Opinion
February 12, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
Susie Orman, financial guru had an article in February 16th issue of People which said the only positive thing going on now is real estate prices. People who thought they could never be afford to buy a home now can. She goes on to say there was a time where rent was more than a mortgage but with th [Read More]
February 9, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
A new tax credit, that was approved by the Senate on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, could allow potential homebuyers a subsidy of up to $15,000 on real estate purchases, if approved by Congress. In the summer of 2008, the tax break that passed allowed a credit of $7,500 to first time home buyers with [Read More]
February 8, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
Yesterday I had the pleasure of showing homes to a nice couple looking for their first home. Like most young couples just starting out the home they were searching for will be a modestly priced home but still very nice with the ability to grow in value over the years and become a viable investment. [Read More]
January 24, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
While that might appear harsh, let me explain. I do feel bad for hard working Americans that are losing their homes....some of them. I feel bad for the good folks of Florida and other states that were in home they could afford and suddenly lost their job or got sick and could no longer afford to ma [Read More]
January 20, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
Today is the day that the change that our country so desperately needs begins to take place. Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President of the United States. The inaugural ceremony will include a luncheon, a parade of more than 13,000 participants and musical entertainment performed by Ste [Read More]
January 16, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
Currently, first time homebuyers recieve a $7,500 tax credit that must be paid back in installments over a 15 year period. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) a tax credit for ALL homebuyers without a promise to repay could result in enough home sales to make a significant reduc [Read More]
January 14, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
It's going to be cold tonight, looks like a hard freeze is coming this way! Pinellas County is expected to get down into the mid 40's, while the Tampa area of Hillsborough County should creep down into the upper 30's, however Hernando and Citrus Counties are looking at a hard freeze and temperature [Read More]
January 5, 2009
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
It has been very encouraging that amongst so much valid concern and economic slowdown, I have been fortunate to engage numerous people this past week who believe we have many positive signs coming as well. While I don't yet have the same belief, I have the hope...and...I do believe that consume [Read More]
December 30, 2008
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
Seems like most of the media right now is negative. Money is important, yes, but attitude and gratitude brings more satisfaction and joy. I've met a lot of very financially wealthy people that were seemingly quite unhappy. On the other hand I have met many who "just get by" and are ex [Read More]
December 30, 2008
Author: Support Services, e-PRO
What do you think of agents who strickly use email for correspondance?? Do not return calls or communicate verbally any correspondance?