Archive for June, 2008
Orlando Real Estate - Is Inflation Ahead?
Monday, June 30th, 2008
“I NEVER WORRY ABOUT ACTION, BUT ONLY ABOUT INACTION.” Winston Churchill. These words proved especially true last week, as the big story was the Fed’s lack of action following their recent meeting, or decision to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged - but is the Fed’s decision a cause for worry? The financial markets seem […]
Goog 411 - Free Phone Number Search Hooks You Up In Orlando FL
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008GOOG-411 is Google’s new 411 service. It is completely free and really easy to use. If you are looking to call a Orlando Fl. business or residential phone number simply call 1-800-GOOG-411, say where you are and what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will find and connect you with the business you choose for free.
Orlando Real Estate - Interest Rates creep up
Monday, June 16th, 2008
A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more competition for homes
Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to make the jump to home ownership in the […]
Orlando Short Sale FAQ’s
Thursday, June 12th, 2008What is a Short Sale?
A short sale is when the lender will accept less than the full amount due on a mortgage when a property is sold. Usually, the lender will accept the short sale to avoid the time and expense of a foreclosure. Financially the lender is actually ahead after a short sale.
What is […]
Taming the Jumbo Mortgage - Financing Solutions for Orlando Real Estate
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008The Orlando Real Estate Voice is happy to offer a great article on jumbo loans from David Reed - the author of Mortgage 101 and Mortgage Confidential:Everyone knows the jumbo loan market has been out of whack for nearly 18 months. “jumbo” loans, those amounting to more than $417,000, took it on the chin when […]
Creative FHA financing — No money out of pocket from the buyer!!! -Orlando Fl. Financing Homes
Saturday, June 7th, 2008Thanks to The Nehemiah Program ®, more than 250,000 individuals and families now own homes.
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(Nehemiah charges a nominal processing fee that may be paid by […]
Orlando Real Estate Decrease in median price increases affordability for first-time homebuyers
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Orlando’s housing marketing for the second month experienced a month-over-month increase in the number of home sales, an increase in the number of pending sales contracts, and a decrease in the amount of inventory - all indicators of a continued, although admittedly glacially paced, shift toward a market balanced between buyers and sellers.
The monthly statistical […]
Expert Discourages Foreclosures For First-time Buyers - Orlando Real Estate
Thursday, June 5th, 2008One way first-time homebuyers can keep housing costs down is to get a great deal on a foreclosure. Right? Wrong, says author, real estate attorney and investor James Randel.
“First time homebuyers have their own issues,” says Randel. “To put foreclosure risks on top of that is imprudent.”
“Buying foreclosures isn’t as easy as it looks,” says […]