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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 full article: “Here are the average hit your credit will take: 30 days late: ...

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 is a good time to buy and are confident that home prices will rise.  The survey ...

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 that great option! For members of the military, foreign service and ...

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 transfers with the property to the new owner.   Based on the Protecting ...

If someone asked you to name the many tax advantages to owning a home, how many would you come up with? Here are 10 Homeowner Tax Advantages: Homebuyer Tax CreditsDeductions for loan feesProperty Tax DeductionsThe Mortgage Interest Deduction Private Mortgage InsuranceHome Office ExpensesThe Costs of Selling Your HomeThe Gain on Your ...

Looking for your Avalon Park’s home value?  This great customizable tool provides answers to the following questions: How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Avalon Park?How are homes within a 5 mile radius selling?Unsold homes in Avalon Park?Where can I get answers to any pressing questions I may have? The best part ...

8 Weeks Before the Move Contact a professional mover or truck rental and get estimates: make early reservations. Decide what furniture stays and what furniture goes. Use up things that cannot be moved (frozen food & flammable household aerosol cleaning supplies)6 Weeks Before the Move Inventory your possessions and determine what will be sold ...

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 the internet to see homes, maps, neighborhoods, etc.Find a good real estate agent who is ...

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 funds at closing, programs have been created help homebuyer’s take ...

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?  How the money is being spent.  According to Frank Nothaft, chief ...