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For all the homeowners with mortgages owing far more on their homes than the market allows (upside down) and cannot make their payments because of being fired from work, forced from employment, business failure, marriage failure, or an option mortgage that has gone out of sight monthly, until this [Read More]

It has been a nightmare getting deals to "closing day" to then find out they still won't close on "closing day". We had plenty of time to get our ducks in order, which we did, and we were suppose to close on a Monday. Friday comes and I call to confirm and since it is a USDA [Read More]

As a realtor I have the pleasure of dealing with quite a few first time home buyers and helping them with their first purchase. I have become increasingly concerned with some of the homes they are wanting to see. Quite often the first choice is the large square foot home with the low price. Even in [Read More]

Not according to the St. Pete Times...they suggest that the according to the economic signs, real estate prices will not stop declining this year, that they will continue to fall into 2010! The article goes on to state that although inventory is declining nationally, it is still very high in the T [Read More]

Who is your favorite horse? The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, so get those hats ready to show the world, and lets not forget our mint drinks. Sorry forgot what they call those. I obviously do not like that drink. hahahah. We are not able to physically make the race so we get together with a large gr [Read More]

The National Association of Realtors reported that more than 50 percent of March's home sales were first-time buyers, most of the homes being foreclosures or short sales. As we see the first time homebuyers taking advantage of the tax credit and low interest rates, we will hopefully see a revit [Read More]

I had a heartwarming experience this week when a couple who were trying to purchase a home in Spring Hill, Florida since last year, closed on a home this week - a home they wouldn't have dreamed of owning last year, but were able to afford this year. The problem was they had some small issues [Read More]

That is (6) Six Years! According to the latest S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index, Tampa Bay area home prices have fallen approximately 23 percent. We know what that means for the potential home buyer's......BUY NOW OR MISS THE BOAT! I have been selling some unrealistic values. I actually [Read More]

Consider this to be your 30 day notice...that hurricane season, here in Florida, will begin! Hurricane season starts on June 1st and ends on November 30th.  The main concern during this time is property damage and most importantly; flood insurance!   There are some homeowners that believe [Read More]

$8,000 Tax Credit NOW! I'm sure all of you have heard something about the $8,000.00 Tax Credit for first time homebuyers that purchase a home by December 2009. It's called the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Tax Credit"  Well there is a company that will buy [Read More]