240Keenes Point Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Florida/Orange-County/Windermere/Keenes-Point.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-19T10:27:00-06:00Home buyers can now take advantage of the federal goverment First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Program. The government has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized ...http://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/11/19/8-000-tax-credits-provide-outstanding-opportunities-for-home-buyers.aspx2009-11-19T10:27:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/11/19/8-000-tax-credits-provide-outstanding-opportunities-for-home-buyers.aspxFinancesfirst time buyersDisney WorldFlorida Homes for saletax creditwinter garden000 tax creditcentral florida homeshome buyerswindermerecelebrationkissimmeeaffordable homehomes for sale8davenportPresident Obama signed H.R. 3548 November 6th, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. (Thanks to the Florida Association of Realtors for this story). Among other things, the extension adds money ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/11/8/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended.aspx2009-11-08T07:05:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/11/8/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended.aspxThe great news is this new tax credit also applies to not necessarily first time home buyers! Please click on the link to view a comparison of the new, extended tax credit.http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/11/6/8-000-tax-credit-should-be-extended.aspx2009-11-06T07:50:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/11/6/8-000-tax-credit-should-be-extended.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationCall Eileen to learn about home staging services!http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/11/4/buyers-fall-in-love-with-beautiful-homes.aspx2009-11-04T10:40:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/11/4/buyers-fall-in-love-with-beautiful-homes.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationUpside down in your house and can’t afford to sell? Think a short sale might be an option? Here’s someone who can help! My preferred mortgage broker Cindy Hall from Mortgage Solutions is working with a local company that specializes in loan ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/24/short-sale-help.aspx2009-10-24T06:12:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/24/short-sale-help.aspxCall it another good sign the housing market has turned a corner. I noticed today, for the first time in a long time, that the number of pending sales are outnumbering the number of new listings in the areas of Windermere, Dr Phillips, and even MetroWest. ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/20/pendings-outnumber-new-listings.aspx2009-10-20T12:11:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/20/pendings-outnumber-new-listings.aspxRarely do we use the words Isleworth and bargain hunters in the same sentence ... but, those looking for a great deal in Central Florida's most exclusive community better act now! Bids are now being accepted for a 4,785 sq foot home, currently on the ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/17/isleworth-home-to-be-sold-at-auction.aspx2009-10-17T20:18:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/17/isleworth-home-to-be-sold-at-auction.aspxBanks are backing away from short sales, forcing sellers to pay extra at closing or demanding a promissory note for the amount due. One-third of borrowers owe more on their mortgages than their properties are worth, according First American CoreLogic. ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/12/short-sales-getting-tougher.aspx2009-10-12T19:52:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/10/12/short-sales-getting-tougher.aspxCheck this out: - Mortgage rates for Aug. 2009 are at 5.25 percent, down from 6.5 percent the same time last year. - Affordability remains favorable with the median mortgage payments requiring just 16 percent of the average income. - Home sales are up ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/8/24/three-great-signs-of-the-times-in-real-estate.aspx2009-08-24T20:05:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/8/24/three-great-signs-of-the-times-in-real-estate.aspxYou have got to Love this View! Vacation Every Day! 13446 Lake Mary Jane Road, Orlando 32832; located in a rural settlement with parks and preserve land yet surrounded by the new Medical City to the South and High Tech Innovation Way Corridor to the North! ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/17/new-lake-front-listing-on-lake-mary-jane-chain.aspx2009-08-17T06:16:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/17/new-lake-front-listing-on-lake-mary-jane-chain.aspxMany of us just received our notice of proposed taxes and assessments for our homes in the mail. Why am I not surprised? Market value is down according to the Orange County Property Appraisers office by 18% from last year yet the assessed value (the taxable ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/17/property-taxes-up-again-you-ve-got-to-be-kidding-me.aspx2009-08-17T05:45:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/17/property-taxes-up-again-you-ve-got-to-be-kidding-me.aspxIt is definitely time to buy; especially in the lower price ranges. My opinion only, but we may be past the bottom price wise. Finally, inventory supply in the lower price ranges is at a comfortable level. In the $200,000 to $250,000 price range there ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/15/time-to-buy.aspx2009-08-15T05:59:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/8/15/time-to-buy.aspxHave you heard? The market is stabilizing – and we’r e seeing evidence of it across the board. