coral springs realtor: Ocwen streamlines Short Sale Approval process - 09/09/08 05:53 PM
When I first acquired my Sellers Short Sale Listing here in Coral Springs Florida and I was told that the Lender was Ocwen I got a bit concerned from what I heard from others in the field. However, I do try my best to not let the opinions of others and adverse situations affect my opinion … (7 comments)
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coral springs realtor: City of Coral Springs is top notch when it comes to quality - 07/13/08 06:09 PM
The city of Coral Springs Florida is very proud of being the first city in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It serves as a model city after receiving this prestigious award on April 23, 2008. The city has been striving to be the best for its … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Do you do as you say? - 07/03/08 06:39 PM
What happened to common courtesy and treating others like you want to be treated?
I can't tell you how many times the following have ocurred:
"I've got a client who wants to put an offer on your property I'm sending the offer"
- No offer and won't return phone calls
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coral springs realtor: Fines issued for no photos on Listing - 07/01/08 06:51 PM
There should be!
I'm looking for Buyers recently and once again I'm flabbergasted to come across listings without photos, few photos or poor quality photos. I just don't get it. Are we in a market currently where homes sell the minute they hit the MLS with multiple offers coming in? That … (45 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Coral Springs Real Estate Sales for May 2008 - 06/19/08 10:48 PM
Where did the month of May go as we're well into summer now? We've seen some changes again this month; not major changes but those worth noting. You'll notice that the number of homes sold dropped just a bit as you see the average price of sold homes inched up. Is … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Short Sales for Sellers (Chapter 1) Do you qualify for a Short Sale? - 06/06/08 10:00 PM
So you're starting to hear more About Short Sales as a possible way to avoid foreclosure. But you're asking what is it and how do you qualify? Good questions.
First let's look at "What is a Short Sale?" You may have heard this before but lets not assume that everybody looking in here … (11 comments)
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coral springs realtor: I NEED to sell my home! - 05/23/08 07:03 PM
Many homeowners are wondering whether or not they can afford to sell their home? They're trying to think of a way to sell their home when they owe more than what it is worth plus how could they list it with a Realtor and afford the commission? Another more important question might be - … (4 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Coral Springs Real Estate Sales for April 2008 - 05/20/08 06:30 PM
So what happened during the month of April to Real Estate here in Coral Springs Florida in regards to Single Family Homes? What's selling? Well, sales have increased substantially as you'll see yet the average price of homes have declined. How long have homes been on the market? Homes that were taking longer to sell … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Coral Springs Real Estate home sales - 04/04/08 10:59 AM
So what happened during the month of March to Real Estate here in Coral Springs Florida in regards to Single Family Homes? What's selling? Well, sales have increased by 8 homes along with an increase in current inventory. How long have homes been on the market? Homes took a bit longer to sell. What Coral … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Eagle Trace Coral Springs Florida...a grand place to reside - 01/30/08 03:13 PM
Eagle Trace Luxury homes of Coral Springs Florida will make you glad you're home. The Tournament Players Club golf course and tennis community of Eagle Trace has been welcoming families to their beautiful custom homes for all of those who appreciate luxury in a small town setting. The guard gated community with … (1 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Should I buy a home now? - 01/21/08 05:16 PM
ABSOLUTELY!!!! There are some fantastic home buying opportunities available within the area of declining market values. Don't wait for the market to be back in appreciating market values. There are likely many Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosure Values right in the neighborhood that you've been considering to call home. These are called Values … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Florida Property Tax Relief Package Passed - Vote on in January 2008 - 11/03/07 01:29 PM
The Florida Property Tax Relief Package has passed which means voters now will have a chance to vote on it in January 2008. Let's look at some of the brief highlights of the package:
Double Homestead Exemption - for property values about $50,000 homeowners will receive an additional $25,000 exemption. However, keep in … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Will it get worse...before it gets better? - 11/01/07 09:18 AM
The latest information just released shows that Foreclosures have more than doubled nationwide from a year ago with Nevada, California and Florida leading the way.
