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Basics of Buying Real Estate Short Sales

Over the last several years, short sales have received a substantial amount of attention. This type of transaction is done when the seller owes more on his or her mortgage than the value of the property. The lender essentially agrees to accept less than Read More...
Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 11:02 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

FREE FORECLOSURE SEMINAR FOR HOMEOWNERS

“Take Control of Your Mortgage” will be the subject of a free seminar for homeowners facing foreclosure on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd. Panelists will include: Xena Vallone of Xena Read More...
Posted Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:54 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Internal Revenue Service Releases New Home Buyer Credit Form

The Internal Revenue Service recently released the new form that eligible home buyers need to claim the first-time home buyer credit this tax season and announced processing of those tax returns will begin in mid-February. The IRS also announced new documentation Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:16 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Five Key Housing Issues to Watch in 2010

The housing market , which brought the economy to its knees in 2008, struggled to recover in 2009. The modest gains of the past year can be credited in many ways to federal support that will be removed at some point in 2010. That makes for an uncertain Read More...
Posted Sunday, January 03, 2010 8:33 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Premium Properties Sarasota Global Services

Xena Vallone Realtyis a full service, Sarasota area, Real Estate company offering Residential, Commercial, Property Management, Leasing and Land acquisition. Our team of experienced real estate professionals provides unparalleled expertise in the unique Read More...
Posted Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:56 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Figuring Out If You Have Enough of a Down Payment

When it comes to figuring our whether you have enough money to buy a home, the down payment is normally the biggest stumbling block. Some buyers mistakenly think they have to have 20% down and this is true, if you want to avoid the Private Mortgage Insurance Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:56 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Real Estate Evaluation Tips

Investing in the real estate market is an incredibly popular and at the moment potentially risky endeavor in the United States. It is often a very positive and profitable investment however and many people who are in the right market areas are quite frequently Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:48 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

How to Separate a Good Short Sale Opportunity From the Rest

Not every troubled mortgage makes for a good Short Sale opportunity. There are things Investors must look for with regards to the homeowner, the house and the Lender to determine if a Short Sale is appropriate. Here are a few key factors. The Home Owner: Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:56 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Tips For Choosing the Right Mortgage

With so many different and various types of mortgages exist, knowing how to choose the right one can be oftentimes challenging. To be able to understand the various options, we have provided a brief breakdown. Keep in mind that the country has been in Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 08, 2009 6:59 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

FHA Loans To Get Costlier

It’s about to get more expensive to take out—and a bit harder to qualify for—a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration . Faced with rising losses and falling reserves, the FHA is preparing a series of tweaks to its underwriting Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:40 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Q&A clears the air about homebuyer tax credits

If you’re in the market for a home, the world is your oyster. Interest rates are at record lows. Housing prices in many parts of the country are still depressed. And you may be eligible for a generous tax break, even if the home you buy isn’t Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:58 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

October sales in Sarasota market continue strong pace

Strong property sales in the Sarasota market in October 2009 continued to provide ample evidence of a market in recovery, with overall sales nearly 36 percent higher than October 2008. Total sales stood at 574 in October, compared to 364 total sales in Read More...
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 1:51 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Buying a Home in Time to Get Credit

The new law extends the tax credit for first-time home buyers and opens it up to some existing homeowners as well: The credit is now up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers. All buyers must have a binding contract on a house Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:48 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Top Ten Problems To Avoid When Buying Real Estate

To the great relief of many people, both inside and outside the real estate industry, it seems like the worst part of the sagging real estate market could be behind us. It’s dangerous business attempting to foretell market movements (see below) Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:25 PM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments

Shortsales: The Real Story

Short sales are not new. Lenders have been doing them for years. However, due to the increase in mortgage delinquency due to our current economic situation, the lenders are now inundated with request for short sales. Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 08, 2009 11:19 AM by Chaim Gleitmann | 0 Comments
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