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September is Banner Month for Florida Condos

Bryn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:02:05 +0000

According to a new report from the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), September sales of existing condos in Florida increased a whopping 77% over last year’s numbers. Confidence in buying is back in a big way and not just for first time home buyers getting the $8,000 tax credit either. " (Anita) Williams, broker-owner of The Realty [...]

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Confidence in the Florida Condo Market

Bryn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:48:40 +0000

"Starwood Sees Payoff in Patience" – Wall Street Journal 10/7/09 A Starwood Capital Group led consortium is buying the Florida condo assets of the broken up Corus Bank. In this depressed market Starwood sees opportunity for real investment return in Florida condos in the near future. Starwood’s Barry Sternlicht makes their motivation clear: "In years three,...

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A VA Purchase Loan Has Many Benefits

ahowe — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:07:56 +0000

Buying a house but not sure what you’re going to use to finance the purchase given today’s climate in the mortgage market? If you’re a veteran or active duty military, then you must consider a VA Loan, a benefit thanks to your service to the United States. A VA Loan is a great option for [...]

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Reduce Your Closing Costs Out Of Pockets: Here’s How

ahowe — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:24:55 +0000

It’s a buyer’s "make an offer" market. Everyone knows that. What a lot of buyers don’t know is that if cash out of pocket at closing is one of their impediments to buying, that they can solve that issue in the price negotiation with a seller. Most lenders will allow a seller to contribute up to to 6% [...]

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VA Loans Popular In Military Towns Like Jacksonville

ahowe — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:58:57 +0000

VA loans are great for military buyers. They allow for no money down loans up to the VA limit without PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance). The actual loan is originated through a traditional bank with the VA guaranteeing a portion of the loan. The VA loan guidelines also spell out what fees and closing costs can [...]

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Florida Property Tax Portability Explained

ahowe — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:00:48 +0000

So just what is Property Tax Portability? Recent Florida legislation allows residents that are moving from one primary residence to another to bring the accrued property tax savings on the taxable value of their existing homestead property with them to their new primary residence. This can mean up to a $500,000 decrease in the taxable [...]

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What is a “first time homebuyer” anyway?

ahowe — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:32:48 +0000

It might not be what you think. The $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit provided for home purchases in 2009 has a few definition wrinkles that include more people in the incentive than I originally thought. According to the IRS newsroom website, a first time homebuyer is anyone that has not owned a home in [...]

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Making Sure You’re Ready To Buy

NameCritic — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:45:28 +0000

Only experts tell us that purchasing a home or other kind of property is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make and that’s true. No matter where you finally decide to buy your home, even if you want to go with the high end properties like a luxury Florida waterfront homes in St. Augustine, [...]

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Making That Florida Real Estate Safer For Children

NameCritic — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:55:36 +0000

Part of enjoying Florida real estate is being aware that some of the very things that are made to make our lives more relaxing can cause serious injury or even death to a child. Pools, sinks, bathtubs and hot tubs can all be a potential hazard to young children and there are several tips [...]

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Getting Organized? Where To Start

NameCritic — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:20:31 +0000

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for that Jacksonville Loft or a waterfront home in one of Florida’s waterfront communities, you’d need to get organized whether you are packing or unpacking, buying or selling. Remember, the experts advise that it takes just as long to build clutter up as it does to clear it out. [...]

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