Even with all the attention that the housing industry has been receiving from President Bush urging lenders to work with struggling homeowners, the workings of the Mortgage Cancellation Act … (18 comments)
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coral springs realtor: No Photos....what? - 10/31/07 06:35 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words, they say, isn't it? Or perhaps not, as some fellow Associates would lead us to believe. How many times have you been searching for your well qualified buyer to come across a listing in their price range, in their desired neighborhood with NO Photos? What? … (14 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Answer these Questions before you do a Short Sale - 10/25/07 10:00 AM
As homeowners are faced with mounting pressures inherent in the scenario of a foreclosure, they owe it to themselves to make sure they've first found some answers regarding some very relevant questions before they hire a Realtor and proceed with a Short Sale.
Perhaps you have already exhausted the monetary help from family … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: How much time do we have to sell when we're facing a Foreclosure? - 10/05/07 02:12 PM
You have more time than you probably think you have. You've missed a few months of your mortgage payments, you've received the default notices, you're smack dab in the middle of a foreclosure, you've been summonsed to court, you've received an auction date and your home hasn't sold. Now what? You're … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: A Sellers Expectation of a short sale property - 09/28/07 10:16 AM
Selling a home a as a short sale can allow a homeowner to escape Foreclosure and to get on with their life in hopes of rebuilding their life and their credit.
Sellers need to have a proven hardship and they themselves need to be able to put it in writing haven been … (8 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Who can help me save my home from Foreclosure in Broward County Florida? - 09/23/07 06:13 PM
You know you have to do something about your home that's facing foreclosure but where do you start? First and foremost, you need to contact a REALTOR and not just any REALTOR but a Broward County REALTOR who specializes and consults in avoiding foreclosure through a short sale. You want to … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Help from Foreclosure in Coral Springs Florida and Broward County - 09/21/07 08:26 AM
What are my options if I'm facing Foreclosure? I can't make my next mortgage payment. I've already missed my mortgage payment. My lender has sent me a Notice of Default. HELP!
Are these questions that you've been asking yourself? Does this situation describe you? DON'T DELAY - ACT NOW! You do … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Did you know this about the 1099-C and cancellation of debt???? - 09/20/07 05:25 PM
I'm being informed from a National Real Estate Training Institution on Short Sales about the following news. I'm certainly agreeing that this is a real WOW. The IRS issued a news release on Sept 17, 2007 in an attempt to clarify the 1099-C in regards to foreclosures.
This will show you how … (20 comments)
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coral springs realtor: A Buyers expectations of a short sale property - 09/19/07 08:40 AM
Purchasing a home that is being sold by the seller as a short sale can provide a buyer with a wonderful opportunity but keep in mind these things:
The short sale properties quite often are priced below market value. Wow, so imagine investing in a property that has the possibility of instant … (15 comments)
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coral springs realtor: First time home buyers- Take advantage of historical low mortgage rates - 09/18/07 03:33 PM
First time home buyers take notice - The Federal Reserve has cut the key interest rate by a half point marking the first cut to rates in four years. Hoping to spur economic growth and give a boost to the housing slump this is a welcomed rate deduction. So those of … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: We are really going to be feeling the Punch of adjusting ARMS in the months ahead. - 09/17/07 03:41 PM
I spoke with a client today who's mortgage is adjusting in October by a huge amount. I about fell off my chair! How could these type of mortgages be offered to homeowners whose future income would not guarantee supporting such an increase in a mortgage payment? Shouldn't these future rate increases … (6 comments)
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coral springs realtor: What should you expect as a buyer of a short sale property? - 09/16/07 05:58 PM
Purchasing a home that is being sold by the seller as a short sale can provide a buyer with a wonderful opportunity but keep in mind these things:
The short sale properties quite often are priced below market value. Wow, so imagine investing in a property that has the possibility of instant … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Buying your first home in Coral Springs and surrounding Broward County - 09/14/07 03:55 PM
You've been wondering if you should venture out into becoming a First Time Homeowner - is now the time? The answer is absolutely! When you go to purchase something do you like to pay full price or do you like to get things on sale? I bet you answered "on sale" … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership - 09/14/07 03:40 PM
10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership in Coral Springs and surrounding Broward County
Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, by being qualified with a lender they can advise you of how much you can afford.Develop a wish list of what you'd like your home to have. Then prioritize the features … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: How do I qualify for a Short sale of my Broward county home? - 09/11/07 03:50 PM
What is your hardship? You must be able to demonstrate a hardship. So what exactly does that mean? You need to let your lender know why you simply can not pay your mortgage. For example:
You or your spouse has lost a jobYou or a family member has had a medical illnessYour interest … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Short Sale Realtor - Consult with one now and don't just walk away - 09/05/07 03:43 PM
FACTS concerning what to do when you think you can't afford your home and the mortgage payments
Lenders and Banks do not want to own your homeA Short Sale Realtor can consult you on your number of different options and what's best for youGet FREE advice and don't simply walk away from … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: No equity in Broward County home and need to sell home - Short sale? - 09/01/07 12:37 PM
Now what? This doesn't sound like a good position to be in but you're not alone as many homeowners are in the same boat. If you're upside down on your home; owe more than it's worth, you're facing a very unfavorable situation to say the least. Fearing foreclosure you're searching for … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Broward County and Real Estate Short Sales - 08/30/07 04:47 PM
You simply can't make your mortgage payments, the stress of it all is becoming just too much to handle, so what can you do?
