Something to consider going into the NEW YEAR!!!! Amazing Video!!!!! - 12/30/08 05:49 PM


Sometimes things strike me as powerful statements I like to share. You may not think this has anything to do with Real Estate...but it does in a very profound way. Food for thought moving into the NEW YEAR!!! Cheers!!!! Enjoy!!!
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PROJECT SPRINT!!!! More Jobs Coming To Flagler County...Good news for Real Estate!!!! - 12/26/08 12:06 PM
hmmm...PROJECT SPRINT...could this be code??? Great news for Flagler County.... 470 new jobs coming into the area...add that to the 700 coming from AMREP and looks like Flagler County is making progress. May be time to start buying....jobs mean money, new homeowners and renters....smart money..... time to get your butts off the fence...

Deal aimed at bringing 470 jobs to Flagler County
By HEATHER SCOFIELD
Staff Writer
"BUNNELL -- A deal is in the works that could eventually bring up to 470 new jobs to Flagler County over a period of years starting in January, said Bunnell City Manager Armando … (0 comments)

Good Tidings and A Little Bit Of Entertainment to Put A Smile On Your Face - 12/24/08 12:36 PM
Happy Holidays too all..this about sums it up...enjoy!!!!! See ya in NEW YEAR!!!!!
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State of Florida cracking down on unlicensed real estate activity - 12/24/08 11:49 AM
Profound words and advice from a REALTOR that gets it....
Via Rob Arnold, metro Orlando full service, investor friendly & foreclosure Realtor (Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.):
I have said it before and I will say it again.  If you are an investor working short sales, doing property management, or taking options on property in order to shop it around, be very very careful.  You probably need a real estate license regardless of what your attorney or investor mentor guru is telling you.
The State of Florida is watching you.  The real estate and mortgage industry is all under a huge microscope right now and … (0 comments)

Zilpy.com...anyone heard of this?? Sort of the Zillow of rental data? - 12/22/08 03:56 PM
hmmm...interesting...anyone familiar with this and care to share any feedback. Trying to figure out how to possibly use it as a tool and if the information is actually accurate...sort of like the Zillow.com of Rentals???
 
Where is the data coming from?

"Solution
Zilpy aggregates data from most available sources including but not limited to: Googlebase, online classifieds such as Rent.com, private property management leasing data and also offline sources.
We cover about 75% of the US population in urban areas and offer  especially very good coverage on top 100 US Metropolitan areas."
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Watch for falling shoes...commercial Real Estate.... the next one to drop.... - 12/22/08 01:39 PM
Looks like maybe my crystal ball is working better than I think. I predicted this over 18 months ago... that the commercial Real Estate would be the next major catalyst and shoe to drop over 18 months ago. All I received in return was a rousing ring of poo poos from most.  I understand that the need to stick your head in the sand, hide it under the pillow...but really????  Seriously???  Did you not down in your gut see this coming???
Be pro-active if you own commercial folks...because if my Crystal ball is correct...hanging out and on is going to be … (0 comments)

Buyers: Consider a Title Search BEFORE Writing An Offer to Purchase a Bank-Owned Property - 12/20/08 01:10 PM
Excellent advice from a fellow Florida REALTOR that gets it!!!  If you are looking fo Florida inland property give La Shawn a ring.
If your goals are more towards Coastal, Beach and  Intracoastal properties...feel free to contact me about great bank owned lisitngs in the Palm Coast/Flagler County Area of Forida
Kristi Ross
Hawk Beach Realty Inc
WWW.Palm-Coast-Hot-Properties.cm
www.TheCoastalLivingBlog.com
 
 
Via LaShawn Norden (RE/MAX Central Realty):
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 … (0 comments)

Someone care to give me a reality check here??? No More BS...Watch for the fine print - 12/19/08 12:26 PM
Courtesy of NAR today....
Daily Real Estate News  |  December 19, 2008  |   
 " Mortgage Rates Plunge to Record Lows In response to the Federal Reserve's cut in the federal funds rate to near zero, Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.17 percent during the week ended Dec. 18--down from 5.47 percent last week and the lowest since the survey's inception in 1971. Interest on 15-year fixed loans slipped to 4.92 percent from 5.20 percent. Meanwhile, the five-year hybrid adjustable mortgage rate dropped to 5.6 percent from 5.82 percent; and the one-year ARM dipped to 4.94 percent from 5.09 … (4 comments)

