Posted April 7th, 2009 by Sheila
A new and growing concern in the Florida real estate market is drywall that was manufactured in China. U.S. manufacturers of drywall couldn’t keep up with new homebuilders demand during the housing boom from 2000 to 2006. In addition to the housing boom, Florida suffered through a bad hurricane season that dramatically increased the [...]
Posted March 30th, 2009 by Sheila
I have seen a strong influx of first-time homebuyers coming off the fence and helping the housing market and the economy. The $8000 tax credit that became effective as of January 1st this year is apparently working. Not to be mistaken with a tax deduction, this is a true tax credit. The benefit of [...]
Posted March 19th, 2009 by Sheila
How does a buyer who cannot afford a hefty down payment take advantage of the great home deals on the market today? Most of the lower priced homes in the $50,000 to $90,000 price range do not qualify for a straight FHA loan because they need work. So what is a buyer to do? [...]
Posted March 12th, 2009 by Sheila
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As a Realtor, I run my business honestly and play by the book. I get very frustrated with other Realtors who do not think as I do. I take pride in what I do and think a Realtor’s only concern should be for their customer. If you treat [...]
Posted January 26th, 2009 by Sheila
We have all read or heard about the flood of foreclosures in the housing market, but what happens to those properties after the bank takes possession? If the home doesn’t sell at auction, the bank owns the home and the debt sits on their books. Banks are not in the business of holding on [...]