Home 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 ...
[Read More] President 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 ...
[Read More] Upside 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 ...
[Read More] Call 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. ...
[Read More] Rarely 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 ...
[Read More] Banks 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. ...
[Read More] Check 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 ...
[Read More] Have 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, ...
[Read More] Windermere, 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 information
[Read More] Thanks 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 ...
[Read More] (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. ...
[Read More] Signature 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 information
[Read More] Davenport, 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 information
[Read More] This 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 ...
[Read More] Reunion, 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 information
[Read More] Reunion, 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 information
[Read More] Thinking 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 ...
[Read More] Kissimmee, 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 information
[Read More] Dr. 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 information
[Read More] I 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 ...
[Read More] Lots 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: ____________________________ ...
[Read More] So 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 ...
[Read More] This 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 ...
[Read More] This 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 ...
[Read More] Need 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 ...
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