seminole county: Rent the Property: Option 4 for Central Florida sellers who are facing foreclosure - 08/04/09 08:49 AM
There are many options for Central Florida sellers who are in foreclosure. While some may seem simple and obvious, many others may be unknown to the consumer and their real estate professionals.
It is my goal, through this series, to address the 9 Options for sellers who are facing foreclosure so that … (2 comments)
seminole county: Sell the Property!~Option 3 for Central Florida sellers facing foreclosure - 08/03/09 05:57 PM
There are many options for Central Florida sellers who are in foreclosure. While some may seem simple and obvious, many others may be unknown to the consumer and their real estate professionals.
It is my goal, through this series, to address the 9 Options for sellers who are facing foreclosure so that … (1 comments)
seminole county: Forbearance or a Re-Payment Plan: Option 2 for Central Florida Sellers facing foreclosure - 07/28/09 06:16 PM
There are many options for Central Florida sellers who are in foreclosure.
As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), there are many options that I can (and do!) suggest to Central Florida Sellers who are facing economic hardships and who are concerned about losing their home to foreclosure.
To find out … (3 comments)
seminole county: While Inventory May Be Plentiful, Buyers Need to Have Realistic Expectations - 05/26/09 02:40 PM
Having realistic expectations when purchasing a home is so important in today's market.
Over the course of the last year or more, every media outlet across the globe has reported the collapse of the real estate market.
And now, they suggest that there are hundreds of thousands of homes that Buyers can purchase that are … (4 comments)
seminole county: Buying a Government Owned Home in Central Florida? If So, Be Prepared to Pay - 04/24/09 09:56 PM
If you are considering buying a home in Central Florida that is owned by a government entity such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you need to be prepared to pay the documentary stamps on the deed as part of your closing costs at the time of settlement.
In a traditional … (5 comments)
seminole county: Stats Every Central Floridian Needs to Know About What's Selling & Why - 03/16/09 11:50 PM
The Orlando Regional Realtor Association produces a trade publication for it's members that is often filled with statistics related to the local real estate market. Here are a few that every Central Floridian needs to know about Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County and Seminole County:
Year over Year Decline of … (5 comments)
seminole county: The Need for an Inspection Contingency when Purchasing Short Sales and Foreclosures - 03/15/09 09:30 PM
Regardless of whether you purchase a brand new home from a builder, a re-sale home from a traditional seller, a short sale or a bank-owned property (a foreclosure), one of the most important steps in the buying process is to have the property inspected by a certified, licensed and insured Home/Building Inspector. … (1 comments)
seminole county: First Time Home Buyers: Avoid Tax Fraud When Collecting $8,000 Stimulus Credit - 02/27/09 05:56 PM
Earlier this year, the Economic Stimulus Plan, that included a $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, was approved.
Below is what Central Florida first-time home buyers who are considering purchasing a home need to know about the 2009 Tax Credit:
The approved amount is $8,000, or 10% of the purchase price, up … (8 comments)
seminole county: Crucial Meeting for Central Florida/Wekiva River Homeowners~TOMORROW, Friday, February 27th @1:30PM - 02/26/09 10:28 PM
Earlier this week, I posted a Blog about this very same issue. You can read it here.
If passed, this proposed change could SIGNIFICANTLY impact the value and desireablity of homes within the Wekiva River Basin Study Area.
The Department of Government Affairs for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association sent out … (1 comments)
seminole county: If You Have a Home in Central Florida with a Septic Tank...READ THIS! - 02/20/09 10:18 PM
In an effort to limit potentially hazardous nitrogen seepage from septic systems, the Florida Department of Health could require homeowners who have properties within the Wekiva Study Area (WSA) to install a new septic system when they sell their home...at a cost estimated to be as high as $10,000 per property. … (8 comments)
Make your offer today on the estate at 170 Rolex Point, listed at $650,000 … (2 comments)
seminole county: Part III: How Loss Mitigation Companies Can Impact a Buyer's Offer on a Short Sale - 02/10/09 09:58 AM
This series is related to Loss Mitigation companies and how they impact Sellers and Buyers in a short sale transaction. You can read Part I here and Part II here.
Now that you've had a moment to get caught up with the first two segments, it's worthwhile to think about the … (0 comments)
seminole county: Determining the Value of Homes in Seminole County, Florida - 01/30/09 10:06 PM
According to recent statistics shared by David Johnson, Property Appraiser for Seminole County, Florida, Sellers need to know that their property may no longer be worth what they were hoping.
After reviewing values for all residential properties within the County, Mr. Johnson has revealed that home prices in Seminole County are now valued at the same price … (2 comments)
seminole county: Buyers: Consider a Title Search BEFORE Writing An Offer to Purchase a Bank-Owned Property - 12/19/08 10:39 PM
With the ever changing real estate market and the number of foreclosures growing minute by minute, Buyers and their agents should be aware that there have been several instances in Central Florida where the lender has not filed the foreclosure properly; and as a result, are not truly able to sell the … (36 comments)
seminole county: Read the HOA Docs Before Buying: You May Change Your Mind - 12/14/08 08:52 PM
Not all communities in Seminole County have Home Owner Associations, but, there are a good portion that do.
When I work with a client who is ready to buy a home, it's important to know if they want to live in a "deed" restricted community or not. If they want a community with a Home Owners … (3 comments)
seminole county: Buyers: My Advice To You is "Don't Get Too Cozy on That Couch!" - 12/12/08 08:12 PM
OK, I'll admit it. I'm a freak for details.
As a Buyer's Agent, I find that I often spend endless hours educating Buyers on what they SHOULD DO to insure that their home buying process is a success, as well as what they should AVOID DOING so that it doesn't blow up somewhere … (14 comments)
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There are many options for Central Florida sellers who are in foreclosure. While some may seem simple and obvious, many others may be unknown to the consumer and their real estate professionals.
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