jeff launiere: Realtor No Longer Getting Sued Over IDX Feed – Lawsuit Dismissed - 03/11/13 11:00 PM
Over the past several days I have posted about a Federal Housing Lawsuit brought against me alleging that I listed a condo, and in that listing had violated Fair Housing Laws, by putting the following language into the listing: “Adults Only, No Children Under 16 Allowed.” As my two former posts show, I was not the listing agent, and I have never discriminated against anybody.
If you want to read the original posts they are Post One, and Post Two.
Both of these post received national attention, and yesterday I was contacted by Laurie Janik, Chief Legal Council at the National Association of … (144 comments)

jeff launiere: Pinellas County Housing Market Statistics (For Sale, Under Contract & Sold) – February 2011 - 03/13/11 03:53 AM
For those looking to buy or sell a home, it is always a good idea to know how the real estate market is doing locally. The market can be very different from one county to another, and even one zip code to another.
We are providing the February 2011 year over year Housing Market Statistics for Pinellas County which is just west of Tampa, FL and south of Pasco County along the Gulf of Mexico.
Single Family Homes for Sale: Regular Sales (no short sales or foreclosures) – 3,905 homes, down 10% Short Sales – 1,569 homes, down 4.3% REO/Bank Owned … (0 comments)

jeff launiere: Derek Jeter's New 30,800 Square Foot Mansion On Davis Island in Tampa, FL - 03/10/11 11:30 PM
New York Yankees star Derek Jeter's new 30,800 square foot mansion is completed here in Tampa, FL on Davis Island and ready for Derek to live in while here for spring training.
Can you imagine having a master bedroom that is 2,500 square foot, equal to or larger than many homes, with the master bath so far away that you have to be fully awake to get to it.
It has definitely become a tourist attraction and probably will for many years, and it is being called St. Jetersburg by many.
Ready to buy your mansion, or a home the size … (2 comments)

jeff launiere: Let Our Team Handle Your Short Sale - 02/07/11 07:53 AM
Jeff Launiere is a Tampa, FL Area Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), however, like most Realtors we are not lawyers, so cannot give legal advice.
That is why we provide a team of professionals to get your home sold, while at the same time protecting your interests.
Our Team Includes:
Jeff Launiere, CDPE Provide CMA - Competitive Market Analysis List your home Market your home to buyer's, investors, and Realtors Get a suitable offer Work with Short Sale Attorney and negotiators through to closing Short Sale/Foreclosure Attorney FREE consultation to determine whether a short sale is best for your circumstances Works … (0 comments)

jeff launiere: Local Agent Provides Solutions to Tampa Area Homeowners Affected by Foreclosure Freeze - 10/22/10 10:14 AM
While major lenders examine foreclosure and eviction practices, Jeff Launiere offers local homeowners an understanding of the alternatives to foreclosure, including short sales. 
Tampa, FL - October 22, 2010 - As Ally Financial, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase review their foreclosure processes across the country, CDPE-designated agent, Jeff Launiere of Charles Rutenberg Realty, helps local homeowners understand alternatives to their distressed situations. 
"There is a common misconception among homeowners that the so-called foreclosure freezes translate into a ‘get-out-of-my-mortgage-free' card. This simply isn't so," Launiere said. "It is vital for homeowners facing foreclosure to understand that there are other, more beneficial … (0 comments)