NAR: Pending real estate sales jump in January - 02/28/12 08:41 AM
More homes went under contract in January compared to December and a year ago, according to an index released today from the National Association of Realtors that tracks pending sales of existing U.S. homes.
NAR's Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on purchase contracts signed but not yet closed, rose 8 percent from January 2011 and 2 percent from a downwardly revised 95.1 percent in December, to 97. According to revised figures, that's the highest index score since April 2010, just before the deadline for a federal homebuyer tax credit program, when the index was at 111.3.
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Wishing the short sale process was faster and that less foreclosures occurred? Hope this proposed bill passes! - 02/23/12 08:52 AM
To avoid losing homes to foreclosure due to long response times for short sale transactions, three senators introduced legislation to speed up the short sale process.
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the bill addressing the issue of short sales timelines on February 17. A short sale is a real estate transaction where the homeowner sells the property for less than the unpaid balance with the lender’s approval.
“There are neighborhoods across the country full of empty homes and underwater owners that have legitimate offers, but unresponsive banks,” said Murkowski. “What we have here … (1 comments)
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New Listing - 13727 Sweet Magnolia Lane - Video! - 02/21/12 12:08 PM
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Team Carlos New Listing! 13727 Sweet Magnolia Lane - 02/21/12 11:43 AM
This four bedroom, three and a half bedroom home also has an office and additional bonus room! It is beautifully maintained and move in ready. This gorgeous home is privately set on 2.68 acres with a large back patio. The master suite is downstairs with a double shower head, jetted tub and enormous walk in closet. The living room has a gas fireplace. Kitchen and dining room in an open floor plan. Laundry room is conveniently downstairs. Three bedrooms, two baths and bonus room are upstairs.
www.teamcarlos.info | 850-583-1919
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Team Carlos New Listing! 1101-1 Green Tree Ct - 02/21/12 10:53 AM
1103-1 Green Tree CtTallahassee, FL 32304
2/2 Walk to FSU & TCC. Upstairs unit. 2 bedrooms each with walk-in closets and private bathroms. Very clean and move in ready. Large patio Well maintained grounds, community pool & clubhouse.
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To Pin or not to Pin - Have you joined Pinterest yet? - 02/21/12 08:45 AM
How many of you Realtors have a Pinterest account you actively use for marketing? We at Team Carlos have been contemplating on whether or not there would be any advantages to becoming a "Pinner" of things dealing with Real Estate. To my knowledge, this is a simple website that allows you to find neat images and "pin" them to a board you create. A lot of people have recipe boards and save delicious recipes there so they may later go back and take a peak at a fun new recipe to try!
Pinterest in my eyes seems to be more … (1 comments)
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Team Carlos New Listing! 71 Provo Place - 02/20/12 09:46 AM
Beautiful clean home at 71 Provo Place, Crawfordville, FL 32327.
This two bedroom, two bathrom home has an incredible master suite! Large kitchen with a great breakfast room and double windows. Nice living room with vaulted ceilings. Indoor laundry area with a fenced backyard!
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Will the housing crisis end this year? - 02/16/12 11:30 AM
Capital Economics seems to think so! One of the main reasons is the loosening of credit. Read more about it here.
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Six great tips for selling in today's market! - 02/14/12 10:18 AM
Have you been waiting for the perfect time to sell your home? If you've finally chosen to take the plunge and sell your house this article has some awesome information!
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Short sale sellers need to close in 2012! - 02/14/12 10:09 AM
WASHINGTON – Feb. 3, 2012 – If a bank writes off debt in a short sale, it’s a “taxable event,” and the lender tells the Internal Revenue Service about the deal by submitting a “Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt” at the end of the year. Home sellers must acknowledge the amount when they fill out their federal taxes. Through Dec. 31, 2012, however, the federal government forgives any tax liability associated with forgiveness of a mortgage loan.“In general, homeowners believe the government will extend this tax provision,” says San Diego Realtor Joy Bender. “However, as evidenced by the First Time Homebuyer … (1 comments)
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Team Carlos New Listing! 905 Saddle Creek Run - 02/13/12 12:41 PM
This three bedroom, two bathroom home needs some TLC! For a very affordable $85,000 and some fresh paint, carpet and a good cleaning, you'll have yourself a beautiful home at an awesome price! Open floor plan with a large master suite and a walk in closet. Master bath has a garden tub and double sinks. One car garage.
Read more about this wonderful home!850-583-1919
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Should you walk away from your home? Strategic Defaulting - 02/09/12 11:44 AM
So many Americans are facing the hardship of being unable to pay their mortgage. Would it ever be smart to simply stop paying it? Strategic Default is a tough decision. Here are some great tips I came across to keep in mind:
1. Look to it as a last resort, not a first option. Your financial troubles could be alleviated with a simple refinancing, especially since 30-year mortgage rates are near record lows of below 4 percent. If the banks are hesitant to rework your loan, look into the number of government programs designed to keep you in your home, which can … (0 comments)
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Team Carlos New Listing! 415 Barineau Rd - 02/08/12 02:19 PM
Four bedroom, two bathroom home forsale on a very private 2.5 acres! Verylarge rooms with an open great roomwith formal living room. Wood floors.
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Team Carlos New Listing! 3244 Whitney Dr - 02/08/12 02:14 PM
Three bedroom, two bath home with an open floor plan makes this home feel so big! Fenced in back yard and located directly across from a wooded city park. Master bedroom has walk in closet and double sinks in bath.
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