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As Realtors actively closing short sale transactions, sellers frequently ask us how the short sale will effect their credit. Now, thanks to CNNMoney.com, we have a great new resource to share. Following you will see a snippet from Les Christie’s
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The 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit has officially expired. So, what does that mean to the real estate market? According to a survey released by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., Americas looking to purchase homes still believe that now
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To take advantage of the 8K first time buyers tax credit , you need to be under contract by April 30th. So, decision time has come.... Remember the contract must close by June 30th. Some new construction homes still qualify, so don’t forget to explore
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With the large number of investment homes being foreclosed upon, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many tenants are being asked to leave. What might surprise you is that they don’t have to go. A lease supersedes a sale. Meaning that it
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April 30th is the deadline to be under contract in order to take advantage of the government tax credits. Here are some tips to help eager Orlando Home buyers to capture the tax credit and simplify the shopping process: 1. Get to know your market. Use
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Everyone has heard the jingles on t.v. and the radio encouraging you to pop online and get your FREE CREDIT REPORT. However, what those ads don’t talk about is the big up-sell... Well, the FTC received over 1000 complaints from consumers who thought
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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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