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$120,000 remodeled Bradenton home for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:43:38 PDT

BRADENTON FL 34203 Manatee ALBERTA PARK M5802436

Address: 5612 23RD ST E
BRADENTON FL 34203
Neighborhood: ALBERTA PARK
Price: $120,000.00
Beds: 3
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1957

Square Feet: 960
Lot Size: .23

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Shiny new renovations Make this quiet east bradenton home a super value! New plumbing, updated electrical, complete kitchen upgrade, flooring andnew stucco and paint. Stop and see the great area with quick access to HWY 301 and I-75. no deed restrictions! work trucks are OK!

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Sarasota rental home

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:03:02 PDT

Lee Forbes PA | RE/MAX Alliance Group | 866-829-4333

6448 Samoa Drive, Sarasota, FL

Lake Sarasota Annual Rental home

2BR/2BA Single Family House

$900/month

Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage	1,087
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Dogs (any)
Deposit	$500

DESCRIPTION

Lake Sarasota home now available for annual tenant. New carpet in the bedrooms and tile floors through out the home. Freshly painted interior and remodeled baths. Large fenced back yard for you to bring your pets. Washer and Dryer included!

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - garage	Yard
Cable-ready	High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

LEASE TERMS

Annual Lease accepting large pets with $300 fee. Security deposit is only $500

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Renter contact info:

Lee Forbes PA

RE/MAX Alliance Group

866-829-4333

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 3, 2008, 4:43am PDT

Gates Creek home for sale $160000 34212

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:56:35 PDT

Lee Forbes | RE/MAX Alliance Group | 866-829-4333

11203 2nd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL

Location, Location, Location!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $160,000

Year Built	1998
Sq Footage	1,083
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	7,579 sqft
HOA/Maint	$60 per month

DESCRIPTION

Open and bright three bedroom home with large private fenced yard. East side Location, convenient to grocery, schools, YMCA, Parks, and the Manatee river. Come and enjoy friendly east side living and a newer home at an affordable price! East side Location, convenient to grocery, schools, YMCA, Parks, and the Manatee river. Come and enjoy friendly east side living and a newer home at an affordable price! No bank to deal with here, Just a great price on a great home.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - garage	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Great Schools!

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Seller contact info:

Lee Forbes

RE/MAX Alliance Group

866-829-4333

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 4, 2008, 6:53am PDT

Bring out the sunglasses!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:30:35 PDT

The future's beginning to look much brighter than before. Over the past couple of weeks, we've seen some indications that the worst of the credit crunch is over. Among them:
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Market expectations have shifted toward the possibility of the Fed increasing interest rates, beginning in September.

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Stocks have been on a tear, with the Dow up almost 9% since the middle of March.

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Bond market volatility (daily price swings of bonds of all sorts) has declined.

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The market's perception of banks' creditworthiness has improved to February levels.

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The spread between key interest rates and Treasury yields has also been improving.
If these positive trends continue, short-term rates are likely to go up later this year. We do not expect longer-term Treasury rates to increase at the same pace.
Remember that as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke pointed out last week, markets are still far from normal. The modest easing in credit is only part of the story. The outlook for housing and the economy still has bond investors a little spooked.
Consumers haven't seen daylight yetHome prices continued to fall last month, and foreclosures increased 65% over April 2007. As if the rapid decline in their home equity weren't enough, two other factors combine to make homeowners feel poorer:
1.

Debt. In 2006, the loan-to-value ratio of the average U.S. household (total debt divided by total housing value) was over 50%, compared to 26% in the U.K. and 9% in Japan.

2.

Inflation. The rise in prices (milk up 13% since last year, eggs up 25%, gasoline up 23%) is taking a heavy toll on consumers' spendable income.
As a result, consumer confidence has sunk to the level of June 1980. Back then the Iran hostage crisis was in its eighth month, President Jimmy Carter had just signed the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act, and the Dow was below 900 points. As we know, the '80s went on to be a period of great economic growth. Let's hope history repeats itself.
Business banks still have a tight grip on the purse stringsToday, almost 60% of banks report tighter standards for commercial and industrial lending. That's slightly more than the number reporting tighter mortgage standards. Because of the historically strong association between available business credit and employment levels, this is not a promising sign for economic growth.
Why the Fed can't just keep cutting ratesYou may be wondering, "If the economy gets worse, won't the Fed just keep cutting rates?" But two possible downsides make this a tricky choice:
1.

Inflation. If the Fed keeps rates too low for too long, the economy could eventually overheat, causing prices to rise too fast. (Think of trying to drive with one foot on the gas and the other on the brake.) This week's inflation data suggest that the economic slowdown may indeed be relieving some of the pressure on prices. But one week does not make a trend, and the Fed has clearly signaled its concern about prices.

2.

