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If there is anything I never discuss in real estate, it's religion and politics. Taboo, to say the least. I try to see both sides of the conflict and make my mind up from there. I will dip my toe into the politics side and share with you my opinion of the "stimulus" that has be lauded as a cure-a...
07/14/2009
With the increasing costs of basic necessities such as food and health care, as well as car insurance, fuel, clothing, etc. it is not uncommon for Home Buyers to need financial assistance with the closing costs when purchasing a home. Let's face it - not everyone who can afford a home's monthly p...
07/07/2009
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The May numbers are in and the most noticeable trend is our sinking inventory, which is 1 half of the supply demand equation. Inventory is hovering at the 31,000 unit mark, which is the lowest level in at least 2 years. Is the market stabilizing...yes. But like a train coming to a stop, it will t...
06/29/2009
SELLERS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What Do I Do Before Closing? •1. Locate your prior title policy and survey, if possible. •2. Gather current loan information for each mortgage or line of credit so title company can order payoff: •a. Lender name & phone number •b. ...
06/22/2009
BUYERS: FREQUESTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat Does a Title Company Do?Orchestrates everything leading to the closing, issues title insurance to thenew owner and the lender, conducts the closing and handles post-closingrequirements. · Works with Seller's lender to pay off mortgage(s) · Works with Buyer's...
06/15/2009
NEW LISTING!CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO LISTING!853 Park Ct in Westlake Village, Palm Harbor, FL 346834Br's, 3.5Ba's, 2875 sf on a .3 acre lot! Only $260,000! http://richcornelius.point2agent.com/Palm_Harbor/Florida/Homes/Palm_Harbor/West_Lake_Village/Agent/Listing_3051599.html NOT A SHORT SALE! ...
06/09/2009
Well, now is the time buyers begin the transition to our area OR within our area. Invariably, buyers with children are usually very curious about which schools their children will attend and rightly so. In Florida, they have adopted a school "grading" system which assists residents with determini...
06/01/2009
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I wanted to take a moment and speak to buyer, sellers, and homeowners in general about a subject that makes us cringe...no, not our 401k's.... ...termites. Yes, those creatures that are almost invisible until you find out you have them, and then you think you see them anywhere. Let's start wit...
05/25/2009
APRIL HOME/CONDO SALES NUMBERS FOR THE TAMPA BAY AREA!It is my personal belief, given the unemployment rate, plummeting incomes, and the inflation just around the corner, that our market has quite a bit of time ahead of it before it "turns the corner". However, April sales numbers are surprisingl...
05/17/2009
Just what are sellers required to disclose to you, the buyer, as you contemplate purchasing their property? According to the state of Florida, sellers MUST disclose any fact that MATERIALLY AFFECTS the value of the property.So what does that mean? What about that stuck window in the guest BR? Or ...
05/10/2009
As an experienced Real Estate consultant with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Clearwater, FL, I am approached daily by buyers and sellers who have questions about the current housing market. I have created this blog to answer various Real Estate questions concerning the home/condo/townhouse/vacant land market, address property tax or homeowner's insurance issues, suggest vendors that offer SOLID buying/selling services, and discuss all aspects of the Real Estate industry.