Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesOrlando Real Estate Held Hostage by Banks
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Hey, Hey…. The seasonal shift in the market is here. Yes, The buyers are here ready, willing and able to buy. However, They can’t because the banks are holding the houses hostage. Yes, They will not answer and return phone calls and sometimes take up to 6 months to respond to an offer. What? 6 […]
Orlando Fl. Real Estate - Possible Home Ownership Tax Credit
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Economist suggests $5,000 home-buyer tax credit to spur homeownership. In the March Real Estate Insights, NAR (National Association of Realtors) chief economist Lawrence Yun, analyzes several federal plans proposed to curb foreclosures and stimulate the housing market. Yun proposes a homebuyer tax-credit of $5,000 tax credit (which currently exists in Washington, D.C.), which would cost […]
Orlando Real Estate - Should you Buy Foreclosure Property?
Monday, March 24th, 2008Should you buy foreclosed homes? Good Question. View this video to give you a bit of a heads up on what to expect.
About the author:
Jerry LaRose is an Orlando Area Residential Real Estate Expert, who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden Florida or […]
Orlando Real Estate - Fed cuts rate again, Is it time to Buy?
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Fed steps in and cuts again
Bernanke pulls out all the stops to ailing economyThe Federal Reserve significantly cut rates for the sixth straight time since September, this time cutting 75 basis points. This follows a busy weekend where the Fed also extended its hand to Wall Street, bailing out Bear Stearns with JP Morgan Chase. […]
Orlando real estate - Timing Is Everything: When And How To Move
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Timing Is Everything: When And How To Move
In the next few months making a move can become increasingly more complicated say industry experts.
“June to September is really known as the high season for the moving industry,” says John Bisney, Director of Public Relations for the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA).
It’s a popular time […]
Orlando Real Estate - Will my mortgage insurance cover the difference if I default on my loan
Friday, March 21st, 2008If I pay mortgage insurance and default on my loan, why wouldn’t that cover the deficiency amount?
The mortgage insurance is not there for your protection, just the lender’s. If you are paying PMI (private mortgage insurance) it is there to protect the lender in case you default on your loan. You can usually get the […]
Orlando Real Estate, Windermere Fl. - ATTENTION SELLERS: Is your home easy to show?
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008If your home is on the market, you better make it easy for buyers to see!
I was showing homes yesterday and I had problems showing 3 of the 7 homes I was to show my buyers.
At the first home, the home owner was there and unaware of the showing. I guess the realtor never told […]
Orlando Florida., Windermere FL., Winter Garden FL. Real Estate - Is 40 the New 30?
Thursday, March 13th, 2008Forty year mortgages can reduce your monthly mortgage payment, but is that enough to offset the extra cost of tacking 10 more years onto the conventional 30-year mortgage?
The question is probably too simplistic, says Dan Green, a mortgage planning specialist at Mobium Mortgage in Chicago.
He says loan products like the 40-year mortgage are deemed risky […]
Orlando Real Estate - Why to Buy Now!
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008p>Don’t wait too long to buy a home in today’s market?
While today’s market plays to your advantage as a buyer, with reduced housing costs and favorable interest rates, are you sitting by waiting?
When the market turns, today’s bargains will be yesterday’s missed opportunities.
While it is conceivable that home prices may drop further, […]
Windermere Florida Real Estate - Lakes of Windermere home for sale
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