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index of 20 major cities shows the first monthly increase in almost three years. In Orlando, ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/7/28/what-are-you-waiting-for.aspx2009-07-28T11:20:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/7/28/what-are-you-waiting-for.aspxWindermere, Orlando - Announcing a price reduction on 5432 TILDENS GROVE BLVD, a 3,986 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $679,900 USD - Drastic Price Reduction!. Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/10/e1735baa708b43bd82de39559afe61a7.aspx2009-07-10T20:59:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/10/e1735baa708b43bd82de39559afe61a7.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SalePoint2FinancesBuyer InformationCommunity Informationpoincianacentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersDisney Worldbuyers agentREUNIONThanks to Realtytrac for this: BARGAIN HUNTERS SEE BOTTOM Ask a group of real estate millionaires how they made their money and most will recite some version of this axiom: “When everyone zigs, you zag.” In today’s downward real estate ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/7/8/time-to-zag.aspx2009-07-08T06:25:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/7/8/time-to-zag.aspx(ARA) - The proposition of selling a home is getting better with each passing day according to a recently released report from the National Association of Realtors. If you need to sell your home, a few smart strategies can help you increase your profits. ...http://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/smart-strategies-to-increase-home-sale-profits.aspx2009-07-01T13:05:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/smart-strategies-to-increase-home-sale-profits.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleFinancesBuyer Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersFlorida Homes for saleSignature Lakes, Winter Garden - Announcing a price reduction on 14616 AVENUE OF THE RUSHES AVENUE, a 4,340 sq. ft., 5 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $1,300,000 USD - SHORT SALE. Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/83ea71b0aa5943e080388dc5ceabdf1a.aspx2009-07-01T12:36:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/83ea71b0aa5943e080388dc5ceabdf1a.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleFinancesBuyer Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersbuyers agentDavenport, Polk County - Announcing a price reduction on 1344 GRAND RESERVE DR, a 2,583 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $227,900 USD - Gated Community. Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/bc871c092131455a89892e72955cf588.aspx2009-07-01T12:11:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/7/1/bc871c092131455a89892e72955cf588.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SalePoint2Buyer InformationCommunity Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersFlorida Homes for salebuyers agentThis is what many of us have been waiting for! Check out this article in the June 30th Orlando Sentinel: Florida offers help to some with home down payment By Mary Shanklin Sentinel Staff Writer June 30, 2009 Starting Wednesday, Florida hopes to stoke ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/30/yes-now-you-can-use-the-8-000-as-a-down-payment.aspx2009-06-30T12:01:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/30/yes-now-you-can-use-the-8-000-as-a-down-payment.aspxReunion, Kissimmee - Announcing a price reduction on 1427 FAIRVIEW CIR, a 2,716 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $304,900 USD - Bank owned. Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/29/2483776bcc514c3caafb1829469914a3.aspx2009-06-29T14:29:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/29/2483776bcc514c3caafb1829469914a3.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleProduct ReviewsFinancesBuyer InformationSeller Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersFlorida Homes for salebuyers agentREUNIONReunion, Kissimmee - Announcing a price reduction on 1409 FAIRVIEW CIR, a 2,296 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $229,900 USD - . Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/29/74ebfe54d4394ca9ba91a78d4a0b2cf6.aspx2009-06-29T14:10:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/29/74ebfe54d4394ca9ba91a78d4a0b2cf6.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleAnnouncementsFinancesBuyer InformationCommunity Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersbuyers agentThinking about selling your house? Then list it now! There are several reasons why- I’m going to give you three- with the biggest being the usual one: school starts soon and that brings an end to the traditionally busy selling season. Many buyers ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/27/time-to-sell-yes-now.aspx2009-06-27T07:45:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/27/time-to-sell-yes-now.aspxKissimmee, Osceola County - Announcing a price reduction on 494 MUIRFIELD, a 4,964 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $670,000 USD - . Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/24/ff32808256354a14a4b1c759ec8ef786.aspx2009-06-24T22:19:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/24/ff32808256354a14a4b1c759ec8ef786.