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Imperial Southgate Villas For Sale - South Lakeland, Florida

 Wed, Jun 29th 2022 8:18 am by David Shippey Lakeland Homes For Sale

If you are looking for a home in South Lakeland, consider Imperial Southgate Villas. This condominium community is located close to everything you may want. They offer a community pool, utilities, internet, lawn maintenance, etc. If you have questions, give me a call at 863-521-4517.

Check out this featured home from the community:

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443 Cameo Drive
Lakeland, FL

MLS# P4921478 - Residential

Welcome to Imperial Southgate Villas in Lakeland Florida. This Single-Story Condo features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Carport, Living Room, Kitchen, Inside Laundry Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Screened Lanai, and a Courtyard. The home is being sold with the Furniture Included. The home has mostly...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 6.23.2022

 Fri, Jun 24th 2022 2:59 pm by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 6/23/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.81%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.92%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Condo For Sale - 443 Cameo Dr, Lakeland FL - $199,900

 Thu, Jun 23rd 2022 8:12 am by David Shippey Lakeland Homes For Sale

This condo is now available at Imperial Southgate Villas in Lakeland, Florida. This condo is close to everything in South Lakeland. Walking distance to Kelly Recreation Complex. Home features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. This section of the community is not age restricted. Call for your showing!

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443 Cameo Drive
Lakeland, FL

MLS# P4921478 - Residential

Welcome to Imperial Southgate Villas in Lakeland Florida. This Single-Story Condo features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Carport, Living Room, Kitchen, Inside Laundry Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Screened Lanai, and a Courtyard. The home is being sold with the Furniture Included. The home has mostly Ceramic Tile Flooring. The Bedrooms have...


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How do Reverse Mortgages work?

 Wed, Jun 22nd 2022 8:00 am by David Shippey Winter Haven News

Reverse Mortgages have several points to consider. Is it a good solution for you? This link will give you some of the basics to consider with a Reverse Mortgage. It is recommended to investigate this option and others with your financial planner. For more information about Reverse Mortgages, Click Here.


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Mortgage Interest Rates Seem High, Lets Take a Look.

 Tue, Jun 21st 2022 8:00 am by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

With the recent increase in our mortgage interest rates, some buyers are alarmed. But, lets take a look over the years. Here are a few snapshots for you to consider:

1970s - Average 30-year fixed mortgage: 9.03%

1980s - Average 30-year fixed mortgage: 12.7%

1990s - Average 30-year fixed mortgage: 8.12%

2000s - Average 30-year fixed mortgage: 6.29%

2010s - Average 30-year fixed mortgage: 4.08%

As of 6/16/2022, the average interest rate is at 5.78% for a 30-year fixed mortgage.

For more information on interest rates and the causes, Click Here.


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Foxwood Lake Estates, Lakeland, Florida

 Mon, Jun 20th 2022 8:56 am by David Shippey Lakeland Homes For Sale

Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates located in Lakeland, Florida. This 55+ Gated Community has everything. The Very Large Clubhouse can accommodate all activities. The Clubhouse includes a Library, Billiards Room, Fitness Area, Dining Room Seating, and a Large Kitchen. The community also features a Beautiful Pool, Hot Tub, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, a Fishing Dock for catch and release, and Walking Trails.

For a complete list of homes available, contact me through my website at www.davidshippey.com.

Take a look at the featured home below.

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5026 Foxwood Boulevard
Lakeland, FL

MLS# P4921237 - Residential

Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates located in Lakeland, Florida. This 55+ Gated C...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 6.16.2022

 Fri, Jun 17th 2022 8:57 am by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 6/16/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.78%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.81%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Smart Appliances for your Home are Here

 Wed, Jun 15th 2022 9:56 am by David Shippey Winter Haven News

What do you think about the Smart Appliances available today?

There are refrigerators that can tell you when the doors have been left open, keep track when product is expiring, and cameras to let you see if you need to reorder something while at the grocery.

Dishwashers can notify repair technician's when a repair is needed.

Ovens can tell you they are still on after you have finished cooking and forgot to turn off the oven.

There are many other options available today. To read more, Click Here.


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Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates in Lakeland Florida

 Mon, Jun 13th 2022 8:36 am by David Shippey Lakeland Homes For Sale

Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates located in Lakeland, Florida. This 55+ Gated Community has everything. The Very Large Clubhouse can accommodate all activities. The Clubhouse includes a Library, Billiards Room, Fitness Area, Dining Room Seating, and a Large Kitchen. The community also features a Beautiful Pool, Hot Tub, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, a Fishing Dock for catch and release, and Walking Trails.

This home is available now. Call me with any questions or to schedule your showing.