A further decline in the dollar. Reducing short-term interest rates lowers the return received by foreigners who invest in Treasury bills and other dollar-denominated debt. In the past, the U.S. dollar has been such a symbol of safety and strength that we've not had to worry about Fed rate cuts affecting its appeal. But as our creditors' own economies grow stronger, they may feel pressure to seek higher returns elsewhere. If they decide to stop buying our debt, we'll have to pay higher interest rates to entice them. With less demand for the dollar, its value will drop, which in turn will increase the price of imports. The result: more pain for consumers.
If the Fed does cut short-term interest rates further, we'll probably see long rates rise as inflation anxiety prompts investors to sell 10- and 30-year Treasuries. Higher long-term rates will make mortgages more attractive to domestic banks, a development that could take up any slack in the market caused by foreign selling. In this scenario, ARMs will look more appealing to investors, while fixed-rate mortgage yields stay in a relatively tight range.
It's not clear which path we're going to end up on. But until the data tells us that we need to worry about a deeper recession, the future certainly looks a lot brighter than it did a couple of months ago.

Looking to get a custom website up? See what $500 get's you

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:10:14 PST

Developing websites related to real estate has been a passion of mine for some time now. Working in our industry and finding ways to use the newest technology to sell real estate really captured me like blogging has most of us on the ActiveRain network. I would like to share free tidbits here on active rain in my blogs for the future many of the tricks I use to capture buyers and sellers from the web. And we all know how important t has become to have a web presence. I wrote this post to announce that I am willing to help other agents who are not in my immediate market area with implementing a fully functioning site. I can install Open-realty sites to servers and add custom templates of your choice for the price above. I can also customize sites or generate logos of pictures for you. All designs can be accommodated and updated and will reflect your branding.

With my installation, all you will need to know how to do would be "filling in the blanks" for your listings in text fields and "hitting the submit button." Upload pictures easily and have a SEO optimized site customized for you.

Here are some demos of the administration section of an open-realty site. Click here for PDF view

Expect to pay for my installation service 1 time, any specific custom template you choose (average $70.00, some are free), monthly website hosting ( I recomend Bluehost.com , about $9.80/mo) , and any custom work you want after the fact based on an hourly rate of just $23/hr.

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Thank you kindly,

Lee Forbes CRS, GRI, ABR, E-Pro
Premier Team Inc., REALTOR©
3850 SR. 64 East
Bradenton, FL 34208

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Blog Entry dated 10/29/2007 11:43 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:43:51 PDT

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Blog Entry dated 10/26/2007 9:24 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:28:35 PDT

ure, you order takeout three nights a week, and preparing a burger tests the limits of your culinary know-how. But that doesn't mean you don't need and deserve a spacious kitchen. After all, the kitchen has evolved from a room where food is prepared to the hub of a house, where you do everything from eating casual meals to paying the bills and helping Junior with his algebra homework.

Plus, as long as you stick within the norms of the neighborhood, a kitchen expansion is one of the best ways to increase your property value, says Omaha appraiser John Bredemeyer, a spokesman for the Appraisal Institute. "A lot of people buy the kitchen and take the house that comes along with it," he says. "So going from a cooking kitchen to an entertaining kitchen is likely to pay for itself when you sell your house someday."

Best of all, you don't necessarily have to shell out the $50,000 to $100,000 cost of a kitchen addition. Here are some money-saving tricks for enlarging the kitchen - or at least making it seem bigger:

Reconfigure the eating area

Having a place to eat in the kitchen is essential, but even a 3½-foot-wide round table takes up a 10-foot-by-10-foot floor space to comfortably accommodate walking around it, says Denver architect Doug Walter. So consider these space-conserving alternatives:

Lose the table You could replace it with a diner-style booth ($2,000 to $5,000), which needs just six feet by eight feet of floor space and can be set directly against the wall or in an alcove. Or let a new countertop double as a breakfast bar by overhanging it 15 inches off a peninsula or an island. Opt for backless stools, and they can be tucked almost entirely under the counter.

Use the dining room If you rarely eat a meal in the dining room, consider knocking down the wall separating it from the kitchen to form an attached, everyday eating area. That costs about $1,500 (if you have to move a structural wall, it will cost another $4,500). You'll lose cabinets, but if you put a peninsula in the wall's place, you'll retain some storage space.

Maximize the space

Sometimes kitchen congestion can be resolved by updating an old-fashioned floor plan that's chopping up ample square footage with too many walls and other obstructions.

Annex other spaces Walk-in pantries, mudrooms and laundry rooms that abut the kitchen are often worth sacrificing for an expanded kitchen, says Charlotte, N.C. contractor John Harmon. Construction costs can be as little as $2,000, depending on the situation. And thanks to stackable laundry machines that can be tucked away in a closet and cabinets that can store as much as an entire closet in a fraction of the space, they won't be missed.

Move the sliders Replacing sliding-glass patio doors with a single swing-out door ($3,000 to $4,000) or relocating your backdoor out of prime kitchen territory ($5,000 to $7,000) can free up vital wall space for new cabinets and a countertop without adding any floor space.

Add on economically

If the only solution is more physical space, you may be able to do the job for less than the $400-a-square-foot (or higher) cost of a full-scale kitchen addition and remodel.

Add adjacent living space If what you really need is an eating area or a space next to your existing kitchen, build a family room, den or great room alongside it. The open floor plan will make the kitchen seem bigger, and the person cooking (or microwaving, as the case may be) will feel like part of the household activity. And because the new space won't require all the labor and materials involved in reconstructing a kitchen, the project will cost about $200 a square foot.

