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Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in August

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sept. 23, 2010 – Sales of existing homes in Florida rose 1 percent in August, with a total of 13,997 homes sold statewide compared to 13,908 homes sold in August 2009, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:00 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now

Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now Stocks are up 50 percent from the March 2009 bottom. Some commodities have risen dramatically. The only asset class left in the cellar is real estate , says Michael Murphy, editor of the New World Investor stock newsletter. Read More...
Posted Friday, August 20, 2010 1:00 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

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

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 CIPS | 1 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 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

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 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

How To Apply For A Reverse Mortgage

How Do I Pay My Reverse Mortgage Back? You will need to pay your reverse mortgage back when the last survivor moves out of the home or passes away, all borrowers permanently move from the home, you stop paying property taxes or home insurance, or the Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:52 AM 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

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

Fraud Watch for Homeowners

MORTGAGE fraud continues to expand, in both the number of incidents and the methods that criminals use to strip equity from homeowners and lenders. Now a new online service offers free help to keep homeowners safe from an emerging form of fraud known Read More...
Posted Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:47 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments
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