as a Revenue Procedure (2008-16), meaning it describes what step... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-07 20:06:24</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate Information</category>
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    <title>New HUD County Conforming Loan Limits Released</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4614/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4614/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In response to the new conforming loan limit requirements included in the Economic Stimulus Package signed into law last month, HUD has released it revised county by county median property prices today. Under the Stimulus Package's guidelines, HUD wa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-06 20:27:03</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Federal Court Rules Against HUD's Ban On Seller Paid Down Payment Assistance Programs</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4581/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4581/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ On Friday, February, 29th Judge Lawrence K. Karlton of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a motion for summary judgment for the Nehemiah Corporation of America for relief against HUD's rule to ban private ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-05 07:15:02</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4569/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4569/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 year end Bonita Bay real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live.
Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-03 21:03:37</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Deadline for Florida Homestead Exemption and Tax Portability - February 29th</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4521/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4521/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Just a reminder, only two days remain for Florida homeowners to apply for a homestead exemption and for 2007 homebuyers to apply for the new property tax portability provision passed in the Constitutional amendment voted into law on January 29th.
To... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-27 18:48:26</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Did You Know...? Some Interesting Things You're Not Hearing Much About In The News</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4478/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As professionals involved in the real estate and mortgage industries, we know all too well about the sensationalizing the press has managed to do with regards to the housing downturn and the mortgage crunch. Obviously, that's what they do best. And, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-23 15:37:25</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Baseball Spring Training Starts in Southwest Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4401/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4401/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ An annual right here in Southwest Florida is spring training for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. What more could you ask for than a sunny 80 degree afternoon watching your favorite players begin their yearly quest to play the game almost ever... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-18 17:59:26</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Private Mortgage Insurers Clamping Down on Mortgage Approvals</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4370/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4370/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The largest private mortgage insurer's in the U.S. are raising their down payment and FICO score requirements for those looking for mortgage financing in &ldquo;distressed markets&rdquo; like the states of California, Florida, Arizona and Nevada and ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-16 10:27:50</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Bonita Springs, Florida Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4354/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4354/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 Bonita Springs real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the &quot;Gateway to the Gulf&quot; is one of Southwest Florida's premier coastal communities. Located between Ft. Myers a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-14 18:53:33</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>The Drama Continues Over Florida Homeowner Insurance Costs</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4278/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ It appears some of Florida's largest insurer carriers tried to use loopholes in the new insurance law to bypass the requirement that they pass on reinsurance savings to homeowners from the state- backed financial safety net fund. And, that's just one... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-07 21:07:25</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Naples, Florida  Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4244/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 Naples real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Naples is the &quot;Crown Jewel&quot; of the Paradise Coast, filled with art galleries, fabulous shopping, dining, and Gulf front mansions. An older, and m... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-03 18:39:17</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Florida Residents Respond - Vote Yes for Real Estate Tax Reform</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4224/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ By a yes vote of 64%, Florida residents passed the real estate tax reform amendment at Tuesday's primary election. The new tax amendment was the first Florida ballot proposal that faced the recently passed requirement of a 60% approval threshold inst... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-31 20:45:14</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ By a 9 to 1 vote, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee (FOMC) cut the Fed Funds and Discount rates by 50 basis points today. The fed funds rate now stands at 3.00% and the discount rate at 3.50%. In their statement released right after the... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-30 15:48:54</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Beach, Florida  Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4173/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 Ft. Myers Beach real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers Beach is the &quot;happening&quot; locale on Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast. Ft. Myers Beach offers every amenity you can imagine-... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-25 16:49:03</pubDate>
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    <title>The Vineyards Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4061/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 year end Vineyards real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Located in southeastern Naples and in a world of its own, this beautiful master planned gated golf community features the Vineyards Cou... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-16 10:54:10</pubDate>
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    <title>Florida Home Sellers - A 2007 Review</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4034/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ What Are The Typical Characteristics of a Florida Home Seller?