Not at risk of foreclosure? Then take your house off the market TODAY!!!!!! - 12/16/08 02:05 PM
THE REALITY CHECK I have been working on a Real Estate Market Update for November 2008 for the Palm Coast/Flagler County, Florida area and quite frankly am horrified by what I am seeing.  I will be posting the results soon...but in the meantime I would like to dig into the cause of this mess from a very local perspective. I am issuing a challenge to all sellers and thier agents to FIX IT!!!!!!
I am sorry to be the one to tell you but "WAKE UP"!!!!  Either price your house at or below its current market value or take it off … (0 comments)

Palm Coast Real Estate - Foreclosures - 12/09/08 06:50 PM
Palm Coast has been hit pretty hard by the sub-prime mess, over exuberant investors that got in over their heads and job layoffs.  What does all this mean...mounting foreclosures and bank owned properties.  The good news, is that if you are familiar and educated with the the process of purchasing foreclosed homes...you are in luck.  If you are not, be very careful before you run to the courthouse steps thinking you are getting the deal of the century.
Knowledge and education are vital to successfully purchasing foreclosed and bank owned homes.
Bank owned and up-coming foreclosures:   
Bank Owned Properties
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Remember When We Were "Rich" or At Least It Felt That Way... - 12/08/08 02:21 PM
First you have to watch this video...because it will make you laugh before you are struck with the fact that it sure felt better when we "THOUGHT " we were rich than when we realized we really were "JUST PRETENDING"...
 
 
In The Know: Are America's Rich Falling Behind The Super-Rich?
Now for the reality...I know...reality stinks...an article written on the Gotoby.com website recently, gives you an excellent perspective on the domino effect of how the folks who really did or do have the money to make the luxury home purchases in Palm Coast, Florida...are being very negatively impacted … (0 comments)

Palm Coast Florida Real Estate Information - SHORT SALES - 12/08/08 12:30 PM
Palm Coast Real Estate Short Sale Information
With the current market conditions in Palm Coast, Florida many homeowners and banks are now entering into what are called short sales.
 
Palm Coast Single Family Home Statistics:  
55% of all Listed properties under $200K are Short Sales.
69% of all listed properties under $150K are Short Sales
73% of all listed properties under $125K are Short Sales
80% of all listed properties under $100K are Short Sales
Short sales in Palm Coast, Florida can be a great way to pick up an incredible bargain or get yourself into much unwanted trouble.  … (0 comments)

JUST SOLD - Palm Coast Pool Home - Fayy Lane - $365,000 - 12/02/08 10:26 AM

Living Sq Ft: 2809
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Frontage: Pool
Neighborhood: Palm Harbor
Condition: Excellent
 
This spectacular custom home is the builder's personal home and features a custom floorplan that is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen & breakfast nook open out to the lanai & pool area which features a summer kitchen with cable hookup for entertaining your guests or just relaxing by the pool. At this list price, most of the upgrades are yours free! If you were to build this same home at today's prices for labor & materials, it would not include: screened in saltwater pool … (1 comments)

Rare Residential/Commercial zoning with 133' of Intracoastal Waterfrontage - $1,499,000 - 12/02/08 09:47 AM
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A LAWYER'S EXPLANATION OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS - 12/02/08 05:11 AM
Another excellent blog post by Richard Zaretsky, Esq.   Anyone facing foreclosure should read this...please feel free to share this information with your friends and family that may be in a foreclosure situation.

Via Richard Zaretsky, Florida Real Estate Attorney:
As an attorney I often consult with homeowners that are in distress along with the Realtors that represent them in trying to accomplish a short sale.  Often a detailed explanation of the foreclosure process would be very worth while for my client to have a thorough understanding of what they may be facing as the lender seeks to enforce the promissory note … (2 comments)

Palm Coast, Florida Market Update - Indian Trails - November 2008 - 12/02/08 04:27 AM
Make sure to check back in for updates on The Palm Coast - Flagler County Real Estate Market and Trends.  
I believe that information is power and am an advocate for customer empowerment.  

Market update for November 2008 Indian Trails is one of the most built out communities in Palm Coast, so it is not a surprise that it has high inventory levels of homes on the market.
Indian Trails has always been a desired area due to its proximity to schools, the Library, restaurants, grocery stores etc. Located just to the North of Palm Coast Parkway - … (0 comments)

IS THE FORECLOSURE FINAL? - AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT MARKETING A SHORT SALE? - 12/01/08 09:45 AM
 
Hey Readers...Happy Monday Morning....and, can you believe it is December? Oh yeah...I almost forgot...today is also the official end of the dreaded Hurricane season...hoorah!!!!  I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Holiday.  Now back to business.
If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time, you are very aware that I am a huge advocate of customer empowerment. I am not a lawyer, so I am thrilled that Richard Zaretsky, Esq. allows me to share his wealth of information about "Short Sales" & "Foreclosures" with my readers.  The following is a must read for anyone currently … (0 comments)

 
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