Folks, as we all know, there are many things that are wrong in the Short Sale world. And in my opinion there is one thing that is very right. The Bank of America Cooperative Short Sale. The Bank of America Co-op is what Short Sales should be.   Low to no documentation from the Seller. Pre-approved pricing with aggressive price reductions. $2,500 cash to the Seller at closing. Full Waiver of Deficiency. 6% Commission.. Can be an investment property. It’s basically HAFA without all of the paperwork and time delays. I’ve done quite a few of these and have about a dozen on the works right now. One key point is that you want to be sure to go through the Co-op approval process prior to placing the property on the market. It may take a couple of months on the front end to get approved for the... 04/01/2012

Hi folks. Here’s some info that may help you with getting price reductions for your listings. I first posted this back in October 2006. **************************************Price reductions. I love ’em and I hate ’em. I seem to have mixed emotions about them. If “The Lovely Wife” is reading this, she will be shocked that I even wrote the word, emotions. Emotions and having them are not my strong suit. Price reductions. I love them, because this is what is needed, to get my properties sold. I hate them, because in my own mind, I am an expert on pricing and should have priced the home properly to begin with.But you know, in this more difficult market, with rapidly changing property values, I have found myself asking for and getting more and more price reductions. Over the last couple of ... 03/27/2012

Hi folks. Recently I had an agent request more information on..... "You mentioned that you educated your sellers at the listing appointment about the inspection. Being a little green still, I can't say I've heard anyone, in the company I work for, talk about doing this at a listing appointment. I guess maybe there's fear that the listing may be lost if we get into that section. So I guess I'd love it if sometime you could talk more about how you present this in your listing presentation." First, I want to let you know that my listing presentation may be a little different than most. I've never had any training and I've never been on a listing presentation with anyone. I haven't read the book and I didn't listen to the tapes. My presentation was learned by 17 years of trial and error. T... 03/03/2012

4844 LAKE CECILE DR, KISSIMMEE FL 34746                                                                        $$$ 188,000 $$$ Exterior Front Den/Family/Great Room Den/Family/Great Room Kitchen Other: Den Bath2 Master Bedroom Master Bath Den/Family/Great Room Lanai Patio/Deck Bedroom 3 **Traditional Sale** Meticulously maintained gorgeous home built in 1992, features 3 bedroom 2 bath plus Den/Study Room, Large Great Room, beautiful kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous brick fire place in great room, finished attic, over sized 2 car garage.  2 sets of double sliding glass doors and one triple sliding glass door take you out to the lovely screened in patio with mature landscaping to enjoy, and plenty... 02/29/2012

7702 INDIAN RIDGE N TRL, KISSIMMEE FL 34747                                                               $$$ 117,900 $$$ Exterior Front Foyer Dining Room Living Room Living Room Kitchen Kitchen Breakfast Nook Master Bedroom Master Bath Patio/Deck Exterior Back Set your sights on this amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath home!  Your foyer opens into your stylish formal dining room with archways to your living room and kitchen.  Sunlight teases you through your spacious living room to your covered and screened patio ready for dinner fresh from the grill or just enjoying the day.  Quiet mornings will find you with your coffee and paper in your breakfast nook, or serve up a casual lunch at the breakfast bar.  Venture out on the walking trail   that runs past your backyard to check out everything your... 02/29/2012

Florida Whacked- All Things Whacked Aren't Equally Whacked! Or maybe we could go with "All Things Aren't Exactly Whacked as They Appear"- inexactly whacked, if you will.  These recent cases from around here surely fit the bill for whichever moniker one chooses... Case #1:  http://www.localwireless.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=147&nid=638257473&cid=378&scid=-1&ith=17&title=Local+News&headtitle=Local+News%22 Mom faces charges, daughter missed nearly 2 years of school‏ Now, this case has gotten a good bit of attention, and understandably so.  Most of the recent attention has been due to the fact that the cops apparently arrested the wrong lady- locking up a lady with the same name, but no daughter at all.  Hard to have a daughter miss school when you don't have a daughter at all, huh? Now, th... 02/23/2012

Like gasoline, buying homes in Kissimmee St Cloud Florida will get costlier.  A month ago there were some really well priced properties in the Kissimmee St Cloud Florida home market. As a Buyers Agency, we follow market trends closely.  We send current information to our prospective buyers which match their wants and needs and when we find one that ticks off all the boxes we encourage them to act quickly.  Unfortunately, procrastination can be costly.  Housing prices in Kissimmee have risen on average about 6% over a month ago.  The shortage of homes in some price ranges is immediate at least for now. In low end homes ther eare still many choices, it is the mid range which appears to be feeling the pinch in available inventory.  3 Bedroom and 4 bedroom Kissimmee Homes priced in the mid ... 02/20/2012