Based on a review of NAR&rsquo;s &ldquo;2007 Profile of Florida Home Sellers&quot;, the answers to this question are interesting and provide real estate professionals with a glimpse into... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-14 12:53:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Just When You Thought Things Couldn't Get Worse For Obtaining Mortgage Financing</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4022/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4022/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Like most people, you'd have to think things have gotten about as bad as they can get when it comes to the mortgage lending industry. Between all the new regulations, federal and state laws, consolidations, bankruptcies and the discontinuation of num... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-12 16:18:44</pubDate>
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    <title>Estero, Florida  Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4006/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/4006/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 Estero real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Estero is ideally located between Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs and is currently in the process of building and developing wherever you travel in the area. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-11 19:19:38</pubDate>
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    <title>Florida Homebuyers - A Look at the Numbers</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3968/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3968/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ What Are The Typical characteristics of a Florida Homebuyer?
Based on a review of NAR&rsquo;s &ldquo;2007 Profile of Florida Homebuyers&quot;, the answers to this question are intriguing and provide real estate professionals many valuable insights i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-08 21:59:48</pubDate>
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    <title>Lely Resort Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3930/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3930/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 year end Lely Resort real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Lely Resort is an upscale gated golf community that includes an amenity rich, sophisticated and luxurious style of living and is cons... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-04 16:13:12</pubDate>
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    <title>Pelican Landing Real Estate Sales Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3912/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3912/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The 2007 year end Pelican Landing real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Pelican Landing is an upscale gated golf community with excellent amenities and is considered one of Bonita Springs' premier comm... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-02 18:37:01</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Lending in 2008 - Higher Costs and More Regulations?</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3876/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3876/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Two things are for sure in 2008 for the mortgage lending industry; higher borrowing costs and more government regulations. While many say these are the necessary reforms needed to deal with the mortgage debacle of 2007, we see them as the consequence... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-30 16:52:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Congress Amends IRS Rule for Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3832/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3832/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Congress quietly amended the IRS rules governing capital gains taxes on real estate in its final session of the year. The news will come as welcome relief to those who have lost a spouse and face the dilemma of having to sell their home quickly in or... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-28 13:56:43</pubDate>
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    <title>President Bush Signs Foreclosure Tax Relief Bill Into Law</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3798/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3798/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ President Bush signed into law today a new measure to provide tax relief for homeowners facing foreclosure or bankruptcy. The bill eliminates federal taxes due from homeowners who have had mortgage debt forgiven as part of a foreclosure or the renego... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-20 17:58:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Another Lawsuit Seeks to Block Vote On Florida's New Tax Relief Amendment</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3758/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3758/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As we predicted, lawyers representing a group of Florida homeowners filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach County officials challenging both existing and proposed state property tax laws. Even though they have been blocked before by the lower courts, att... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-17 15:37:06</pubDate>
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    <title>Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales - January to September 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3738/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September Bonita Bay real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live. Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-15 11:16:31</pubDate>
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    <title>Sick of the &amp;quot;Let's Bash Bush&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Investors Are Greedy&amp;quot; Crowd</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3707/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3707/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I can hardly put into words (at least not publicly) of how sick I am of some of the mortgage and real estate crowd who are taking the new government rate freeze plan as another opportunity to bash President Bush and the Investors who hold the paper o... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-13 13:18:15</pubDate>
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    <title>The FOMC Cuts Interest Rates Again</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3671/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3671/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Federal Open Market Committee, the monetary policy arm of the Federal Reserve, held their December meeting Tuesday and lowered both the Fed Funds and Fed Discount rates by 25 basis points each. It was the third such rate cut in succession by the ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-11 15:15:42</pubDate>