Hang a bump-out If your plans for the kitchen require just a little more room, you may be able to hang the space off the side of the house by suspending the additional square footage from the existing structure, much like a bay window. As long as the bump-out doesn't extend more than three feet beyond the main exterior wall, it should easily cost $2,000 less than if the contractor had to excavate the yard and pour a new foundation, says Walter.

Whatever technique you use to expand your kitchen, once it has an open, spacious feel, it's sure to become an even more popular hangout. Heck, it might even inspire you to break out a cookbook.

Can it get worse?

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:21:09 PDT

sales are down,WAY down!!

The battered markets for real estate and home building still have farther to fall, according to a range of economists who spoke Wednesday at a forecast conference sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.

The economists agreed that the problems with home finance markets will continue to hit housing into next year, and that even when there is a recovery, it will be a slow process that will see weakness continue into 2009.

While most said they believed the overall U.S. economy can weather the housing downturn, several saw significant risk of a recession. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Economy.com, said that large areas of the country will fall into recession, if they haven't done so already.

The economists also admitted to being surprised by how bad the housing downturn has become, and all said that making forecasts of a recovery is difficult due to the problems in the credit markets.

"This time, we just don't know how it's going to pan out because the securities markets have become so much more important," said David Seiders, chief economist with the builder's trade group.

Home sales: Record weakness

The conference was held in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, as another trade group, the National Association of Realtors, was reporting the lowest pace of existing home sales since it started using current measures to track those sales since 1999. The sales of existing home sales slowed to the slowest pace since 1998, while the supply of homes on the market rose to its highest level in 12 years.

Zandi estimated that the excess inventory of homes on the market is close to one million, and he added that the glut could get worse if mortgage defaults and foreclosures increase, as it now appears they will.

"We're awash in inventory," he said. "I don't think this [credit] crisis is over. It's less stark than it was four to eight weeks ago. But I wouldn't be surprised if the embers which are smolder catch on fire again."

Thomas Lawler, a former Fannie Mae official who is now a private housing and finance consultant, said the easy financing terms of the boom years have been replaced by an overly restrictive lending environment. But even when underwriting standards return to more normal conditions, it won't be enough to lift demand and prices back to peak levels, he added.

"There's a part of the mortgage market that is gone for at least a while, and it should be because it should never have been there," Lawler said. "But that will slash demand. If the pace of building doesn't continue to fall, we'll see even worse price declines." He's now projecting prices down another 6 or 7 percent next year, on top of declines of that amount this year.

Staring into the mortgage market abyss

"The fact that building wasn't cut as early as it should have been is one of the reasons that that prices continue to fall," he said.

Still, Michael Moran of Daiwa Securities said he puts the chance of a recession at only about 30 percent, as employment and income should stop the housing market from going into a free fall.

"I think it's a blow the economy should be able to absorb," he said. "The housing prices are holding up reasonably well. If you look at the traditional determinants of housing demand, they're not that bad."

And Bernard Markstein, a National Association of Home Builders economist, said that the fact that home building isn't seen as coming back to 2005 levels or even 2006 levels for the foreseeable future isn't a bad thing.

"The real comparison should be to 2002 to 2003, back when we were meeting our needs, not to 2004 or 2005," Markstein said. "That's when we were overbuilding - we don't want to be there."

Blog Entry dated 10/17/2007 8:38 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:42:50 PDT

(9/17/07) - Lee Forbes of Premier Team inc. has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®

The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.

With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller.

"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years," said Lee Forbes of Premier Team Inc. "A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public."

The exclusive REALTOR e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORS stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.

Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.

Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.

For more information, e-mail Lee Forbes at Results@LeeForbes.com or call 941-725-4258.

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Blog Entry dated 10/11/2007 9:46 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:53:07 PDT

The number of foreclosures across the country dropped in September, falling 8 percent from a 32-month high in August, according to a regular monthly survey.

Delinquencies and defaults fell to 223,538 filings, according to the latest data from RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosure properties.

RealtyTrac also reported that nationwide numbers were down in all foreclosure categories, which include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions, with 39 states reporting decreased activity.

But the figures were still double the number reported a year ago. "It's important to note that September's total was still the second highest monthly total we've seen since we began issuing our report in January of 2005," James Saccacio, chief executive of RealtyTrac, said in a statement.

Florida's foreclosure activity dipped 2 percent from August, but the state's foreclosure rate moved up to the nation's second highest, after placing third last month.

Rust Belt states, or those located in the nation's former industrial centers, that made the top 10 included Michigan (one in 314), Ohio (one in 319), and Indiana (one in 615).

Among the states with the highest foreclosure totals, Illinois was the only state to see a month-to-month increase in foreclosure activity with 8,257 filings, up 33 percent from August.

California claimed six cities among the top 10 metro areas for the number of filings. Merced topped the list with one of every 68 households, followed by Modesto, Stockton, Riverside-San Bernardino, Vallejo-Fairfield, and Sacramento. Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Cape Coral-Fort Meyers and Las Vegas also landed on list of worst hit metro areas.

