Archives of real estate blog entries for December 10, 2007 (Page 6)

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Broward County FL Homes for Sale-Market Report-1/07-12/07 - 03:05 PM
Broward County FL Real Estate
Broward County FL Homes
2007 Market Report
1/2007 - 12/2007
Broward County FL Homes for sale as of Dec.  2007                                                                  
17,364 Homes-Broward County FL  23,428 Condos/Town-homes-Broward County FL Broward County FL Homes pending as of -Dec 2007
890 Homes-Broward County FL  1,081 Condos/Town-homes-Broward County FL Broward County FL Homes that have closed as of -Jan 2007-Dec. 2007
8,319 Homes- Broward County FL  8,611 Condos/Town-homes-Broward County FLThis information is provided by the Southeast FL Multiple Listing Service and is believed accurate but not warranted.
It's a great time to buy the home that you've been looking for.
Come visit the area so you can see all of the Broward County FL Real Estate that is currently for sale.
You will be glad you looked at all the opportunities available.                           
If you are … (2 comments)

Weston FL Homes- Upcoming Community Events for Dec. 2007 - 04:30 PM
 Weston FL
Weston FL Homes- Community Events
 
 
Weston Moonlight Movies in the Park
Saturday December 15th 7:30 pm
"Deck the Halls"
A Holiday comedy that centers around two neighbors in a small New England town who go to war when one of them decides to decorate his house with so many Christmas lights that they are visible from space. The neighborhood is turned upside down as the families try to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. enjoy the free movie under the stars projected onto the giant inflatable screen.
Weston Regional Park
The corner of Saddle Club Road and south Post Road
For … (9 comments)

Risk Based Pricing Fannie and Freddie Style - 06:15 PM
We are being told that FNMA and FHLMC are introducing risk based pricing to mitigate their risk.  This is the risk of making a loan to a borrower with below average credit scores.  As if the scores are the reason we are in this market.  Even borrowers that had good scores that were put into low rate short term mortgages are walking away from their home that they can not refi or sell.  The greed of everyone from Wall Street to Main Street is the reason we are where we are.  So lets penalize all borrowers with scores not so perfect by charging … (2 comments)

(PPP) Pay-Per-Play Advertising - 09:52 PM
 
  Have you heard about the new pay per play advertising format ready to be launched? It's called pay-per-play advertising, similar to Google Adwords except this is an Audio ad heard on related websites. This is another great way to do some advertising.
It is also similar to Google Adsense for Publishers but you receive 100% of the revenue instead of per click. Every time the PPP ad is played on your site which is every time someone visits your site you get payed. If you have a site which gets a lot of traffic you can earn some good money. 
This … (2 comments)

Canton Georgia Homes - 09:04 AM
Now may be the time to find some of the best deals in Canton Georgia Real Estate. It seems the market is flooded with homes for sale in Cherokee County, and in particular Canton, Georgia. This being a buyer's market might just land you a great home at a good price with equity and a low house payment to go along with it. Keep in mind though you should hire a Real Estate agent with good experience,willingness to listen to your needs,and get the best deal for you. Call Dwayne today if you are relocating to Canton or are thinking of … (0 comments)

Terra Bella in Land O Lakes Florida - 01:43 PM
Terra Bella is a new community planned for Land O Lakes Florida.  Future plans for the community include a 2,400 sq. ft. clubhouse, a lap pool, and a splash pool.  Plans for the clubhouse include a fitness center, activity room, entertainment area, and kitchen.  Additionally, this future community is planned to be gated.
Russ Perlowski:  Selling Homes in Tampa, Land O Lakes, and Wesley Chapel, FL
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BPOs and Extra $$ with your License - 09:46 AM
The BPOs are becoming popular, or at least my email inbox tells me so.  I am looking to find out the Florida law requirements for BPOs and agents doing them.  Also, any comments on if they are worth it and how much to expect from these lenders and REO companies is much appreciated. 
 Are there any other ideas you have for earning $$ with your license, other than what we are doing on a daily basis (lead generating, buyers, sellers, investors, rentals). 
 Thanks.
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Remodeling? Flipping? You Need to Read This - 01:58 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors 
When selling your home, there are two key concepts to getting it sold for the best price that the market will bear:
Price it according to market conditions.Update it to market standards. This article focusses on #2. 
Whether you are an Investor buying properties to "flip" or a homeowner who wants their home to be positioned to sell quickly, you need to know how much of your investment you stand to recoup for any particular remodeling project.  To that end, you should familiarize yourself with the results of the 2007 Cost vs. Value Report, by RemodelingOnline which has just been released.  It shows some very interesting results.  This … (8 comments)

Need a good lender?? - 01:33 PM
There are a lot of good lenders out there......I have found one that radiates with honesty and trustworthiness.  He's friendly and communicates well with my clients.  He actually calls me to give me updates and let me know how the transaction is going, every step of the way.  My buyers always have good things to say about him.
This lender even sends me a rate sheet via e-mail every 2 weeks and that helps my awareness.  Maybe I shouldn't share his name with you - - he might receive so much business that he wouldn't have time for my buyers.....nah, I think he'd find … (0 comments)

The comeback kid.......can it be done? Part One. - 12:30 PM
So I posted about how I am making the jump back into real estate..yes you heard me correctly.  Back in!  Most people think I am crazy.  One person told me that Saturn is not aligned properly with Pluto or some other planet so real estate will not bounce back until 2009.  I muttered something back about Uranus and went on my way.  My blog http://activerain.com/blogsview/293995/Back-in-saddle-again was written in the hopes that there might be others out there.  Others brave enough to get back in after a hiatus from the business.  And although I did receive many words of encouragement (thanks to those and … (8 comments)