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    <title>Bush Administration and Lending Industry Reach Agreement on Mortgage Rate Freeze Plan</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3577/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3577/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Today, the Bush administration and the Lending Industry announced their plan for helping homeowners who are facing higher mortgage payments when their upcoming subprime ARM loans reset. Faced with the prospect of 2 million subprime mortgages schedule... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-10 18:56:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Beach Real Estate Sales - January to September 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3523/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3523/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September Ft. Myers Beach real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers Beach is the &quot;happening&quot; locale on Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast. Ft. Myers Beach offers every amenit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-10 18:56:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Government and Lenders Close To Reaching Mortgage Default Relief Agreement</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3557/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced on Monday there could soon be an agreement between the government and the major players in the mortgage industry to help thousands of American homeowners avoid mortgage defaults by temporarily freezing borro... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-04 18:21:43</pubDate>
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    <title>State of Florida Announces Launch of Government Peformance Information Website</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3508/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3508/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As promised, Governor Crist announced the launch of the state's new floridaperforms.com website which is designed for making Florida government functions more accessible to the public. The site compiles data from a variety of government resources and... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-28 21:10:56</pubDate>
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    <title>Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conforming Loan Limit to Remain at $417,000 for 2008.</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3489/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) announced today that the maximum 2008 Conforming loan limit for single-family mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain at the 2007 level of $417,000 for one-unit properti... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-27 14:10:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Reasons Why Florida's Housing Market Will Continue to Prosper</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3448/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3448/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ No matter how much the drive-by media wants to spin the current housing slow down, one thing those of us who live in Florida know for sure, people will continue to flock to the Sunshine State no matter how much doom and gloom the pundits currently es... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 16:19:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Say Goodbye and Give Thanks for Another Quiet Hurricane Season</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3426/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3426/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends giving thanks for the good fortunes of another year. For residents of Florida and other coastal states, Thanksgiving 2007 is also a time to give thanks for another quiet ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-20 16:16:57</pubDate>
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    <title>Naples Real Estate Sales - January to September 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3418/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September Naples real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Naples, known as the &quot;Crown Jewel&quot; of SW Florida's Gulf Coast,&nbsp;is a truly cosmopolitan, quaint, and cultural city th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-19 18:14:16</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Industry Dodges Bullet with the Passage of House Bill HR-3915</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3397/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3397/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ House Bill HR-3915 Passes, Now Heads to Senate 
Well, after a few agonizing days, and a relentless email campaign by many in our industry, the House of Representatives finally passed the new Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (HR... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-17 16:08:03</pubDate>
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    <title>The Coconut Point Mall - One Year Later</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Coconut Point Mall turned one year old over this last weekend and as everyone here in Southwest Florida knows well, it has become a treasure for the residents of Estero and Bonita Springs. 
The 500 acre open air mall now includes over 130 stores... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-13 16:32:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Update - January to September 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3327/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3327/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the &quot;Gateway to the Gulf&quot; is one of Southwest Florida's fastest growing coastal cities. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-10 13:23:04</pubDate>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Beach 21st Annual Sand Sculpting Festival</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3318/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ If you're looking for something &quot;out of the ordinary&quot;, and fun to do this weekend, head on over to Ft. Myers Beach for the 21st Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship. The event runs through Sunday and features some of the top sand scu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-09 13:59:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Down Payment Assistance Programs - Let's Review</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3292/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3292/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Now that a Federal Judge has at least temporarily blocked HUD from doing away with Down Payment Assistance Programs (DAP), we thought it might be a good time to review their requirements. Many first time homebuyers need this type of help and since HU... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-07 20:06:13</pubDate>
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    <title>Lee County School Choice Program - Pro or Con?</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3277/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The debate may be just starting. Commissioners, school administrators and parents are all re-evaluating the current school choice program and it would not be surprising to see changes down the road.