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleAnnouncementsFinancesBuyer InformationCommunity Informationpoincianacentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersDisney WorldFlorida Homes for salebuyers agentDr. Phillips, Orlando - Announcing a price reduction on 8802 PHILLIPS BAY DR, a 2,844 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $399,000 USD - . Property informationhttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/23/ef1d3dd95ca14402b3f3a75d9ad63b81.aspx2009-06-23T13:22:00-06:00Jennifer Scotthttp://www.flcentralrealestate.com/blogs/jennifer_scott/archive/2009/6/23/ef1d3dd95ca14402b3f3a75d9ad63b81.aspxReal EstateFor SaleEventsFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity Informationcentral florida real estatefirst time buyersbuyersDisney WorldFlorida Homes for salebuyers agentIt seems as though the real market place and the law of supply and demand mean little in setting value in today's real estate market. Informed buyers and sellers can agree on a fair market price which is vetoed by appraisers using "comparable ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/6/12/are-appraisers-diminishing-prices.aspx2009-06-12T12:04:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/6/12/are-appraisers-diminishing-prices.aspxI was listening to a colleague on the radio yesterday talk about the local real estate market and what he is seeing “out there” – from trends in what clients are saying to frustrations everyone in our business is experiencing with short ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/7/the-word-on-the-street.aspx2009-06-07T19:43:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/7/the-word-on-the-street.aspxLots of people have been waiting to learn whether they can use their $8,000 First-time Tax Credit upfront. Well now we know the answer: yes and no. Yes you can use it up front but no it cannot substitute a down payment. Read more: ____________________________ ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/5/can-i-use-my-8-000-tax-credit-for-my-down-payment.aspx2009-06-05T05:05:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/6/5/can-i-use-my-8-000-tax-credit-for-my-down-payment.aspxSo you've heard that bank-owned deals are just too good to pass up. And in many instances, that is true. But if you've heard that bank-owned homes in our area are selling for 50-cents on the dollar, well that's not really the case. (They may ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/28/bank-owned-properties-read-this.aspx2009-05-28T11:33:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/28/bank-owned-properties-read-this.aspxThis is a great story on home auctions that appeared in the St. Petersburg Times.... and I can testify from my own experience with auctions, this is EXACTLY right on! Obviously some houses are selling - or the auctions wouldn't be in business - but ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/18/mass-auctions-of-foreclosed-homes-not-as-successful-as-billed.aspx2009-05-18T05:48:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/18/mass-auctions-of-foreclosed-homes-not-as-successful-as-billed.aspxThis week the Italian automaker Fiat agreed to take a 35 percent stake in Chrysler – the struggling automaker forced to seek a federal bailout in order to simply survive. From the New York Times: “ The speed and terms of the Chrysler-Fiat talks ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/8/fiat-home-buyers-shift-market-into-high-gear.aspx2009-05-08T20:46:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/5/8/fiat-home-buyers-shift-market-into-high-gear.aspxPrices are Low! Money is Cheap! If you are a First Time Home Buyer and Meet the Income requirements you can Get Paid to Buy a Home! Make use of the $8,000 Tax Credit Available if you buy before 12/01/09. Amend your 2008 Tax Return and get paid this year!!!! ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/5/1/what-a-great-time-to-buy-a-home-in-orlando.aspx2009-05-01T09:32:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/5/1/what-a-great-time-to-buy-a-home-in-orlando.aspxLive Oak Estates, Orlando - See it to Believe It! Million Dollar Luxury for Half the Price!!!!! Exceptional 5 Bedroom 4 Bath Pool Home on 1 Acre in Prestigious Live Oak Estates. Located in Moss Park area close to Lake Nona Medical City We invite everyone ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/20/bfa51b96c62944da800620a5c5b91662.aspx2009-04-20T11:24:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/20/bfa51b96c62944da800620a5c5b91662.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesNeed further proof that now is a great time to buy? On top of the new $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, the following article illustrates the tax benefits buyers stand to gain if they take advantage of the current market opportunities. (Thanks ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/13/the-tax-benefits-of-homeownership.aspx2009-04-13T20:56:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/13/the-tax-benefits-of-homeownership.aspxLive Oak Estates, Orlando - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12049 Rambling Oak Blvd. on April 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/13/6709dd529e474f58ba804cb560a9bd37.aspx2009-04-13T06:14:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/13/6709dd529e474f58ba804cb560a9bd37.