There are many misconceptions about what a short-sale actually is and what questions Buyers should be asking when considering buying a property that is being advertised as a "short sale." To clarify, a "short-sale" is what occurs when the Seller's net proceeds after payment of customary closing c
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11/13/2008
I know, with a title like this one, how could you NOT read this post??? For those of you who appreciate a good margarita while having fish nibble at the dead skin on your feet, Bahama Nails & Spa in Altamonte Springs, Florida should be your next destination! Ok, I'll admit it, when the owner, Tri
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11/10/2008
DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, nor do I play one on TV (or in my Real Estate practice.) All too often, I receive calls from Sellers who are facing a financial hardship and are considering "walking away" from their home or who request information on negotiating a short-sale with their lender. A
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11/10/2008
WOW! is about all I can say! Everything from the party venue (Hard Rock Live) to the hospitality of the hosts, was awesome! Debbie Summers and I arrived from Lake Mary (which is about 20 miles north of Downtown Orlando) right at 8:00PM for fear of being late and missing out on securing one of the
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11/09/2008
Each day when I drive by the new Star Child Academy in Lake Mary, I notice the full parking lot, the brightly colored playground equipment and the abundance of "classrooms" with their own private view to the outdoors. Today, I decided to stop in for some information so that I could have it availa
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11/07/2008
Just a few short years ago, there wasn't one home available for sale at $200,000 or less...but today, there are 17 homes with a MINIMUM of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1500 square feet and a two car garage that are listed in the Multiple Listing Services within this price range. Here is a breakdown o
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11/05/2008
OK, maybe it's just my 7 year-old and those in his Second Grade class at Choices in Learning, which is a Charter School in Seminole County who have an opinion on who should be our next President. Beginning last week, my son's class began a unit on the government & the electoral process. Each Pres
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11/04/2008
WOW!! What an incredible opportunity to own a piece of heaven in this unspoiled & natural setting along the Wekvia River in a secluded area within the city limits of Altamonte Springs. Just south of 436 is Spring Knoll, a 9+ acre parcel which encompasses two single family homes and a 10-stall hor
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11/04/2008
With all of the foreclosures and short-sales taking place in the real estate market today, this might be one of the most important (yet unanswered) questions one can and should ask. According to an article given to me today by Patricia Marbes and Amy Dunn of Wells Fargo Mortgage, the impact on cr
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11/03/2008