In 2004, the court-ordered mandate for busing chil... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-06 18:47:17</pubDate>
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    <title>Lely Resort Real Estate Sales Update - Jan to Sept 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3267/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3267/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September real estate market statistics for both Lely Resort home and condominium sales are listed below. Lely Resort is an upscale gated golf community that includes an amenity rich, sophisticated and luxurious style of living and i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-05 15:32:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Federal Court Blocks HUD Ruling Prohibiting Down Payment Assistance Programs</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3238/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3238/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A U. S. District Judge issued a temporary order yesterday blocking HUD's new rule prohibiting the use of seller-financed mortgage down-payment assistance programs. Such programs allow non-profit organizations, like AmeriDream and Nehemiah, to help bu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-01 16:47:35</pubDate>
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    <title>Florida Real Estate Tax Reform - Round Two</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3210/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Florida Legislature passed its replacement property tax reform amendment on Monday. The new measures will go before voters in the form of a ballot referendum on January, 29, 2008, and will require 60% approval in order to become law. The reform t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-30 16:35:32</pubDate>
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    <title>Collier Building Industries 2007 Parade of Homes Set to Begin</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Collier Building Industry Parade of Homes starts Thursday, November 1st and continues through Sunday, November 18th. This year's multi-site parade is featuring 35 decorated model homes throughout Naples and south Lee County including some of the ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-28 13:56:13</pubDate>
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    <title>Lee and Collier County Home and Condominium Sales - September 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3182/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ While sales continue to slow in both Lee and Collier counties as Season begins, now could not be a better time to buy in Southwest Florida. Prices have dramatically dropped and builders are literally giving away fully decked out homes. Unfortunately,... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-26 19:55:34</pubDate>
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    <title>Estero, Florida Real Estate Sales - January to September 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3082/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3082/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
January thru September Estero real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Estero is ideally located between Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs and is currently in the process of building and developing wherever you trav... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-17 19:57:01</pubDate>
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    <title>New HUD Ruling for Seller Paid Down Payment Assistance</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3058/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3058/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on October 1, 2007, its final ruling on seller paid down payment assistance. The new ruling identifies seller funded down payment assistance programs in a new home purchase as an unaccep... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-15 20:45:01</pubDate>
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    <title>Recent Study Reveals Major Confusion Over Home Insurance Loss Coverage</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3034/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3034/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A recent study by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners shows many homeowners are still confused about exactly what types of losses their homeowner insurance policies cover. The results are actually quite surprising and show the need fo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-13 18:46:30</pubDate>
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    <title>The Vineyards Real Estate Sales Update - Jan to Sept 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/3000/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September real estate market statistics for both The Vineyards home and condominium sales are listed below. The Vineyards is an upscale gated golf community located in Naples, Florida.
The Vineyards Home Sales Jan-Sept 2007*:

   ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-10 19:15:40</pubDate>
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    <title>The Shark Announces Top Notch Field for 2007 Merrill Lynch Shootout</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2975/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Shark has announced a first class field of participants for this year's Merrill Lynch Shootout. The golf classic, a exhibition fundraiser, is in its 19th year and all proceeds go to research to fight childhood cancer. The game of golf as well as ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-08 17:13:33</pubDate>
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    <title>Pelican Landing Real Estate Sales Update - Jan to Sept 2007</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The January thru September real estate market statistics for both Pelican Landing home and condominium sales are listed below. Pelican Landing is an upscale gated golf community with excellent amenities that is considered one of Bonita Springs' premi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-06 14:24:29</pubDate>
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    <title>New Florida Law Increases Sexual Predator Penalties</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2919/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As of yesterday, Florida became one of the nation's toughest states for sexual predator penalties. The new law triples maximum sentences up to 15 years for child solicitation and child pornography. It also makes Florida the first state to criminalize... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-02 16:17:16</pubDate>
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    <title>Judge Rejects Florida's Tax-Cutting Amendment</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2863/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In a stunning ruling for Gov. Crist and the Florida Legislature, Circuit Judge Charles A. Francis has ruled their new Tax Relief amendment is unconstitutionally misleading and removed it from the ballot for January 2008. In his written ruling, Judge ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-26 18:48:22</pubDate>
