Terry McCarley's Blog

FHA SHORT SALE CHANGES - EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013.  Any property being considered for a short sale approval must be listed on the multiple listing service (MLS) for five consecutive days, including one weekend, prior to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac approving the offer, the two companies say in chang...

Richard Zaretsky, Florida Real Estate Attorney wrote this excellent post called "With Greater Foreign Buyers - Better Tell Them About FIRPTA".  When it comes to what Non US Citizens need to know when purchasing property in the United States they need to be educated about FIRPTA and Richard gives ...

Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Beach County South Florida wrote a great post regarding Hurricane Tips for 2013.  The experts are predicting 2013 is going to be an extremely active hurricane season so we should all be prepared. Hurricane Tips 2013- You’re Prepared!  A Hurricane’s Coming..Now What D...

Fred Griffin, Tallahassee Florida Real Estate Broker wrote this excellent post titled 15 Sure Fire Ways to Get Your Offer Rejected.  It is full of excellent information that buyers should read and take to heart. You found your Dream House!  After weeks of looking at houses, this is it!  Your Agen...

LEE COUNTY FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS 03/01/2013    The Lee County Florida Homestead Exemption ends March 1, 2013.   If you purchased or moved into a new primary residence in 2012 you have until March 1 to file for the special tax breaks available for full-time residents....

Evelyn Bruder, with Steinborn & Associates Real Estate wrote this very informative post on 8 Alternatives to Foreclosure.  This is a must read for homeowners facing possible foreclosure.  Read her detailed post and learn your options.  Today we want to pick up the conversation with some alternati...

NEW TO CAPE CORAL? JOIN THE CAPE CORAL NEW RESIDENT / NEWCOMERS CLUB - Meet and mingle with other newcomers as well as some "old timers".  Socialize at different restaurants, enjoy monthly get togethers that cover everything from pot luck dinners to dinner dances and everything in between. I have...

Kathy Godin wrote such a wonderful post titled "Be Careful I Kiss And Tell" - Buyers should all read this - it will save you from making the same costly mistake "Arthur and Dot" made. Raleigh.  Arthur and Dorothy (Dot) loved cruising neighborhoods and open houses in search of their dream home.  W...

JUST REDUCED -CAPE CORAL WATERFRONT POOL HOME -WATER WATER EVERYWHERE! Just reduced to $239,900- See more info on previous blog post   http://activerain.com/blogsview/3549064/cape-coral-waterfront-pool-home-water-water-everywhere- Multiple pictures available and quick responses to offers - NOT a ...

BEST PRICED LOT IN SW CAPE CORAL - Looking for a great deal on a great lot in SW Cape Coral?  QUICK RESPONSE TO OFFERS - NOT a short sale or a foreclosure. Build your dream home here! City utilities are in and buyer is to assume the remaining balance that is included in the property tax bill. BES...