California also led the nation in the actual number of foreclosures with 51,259 households in some stage of default during the month. Florida was next with 33,354 and Ohio, with 15,709, was third.

Washington D.C. saw the biggest drop in foreclosure activity in the U.S., falling 82 percent from last month.

Although foreclosures showed a broad-based decline, RealtyTrac still expects the number of filings to hit over 2 million this year

Don't be victimized by the bubble hype!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:38:05 PDT

Nearly a full third of households are still renting...but if you are one of them, you could be paying a hefty price.

Additionally, the children of the baby boomer generation are close to or at the home buying age, but these "echo boomers" could mistakenly decide to put off the purchase of a home because of all the noise about a "bubble" in home prices.

Is there a "bubble"? The simple answer is "no". Even if interest rates move a bit higher, it won't be enough to cause a nationwide slide in home prices. The key to a healthy housing market is the job market. If the payment on a new home might be slightly higher due to increased interest rates, it generally won't stop someone from purchasing the home of their dreams...but if they feel their job is in jeopardy, it might be enough to stop them from making a move. So with the currently low levels of unemployment and the beefy gains in job creations, it looks like the housing market will remain vibrant. Although it will be difficult to sustain the double-digit gains that much of the country has seen, price declines are highly unlikely. Expect a more moderate rate of appreciation, perhaps closer to the historical 6-7% range, which is still very good.

It is important to note that housing tends to be localized. So if the job market in your area is weak, housing prices could under perform the rest of the country.

But this talk of a housing bubble has been going on for a few years now, and those who were unfortunately victimized by continuing to rent instead of purchasing a home are painfully mulling over their missed opportunity. But is it too late? Even with the more moderate levels of appreciation expected...procrastinating on that home purchase could cost you a bundle.

Let's look at an example. If you are paying rent at $1,500 per month and your landlord increases your payment by a modest 5% each year, you would wind up paying just about $100,000 over a 5-year period! Worse yet, after forking over $100,000, you still would have nothing to show for it.

And speaking of having nothing to show for it - how about any improvements you might make to a rental property? It's not uncommon for renters to freshen up the paint, install new light fixtures or plant some nice flowers outside. But guess what...all your efforts, labor and the benefit of that improvement belong to the landlord, not to you.

With the extensive variety of programs to help buyers obtain a mortgage with little to even zero down payment, the very same money could have been used towards home ownership. Even using a standard 30-year fixed program, a mortgage of $300,000 could be obtained with a total monthly mortgage payment - including property taxes and insurance - of around $2,200. I know taxes and insurance in Florida are higher. This is just an example: Assuming a 25% tax bracket, this would be equivalent to the average amount spent on rent during the same period after your tax benefit.

And the benefits of home ownership are quite considerable. Because the mortgage is being paid down each month, equity is being built. After 5-years, the $300,000 mortgage would be reduced to $279,000, adding $21,000 to your net worth. Home appreciation can add an even bigger chunk. If your home appreciates at a modest 5% per year, the value of a $300,000 home would increase to $383,000 after 5-years. Subtract the remaining mortgage of $279,000 and you have a whopping $104,000 of additional net worth! Even if the appreciation level were at 3.5% or half the historical norm, the result would be $77,000 of additional net worth.

But if laying out the initial increase in monthly payment and having to wait for your tax benefit to show up next April is a tough nut to crack, the IRS wants to help. Instead of waiting to file for the tax benefits derived from your new home purchase, you can simply adjust the amount of your withholding. This allows you to have less tax withheld from each paycheck so you can handle the new mortgage payment more comfortably throughout the year. In essence, you are taking your tax refund as you go instead of letting Uncle Sam hold it all year, interest free.

Visit http://www.irs.gov/ and use the IRS withholding calculator. This very handy tool can quickly show you the effect a change in withholding will do to your net paycheck. Remember to balance this with the expected refund and it is always a good idea to check with your tax advisor.

Don't be victimized by the bubble hype. Buying a home is a big step, but it is almost always one in the right direction.

Dollar Touches Another Low

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:02:49 PDT

Lower interest rates, while used to jump-start the economy, can also weaken a currency by giving investors less return on investments denominated in the currency.

The Fed's move put more pressure on the U.S. dollar because it made returns on investment in other countries more valuable. The weak dollar also means that American goods are cheaper for overseas buyers, which can help manufacturing and producers, and it can help companies with big foreign operations turn a larger profit by converting overseas profit into dollars.

On the other hand, a steadily weakening dollar could also discourage foreign investors who buy the country's debt. As investment in U.S. Treasury securities dwindles, the government will have to pay higher rates at weekly auctions to find buyers for its bills, notes and bonds. That eventually could push up borrowing costs for all Americans.

It can also hurt companies in the euro zone. Speaking in a radio interview, Airbus executive Fabrice Bregier said that his company's "Power8" cost-savings and restructuring program was based on a euro-dollar rate of $1.35 and aimed at generating 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion) in savings. If the euro rises to $1.45, he said Airbus would have to seek another 1 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in savings.