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    <title>New Florida Law Raises Roof Replacement Costs</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2838/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Beginning October 1, the costs to replace a roof in Florida are expected to rise by at least 25% - and even more if you live in a coastal community. The increase in cost is due to a new law the state Legislature passed in May that increases the build... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-24 18:46:52</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>What To Do When You Fall Behind On Your Mortgage</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2816/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2816/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you've found yourself in the nerve wracking and precarious position of not being able to make your mortgage payments - or you're consistently paying late and receiving phone and mail contacts - this information is custom made for you. It may surpr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-21 18:09:06</pubDate>
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    <title>In Memory of a Fisherman's Friend</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I first met Dean-O Hicks when I moved to Bonita Springs in 1998. He was running Master Bait and Tackle shop at the time and more than a few old timers said he was the man to see for anyone wanting to learn about fishing here in Southwest Florida. Bei... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-19 20:21:12</pubDate>
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    <title>Fed Interest Rate Cuts - A Bold Move for the Economy</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2775/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2775/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Federal Open Market Committee, the monetary policy arm of the Federal Reserve, held their September meeting today and by unanimous decision, lowered both the Fed funds and Discount rates by 50 basis points each. It was a bold move to help an econ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-18 14:38:31</pubDate>
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    <title>Foreclosed Home Purchases - Buyers Be Aware</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2746/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2746/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Although purchasing a foreclosed property may be a home that is significantly undervalued for the surrounding market, all the experts say that may not always be the case. The key is to &quot;go slowly and carefully&quot; and do your homework first. T... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-15 19:24:52</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Subprime Fallout Continues - More Regulation Ahead</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2719/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2719/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As those of you who have read our Blog before know, we are not fond of how a large segment of the mortgage industry has conducted itself in the last few years. Common sense went out the window in order for lenders to make huge profits under the guise... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-13 19:24:12</pubDate>
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    <title>Ft. Myers Beach Real Estate Sales - January to June 2007</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year city of Ft. Myers Beach real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers Beach is located on Estero Island and is the &quot;happening&quot; locale on Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast. Crossing ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-09 19:12:52</pubDate>
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    <title>New FHA Secure Mortgage Refinance Program</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2585/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ We wanted to give you an update on our government reform post regarding the announcement of the new FHA Secure mortgage refinancing program. FHA Secure is designed for families who are good borrowers but were steered into high-cost ARM loans with tea... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-02 16:19:05</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Update - The Federal Government Responds</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2577/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2577/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In response to the so called &quot;crisis&quot; in the mortgage markets, the Federal government responded today, and in some cases, is taking action for trying to clean up the credit mess. While we've suggested in a past post that the industry itself... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-31 19:04:29</pubDate>
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    <title>Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales Update - January to June 2007</title>
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    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2564/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year real estate market statistics for Bonita Bay home and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live. Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay is also the f... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-30 19:41:19</pubDate>
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    <title>Our Favorite Time of the Year in Southwest Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2490/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2490/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The next six weeks are one of our favorite times of the year here in Southwest Florida. Tourist season is winding down, kids are back in school, and winter residents won't start flocking in until October. The down time from all the hustle and bustle ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-25 17:09:49</pubDate>
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    <title>Lely Resort Real Estate - A Mid Year Sales Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2462/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2462/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year real estate market statistics for both Lely Resort home and condominium sales are listed below. Lely Resort is one of Naples' premier gated communities. Encompassing 3,000 acres of lakes and preserves, it is truly a sought after place to... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-23 19:15:05</pubDate>
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    <title>Southwest Florida's Newest Town</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2445/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2445/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ We had a loan application appointment this last weekend with a nice couple out in Golden Gate Estates. Knowing their location (east of Naples) was close to the Fakahatchee Strand State Park, I decided to tag along as getting out into the Everglades i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-22 20:02:09</pubDate>
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    <title>My Safe Florida Home Wind Inspections</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2411/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2411/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ With Hurricane Dean heading into the southern Gulf of Mexico, we thought it might be a good time to remind Florida residents of the state sponsored My Safe Florida Homes free wind inspection program.