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesMy office just put this informational sheet out to all agents tonight .. but it's good info on bank-owned properties. Especially worth noting is the part that the most recent bank-owned homes selling for 96% of current list price. Enjoy! _____________ ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/9/buying-bank-owned-properties-the-inside-story.aspx2009-04-09T19:29:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/9/buying-bank-owned-properties-the-inside-story.aspxFor those people still wondering if they should buy their first home, consider these interesting pieces of information I just came across: 1. To stimulate the economy, Congress has passed a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time buyers. The tax credit ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/5/rent-or-buy-consider-this.aspx2009-04-05T20:16:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/4/5/rent-or-buy-consider-this.aspxDon't be overly concerned if there are many short sales being marketed in a neighborhood where you are shopping for a home. I believe, if it is in a good area with good growth potential as in the areas surrounding the new Medical City in Southeast ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/1/too-many-short-sales.aspx2009-04-01T08:02:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/4/1/too-many-short-sales.aspxGreat News! Through the help of Mike Gandy, mortgage broker, I have a source for JUMBO LOANS with a 20% down payment at reasonable interest rates!!! So buyers, if the higher requirements of 25% or 30% down have prevented you from moving forward to purchase ...http://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/3/26/financing-for-jumbo-loans.aspx2009-03-26T15:35:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/3/26/financing-for-jumbo-loans.aspxWelcome to my new Blog! I will be posting all my new listing and exciting information about homes in the Southeast Orlando so check back soon!realhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/3/13/welcome-to-my-new-blog.aspx2009-03-13T09:52:00-06:00Eileen Maneelyhttp://www.eileenmaneely.com/blogs/eileen_maneely/archive/2009/3/13/welcome-to-my-new-blog.aspxReal EstateFirst-time buyers looking for a Windermere address at bargain basement prices: you heard it here first: you're likely too late!! Seriously. If what just happened yesterday is any indication, prices are headed up. A bank-owned home in Summerport just ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/12/windermere-bargain-hunters-you-may-be-too-late.aspx2009-03-12T09:13:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/12/windermere-bargain-hunters-you-may-be-too-late.aspxThe other day I received a check in the mail for $2,257,09. Big deal, right? Well maybe not a big deal, but it was the result of an 11.25% return on just one of the many delinguent tax certificates I purchased last May in Orange County’s tax deed ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/8/get-ready-tax-deed-sales-are-soon.aspx2009-03-08T07:44:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/8/get-ready-tax-deed-sales-are-soon.aspxPerhaps it’s the $8,000 first-time tax deduction courtesy of Mr. Obama (?!!?) Just in the last few days, I have seen a ‘bottoming out’ in many neighborhoods around here. While some homes are still overpriced, the lower priced homes are ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/1/has-obama-calmed-the-perfect-storm.aspx2009-03-01T16:47:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/3/1/has-obama-calmed-the-perfect-storm.aspxEveryone wants to know: "Where's the bottom of the local real estate market?" I'm going to go out on a limb here and say, based on what I'm seeing, "it depends." In some neighborhoods, I think we've already hit it. Note, ...http://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/2/28/is-the-bottom-here.aspx2009-02-28T07:29:00-06:00Rob Rahterhttp://robrahter.point2agent.com/blogs/rob_rahter/archive/2009/2/28/is-the-bottom-here.aspxI am contacted on a daily basis by clients looking to purchase Orlando real estate with less than stellar credit. It's my personal belief that everyone can benefit from understanding how the credit reporting agencies rank you on your credit and what ...http://www.orlando-real-estate.biz/blogs/chantal_gakwaya/archive/2008/7/22/if-you-have-bad-credit-would-like-to-improve-your-credit-score-or-repair-your-credit-read-this.aspx2008-07-22T14:17:00-06:00Chantal Gakwayahttp://www.orlando-real-estate.biz/blogs/chantal_gakwaya/archive/2008/7/22/if-you-have-bad-credit-would-like-to-improve-your-credit-score-or-repair-your-credit-read-this.aspxOrlando Real EstateOrlandoImprove Credit ScoreCredit ScoreBad Credit RepairBad CreditCredit RepairFICOFICO ScoresDid you know that the average American family spends over $1,600 a year on their electricity bill? Unfortunately, the majority of the energy consumed is wasted. Not only is that energy wasted the electricity that we generate by fossil fuels for the average ...http://www.orlando-real-estate.biz/blogs/chantal_gakwaya/archive/2008/7/2/lower-your-energy-bill-by-as-much-as-25-with-these-easy-tips-that-anyone-can-do.aspx2008-07-02T14:13:00-06:00Chantal Gakwayahttp://www.orlando-real-estate.biz/blogs/chantal_gakwaya/archive/2008/7/2/lower-your-energy-bill-by-as-much-as-25-with-these-easy-tips-that-anyone-can-do.aspxEnergy OrlandoOrlando Electricsave moneyenergy billI'm often amazed at how many people visit Florida and have never heard about the opportunities of renting a vacation home. 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