Liz Streed's (johnandliz0801) Blog

By Liz Streed, GCREP-GL-Realtor PRUDENTIAL Holley Properties R.E. As a homeowner, you begin to accumulate all sorts of records and papers the moment you made the offer on your home. Loan documents, inspection reports, title insurance policy, home improvement receipts, appliance warranties are jus...

By Liz Streed, GCREP-GL-Realtor PRUDENTIAL Holley Properties R.E. It's not surprising that two of the most popular rooms for home makeovers are the kitchen and bathroom. When potential homebuyers are searching for homes, they generally are more attracted to homes with updated kitchens and baths....

By LIZ STREED, GCREP-GL-Realtor PRUDENTIAL Holley Properties R.E. The last step in the home buying process is what real estate professionals commonly refer to as "the closing." The closing, or settlement or close of escrow, is when all the progressive steps in buying a home from the acceptance of...

By LIZ STREED, GCREP-GL-Realtor PRUDENTIAL Holley Properties R.E.A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal. When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression. If the outside of the property doesn't create interest or ...

ACTIVE DUTY & RETIRED MILITARY or GOVERNTMENT FAMILIES may be eligible* for cash credit on the sale or purchase of a home through the PATRIOT PLAN offered by Liz Streed at Prudential Holley Properties R.E. You may be entitled to receive a cash credit of $5.00 per every $1,000 of the sale or purch...

FIREFIGHTERS may be eligible* for cash credit on the sale or purchase of a home through the Safety Officer Programoffered by Liz Streed at Prudential Holley Properties R.E.You may be entitled to receive a cash credit of $5.00 per every $1,000 of the sale or purchase price of a home - up to a maxi...

While it's an unpleasant thought, there are individuals that take delight in posting hate e-Mail on the Internet.  Recent major network reports have brought to light the ability to confirm where hate e-Mail comes from.  If you or someone you care for is the ill recipient of such, you may report t...

Hey Everyone...  This article comes straight from the Florida Association of Realtors News & Events Site.  Buyers that I have been working with, that are on the fence about purchasing, have found the information in this "insightful."Also, Forbes Magazine listed the Top 10 Places to buy and it's n...

The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) latest quarterly report shows that Florida home prices rose over a five-year period.  Home values rose 95.3 percent. Hawaii is the only state reporting a stronger home price over the same 5 year period at 106.43%.  (Nationally, the increa...

In an effort to reduce its storm risk payouts, Nationwide Insurance has announced its plans to drop 39,000 homeowner insurance policies plus 1600 business policies.  All cuts should be done by mid-2008.  The policy cuts will be made on customer renewal dates starting early next year; without inte...