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2011
Lake Mary real estate properties located in prime areas are often sold for more than the asking price. While since about 2007 this may not always shave been the case, in some areas like Notting Hill and Regency Park Condos it will be like this again in the future. This might look very unfair but ...
01/30/2011
There are some common mistakes that homebuyers make and Lake Mary real estate agents see them time and time again. Read through these common mistakes so that you can avoid making them and have a smooth sale. 1. Lack of budgeting for insurance. In many instances homebuyers opt for insurance deals ...
01/30/2011
Home sales in Timacuan have continued in December at a slow pace and real estate values have seen another slight decline. Only one sale closed which was on 675 Red Wing Dr. for $350,000. This was a short sale and was originally listed for $360,000 and increased to $375,000 and finally closed at $...
01/27/2011
Lake Mary, FL – A home owner thinking of a short sale recently asked us why they should short sale versus just walking away and letting their lender foreclose on the home. We gave them the normal answer: “It’s much better for your credit.” That was the first thing that popped into our head. But,...
01/27/2011
Orlando, FL - The Star Tribune, a newspaper in Minneapolis, recently ran a story about loan modifications. Here is an excerpt from the article: "Many people who sought help under a federal program created to keep them from losing their homes are instead getting saddled with huge, unexpected bill...
01/26/2011
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Are you thinking about acquiring a fixer-upper for investment purposes? Perhaps you are thinking of getting one that you can fix, refurbish and then put up for sale. Perhaps you would like to make it your place of residence? If you can uncover a good fixer-upper in Lake Mary, you can really make ...
01/25/2011
Lake Mary, FL – If you are selling your home, then ask the buyer to write a letter about why they want to purchase the home. If you are a buyer, then write that letter. Discover my list of Lake Mary luxury homes by clicking here. The listing agent will submit that letter along with the short s...
01/25/2011
Do you intend to invest in property and Orlando real estate investments? There are many types of real estate choices like rental homes, fixer uppers, apartments and land available, and each one has its own distinct advantages. There are various methods you can use to invest in Orlando real estate...
01/23/2011
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Orlando, FL – According to data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, US bankruptcies have reached a 5 year high. The last record was set in 2005. That record was set because bankruptcy laws were being tightened up and people wanted to file before the laws changed. (The big banks had con...
01/23/2011
If you end up buying a Lake Mary home with a termite damage problem, chances are you will be biting off more than you can chew. Termite damage is unnoticeable in most cases, and having a home with this type of damage will usually be too difficult and challenging to handle. The damage caused by te...
01/20/2011
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