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SAR Monthly Statistics Released for January 2012

Pending sales spike in January 2012; prices also rise The new year started with a 38 percent jump in pending sales from the previous month, as reported by members of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® - a strong indicator for a successful 2012 Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:57 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Florida’s housing sales activity higher as 2011 ends

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 20, 2012 – At the close of 2011, Florida’s existing home and condominium markets reported higher sales compared to the previous year, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. It was Read More...
Posted Monday, January 23, 2012 1:54 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure

WASHINGTON – Jan. 9, 2012 – You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure after this year. Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home? Uncle Sam is still Read More...
Posted Monday, January 09, 2012 2:57 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Existing-Home Sales Continue to Climb in November

Washington, DC, December 21, 2011 Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Also released today were periodic benchmark revisions with downward adjustments to sales Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:13 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Pending sales surge in January 2011

Pending sales surge in January 2011 Pending sales in the Sarasota real estate market experienced a major climb in January 2011, from 789 in December 2010 to 1,013 last month for a 28 percent increase. This statistic is a strong indicator for the next Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 17, 2011 4:47 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

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

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

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

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

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

Fewer Short Sales Come Up Short

While obstacles to short sales remain, real estate practitioners say the process is becoming more efficient. Rather than waiting six months or more to push through a deal, agents say banks are more willing to negotiate prices up front. “My gut feeling Read More...
Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:50 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Overcoming Fear of Foreclosure Critical for Many People to Keep Their Homes

Foreclosure numbers continue to rise and many homeowners are at an increased risk of losing their home. While foreclosure can be prevented, many homeowners remain confused or afraid to confront their mortgage problems and take action to help save their Read More...
Posted Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:15 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Mental Recession Redux?

Mental Recession Redux? September 25, 2009 by Brian Summerfield · 1 Comment Filed under: Economics , Mortgage Financing By Brian Summerfield, Online Editor, REALTOR® Magazine In July 2008, in the heat of the presidential election, McCain campaign Read More...
Posted Friday, September 25, 2009 3:05 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 1 Comments