Floridians can learn how safe their homes are now... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-20 19:35:40</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Mortgage Shopping and Credit Scores</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2398/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2398/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Many times we're asked about whether or not several mortgage lenders pulling a credit report will affect a borrowers' credit rating. When you are shopping for a mortgage loan, it is not uncommon to have more than one &quot;lender&quot; looking at you... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-19 19:12:27</pubDate>
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    <title>Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales - January to June 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2365/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2365/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year Bonita Springs real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the &quot;Gateway to the Gulf&quot; is one of Southwest Florida's fastest growing coastal cities. Lifestyle options ar... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-15 18:30:55</pubDate>
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    <title>Southwest Florida Real Estate - Collected Ramblings</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2342/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2342/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The following are tidbits of information we've come across that may be of interest for buyers or sellers of Southwest Florida real estate.

    A year after the Cape Coral utility expansion project came under fire and the federal government launche... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-13 21:02:06</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Naples Real Estate Sales Update - January to June 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2326/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2326/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year city of Naples real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Naples is considered the &quot;Crown Jewel&quot; of Southwest Florida's coastal cities. It is very well known for its 5th Avenue shopping, arti... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-11 15:43:51</pubDate>
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    <title>Florida Homeowner Insurance Relief - Six Months Later</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2307/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2307/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Well, it's been six months since Gov. Crist signed legislation intended to help Florida homeowners burned by skyrocketing home insurance bills. A review of the situation shows it did not quite turn out like the politicians in Tallahassee thought it w... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-08 15:48:36</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Understanding the Mortgage Industry Crisis</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2283/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2283/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The collapse of American Home Mortgage last week is making all the headlines. Over the past month or so, if you follow any type of financial news you've been hearing about the subprime markets, predatory lending, and the tightening of credit lending ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-06 19:04:57</pubDate>
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    <title>The Vineyards Mid Year Real Estate Sales Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2269/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2269/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year real estate market statistics for both The Vineyards home and condominium sales are listed below. The Vineyards is an upscale gated golf community with excellent amenities located in Naples, Florida.
The Vineyards Home Sales Jan-Jun 200... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-04 18:38:56</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Florida Ranked Third Highest State for Loan Closing Costs</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2255/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2255/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ According to Bankrate.com's annual survey on loan closing costs, Florida ranked number three behind only Texas and New York. The new ranking was a move up for Florida from being ranked number 5 last year.
This year's top five states included:

   ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-01 21:32:28</pubDate>
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    <title>Lee County, Florida Home Sales - June 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2240/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2240/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Despite continued good economic growth here in Southwest Florida, existing single family home sales in Lee County were down in June. The area, known as Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast, includes the cities of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, F... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-30 21:04:13</pubDate>
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    <title>Pelican Landing Real Estate Sales - A Mid Year Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2224/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2224/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The mid year real estate market statistics for both Pelican Landing home and condominium sales are listed below. Pelican Landing is an upscale gated golf community with excellent amenities that is considered one of Bonita Springs' premier communities... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-28 21:11:21</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>Florida Real Estate Tax Reform - The Battle Begins</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2213/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2213/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Now that a little time went by since the Florida Legislature passed its real estate tax reform bill (June 2007), and proposed their idea for the constitutional amendment for residents, the battle lines are being drawn for getting the amendment approv... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-26 20:11:55</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>New Loan Program - "The Family Opportunity Mortgage"</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2194/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2194/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ For families facing some challenging housing arrangements - we announce the offering of the Family Opportunity Mortgage. Now, if you need to buy a home for a disabled (unable to work) family member, provide housing for a college bound child - &quot;K... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-24 18:21:10</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Getting Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified - What does it really mean?</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2168/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2168/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ It's real easy to confuse a buyer who is pre-qualified vs. a buyer who is pre-approved. But, think of what the words actually mean -&nbsp;you may be qualified to buy a property because of how much money you make. However, if you don't pay your bills ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-22 10:58:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Industry Needs More Introspection</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2156/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2156/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Having been in the mortgage lending business for 20 years or so, we've seen a lot of things both good and bad. However, in the last couple of years the industry, as a whole, seems to have lost its way when it comes to handing out loans to under quali... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-19 14:29:21</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Your Credit and Divorce</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2135/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2135/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you're contemplating going through a divorce, you'll want to look closely at issues involving your credit. Understanding the different kinds of credit accounts and mortgage loan liabilities should help illuminate how to keep yourself from getting ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-17 13:48:52</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Florida - A Great Place for Small Business</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2101/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2101/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ According to a recent study by bizjournals.com, Florida is a great place for small business. The report listed the top ten markets and Florida held four of those top five spots.