Don't forget to visit the Fantasy of Lights! - 01:08 PM

Every year my family all take the time to drive to New Haven and go to the Fantasy of Lights.  Not only does it get you in the holiday spirit with the music and all the sparkling lights but it helps a good cause as well.  And that afterall is what the holidays are really about.  The cost is $10 per car/mini van, $15 for 15 passenger van or mini bus and $50 for a bus.  You may visit Sun-Thursday from 5p-9p and Friday-Sat 5p-10p.  From I95 in either direction just look for the Fantasy of Lights signs!
 Easter Seals Goodwill Industriespresents the13th … (0 comments)

Have You Heard the Saying... - 06:33 AM
(*Note: If you're an Agent and experienced blogger, this is nothing more than a blogroll so you probably don't care to read this! But for those of you that are curious consumers, here's a list of Agents that i recommend both in California & out-of-state!)                                                                                              ...REAL ESTATE IS A LOCAL BUSINESSWell, I believe Gary Keller said it best:
"Real Estate is a local business, driven by local buyers and sellers, and best served by local professionals."
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Weekly Mortgage Update ~ Dec. 10, 2007 - 07:17 AM
Let's Recap: The 30 Year Fixed Mortgage averaged 5.96%, down from 6.10% just last week.
The 15 Year Fixed Mortgage averaged 5.65%, down from 5.73% just last week.
The 1 Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage averaged 5.46%, up from 5.43% just last week.
The Week Ahead: The biggest news on the Economic Calendar this week is the FOMC meeting on Tuesday. We've already seen rates hedge downward in anticipation of a rate cut which is expected to be between .25 - .50%. If you can secure a rate below 6%, I'd lock at application right away. If a rate cut … (5 comments)

The Budget Constraint: why some buyers aren't buying! - 08:42 AM
The Budget Constraint: it's what the consumer can afford!
Let's think of it from the buyer's perspective...
We all want to increase both the quality and quantity of the goods that we purchase/consume. We want:
Exotic vacationsExpensive carsTo eat at the most expensive restaurantsWe only consume less than what we actually desire because our spending is constrained by our income. Then we see rising gas prices and that certainly doesn't make us feel well about the new gas guzzler we purchased. And you can forget that $35 steak platter, we're doing In-&-Out tonight!
Searching for your first home... 
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Article of Interest: … (9 comments)

Blown Mortgage Post - 09:19 AM
UBS Takes A $10 Billion Mortgage Write Down
"Conditions in the U.S. mortgage and housing markets have continued to deteriorate, and we have updated our loss assumptions to the levels implied by the current distressed market for mortgage securities," said CEO Marcel Rohner.  "In the last several months, continued speculation about the ultimate value of our subprime holdings -- which remains unknowable -- has been distracting," Rohner added.   But on Monday the group said it now expects a loss in the fourth quarter and added it's "possible" that it'll record a loss for the whole of 2007.  http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/ubs-take-further-10-bln/story.aspx?guid=%7B15C6A75F%2DFE8C%2D42A4%2DA24C%2DDFC139EEB881%7D   http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/beware-more-hidden-mortgage-losses/story.aspx?guid=%7B9FDBC6D5%2D0737%2D4F76%2DB3E3%2D093FA3101044%7D&dist=MostReadHome
 
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Country's real estate slump has minimal impact locally - 10:52 PM
"You look at those numbers, and you can see that things haven't changed all that much," Kritzas said. "That's not the case in other parts of the country, Florida and Las Vegas, for instance. A lot of people bought property there on spec and there was a lot of over-development."
 "People come in and expect to go below the asking price. That's not realistic," she said. "There are good deals out there. People need to do their homework, study their neighborhood and prices in the area.
 
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The World of Concrete show, in Las Vegas to exhibit SandRich waterproof flexible stone overlay decking system - 10:56 PM
Sand-Rich renews and beautifies deteriorating or unattractive surfaces on rooftops, balconies, concrete and pool patios, tile floors, and wood decks. It has unlimited uses and aesthetic possibilities. Apply to flat roofs made from EPDM, multi-ply or foam to convert any rooftop into an attractive outdoor patio. Sand-Rich turns unusable roofs into valuable real estate! … (0 comments)

The Night Before Closing - 02:48 PM
THE NIGHT BEFORE CLOSINGby Bob Chapman    
Adapted from:The Night Before Christmas   
By Clement Clarke Moore  
Dateline: Lake Stevens, Washington - (December 10, 2007)  
'Twas the night before Closing, when all through the house,Not a creature was sleeping, not even the spouse;  
The boxes were stacked in the garage with care,In hopes that "The REALTOR®" with keys soon would be there;  
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of a new home danced in their heads;And mamma in her sweats, and I in my jeans,Had just settled down and begun to clean;When out in the street there arose … (0 comments)

Waterbury Connecticut Real Estate: Waterbury CT Home For Sale: Single Family Home For Sale Reduced! Now $129,900.00 - 07:25 PM
Ask about 100% Financing for the Waterbury Connecticut Home  or apply @ www.LeoLends.com
Leo Namiot - Benchmark Mortgage, Thomaston CT
Waterbury Connecicut
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8 Holly Mews - A Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Gem! - 04:44 PM
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