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2011
This is a follow-up post to one I did a few days ago. You can see it with this link: buyers-waive-your-financing-contingency-never- I have heard of this scenario playing out before, this time I have first-hand knowledge of it. For the purpose of this discussion, I'll call the lender Hase Bank. In...
09/29/2011
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What is posted below is from Florida Realtors and it is posted with permission. The first thing that you will notice is that in each city it states average "list price." Many will argue that this doesn't matter and it's the "selling price" that matters and I agree. But, if the market was still d...
09/26/2011
I just don't know where to begin... I write this for buyers who are planning to finance their next purchase. You must listen and understand that your loan originator will ask you for everything and the kitchen sink. There's nothing you can do about it. If you need a loan, suck it up, and be prep...
09/26/2011
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SAVINGS RANGE FROM $25,000 to more than $40,000 for these furnished models In a communication to Realtors, Paseo has announced the release of their fully furnished and decorated models for sale. Close in 30 days, have the home you have wanted for your full time residence or just in time for the w...
09/25/2011
For some time now I've been writing about the ongoing construction build in virtually every development in the region where there is new construction. This was all based on first hand observation while showing property from south Fort Myers to Naples and sales to buyers I represented. The new con...
09/25/2011
At least not in this market, and that's my suggestion when I'm representing the buyer. The listing agent and the seller, on the other hand, seek just the opposite. In this market it just doesn't make sense. Even in a seller's market if the financing date and the closing date are close, like 7 - ...
09/17/2011
You just can't argue with data. Reduced, rock-bottom home prices (but not for long) have driven a buying frenzy. Why does that not sound right given what you hear on the nationwide media everyday? Simple. The nationwide media is reporting on the average for the nation and with the economy, in gen...
09/16/2011
You just can't argue with data. Reduced, rock-bottom home prices (but not for long) have driven a buying frenzy. Why does that not sound right given what you hear on the nationwide media everyday? Simple. The nationwide media is reporting on the average for the nation and with the economy, in gen...
09/16/2011
I just read a featured post by Dan and Amy Schuman - One Question That You Absolutely Must Ask Your Clients. And just a few days earlier there were a couple of posts about buyer representation agreements by Mimi Foster - An intense (and embarrassing) real estate lesson. Texting is a great way to ...
09/16/2011
$129,900 The Vistas, Heritage Bay, North Naples Located just off Immokalee Rd, immediately east of Collier Blvd, CR 951 This townhome is one year young, newly furnished and fully upgraded by the one season owners...turnkey...and cannot be reproduced at this price. VIRTUAL TOUR Are you selling you...
09/14/2011