Joan's South Florida Real Estate Blog

Yes, unfortunately, I and many others are living out in real-time the Great Recession of 2008. The economic fall-out and its trickle down impact affects so many homeowners in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. I speak to home sellers in Palm Beach County, Florida  just about every day w...

This is a not-to-miss event! I hope to see you (virtually) there! We're Back!Introducing the 2nd Edition of Virtual Real Estate BarCamp. Our first event was such a success, we decided to parlay the momentum into the launch of another. January 4th - 9am until 4pm PST9 Hours, 28 Incredible Speakers...

WHAT DO PIZZA'S AND REAL ESTATE ABSORPTION RATE HAVE IN COMMON? HUH? We've all read about the recent increase in real estate sales in Palm Beach County and specifically in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. But what about the ABSORPTION RATE? Whether you are thinking about buyin...

These 10 tips are great ones! Buyer's react emotionally when they first walk in to a house or condo. Do all that you can to make your home shine because first impressions do count!Are you getting ready to put your home on the market and want to know what you can do to help your Realtor sell your ...

I will also add that your mortgage consultant/broker should be seasoned and be associated with a reputable lender.These 10 Commandments home buyers must follow may seem like common sense to many. Buyers, however, can sometimes forget with all the excitement surrounding the buying of their new hom...

These four variables must be taken in to consideration when one is thinking of selling their home or their condo.Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells a house? There are four varibles that sell a house. 1.  Price   2.  Terms   3.  Condition   4.  Location     All four of the variables go togethe...

I believe this is a much needed change.  Yes it is true, just yesterday, September 18th FHA sent out a Mortgagee Letter to all lenders that they are adopting HVCC in most of its current form. By now most of you know about HVCC, if not please check my previous blogs on the subject. Fannie Mae adop...

Listing your home for short sale is not as complicated as you think.  This is the final installment in a series.  If you've missed the prior installments, you can link to them here:  Listing Your Home for Short Sale, Part 1:  Do You Qualify? Listing Your Home for Sale Sale, Part 2:  Choosing Your...

Here's a little information on the $8,000 Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers. $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers Mortgage NewsWhat Would You Do With $8,000? What if the government decided today that, instead of bailing out Wall Street, it was going to give every American $8,000? What...

10.) You sent in multiple offers to the bank. Put yourself in the bank's shoes, what would you do if you got 3,4,5 or 6 offers on your property? That's right you would wait to see if you get more at higher prices. We all know short sale departments at banks are extremely organized and they can su...