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« Previous EntriesOrlando Florida Real Estate Market - Now’s the Time to Buy says CNBC’s Jim Cramer
Saturday, July 26th, 2008Last year at this time Jim Cramer from CNBC was very negative about the economy and the housing market. Two days ago he appeared on the Regis and Kelly show, of all things, and he is completely the opposite. He now thinks this is the best time to buy a house in Florida before the bottom is […]
Orlando’s existing housing market shows improving conditions in June 2008
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
In the Orlando Metro area last month there was a total of 1,641 homes sold in June compared to 1,595 homes a year ago for a 3 percent increase. The existing home median sales price was $219,500; a year ago, it was $258,100 for a 15 percent decrease. A total of 172 existing condos sold […]
Why should the government bail out homeowners? - Orlando Real Estate
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
I just don’t understand the course we’re on.
Since when is it OK to just walk away from your responsibilities when things don’t work out the way you wanted them to? Many people treated their homes like a day-trade on the stock market. Now that their ‘gamble’ isn’t working out, they seek government bailouts (not unlike […]
Orlando Real Estate on sale
Thursday, May 8th, 2008Orlando Real Estate is now on Sale. BUYERS are in Heaven. The best deals in over 20 years are now available. Call me for these special deals.
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Orlando Real Estate - Monthly housing sales increase as median price drops
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Orlando’s housing marketing 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 baby steps toward a market balanced between buyers and sellers.
The monthly statistical reports released by the Orlando Regional Realtor® Association revealed some […]
Orlando Real Estate - Why selling now makes sense
Thursday, April 17th, 2008Homeowners reluctant to sell because prices have fallen should do the math and realize that the market downturn could work in their favor.“People are finding houses at prices they thought they’d never see again,”
I would like to point out that to potential sellers that if the house a buyer covets used to be $500,000 but […]
Orlando 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 Real Estate - Florida Homes “ON-SALE”
Friday, February 29th, 2008Yes, Florida is on-sale.
Orlando is one of the best cities for bargain hunters.
According to Forbes magazine Orlando is one of the top ten markets for home bargain hunters. Here they are:
1. Salt Lake City, Utah
Of the major metros in the U.S., Salt Lake City is adding jobs faster than anywhere. The economic boom in SLC […]
Orlando Real Estate - No Housing Upturn until 2010
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Home prices are forecast to fall more than 30% in some communities in ‘the most severe housing recession’ since 1945.Housing markets from Orlando, Fla., to Stockton, Calif., will crash, and some will suffer price drops of more than 30% before the housing crisis is over, a report from Moody’s Economy.com said today. I find […]
Orlando Real Estate - Home Prices, How Low Can You Go?
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
The question beckons - How Low Can You Go?
How much lower can this crazy Orlando Real Estate market go. Well, Here’s my thoughts and one way to look at it.
When a renter can pay only approx. 20-30% more in their rent payment and own a home, They’ll Buy!
OK, what does that mean?
Right now a 3/2 […]