March 2010 - Posts
If you are planning to take advantage of the $8,000 and $6,500 government tax credits, some important dates are fast approaching.... You must be under contract by April 30th and closed by June 30th. While by design these are tax credits and do not provide
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According to Moody’s Economy.com, lenders are offering home equity loans again. In fact, lenders are expected to loan as much as $36 billion in new home equity loans. What’s the difference between these and what we’ve seen in the past?
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Orlando, Florida, April 5, 2010 - Z House Realty Group will begin offering Buffini & Company’s 100 Days to Greatness® program to help both new and experienced agents jump-start their business. Facilitated by a Buffini & Company Certified
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Back in 2008, Zillow introduced their “ Zillow Home Value Misperception Index(iii) ” with a shocking 32. Currently, the index is at -2. So, what does that mean? It means that while two years ago, people believed their homes where worth more
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Last week I met with one of my Canadian investor-owners who has two properties in Property Management in Orlando. We had a frank discussion on why she chose to invest here. She said that her reasons were three-fold, the incredible deals, the excellent
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The U.S. Treasury Department’s Home Affordable Modification Program, known as HAMP, was created to help homeowners stay in their homes by lowering interest, principal or extending payment periods. However, they found that even with loan modifications,
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If when you purchased you home, you put down less than 20% - you most likely have PMI (mortgage insurance). With the huge number of mortgages in default, PMI companies have been hit hard. PMI companies are party to the short sale transaction and must
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Are you a seller? A Realtor®? When it comes to the initial meeting between both parties, it is important to understand each others agenda. The Seller’s Agenda Discover what their home is worth Determine what the agent plans to do for them Establish
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There is really no “right way” to walk away from a home. You need to know the consequences, both for liability to the loan as well as federal taxes. Making the decision to just walk away doesn’t just affect you and your credit today.
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Have you noticed your association mowing your neighbors yard? Wonder why? Did you ever think that you could loose your home for $2400 or less? You can. If you fail to pay your HOA fees, the association has the right to put a lien on your home. If you
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One of the common mis-conceptions that owners facing foreclosure and deciding on “if” they want to “bother” with a short sale concerns their owner personal liability after the fact. Most people wrongly believe that if the “just
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The sales of Florida’s existing homes rose 24 percent in January 2010 from the previous year. The sale of existing condos have increased a whopping 81 percent compared to January 2009. And, according to the latest housing data released by Florida
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From the creator’s of the Orlando Foreclosure Bus Tour - The #1 Rolling Real Estate Classroom comes Daily Mini-Foreclosure Tours. These FREE Foreclosure Tours are done daily from 10am to noon, Monday through Saturday. Attendees will start with a
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You wouldn’t think that at first that a shipping website, www.freeshipping.com , would or could help you sell your home. However, they have a blog all about being Frugal and in today's market, that is news you can use! One article that really
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Home Seekers: Looking for active MLS listings in your area right now? Download myAgent IDX application and find your dream home now using the dynamic map search tools. Just download via ITunes and then enter our office “IDX Agent Code,” this
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It is evident to all that the record low prices and government tax incentives are driving buyers in the Florida residential real estate highway down the fast lane. The question is, what are you driving? Cash Investors in GREEN bring quick close deals
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