orlando real estate: Orlando First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit – FAQ’s - 09/01/08 11:19 AM
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing homes on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009.
1. Who is eligible to claim the $7,500 tax credit?First time home buyers purchasing any kind of home-new or resale-are … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando, Winter Garden Fl. Market Conditions - 07/14/08 09:18 AM
For first-time buyers, often the first thought that comes to mind is, "I need a down payment." This is often followed by the question, "Now, where do I get that down payment?"
Depending upon the loan type, a home mortgage typically requires 3 to 5 percent down. If you have … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Taming the Jumbo Mortgage - Financing Solutions for Orlando Real Estate - 06/11/08 12:31 PM
The Orlando Real Estate Voice is happy to offer a great article on jumbo loans from David Reed - the author of Mortgage 101 and Mortgage Confidential:
Everyone knows the jumbo loan market has been out of whack for nearly 18 months. "jumbo" loans, those amounting to more than $417,000, took … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando Florida Market Conditions - 06/11/08 12:30 PM
As buyers sit on the sidelines in the housing market -- how does the rental market fair? The two markets are more closely related than some may think. Both are strongly affected by local and national economic trends.
The recent downturn may be affecting speculators and investors as well as homebuyers. … (1 comments)
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orlando real estate: Swimming Pool Season Safety Tips Orlando Florida - 06/11/08 12:28 PM
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children aged 1 to 4. Drowning deaths involving children younger than 5 in pools and spas is up and the number of emergency room treated pool and spa submersion injuries numbers remains in the thousands every year.
And a new 2008 Consumer … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: FHA abandons 74 year Policy – Orlando Real Estate - 05/23/08 07:59 AM
The Federal Housing Administration shook up Washington's mortgage and real estate leaders last week by announcing that it's shifting its entire production line to risk-based pricing -- starting this summer.
FHA plans to abandon its 74-year policy of charging all borrowers the same insurance premiums and interest rates, and to move … (1 comments)
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orlando real estate: Why Should the Government Bailout Homeowners? - Orlando Housing - 05/14/08 03:11 PM
I just don't understand the course we're on. Since when is it OK to just walk away from your responsibilities when things don't work out the way you wanted them to? Many people treated their homes like a day-trade on the stock market. Now that their ‘gamble' isn't working out, … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: WILL YOU WEAR BLUE? - Winter Garden Fl. Real Estate - 05/08/08 09:59 AM
Will you wear blue?International Picture of the Year Here are two very touching photos honored this year. First Place:
First PlaceTodd Heisler The Rocky Mountain NewsWhen 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Winter Garden Fl. Real Estate - Mortgage Preparation Made Easy - 05/07/08 08:18 AM
Buying a home is probably the single largest investment most people make in a lifetime. By preparing yourself and your credit profile before a home purchase, you can ensure a smooth finance process and can potentially save thousands on your loan.
Start by checking your credit reports from TransUnion, Equifax and Experian … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Winter Garden FL. Real Estate - Getting Your Clients to Buy Now - 05/01/08 08:42 AM
Have you been feeling frustrated at clients who don't seem to be able to make a decision? At the beginning they seem interested in buying, either they've contacted you or you contacted them. Then as they see some homes and may begin listening to the news about today's marketplace, they … (3 comments)
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orlando real estate: "I'm Mad as Hell ... and I'm not going to take it anymore." Windermere Fl. Real Estate - 04/28/08 06:52 PM
"I'm Mad as Hell ... and I'm not going to take it anymore."
That's a quote from the movie Network, from 1976... Great Clip from that movie is below. Ya know, I’m tired of the Media slamming this market and saying how bad it is. If the media would just put … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Winter Garden Fl. Real Estate Outlook: Index Says Positive Growth Underway - 04/24/08 08:56 AM
You might not hear much about them on TV or in the papers, but there are some economic signs popping up right now that are -- at the VERY least -- encouraging for housing and real estate.
Take the gold standard of all forward indicators for the U.S. economy -- … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Winter Garden FL. Real Estate - Monthly housing sales increase as median price drops - 04/23/08 11:03 AM
Orlando's housing marketing experienced a month-over-month increase in the number of home sales, an increase in the number of pending sales contracts, and a decrease in the amount of inventory - all baby steps toward a market balanced between buyers and sellers.
The monthly statistical reports released by the Orlando … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Stoneybrook West home for sale, Winter Garden Fl. - 04/19/08 06:49 PM
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orlando real estate: East Orlando home for sale - 04/19/08 06:47 PM
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orlando real estate: Lakes of Windermere home for sale, WIndermere Florida - 04/19/08 06:46 PM
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orlando real estate: Stoneybrook West Home for sale, Winter Garden Fl. - 04/19/08 06:45 PM
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orlando real estate: Stoneybrook West home for sale Winter Garden Fl. - 04/19/08 06:43 PM
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orlando real estate: Winter Garden Fl. Real Estate - Why Selling Now Makes Sense! - 04/18/08 07:13 AM
Homeowners reluctant to sell because prices have fallen should do the math and realize that the market downturn could work in their favor."People are finding houses at prices they thought they'd never see again," I would like to point out that to potential sellers that if the house a buyer … (1 comments)
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orlando real estate: Basic Information on the Stimulus Payments for My Orlando Florida area readers - 04/15/08 08:46 PM
Basic Information on the Stimulus Payments
You've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours.
What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you … (1 comments)
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