Reading some articles, I noticed that there is a big surprise with Home Sales data that was just released. Sales increased 7.5% in December over November. And 44% over the same period last year. In my opinion I think this is a strong sign that housing is finally recovering. We also are starting our 5 th year of the cycle when most believe the housing bubble popped. The history shows that is typical
cycle for recessions and recoveries. I think it is safe to now call the bottom of the market.
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jacksonville: Finally! The Congress extended the tax credit!
- 11/05/09 03:29 AM
If you have owned a house for 5 years you can buy another one and be entitled to a tax credit of $6500.00 according to the Senate bill which passed 98-0 vote. It will be merged with a House bill and move forward to the President to sign. I think they are really on the right path now... Here is a press release that tells more.
Well, it is a good news for us in this moment..... … (1 comments)
jacksonville: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a neighborhood specialist?
- 10/13/09 01:38 AM
Hello All: It is October and time I reflect and look at if I need to change any of my business practices. I am in a very large geographic area of Jacksonville, Florida. It is spead across 3 counties. I am toying with the idea of starting to limit or specializing in certain areas of town. I have covered the entire area and now have past customers who contact me from everywhere I have sold to them over past years. Could I get some positive and negitive feedback from agents who have specialized and others who have not. How did you … (1 comments)
jacksonville: Tax Credit & Closing cost?
- 07/02/09 05:53 AM
The government has given the go ahead for FHA approved lenders to give a type of bridge loan that allows first time home buyers to use the money at time of purchase. The money can be used to help cover closing cost, buy down the interest rate, or put more than the 3.5% minimum down payment. The loan can not be used to meet the 3.5% minimum FHA down payment requirement. This tax credit can be used in cooperation with local government down payment assistance programs.
The tax credit is worth up to $8000.00 and is available to first … (0 comments)
jacksonville: Tomorrow! OPEN HOUSE!
- 06/05/09 12:24 AM
REALTORS and BUYERS You are more that welcome to enjoy to this luxury OPEN HOUSE: Date: June 6th Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm See the link below to look the flyer!! http://www.listingbook.com/flyer.php?mlno=485412&mls=MFLNEFL Contact me for more info! David Cool, REALTOR&Mortgage Broker INI, Realty Investments, Inc. Office: (904) - 265 5180 Cell: (904) - 338 4601 Fax: 815 - 301 3525 www.DavidCoolRealtor.com … (0 comments)
jacksonville: A New Wave of Short Sales are Coming in New HOme
- 03/17/09 10:12 AM
The upcoming future the deals are going to be with new construction especially with small or over extended builders. I am seeing a trend in Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate of builders being forced to move new inventory by their lenders. Many properties are going to be heading to bankruptcy or changing ownership and their lenders are wanting to reduce their risk and making huge discounts to make their loses smaller. The greatest discounts seem to be in the condo arena. The projects have a shortage established by the developer that will usually cover the association fee until the problem is resolved. If … (0 comments)
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