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Nearly 100 house markets improving

WASHINGTON – Feb. 6, 2012 – The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February for a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). With Read More...
Posted Monday, February 06, 2012 2:53 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

SAR Monthly Statistics Released for December 2010

Sales surge in December 2010 and prices remain stable The Sarasota real estate market saw a big surge in December sales, from 534 in November to 681 last month for a 27.8 percent increase. In addition, the median sales price for both single family homes Read More...
Posted Monday, January 17, 2011 11:55 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 2 Comments

Strong rebound in pending home sales

WASHINGTON – Dec. 2, 2010 – Pending home sales jumped 10.4 percent in October, showing another positive uptrend since bottoming in June, according to the National Association of Realtors® . The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking Read More...
Posted Friday, December 03, 2010 11:32 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

How to buy a foreclosure

You want to buy a foreclosure ? Remember, there are both great opportunities and great pressures and pitfalls in this market. First, you have to decide at what stage of foreclosure you want to buy. There are three options: 1. pre-foreclosure; 2. sheriff's Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 04, 2010 1:46 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

What Are the Differences Between Foreclosure and Short Sale?

Once you fall behind your mortgage payments, you would be confronted with certain repercussions. For one, you might be on the verge of losing your home. Other home owners in a difficult position like you are in dire need of rescue on what to do to save Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:38 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 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 CIPS | 0 Comments

Buyer Tips For Finding the Best Mortgage

Purchasing a home can be overwhelming and confusing especially for first-time home buyers. Here are some tips to help the home buying consumer obtain the best mortgage . To start, the home buyer should obtain information from several lenders. Real estate Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:28 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Are You Prepared to Buy Your First Home?

The Boy Scouts’ motto is “Be prepared!” It’s also great advice for first-time home buyers. Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some things to Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:46 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

How to Buy Property at the Right Price

Many people dream of buying their dream property . When people are looking to buy a nice piece of property, it can often be confusing figuring out if they are getting a good price. Everyone wants to get a good deal on property, especially during these Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:30 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments
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