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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL - BK3029088

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2008 

I am looking for Linking Partners.  Let's all boost our numbers.If you are interested, please go to:http://tampahomebuy.com/links2.htmTo your incredible success.Warmly,Stephanie LeFewhttp://www.tampahomebuy.com/
04/28/2008
With home prices and interest rates at an all time low, AND the passage of Amendment 1, now is a GREAT Time To Buy!It is truly a Buyers Market.  With bank owned properties and short sales flooding the market, sellers are having to lower their prices in a big way to get any attention from home buy...
04/28/2008
FHA - New mortgage program, as a result of President Bush trying to make a difference in the current foreclosure marketHome owner would be a good candidate for refinance even if they are late when:1.      If the homeowner had a good payment history in the past.2.      If the homeowner has become ...
04/28/2008
Focus on the Positive - Expect the BestThere are some benefits in this foreclosure market.  Lower prices mean more people can afford to buy a home.  It was once looking impossible for some home buyers to be able to realize the "American Dream".  Now, with foreclosure homes selling for less, the p...
04/28/2008
The Foreclosing BanksThe Banks are often seen as the "bad guy", but they are also feeling the pain in the increase in foreclosures.  As a result in the steep increase in foreclosures and delinquencies, the banks are overwhelmed.  Response rates from the banks are very slow. The banks are having t...
04/28/2008
Benefit to Seller to getting the shortsale approved:The worst thing on the seller's credit is a completed foreclosure.  Once the shortsale is approved, and noted on their credit as paid as agreed, the seller's credit should rebound, if they are paying on their other bills as they should.  Now the...
04/28/2008
Why the Bank would say no to accepting a short sale:•You are hard to deal with on the phone.  Watch your tone.  Get your point across with a nice tone to your voice.  They don't have to tell you yes.  Don't be "cocky".  The job of the realtor is to present a scenario and all the facts.•The BPO ca...
04/28/2008
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