Top Florida metropolitan areas for small business growth:

    Orland... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-12 14:36:44</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>International Buyers and Florida Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2079/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2079/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A Florida study conducted by the National and Florida Associations of Realtors showed that home sales to international buyers dropped by 65% from 2005 to 2006. The report indicates there were four major reasons for the decline:

    The excessive i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-10 15:37:48</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Seller Down Payment Assistance Program</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2069/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2069/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In the last few weeks, all of the seller funded down payment assistance programs have ceased operations in order to comply with the IRS Revenue Ruling 2006-27 that ruled that providing seller funded down payment assistance was not a chartable activit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-09 13:37:17</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Why Isn't My Florida Home Selling?</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2055/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/2055/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Home sales are sluggish, prices are dropping, but buyers still are not making the move! What's up? The number one reason is price - this one is very obvious. Many Southwest Florida sellers still don't accept that the boom of 2005 is over! The days of... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-06 12:43:19</pubDate>
    <category>Local SW Florida</category>
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    <title>New Florida Mortgage Law Signed</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1960/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1960/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ With mortgage fraud continuing to rise throughout the country and the state of Florida ranking number one for its occurrence in 2005, Gov. Charlie Crist signed a new law last week intended to combat the problem.
Changes in lending rules will go into... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-23 12:23:45</pubDate>
    <category>Lending News</category>
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    <title>Florida Property Tax Relief Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1876/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1876/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Well, the Florida Legislature passed a very contentious property tax cutting amendment yesterday (6/14) - with many tax payers up in arms over its effect. The second portion of the bill - which does not require voter approval - is to require local go... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-15 17:56:22</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Short Sales Help Troubled Borrowers</title>
    <guid>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1851/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/gulf-coast-associates/1851/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you're reading anything lately about the rise in foreclosures, changing ARM rates, or the depressed real estate market - then you've most likely heard about short sales. Simply put a short sale is when the lender agrees to sell the property for th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-14 09:45:01</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage Information</category>
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    <title>Insurance Relief for Florida Homeowners</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill today giving more relief to Florida homeowner's burdened by high home insurance costs. The new law extends the freeze on rates for the state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation through the end of 2... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-12 18:43:31</pubDate>
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    <title>Interest Rates on the Rise</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Well, its finally happened. The bond market has accepted the Federal Reserve is not going to be decreasing interest rates any time soon. Up until last Tuesday's hawkish inflation comments from Fed Chief Bernanke, the market had spent the first part o... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-09 12:59:06</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>Save Our Homes - Florida RE Tax Reform</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The governor of Florida, Charlie Crist, set up a Board known as the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission to search for answers to provide real estate tax relief for Floridians. Real Estate Tax Reform is a true issue for both new, and current, reside... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-08 11:21:04</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Hurricane Season and Insurance Coverage</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ With Hurricane season officially underway, we thought it would be good reminder for those home buyers getting close to closing on their recent Florida purchases to remember two very important homeowner and flood insurance facts:

    If you're goin... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-06 21:02:54</pubDate>
    <category>Around Florida</category>
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    <title>Lee County, FL Continues Rapid Growth</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ It should come as no surprise that Lee County in Florida is the third fastest growing Metro area in the United States. Combining absolutely year round gorgeous weather (average mean temperature 83 degrees), 50 miles of white sandy beaches, and being ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-06 20:33:54</pubDate>
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