Regardless of an ECB rate cut, David Jones, chief market analyst at CMC Markets in London, said fears of more U.S. interest rate cuts could drive the euro higher.

He said that remarks by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke before the U.S. Congress on Thursday did not assuage fears about the U.S. economy, but rather "reignited fears that there may be further bad news to come with regard to the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market."

Both Archer and Jones said that those fears are putting more pressure on the dollar and causing buyers to look to safer havens, namely the euro and the British pound. It is also likely that the dollar will continue to weaken, pushing the euro higher in value.

Jones said that it's not quite a crisis for the dollar but "it's fair to say that confidence in the greenback has been truly shaken."

The Rates are Lower The Rates are Lower!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:24:59 PDT

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The Rates are lower The Rates are lower!!!

The Federal Reserve cut the target on a key short-term interest rate by a half of a percentage point Tuesday to 4.75%, further acknowledgment from the central bank that the mortgage meltdown plaguing Wall Street and Main Street could have a negative impact on the economy.

"This took some investors by surprise. It's like the Christmas present you really wanted but weren't really expecting," said Gary Webb, chief executive officer of Webb Financial Group, a Bloomington, Minn.-based independent investment advisory firm with about $120 million in assets under management.

The cut to the federal funds rate, the first since June 2003, was widely anticipated by investors and followed a surprise cut to the Fed's discount rate on Aug. 17. The only question was whether the Fed would lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points or 50 basis points. (There are 100 basis points in a full percentage point.)

On Tuesday, the Fed also cut its discount rate by another half of a point to 5.25 percent. The central bank said that the vote to lower both rates was unanimous.

Some investors had thought that Fed chair Ben Bernanke would take a more cautious approach and not cut rates by such a large margin, because a half-point cut could signal the Fed was acting out of desperation to save the economy.

The federal funds rate, an overnight lending rate that banks charge each other, is important since it influences the amount of interest consumers must pay for various types of debt, such as credit cards, home equity lines of credit and auto loans. The rate cut should help some beleaguered home borrowers who are set to see monthly payments on adjustable rate mortgages rise later this year.

In its statement, the Fed said that "the tightening of credit conditions has the potential to intensify the housing correction and to restrain economic growth more generally" and that the rate cut "is intended to help forestall some of the adverse effects on the broader economy that might otherwise arise from the disruptions in financial markets and to promote moderate growth over time."

2 Story Lake front Home

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:36:30 PDT

2 story Lake front

Listed by Lee Forbes

Images

Front

Fireplace in Livingroom

Master on Ground Floor

Master

Bright kitchen

35X12 Lani

What a view!

Fenced area

play area

BBQ anyone?

Address: 3317 49th Ave. E.
City: Bradenton
State: FL
Zip: 34203
Country: usa
Neighborhood: Manatee Oaks
Price: $200,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2 1/2
Floors: 2
Year Built: 1986

Garage Size: 2 car attached
Square Feet: 1,435
Lot Size: 14026
Annual Property Tax: 2,619
Status: Active

Full Description: This elegant home overlooks a peacefull lake and preserve. Truely a fantastic community, with mature Oak trees and a central location for access to the interstate, highway 301, and Sarasota. Classy brick exterior and fenced yard accent the warmth of the fireplace, solid wood doors, and solarium off of the master bath. New A/C in 2006 and extra storage space through out the home.

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Do You Have Job Burnout?

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:43:34 PDT

-- Do you think you never have or never will experience work burnout?

Consider these statistics:

• The American worker has the least vacation time of any modern, developed society.

• In 2005, 33 percent of workers said they would be checking in with the office while on vacation.

• One-half of workers reported they feel a great deal of stress on the job.

• Forty-four percent of working moms admit to being preoccupied about work while at home and one-fourth say they bring home projects at least one day a week.

• Nineteen percent of working moms reported they often or always work weekends.

• Thirty-seven percent of all working dads said they would consider the option of taking a new job with less pay if it offered a better work/life balance.

• Thirty-six percent of working dads reported they bring work home at least one day a week and 30 percent say they often or always work weekends.

These statistics, taken from CareerBuilder.com surveys of American workers, demonstrate the pressures employees in the U.S. are under to be available to the office, despite responsibilities -- or plans -- away from work.

All this, coupled with longer work hours and many individuals handling the workloads of two, can easily lead to worker burnout.

If you think burnout on the job is just an excuse used by the weak to get out of responsibilities, think again.

Stress and burnout can affect your immune system and has been linked to migraines, digestive disorders, skin diseases, high blood pressure and heart disease. It causes emotional distress as well.

"Job burnout is a response to work stress that leaves you feeling powerless, hopeless, fatigued, drained and frustrated," writes Dr. Audrey L. Canaff, a UC Foundation Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in her article on WorkplaceBlues.com. "But since job burnout is not an overnight occurrence, it's important to recognize its early signs and to act before the problem becomes truly serious."

Consider these five warning signs of burnout:

Sign No. 1: Your co-workers are walking on eggshells around you.

If you find yourself becoming cranky and irritable with co-workers you used to get along with, it may be more than just typical interpersonal dynamics.

