central florida: Swapping Homes is not that easy! - 03/03/09 03:20 AM
Swapping Homes is not that easy!
As we all know trying to sell your home in this market is a horrible experience, and some people are considering swapping homes as an option, but is it really a good option.  Lets say your home is in great condition, and you decide you want to take advantage of the buying opportunity and finally get that house by the lake, but you cant sell your home, so you decide to try and swap your home with someone that owns a home by the lake.  And you come to the frightening realization that the home inside screams a 1970 decor, … (0 comments)

central florida: Re-licensed- WHY????? - 03/03/09 02:43 AM
Re-licensed- WHY?????
After listening on the webinar yesterday, which is a great tool to reach many people at one time, the FAMB announced a re-licensure for Florida Mortgage Brokers. If you are already licensed, why cant we just be grandfathered in, or at least not subjected to the cost involved.  Not only is the 20 hours of classroom time required, but a set of new finger prints yearly, credit checks, and now you must have a High School Diploma, which I totally agree with.  Some of the changes are for the betterment of the profession, but some changes are just going to … (0 comments)

central florida: Playing Cat and Mouse - 02/26/09 01:45 AM
Playing Cat and Mouse
 

How frustrating is it when you are trying to help someone reach their dream of owning a home and you are playing cat and mouse with them over filling out a simple application.  Email seems to be the way of communicating these days, and I dont have any problem with that, on the contrary I am huge email advocate.  But, sometimes we need to revert back to basics, and actually pick up a phone and speak to a human being on the other end, especially when you want things done, instead of complaining why is … (4 comments)

 

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