  In my opinion.....no...it’s not. And here’s why. The Lenders want as much money as possible for the property. They want the property exposed on the open market to attract a Buyer at the highest price possible. They want it to be an “Arm’s Length Transaction”. The Landlord (Seller/borrower) and the Tenant have a “business relationship”. In direct conflict with most “Arm’s Length Transaction Affidavits” they “Share a business interest”. Here’s what three of the major Lenders say about the “Arm’s Length Transaction”. Wells Fargo Arms Length Transaction Notice:No party to this contract is a family member, business associate, or share a business interest with the mortgagor. Further, there are no hidden terms or special understandings between the seller or buyer or their agents or mortgago... 02/12/2012

1338 STALLONE CT, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                                       $$$ 62,500 $$$ Exterior Front Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Garage Master Bedroom Master Bath Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Exterior Front Exterior Front Check out this cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath home waiting for a little attention from you.  The great room offers room to entertain, while the garage conversion will make a great hang-out for young and old alike.  Your open patio opens to your side yard, ready for grilling out while the game goes on in the spacious backyard.  Located near the intersection of 192 and Michigan, you have dining and shopping nearby.  Imagine what you can do with this inviting home as your blank canvas!   All information recorded in the MLS is intended to be ... 02/10/2012

2816 BOATING BLVD, KISSIMMEE FL 34746                                                                   $$$ 175,000 $$$ Exterior Front Entrance Dining Room Kitchen Great Room Master Bath/Spa Master Bath Patio/Deck Entrance Other Loading Dock Other SHORT SALE APPROVED**APPROVED**APPROVED*** This property is ready to close*** This home features beautiful tile floors, stainless steel appliances, spacious bedrooms. All the bedrooms are located upstairs.  The kitchen opens to the family room.  Separate living/dining combo.  The master bathroom has dual sinks**antique brickel fixtures** separate garden tub and separate huge stand-up shower.  The master closet is very spacious. It is sitting on a premium lot.  It has 2 AC's (upstairs/ downtairs). This home is located in a Golf Community.  Boat... 01/25/2012

3184 WATERBRIDGE LN, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                                       $$$ 169,000 $$$ Exterior Front Kitchen Master Bedroom Elegant 4/3 home is designed for easy living, comfort & entertainment. Gorgeous TRAVERTINE tile throughout. Custom designed tile entry way. Oversized MBR has sitting area for reading or nursery. Gourmet kitchen has upgraded appliances and built in desk.VERY large fenced yard surrounded by majestic oaks. View of Water and Park Like Setting in Back, Fenced Yard, Inside Fantastic loft/office. Wired for Surround sound. Formal Dining area, Long, brick paver driveway leads to 3 car garage. Escape to Country yet close to  Lake Nona and airport. Incredible home for incredible price. Few homes like this in area. Short sale, No applian... 01/25/2012

Tutas Towne Realty and Bryant Tutas just had another successful Kissimmee Florida Short Sale closing with GMAC Mortgage. The property: Primary Residence. 4 bedroom 2 bath single family home located in Forest Edge in Kissimmee  Florida. This home has 2,190 sq ft of living area. It was purchased new in June of 2004 for $218,500. It Sold 1/17/2012 for $155,000. That's a decline in value of 29% in 7.5 years.  Liens: 1st Mortgage with GMAC Mortgage for $281,000 Hardship: Loss of income. Summary: I placed the property on the market 8 September 2011 for $165,000. We negotiated a deal at $155,000, 7 days later. The deal was submitted for HAFA but was denied. It was resubmitted as a regular short sale and was approved. Tutas Towne Realty closed the transaction on 17 January 2012. 128 days from ... 01/25/2012

Lease to Own- Kissimmee St Cloud Florida Real Estate is a question I get often from potential buyers. Typically the buyer has a credit issue, which would prevent them from seeking traditional financing. Issue include but are not limited to: Bankruptcy, strategic default, or foreclosure. All of which, would severely damage their credit rating and exclude them from obtaining a traditional loan. So what is the alternative? Renting? These days landlords are pulling credit checks. Before entering into a lease agreement, landlords and management companies in Kissimmee St Cloud Florida, want to be sure the tenant is not going to default on the lease agreement-causing the added expense of an eviction.   Read more here 01/21/2012

