foreclosures: How many real estate agents are left in this market? - 09/22/09 09:13 PM
How many real estate agents are left in this market? Seriously...how many agents who were licensed agents still hold a license in their state and have hung out throught this current debacle?
According to statistics in Florida, we've lost almost more than half of the agents in the last 3 years, … (13 comments)

foreclosures: Who's on first, What is on second, Why is on third...base that is...... - 06/08/09 08:49 PM
Who's on first, What is on second, Why is on third...base that is......
Strange oddities...Strange situations...and last but not least...the thought of it all.
Who is the customer who decides to let their house go into foreclosure because everyone else is doing it. They have decided to "claim a hardship" even … (7 comments)

foreclosures: Home owners, why are you selling in this market? Please answer these questions. - 06/02/09 11:29 PM
Home owners, why are you selling in this market? Please answer these questions.
In this viral market, why have you chosen to list your home for sale?
Answer these few questions and read my remarks - it's important for you as the seller to understand the market.
1.  Are you selling … (6 comments)

foreclosures: Why do some buyers think everyone should accept a short sale...not everyone selling is in financial distress. - 06/02/09 10:40 PM
Why do some buyers think everyone should accept a short sale...not everyone selling is in financial distress.
I'm mesmorized by this issue...
I'm not surprised, however, buyer beware...Not everyone is to the point of a short sale if their property is listed.
I have some cash buyers who are looking to … (6 comments)

foreclosures: Price it to sell, should we indulge an appraiser's opinion? - 05/04/09 10:46 PM
Price it to sell, should we indulge an appraiser's opinion?
Real Estate agents are not real estate appraisers and we all know this.  We do CMA's and check and see what other properties have been listed at, and been sold at in order to make an educated decision as to how … (6 comments)

foreclosures: Real Estate has finally stabilized in the south east Florida market. - 05/04/09 08:44 PM
Real Estate has finally stabilized in the south east Florida market.
In south Florida, the medium priced homes/condos seem to have stabilized.  Home/condo prices under $1M seem to be stabilized.  Home sales for instance are holding their own.  I just executed a contract that was within 8% if asking price.  Another agent in … (6 comments)

foreclosures: Hey Mr. President, I need a place to live!!!!! - 04/17/09 09:40 PM

Hey Mr. President, I need a place to live!!!!!
Hey President Obama,
I need a place for myself and my family. Yes, I was duped by the situation that occurred in 2005!  I was duped by a mortgage broker who embellished my income, who didn't explain to me what a … (16 comments)

foreclosures: American's, we're on our own...RE agents, home owners, do you agree? - 03/08/09 10:05 PM
American's, we're on our own...RE agents, home owners, do you agree?
American's, we're on our own...RE agents, we will survive...what does this mean? Read on.
OK, I've been busy for a while.  Been out of the state visiting my father, however, I'm back in Florida and working with some very intelligent … (29 comments)

foreclosures: 'Sup...in your market? Yep that's what I'm saying...wa'sup? - 11/13/08 11:26 PM
'Sup...in your market? Yep that's what I'm saying...wa'sup?
Those of you my friends that read an comment on here.  I love you guys...that being said...I'm just a little curious...what's happening in your town?
With the new President-elect Obama, with the topsy-turvy stock market, the impending recession.
How is the mood in … (9 comments)

foreclosures: Wanted: up to 100 condo units where the developer/contractor is distressed. - 10/31/08 08:39 PM
My customer's are looking to purchase up to 100 condo units (minimum of 5 units) in South Florida, east of I-95. The units were preferably built after 2005. They prefer 2/2's or 3/2's and prefer to buy in the Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, in Broward County, Florida area.
Bank owned properties/Foreclosures … (7 comments)

foreclosures: My prospective renter want's proof of non-foreclosure! - 10/03/08 10:58 PM
My prospective renter wants proof of non-foreclosure!
In this market, no one really knows what is going on with a customer's finances. Not everyone feels comfortable about discussing it, and there is really a fine line there where you have to be very professional and wait hopefully hear the truth from … (51 comments)

foreclosures: Cats, rats, and sweet ants...the bank should care! - 05/11/08 08:19 PM
It's that time again, when the weather is getting quite warm here in South Florida, and the varmit's need a place for shade.  That includes the above.
When people are evicted, sometimes they don't have time to take the food, etc. with them, most of the time they have no notice. … (6 comments)

foreclosures: I'm short, and I'm for sale...Oh, yes I am... - 03/14/08 10:59 PM
Woo hoo!
I'm a home, with an owner...I used to be a wonderful place for my owners...when they first bought me, they painted my walls, they washed the floor's in the bathroom's...occassionally they actually had time to clean the lavatory.
They cooked on my stove, I mean, they made some fabulous stuff...filet … (3 comments)

foreclosures: Am I rich or am I poor? - 03/11/08 11:53 PM
Hmmm...was I rich or am I poor???
Customer's in this market are so confused...they thought they had their finances in order, until the debacle or 2005.
They had money in the bank...until they were mesmorized by the booming market and the sub prime lender's who...(well you know).
The "Get rich quick" didn't work...the get … (6 comments)

foreclosures: HELP ME...I've fallen... - 02/27/08 08:15 PM
This is the message from many customer's trying to get out of their mortgage debacle.
This blog is to post a question to those of you professionals who read and write on here.  I would be interested in knowing the following:
Please define/explain the following terms if you understand and know the definitions:
1. … (34 comments)

foreclosures: As the world turns...are you keeping up? - 02/22/08 08:45 PM
The ever changing market is a definite challenge. The ever changing Real Estate market has agents seeking other jobs, part-time positions, some leaving forever. Sad as some may say this market is...I have more people looking for deals than ever.  People who are renting with some cash on hand are looking … (2 comments)

foreclosures: Why don't the bank's hire more processors for short sales, I mean, wouldn't it save them $$$ in the long run? - 02/18/08 11:01 PM
As the blog world changes, so are my posts.  That being said, this post contain's unreal scenarios and is being written for information from professionals here on AR.  It is not being written in reference to any of my current situations, only for Information from the PRO's here on AR. 
Now … (14 comments)

foreclosures: Why are there still pennies? - 12/02/07 11:02 PM
When I was a child, I was glad to have a penny to put in my piggy bank. When I was a teenager, I was glad for a nickle or a dime. After all Minimum wage was $1.75 an hour and I was making $2.50 in 11th grade managing an appartment … (28 comments)

foreclosures: POSITIVITY AGAIN....SO GET OVER IT!-updated... - 11/25/07 12:03 AM
We as professional real estate agents are going to be the KEY in changing this unstable market.
It is our VOICE that our customer's hear and rely on! So much negativity on the market is out there. The rough ride in 2008, the recovery (maybe they say in 2009).
IN THE MEAN TIME, WHERE … (49 comments)

foreclosures: My boyfriend floored me last night.... - 11/18/07 01:01 PM
by making the following statement.  "The problem with foreclosures is that it will continue to get worse."  He went on to say, "The investors who are buying up the foreclosures and remodeling them to turn around will not be able to sell them for what they have invested in them and they will … (43 comments)

 
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