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2008
Here is what my incredible mortgage lender told me today!!! I could barely believe my ears, but I am excited to relay this information to buyers... Stehanie LeFew, Solaris Realty, http://www.TampaHomeBuy.com, 813-991-1355 homeoffice / 813-624-3332 cell phone. stephanie@tampahomebuy.com ++++++ "Ye...
09/30/2008
Despite what you hear on the news, lenders are still lending money and at good interest right now. Buying a home is a great long term investment. With the low prices available right now, people that could not afford a home before, suddenly find themselves in the cat-bird seat. There are so many ...
09/30/2008
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Snake mating season is upon us. Keep a close eye on your pets and children as snakes are much more aggressive this time of year as they are "looking for love". It's a good idea not to allow your pets run around without a leash. Be careful with high grass, bushes, etc. While gardening and doin...
09/18/2008
Dunedin is listed by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live in the US. In and around Dunedin there is local snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and a short drive brings you to Honeymoon Island State Park or Caladesi Island State Park. This city is not super crowded like other waterfront ci...
09/16/2008
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It is a terrific idea to erase mistakes from your credit reports - the records three credit bureaus assemble to show lenders a person's history of paying bills. It is a very good idea to monitor your credit reports and correct any mistakes that you see. Fixing just a couple things on your credit...
09/15/2008
Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, as investors reacted to the government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped 0.3 of a percentage point to 6.04 on Monday, and it's expected to decline a little more in the coming weeks....
09/13/2008
My buyer offered to buy a home in Valrico "as is with right to inspect". The dishwasher didn't run thru the whole cycle. There were just a few other items, mostly cosmetic. My buyer was not excited about having to buy a new dishwasher. I called the listing agent to let them know what transpired...
09/09/2008
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Recently an overzealous mortgage broker promised that he could close my buyer in 2 weeks, no problem. My buyer had worked with this mortgage person before and felt confident they could get it done, and insisted on writing the offer to say buyer to close 2 weeks after shortsale approval. Well, the...
09/09/2008
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