Whenever I am in a group large or small the number 1 question I am asked is How is the Real Estate Market and how many are foreclosures? Those of you in business during challenging times know of where I speak. Last month Peggy and Mike Badger and myself were October’s guest speakers of the ConnesteeRead More
National Association of Realtors produced a video stating the pending home sales index is up at the end of September. Brevard’s stats follow suite. The report also calls for a slow recovery time on the rate of economic growth siting the job market and home sales as an important indicator.
Being in the business of the Listing and Sale of residential housing, the article I have posted below is of great interest. We keep hearing the reports indicating the key to economic recovery is jobs and home sales. As 2010 draws to a close, it is important to focus on economic and political events solving the job and housing issues goingRead More
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts atThe Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. 1. Update your pet’s tag.Read More
1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than market value. Ask to see a recent copy of the seller’s tax bill to help you determine this information. 2. How often are properties reassessed, and when was the last reassessment done? In general, taxes jump most significantlyRead More
Buying a home is the single largest purchase most folks will make in their life time – yet many go into it blind. In my previous career of a mortgage loan officer I saw this more times than I would like to admit. Here is the 5th of six biggest mistakes homebuyers make according toRead More
Buying a home is the single largest purchase most folks will make in their life time – yet many go into it blind. In my previous career of a mortgage loan officer I saw this more times than I would like to admit. Here is the 4th of six biggest mistakes homebuyers make according toRead More
The National Association of REALTORS produced this video explaining the different aspects of the new Good Faith Estimate & HUD-1 statement that went into effect January 1, 2010. Click here to see the new forms from a previous post.
I found this article from RISMEDIA, dated January 7, 2010 having some good insites on the expanded homebuyer tax credit and how it could chase away the winter blues. As we begin 2010, both real estate professionals and home buyers have something to look forward to and more importantly, take advantage of—the extended and expandedRead More
YEA – Monday Morning – we had a closing – all was in place – the i’s dotted – the t’s crossed – everything in it’s place – BUT WAIT – The closing attorney had a software update preparing for the NEW HUD statements we are required to use beginning January 1, 2010. As allRead More