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Top 7 New Home Buying Mistakes
Thursday, January 7th, 2010by Joshua Ferris Buying a new home is great! You get to choose where your home will be built, add a sunroom here, third garage bay there and before you know it you are moving into your dream home. With all the options to choose from it is very easy to overlook crucial elements to […]
Speed Sales: Prelisting Home Inspections Do the Trick
Thursday, January 7th, 2010by Dan Steward, President, Pillar To PostNot so long ago, home sellers were being bombarded with multiple offers. They didn’t have to worry much about the condition of a home in order to ensure a smooth and quick sales transaction. In today’s market, realtors are creating new strategies and are working even more closely with […]
Mortgage Glossary
Thursday, January 7th, 2010adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) A mortgage that changes interest rate periodically based upon the changes in a specified index. adjustment date The date on which the interest rate changes for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). adjustment period The period that elapses between the adjustment dates for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). amortization The repayment of a mortgage loan […]
Where prices have dropped, homes start to sell
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008By James Thorner, Times Staff Writer Published Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:19 PM Back in March 2006, when home sales in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater were taking an icy plunge of 26 percent, Ocala, Tallahassee, Gainesville and Jacksonville were still basking in the warmth of rising home sales. But those cities couldn’t insulate themselves from the chill […]
So What Happened and…How Low Can We Go?
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Thursday, April 24, 2008 – By Stefan Swanepoel In the initial stages of a Recession (yes everywhere people are now referring to the “R” word), sellers remain under an illusion of inflated home values regarding the real value of their property. This false impression of value leads to a drop in sales as buyers respond […]
As housing falls, short sales becoming common
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Buyers can get deals, but process usually takes much more time By Jane Hodges MSNBC contributor updated 7:29 a.m. ET, Tues., April. 8, 2008 The Village at Green River in Corona, Calif., began marketing 19 newly-built townhouses in July 2007, just as the national real estate market began flagging. The average price of the homes, […]
Now is the Best Time to Buy a New Home!
Saturday, April 12th, 2008Existing Home Sales Rise 2.9% In February, 2008 Source: National Association of Realtors, March 24, 2008 Demand for Florida Housing will Increase. In 2008, more than 300,000 people will move to Florida, generating a demand for 150,000 for-sale and rental homes. Source: floridarealtors.org, “2008: Moving in the Right Direction” There are 76 million baby boomers […]
State officials confident Florida real-estate sales will rebound
Friday, April 4th, 2008By Steve Liner BUSINESS MATTERS EDITOR • March 27, 2008 When Florida’s Realtors hosted lunch in the Capitol courtyard Wednesday, they were hoping for good news to go with their Chinese chicken salad. Elected officials gave them a feast. “Sales in Florida were up 23 percent in February over January,” said Florida Association of Realtors […]
Survey of Florida’s Emerging Market Conditions
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Despite the growing concerns about recession, residential foreclosures, falling house prices and disruption of financial markets, our survey respondents maintain an unchanged, even slightly positive view of investment in Florida real estate at this time.
Local Realtor Featured
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Alison Markham, GRI, Realtor® received recognition in the new edition of: Marketing Without Advertising Click above to read an excerpt.
Existing Home Sales Rise In February 2008
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008WASHINGTON, March 24, 2008 -Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Florida Tax Amendment 1 FAQs
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Q: When will the changes from Amendment 1 show up on tax bills?A: For those who are eligible, benefits from portability, the additional homestead exemption and the $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property will show up on 2008 tax bills.
The upside of Florida real estate: 20 market positives
Friday, March 21st, 2008The upside of Florida real estate: 20 market positives Let’s take a look at some of the opportunities and positive indicators for the future of Florida’s real estate market.
The Top Ten Reasons It’s a Great Time To Buy Real Estate!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008by Paul Pastore 1) Selection, selection, selection. There are about 57,000 resale homes on the market in Maricopa county(Phoenix). Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose.
Real Estate Investment 101: Becoming a Landlord
Sunday, March 16th, 2008by Eric Bramlett When you decide to buy a piece of real estate in order to pursue a business as a landlord, you are making an exciting and potentially financially-freeing decision. After all, simply owning real estate is an excellent investment. In addition, taking this real estate and turning it into an apartment or other […]
3 Key Ways to Buy Foreclosed Properties
Thursday, March 13th, 2008It’s not as easy as the infomercials make it look By Alex Markels Posted February 13, 2008 More than a million foreclosed and “distressed” properties are expected to hit the market this year, from two-bedroom starter homes to 20-room mansions. But while the banks that own many of them are now preparing to sell them […]
Lenders Unite In Crisis Plan – Project Lifeline
Monday, March 10th, 2008Six companies agree to extend help to homeowners on the brink of foreclosure. These big mortgage companies want to throw out a lifeline to struggling customers. With fanfare and the blessings of the Bush administration, the companies launched “PROJECT LIFELINE” Companies; Bank of America, Citigroup, Countywide, JPMorgan Chase, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo: Must be: […]
8 tips for pricing your home in a buyer’s market
Saturday, March 8th, 2008By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com It’s tough being the seller in a buyer’s market. But you can improve your odds with the right research. In many cases, making a smart deal and getting the best price comes down to studying your market and being an educated seller. “You’ve got to know more than you would […]
The 7 Deadly Sins Sellers May Be Committing
Friday, March 7th, 2008Thursday, March 06, 2008 – By Thomas M. Mitchell So what’s the biggest mistake home sellers make? Thinking that potential buyers will walk into their home and just love the way they have decorated. Wrong. And the second biggest mistake? That their home can never look like the one in the Architectural Digest Magazine. Wrong […]
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