JAY BERUBE's (jbsellsfl) Blog

Hey Everyone,Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year or so, everyone is aware of the $8,000 tax credit available for first-time home buyers that close on their home before Dec. 1st, 2009. Since the release of this credit, there have been several misconceptions that have cropped...

Hey Everyone,With unemployment being such an important factor in today's economy, I thought I would post some recent statistics released from FAR (courtesy of Information, Inc.) about the current top 10 cities for employment. What makes these cities rank in the top 10 for jobs varies - some have ...

Hey Everyone, I know a lot of media has been done on the $8,000 tax credit available for first-time buyers, but it can't hurt to put out a friendly reminder. As most people know, the government is allowing first-time home buyers (pending they meet specific guidelines) to write off an $8,000 credi...

Hey Everyone,                                                  I just read an article from FAR that discusses a survey conducted about international buyers, and their role in Florida's real estate market. It's pretty interesting, so I just wanted to share the info, and find out if any of you out ...

Hey Everyone, With the real estate market offering so many foreclosure properties at such low prices, it only makes sense for prospective homeowners to try to jump into the pool to save some hard-earned money on a home. With good credit, a respectable down payment, and patience, housing opportuni...

Hey Everyone, With so many foreclosures hitting the real estate industry, it's no wonder that homeowners are turning to loan modification programs to prevent them (and their properties) from going into foreclosure. As most of us probably know, loan modification programs make it easier for homeown...

Hey Everyone, I just read about some important stats and figures released in a recent article from the Florida Association of Realtors, and felt the need to share. Everyone is aware that foreclosures are striking homeowners at an alarming rate, but recent figures have shown that 23% of Florida's ...

Hey Everyone, With its beautiful weather, pristine beaches, and friendly atmosphere, Florida has often been considered a "hot spot" (no pun intended) for incoming vacationers and residents alike. In an article released by FAR recently, statistics have shown that Florida's population has taken a s...

Hey Everyone, It is no surprise that the foreclosure crisis has affected many homeowners, and at all economic levels. In an article written in the Orlando Sentinel last month, statistics showed that Hispanics had suffered the largest share of the worst subprime mortgages as the real estate market...

Hey Everyone, With real estate pricing hitting record lows over the past couple of years, it's no wonder that luxury condominium sales have also taken a hit. In a recent article published by Forbes magazine, information suggests that luxury condominiums can actually offer the best deals sometimes...