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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

Florida Realtors Report: 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 5, 2011 – The 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in Florida looks at the traits of the state’s current real estate clients, and it identifies the characteristics of today’s homebuyers. It describes the Read More...
Posted Thursday, January 06, 2011 11:57 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

31% of defaults could be strategic

WASHINGTON – Nov. 1, 2010 – The financial crisis and ensuing recession apparently changed the mindset of Americans toward their homes, turning what long has been the American Dream into just another financial investment. The result, strategic Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 04, 2010 5:55 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

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

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

Know How To Find Solutions With Home Loan Modification

In a time of financial crisis many individuals find themselves reflecting on their financial situation, especially in regards to the fluctuating housing market . No individual wants to lose their home but the search for solutions to stop foreclosure seem Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:34 AM 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

What You Must Know About Shortsales

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 overwhelmed with request for short sales. Lenders have been very slow in their response to short sale Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:20 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Top 3 Real Estate Mortgage Scams: What You Need to Know

Top 3 Real Estate Mortgage Scams: What You Need to Know Being a homeowner is one of the biggest dreams for the American people. Due to record numbers of homeownership and cheap mortgage rates, individuals who did not own a home previously are now looking Read More...
Posted Monday, November 02, 2009 11:49 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments
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