Fred Collis's (fhc342) Blog

The Absorption rate increased from July to August for both Single Family 8.3% to 9.0% and Condos 6.1% to 6.5%.   In a nut shell this means you have a 91% chance of your home not selling in the next 30 days unless you are priced right, your house shows well, and you have a professional like me hel...

I need to vent a moment....Over and over I find that sevealt deals of mine don't close on time because the lender waits to the last minute to A. work on the file and B. to clear up any conditions that may arise. From contract to close I give them at least 45 days so it's not like I am pushing for...

Here are the facts of the local Real Estate Market for May in Pinellas County Absorption Rate 12.5% (Inventory Turnover. The percentage of homes selling in any given 30 day time-frame.)  What does this mean to you??? You have an 87.5% chance of your home not selling in the next 30 days unless you...

I represent the buyer. There is an option contract on the property with an investor/ loss mitigation company. I have been working on getting this contract executed for over three weeks. One of the main problems has been the listing agents lack of knowledge and personal issues as well as the broke...

Here is an article that puts it all in perspective. For those of you that know me I raced with John Force in NHRA when I was racing Pro Stock Motorcycle. I thought I would share. Merry Christmas, Fred John Force Racing -- 15-time Funny Car champions Putting it all in perspective Monday, 22 Decemb...

So you want a new car. Typically people goto the car lot and talk with a salesman get a good deal and buy the car. They talk with the finance dept. and the guy behind the desk asks them what would you like your payment to be. He then proceeds to put the loan together for 3,4,5,6, or even a 7 yea...