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5026 Foxwood Boulevard
Lakeland, FL

MLS# P4921237 - Residential

 The home features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and a Florida Room with Wet Bar. Kitchen features a Break...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 6.9.2022

 Sat, Jun 11th 2022 6:43 am by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 6/9/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.23%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.38%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Home For Sale - 5026 Foxwood Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33810 - $179,900

 Mon, Jun 6th 2022 8:00 am by David Shippey Lakeland Homes For Sale

Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates. This 55+ community offers many amenities and activities. Be sure to take a look at the pictures, virtual tour, and the website for the community. Call for your showing today.

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5026 Foxwood Boulevard
Lakeland, FL

MLS# P4921237 - Residential

Welcome to Foxwood Lake Estates located in Lakeland, Florida. This 55+ Gated Community has everything. The Very Large Clubhouse can accommodate all activities. The Clubhouse includes a Library, Billiards Room, Fitness Area, Dining Room Seating, and a Large Kitchen. The community also features a Beautiful Pool, Hot Tub, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, a Fishing Dock for catch and release, and Walking Trails. The home ...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 5.26.2022

 Fri, May 27th 2022 1:17 pm by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 5/26/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.1%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.31%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Hometown Heroes Housing Starts 6.1.2022

 Tue, May 24th 2022 3:58 pm by David Shippey Winter Haven News

Florida has approved the Hometown Heroes Housing Program. This program will provide 0% Interest Loans to be used toward down payment and closing costs up to 5% of the loan or $25,000.

This program is funded at $100,000,000 and starts accepting applications 6/1/2022.

The program is designed to help our hometown heroes purchase homes in this real estate market.

For more information on the program, Click Here.


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10 Florida Tax Holidays in 2022

 Mon, May 23rd 2022 10:20 am by David Shippey Winter Haven News

On May 6th, Governor DeSantis passed a tax relief package with these 10 benefits:

1. A one-month Fuel Tax Holiday from October 1, through October 31, 2022, saving Floridians $200 million by lowering the price of gas by 25.3 cents per gallon.


2. A 3-month sales tax holiday for children’s books from May 14 through August 14, 2022, providing $3.3 million in tax relief.


3. A one-year sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for baby and toddler clothes and shoes, providing $81.5 million in tax relief.


4. A one-year sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for children’s diapers, providing $38.9 million in tax relief.


5. A 14-day Back-to-School sale...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 5.12.2022

 Fri, May 13th 2022 11:08 am by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 5/12/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.3%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.48%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 5.5.2022

 Fri, May 6th 2022 9:20 am by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 5/5/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.27%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.52%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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Need Down Payment Assistance to Purchase Next Home?

 Thu, May 5th 2022 10:01 am by David Shippey Winter Haven News

Down payment assistance is still available to home buyers needing help with the down payment on their next home. There are loan products available such as FHA, VA, and USDA. USDA and VA offer 100% financing. In addition to those loan products, there are grants, deferred second mortgages, and some forgiven mortgages to help with the down payments. For a complete list of down payment assistance programs and more information Click Here.


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Large Home For Sale 5 Bedrooms 3 Baths - Groveland, FL - $415,000

 Wed, Apr 27th 2022 9:54 am by David Shippey Groveland Homes For Sale

This home is now available for the next owner. This Large Home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, 2696sqft, built in 2019. Only 2.5 years old. Be sure to watch the virtual tours. Ask for Floor Plan and Feature List. Call for your showing soon!

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5990 Churchill Square
Groveland, FL

MLS# P4920513 - Residential

Welcome to the Brighton Community in Groveland, Florida. This DR Horton two-story home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage, 2696sqft living area, and was built the end of 2019. The home is less than 2.5 years old. The living areas consist of a living room as you enter the home that could be used as an office or den, a family room beside the kitchen/dining ...


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Mortgage Interest Rates for 30 year and 15 year mortgages 4.21.2022

 Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 4:16 pm by David Shippey Mortgage Interest Rates

As of 4/21/2022:

30 year mortgages averaged 5.11%

15 year mortgages averaged 4.17%

For more information, view this article Mortgage Interest Rates.


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LAKE VIEW HOME FOR SALE - 155 E SWOOPE ST, LAKE ALFRED - $235,000

 Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 10:40 am by David Shippey Lake Alfred Homes For Sale

This home just listed in Lake Alfred. Across the street from Lake Swoope with a park and boat ramp. Be sure to watch the virtual tour. Call for a showing today!

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155 Swoope Street
Lake Alfred, FL

MLS# P4920420 - Residential

Welcome to Lake Alfred! This home is located across the street from Lake Swoope. There is plenty of area at the park to enjoy the views, picnic, walk the dogs, and make use of the boat ramp. This home is just under half an acre with gardens around the home. You will see some Muscadine Grapes and Blueberry Bushes. You will enjoy the lake views from your Courtyard while you relax or through the picturesque window in the Great Room. This home features Great Room...


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1102 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

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