Sign No. 2: You come in late and want to leave earlier.

You used to wake up in the morning excited for another day, but now every day you dread heading into the office. Once lunch passes you start watching the clock, counting the minutes to the end of the day.

Sign No. 3: Apathy has replaced enthusiasm.

You feel no motivation, no sense of accomplishment and have no desire to be challenged. Those who have burnout lose their motivation to perform, as well as their feelings of pride for a job well done.

Sign No. 4: You've lost camaraderie with co-workers.

You're no longer interested in the company network. You used to go to lunch, go out for drinks and participate in other company functions but now have no desire in socializing in or out of the office.

Sign No. 5: You're feeling physically sick.

You always feel exhausted, have headaches, feel tension in all of your muscles and are having trouble sleeping. These physical signs are common indicators of job stress, and demonstrate that this can turn into a physical problem.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it's time to make some changes.

You can start by talking to your boss or someone in your human resources department about how you can confront the problem together by redefining deadlines, delegating or outsourcing a project or two. In her book "Stress Management for Busy People," Carol A. Turkington recommends taking these proactive steps:

Learn to say no.

Reevaluate your goals.

Reduce your commitments at work and at home.

Learn stress management skills.

Get plenty of rest and eat a healthy diet.

Finally, give yourself a break.

This means taking your vacation days, no matter how important your job is, and taking little breaks every day to re-group, re-energize and unwind.

Remember, if you don't take care of yourself in the office, your work will suffer and your health may pay the price, too.

Countrywide loan biz hits big slowdown

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:41:24 PDT

Countrywide loan biz hits big slowdown

Embattled mortgage lender reports double-digit decline in August, blames falling home values and decaying credit quality.

Countrywide Financial Corp. said Thursday it lent less money during August as a protracted housing slump kept prospective home buyers out of the market.

The nation's biggest mortgage lender issued $34 billion in home loans last month, a 17 percent decline from the same period in 2006. The company processed $2.3 billion in loan applications a day, marking a decline of 12 percent.

Countrywide said the decline reflects current conditions in the mortgage industry, which include slipping home values and decaying credit quality. Loans in the pipeline at the end of August shrank to $52 billion from $64 billion at the end of August 2006.

In response to the shakeout in the mortgage industry, Countrywide has sold a chunk of itself to Bank of America Corp. who arranged to borrow more cash from banks and announced plans to trim its workforce by as much as a fifth.

The company still expects to be a beneficiary of the turmoil in the mortgage industry as the squeeze forces some of the weaker players out of the game.

Soldier returns home to see his 6 year old son

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:38:49 PDT

Everyone should see this video

Countrywide is looking for another hand to right the ship!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:04:31 PDT

Countrywide is looking for another hand to right the ship!

Facing cash crunch, embattled mortgage lender is looking to strike deal similar to Bank of America bailout, paper reports.

-- Troubled mortgage lender Countrywide Financial is putting together its second multi-billion dollar bailout plan in less than a month as it continues to face a cash crunch, according to a report published Tuesday.

"Countrywide is in desperate need of cash right now to continue funding mortgages and the credit markets are still largely closed to them," one source told the New York Post.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Post reported that Countrywide was looking at creating a strategic investment similar to the deal it struck in August with Bank of America.

Last month, Bank of America provided $2 billion in financing to Countrywide in exchange for a stake in the company.

So far, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup as well as several hedge funds have expressed interest in assisting Countrywide, according to the paper.

Sources told the Post a deal could be reached by the end of the month.

The report is the latest woe for Countrywide. Last week, the company announced it planned to slash as many as 12,000 jobs over the next three months. And Monday, two of its largest shareholders revealed in a regulatory filing they cut their stakes in the mortgage lender.

Blog Entry dated 9/6/2007 11:36 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:38:32 PDT

Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale Investor Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 20th, 7:00 p.m.

Short Sale Secrets Revealed

This 90 minute workshop is led by a panel of experts who will share their knowledge and help you learn how to explode your income during the next 12 months.

What you will learn:

· Why Investors should be excited about short sales.

· How to find motivated sellers.

· What to say to sellers.

· How to evaluate the deal

· What’s in a short sale package

· What to say to the bank to get them to agree to short the loan

· How to get the appraiser on your side

· How to find buyers and sell your home fast

· How to do a simultaneous closing

· Real deals right here in the Manatee – Sarasota area

When: Thursday, September 20th, 7:00- 8:30 pm (Refreshments & networking at 6:30pm)

Where: Tidewater Preserve Welcome Center 4700 Tidewater Preserve Boulevard (Near SR 64 and I-75)

Directions:From I-75 take Exit #220 West . Go West on SR 64 approximately 2.25 miles to 48th Street Court, make a right turn (heading North). Turn left before the Tidewater Gate House to the Welcome Center.

Hosted by: Dan Forbes & Marie Avery, Premier Team Inc., REALTORS and the Bradenton Real Estate Club

$10.00 if paid in advance; $20.00 at the door. Seating is limited, register today!

ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.bradentonrealestateclub.com/seminar.htm

TELEPHONE REGISTRATION: 941-746-0505

Lee Forbes
Premier Team Inc., Realtors
Office 941-746-0505
Toll Free 877-646-8326
3850 State Road 64 E.
Bradenton, Florida 34208
results@leeforbes.com
www.LeeForbes.com

Licensed in the State of Florida
Serving Florida's Gulf Coast

It's all Flippers fault!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:09:22 PDT

Flippers and other speculators investing in single-family homes helped drive up prices in many hot housing markets during the boom. Now they're contributing heavily to mortgage delinquencies in several of those markets.

Defaults in non-owner occupied houses are driving defaults in four of the states with the fastest rising default rates in the nation, according to a report released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

"Defaults are on the rise in most parts of the country, but...it is not always the case of a homeowner losing his or her home," Doug Duncan, the MBA's chief economist, said in a statement, "but [it's] often the case of an investor gambling on a continued increase in home values and losing that gamble."

Several sun-belt states were magnets for real estate speculators during the home-price boom. Coastal California led the early charge, but as prices there raced ahead of affordability, many investors abandoned those markets for Central Valley cities as well as Las Vegas, Phoenix and other Arizona towns.

Florida drew droves of investors from the Northeast, who spurred a rash of condo development in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and other coastal towns. Single family home prices were also driven up in towns all over the Sunshine State.

Mortgage applications slip

As of June 30, in Nevada, 32 percent of all prime mortgages in default and 24 percent of subprime defaults were on non-owner occupied properties, according to the MBA. The numbers for Arizona were 26 percent prime and 18 percent subprime. In California, they were 21 percent and 15 percent respectively.

The default rates in Florida for non-owner occupied homes were 25 percent for prime loans and 14 percent for subprime ones.

In the rest of the nation, non-owners accounted for just 13 percent of prime loan defaults and 11 percent of subprime.

Foreclosure rescue scams

"California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida were among the states with the fastest home price appreciation over the last five years. This...attracted both speculators and home builders, a volatile combination that led to an over-supply of homes that was beyond the capacity of the local populations to support," Duncan said.

"When this over-supply became apparent and prices began to fall, many of these investors simply walked away from their mortgages."

In Nevada and Arizona, 29 percent of all the prime mortgage loans written in 2005 were for non-owner occupied home purchases. In California, it was 14 percent and in Florida, a whopping 32 percent, according to the MBA.

The subprime figures for non-owner occupied home purchases were 14 percent in Nevada and Arizona, 15 percent in Florida and 7 percent in California.

We Got FIRED today ~ read and help us recover.

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:57:42 PDT

We Just Got FIRED

Procter and Gamble just fired us. They gave us the right to sell Crest for $35.00 a tube for the last six months and we didn’t get one offer. The market is bad, we knew that, but we advertised the hell out of it. They said we’re through, and now they’re going to give this opportunity to someone else (oh darn!).

“But we do advertising better than anybody”, we told them. “You didn’t produce”, Procter growled as Gamble snarled through grimaced, Crest -streaked pearly whites, “You didn’t advertise it Right!” (They are such a lovely couple.)

We can’t, for the life of us, figure out why it didn’t sell. Lets see how we advertised it, and maybe you can tell us where we screwed up.

Internet:

80% of all people with a toothbrush look here first. So this is where we targeted our advertising first.
We hit all of the usual and customary sites, including Who’s Who in Luxury Toothpaste and Luxe Dental Portfolio.
We even put it on Craig’s List.
A also did a custom Website with a virtual tour of a good mouth brushing and a Dental Tips Blog.

The Dental Registry (DLS):
We’re all over it, and Dental.com (DAR) too.

Television:

We did co-branded television and print campaigns. They were saturative, and based on focus group findings of what people most expect in their high-end toothpaste.

Campaign spokesanimal was Bugs Bunny.
Footage of Bugs had starlight filters on his two front teeth, which sparkled a plenty from every angle.
Featured celebrity endorsements from Mr Ed, Francis the Talking Mule, Bucky Beaver and a cable television special targeted to the youth demographic of Butthead getting his braces off. (Like Butthead, we still couldn’t score.)

Magazines:

Coordinated print campaign that ran concordant to television spots.

Bugs was featured first, with teeth prominent in all print ads. (Starlights added graphically to teeth.)
Included Scratch and Sniff Pages in Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan and other high profile publications.

Newspapers:
National PR campaign to generate news, plus “Name That Rabbit” contest in local newspapers.Direct Mail:Postcard campaign to everyone in our data base who has a mouth.

Grocery Stores:
Point of Purchase Displays.
End Aisle Free Brushing stations w/ teaser samples.

Whew:
We were exhausted when it was all over. No stone was unturned in our effort, yet no sales.

What Did We Do Wrong?
That is the question. And we have no idea.

With everything we did, why could we not sell Crest for $35.00 a tube?
What can we do to stop Procter and Gamble from giving someone else this opportunity?
What does selling Crest for $35.00 a tube have to do with selling a house?