4097 LONGWORTH LOOP, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                             $$$ 139,900 $$$ Exterior Front Foyer Living Room Kitchen Kitchen Den/Family/Great Room Den/Family/Great Room Master Bedroom Master Bath View Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Sauna Other Short Sale. The formal living and dining rooms offer great space for entertaining, but this spacious & open kitchen & family room will be your haven.  Plenty of room in this spacious kitchen and the rest of the crowd can observe the action from around the counter, the breakfast nook or lounging in the family room.  The nook opens onto your screened patio, so great times grilling out aren't far away!  The master retreat is right at the bottom of the stairs, so there's privacy without being too far away.  Evening strol... 01/19/2012

2638 EAGLE CLIFF DR, KISSIMMEE FL 34746                                                         $$$ 130,000 $$$ Exterior Front Entrance Kitchen Kitchen Den/Family/Great Room Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Breakfast Nook Exterior Front Master Bath SHORT SALE. BEAUTIFUL WELL MAINTAINED HOME OWNERS PRIDE SHOWS THROUGHOUT. Turn Key ready home located in the Family-Friendly Community of Eagle Lake in Kissimmee. 3 Bedroom/2 bath home. Great location and close to shopping.  This home will not last long so don't miss your opportunity, come on by and take a tour.  Please note, Stainless Steel Refrigerator, Microwave, light fixtures and ceiling fans do not convey. For the latest status on this property and many more in the Kissimmee area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-61... 01/10/2012

304 SANDDOLLAR CT, KISSIMMEE FL 34743                                                                        $$$ 117,500 $$$ Exterior Front Foyer Foyer Dining Room Living Room Kitchen Breakfast Nook Master Bedroom Master Bath Exterior Back Patio/Deck Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Sauna Let this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home captivate you!  From the quiet cul-de-sac to the long driveway, you'll be drawn in.  Your spacious kitchen with sunny breakfast nook awaits off your foyer, convenient for all your culinary needs.  The pass-through window allows you to keep on top of the action in your dining room and living room beyond.  Of course, the views of your glistening swimming pool will call you out to enjoy the fresh air and wooded views beyond your fenced backyard.  You'll be making happy m... 01/10/2012

2012: Is now the time to buy a Florida Home? It never fails, New Years rolls in and experts expound on what they expect the coming year will bring with it. Most are saying the Real Estate Market will not recover until 2014. But I beg to differ. InKissimmee St Cloud Florida homes sales are up. Real Estate will do different things in different parts of the country. Home prices in St Cloud and Kissimmee Florida hit bottom in December 2010. This was a direct result of the release of foreclosed homes hitting the market and achieving bottom end sales. This actually suppressed gains in home values. The number of sales however, rose. Although the prices were far from impressive compared to California, or Nevada (the other two major areas with the highest foreclosure rates in the country) What i... 01/02/2012

Recently, I was sitting on my adjustable, vibrating, craftmatic, tempurpedic bed enjoying my morning coffee and "working" on ActiveRain, when my phone rang. I answer...."Good morning Tutas Towne Realty, this is Broker Bryant your local area Real Estate expert, how can I help you on this beautiful sunny Florida morning?" Well, maybe I didn't say EXACTLY that, but it was close.   Anyway, a very pleasant lady on the other end starts asking me about one of my listings. She said she was a Buyer, so I answered her questions about my listing and then asked her if she was working with a Realtor. "Yes, I am, and I'm just helping her out today" Then she started asking me about a few ofmy other listings and wanted to know if they were vacant or Seller occupied. I politely told her... “I can’t give... 12/22/2011

3017 MANDOLIN DR, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                                       $$$ 209,900 $$$ Exterior Front Foyer Living Room Den/Family/Great Room Breakfast Nook Kitchen Game Room Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Garage Exterior Back Yard/Garden Start sending out those housewarming invitations!  Imagine the reactions of friends and family as you greet them in the foyer, and they catch sight of your formal living room and dining room dressed in its finest.  Their eyes will travel up the grand staircase to the loft above.  Lead them through to your large kitchen where the punch awaits on your center island.  The family room is buzzing with the sounds of the game, while laughter drifts in the sliding door from the ball game in the backyard.  The out-of-town guests ha... 12/19/2011

2509 BALMORAL DR, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                                        $$$ 119,900 $$$ Exterior Front Entrance Dining Room Den/Family/Great Room Den/Family/Great Room Eating Space in Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Patio/Deck Patio/Deck Yard/Garden Yard/Garden Your new home waits!  You found this gem in a quaint community and the curb appeal and roof line had you at "Hello!"  A great lawn that answers your desire to landscape exactly the way you have always wanted to.   Inside you discover great architectural angles and ceilings that add to the charm of your abode.   Multiple niches and ledges display your personal effects that make your house a home.  Your spacious kitchen is bright and provides ample cabinet and counter space.  Enjoy quiet afternoons on yo... 12/19/2011