Don't ignore your lender - communicate your troublesLook at a possible loan modification with your lenderIf your loan cannot be modified, talk to a Realtor who consults … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: What is a short sale? - 08/23/07 08:03 PM
With an unbelievable amount of foreclosures mounting, homeowners need to know what an option might be to avoid the heavy hit of a foreclosure. Yet, many homeowners have no idea of a very feasible one being - a short sale. What exactly is a short sale?
It starts by a homeowner selling their … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Can they afford to buy a home? - 08/23/07 05:49 PM
Wow, so much is going in with the American dream of homeownership. Are we going back to the days of saving to afford a home? Yes, it looks like we are going to have to save to afford a home. Perhaps we should have never left that era of saving. Were you … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Should I sell my home as a short sale or should I allow the bank to foreclose? - 08/21/07 08:50 PM
So you're in a pretty bad situation now, you simply don't have the money to keep up with your mortgage payments. Your interest rate has adjusted, you're unemployment has depleted your savings or perhaps your medical illness has you laid up unable to earn a living and now what? Where do … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Behind on mortgage payments here in Coral Springs? Stop worrying - 08/18/07 05:34 PM
Coral Springs is an absolute wonderful town to live in which is why so many people flock to our town every year in hopes of becoming a Coral Springs Florida homeowner. Unfortunately, many of our residents are facing foreclosure due to being behind on their mortgage payments. It was never supposed … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: How do you avoid foreclosure? - 08/16/07 11:41 AM
With pre-foreclosures on the rise in the nation and here in South Florida you're probably wondering what are your options to avoid foreclosure. First and foremost, DO NOT IGNORE YOUR SITUATION as you do have some options. You need to stay in touch with your lender no matter how hard it … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: How do you avoid foreclosure? - 08/16/07 11:33 AM
With pre-foreclosures on the rise in the nation and here in South Florida you're probably wondering what are your options to avoid foreclosure. First and foremost, DO NOT IGNORE YOUR SITUATION as you do have some options. You need to stay in touch with your lender no matter how hard it … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: What will help me sell my home? - 08/13/07 02:17 PM
There are a great number of homes for sale here in Coral Springs Florida, so what can you, as a seller, do to help get your home sold to make it have an edge? Believe it or not, there are some things you can do to move it along. Consider these:
It … (0 comments)
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coral springs realtor: What do clients expect from their Realtors? - 08/10/07 08:11 PM
Strolling down the blog avenue of Real Estate here in Coral Springs, Florida I thought I would talk about what clients expect from their Realtors. Don't settle for less today. If I were a client I'd want attentiveness, communication, loyalty, top notch marketing, dedication and a strong work ethic and of course … (2 comments)
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coral springs realtor: Rise in Short Sales in Florida and the nation - 08/06/07 03:10 PM
It's amazing to see the number of pre-foreclosures that are constantly hiiting the South Florida market. Who would have predicted that the prior years sellers market will result in such? Well, I guess we should have seen it coming with so many sub-prime mortgages being made available. It is really having … (4 comments)
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coral springs realtor: New Broward County Real Estate website added - 04/12/07 07:04 AM
My new website www.Terisrealestateteam is almost complete. It joins my other sites www.terisrealestate.com, www.davierealestatesearch.com and www.bestbrowardrealestate.com . The sites have great Broward County Comminity links, a quick "real time" Broward County home search and they all offer a free real estate newsletter. While terisrealestate.com focuses on Davie Real Estate, Weston, FL real estate … (0 comments)
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