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Copy of a Blog post by Gary Bolen

Bradenton real estate club meeting 8/31/07

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:43:59 PDT

Don'tmiss thisweek's meeting of theBradenton Real Estate Club, Fridayat 11:45 a.m. (see details below)

ClaudeMcGavicof Home Check InspectionServices, is our speaker. Whenbuying real estate there are times when the investor wants a home inspectionthat accentuates the home's deficiencies. This would be helpful for example whennegotiating short sales with a bank. Also, this would help whennegotiating with a seller. Claude will speak to thisstrategy.

Follow this link to see all of our upcoming events:

http://www.bradentonrealestateclub.com/Events.htm

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BRADENTON REAL ESTATE CLUB

WHEN: Every Friday
Arrive: 11:45 - 12:15 Networking, Order and enjoy lunch ($13.00 includes lunch, drink, and tip).
Meeting: 12:15 - 1:15 Discussion/Presentation

WHERE: Stoneybrook Clubhouse in Heritage Harbour, 7515 Grand Harbour Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34212.
(I-75Exit 220, go one mile East on State Road 64 to entrance).

WHAT: This is a round-table luncheon and discussion of real estate topics and trends open to investors, landlords, owners, renters, buyers, and sellers. We help investors by focusing on Information, Motivation, Education, Training, and Networking.

INFO: For information call Dan Forbes at 941-746-0505 or visit our web site at http://www.BradentonRealEstateClub.com

I hope to see you there!

Blog Entry dated 8/29/2007 2:51 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:52:13 PDT

Sarasota market continues to be bright spot in Florida real estate

Sales of homes and condominiums compiled in the Sarasota MLS system, and sales within the Sarasota-Bradenton Metropolitan Service Area (MSA), are continuing to reflect strength compared to the overall state of Florida.

Statistics indicate the summer months have actually seen a strengthening of sales activity in the Sarasota real estate market, with overall sales in July 2007 up 7 percent from July 2006.

There were 369 single family home sales recorded in the Sarasota MLS in July 2007, compared to only 351 sales in July 2006 - a 5 percent increase, while the MSA showed a drop of 4 in single family home sales for the period. But even that figure stands out in stark contrast to other MSAs across the state. A total of 14 MSAs saw double-digit percentage declines in single family home sales, and statewide the real estate market saw a sales decline of 24 percent from July to July for single family homes.

Condominium sales were also up in the Sarasota MLS, with 159 sales in July 2007 compared to 141 sales in July 2006, for a 12 percent increase. Condos also saw a median price jump of 14.8 percent for the Sarasota MLS, from $269,990 in July 2006 up to $310,000 in July 2007.

The MSA fared better, with a 41 percent increase in condo sales, July to July. This was the third best performance in the state, and Sarasota-Bradenton was one of only six MSAs to show positive condo sales growth in July. Only two much smaller MSAs - Panama City (up 78 percent) and Fort Walton Beach (up 49 percent) - fared better than the local MSA. Statewide, condo sales were down 19 percent.

"When you look at the numbers, we are clearly seeing the Sarasota market taking the lead in the anticipated real estate market recovery in Florida," said Joe Hembree, 2007 SAR President. "Our Association has taken the lead in educating the public concerning the fundamentals of our market, and this has made a big difference. Local real estate agents have also done an excellent job of counseling sellers on the need to price their properties realistically."

With an eye toward the bigger picture, and discounting the historically abnormal years of 2003-2005, we have seen a return to the normal market experienced as recently as 2001 and 2002, Hembree noted.

In July 2001, there were 359 homes and 175 condos reported sold in the Sarasota MLS. In July 2002, there were 328 homes and 187 condos sold. The biggest difference this July is that the median price, even with recent declines, is still much higher than those recent years.

The median home in July 2001 sold for $176,000, and the median condo sale price was $132,000. The numbers went up a little in July 2002 - $190,000 for a single family home, and $179,900 for a condo. But the figures are much higher today - $299,000 for a home, and $310,000 for a condo - so the overall sales volume is far greater.

"The current market is in a normal adjustment period, which makes this an historic buyer's market," Hembree continued. "Our area has always offered tremendous amenities, abundant cultural assets, and great natural beauty and climate. Now, it's all more affordable than it was two years ago."

The lowest point in the recent local market was apparently reached in December 2006, when only 355 sales closed. Sales have escalated since then, and were much higher in July 2007, with 528 total sales - almost 50 percent higher than the sales low. The strong pending sales numbers - nearly 500 reported pending sales - continue to reflect a brighter future as the Sarasota area begins to enter the traditionally stronger fall and winter sales period.

Tame your investing Brain!

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:12:55 PDT

The investing world is full of traps and our brains are wired to lead us into them.

Most investors think too much and end up making the wrong moves. Follow these 8 guidelines and make the right ones.

Avoid the "sure thing"

Your "seeking system" is especially turned on by the prospect of a big score, and that in turn will hinder your ability to calculate realistic odds for the success of an investment.

Be on your guard against any sales rep who tries to lure you with jackpot jargon like "can't miss," "double your money" or "the sky's the limit."

Remember: lightning seldom strikes twice

If you've ever had the taste of a big gain, you'll likely be tempted to try to get that feeling back. So be especially wary of investing in stocks or mutual funds that remind you of the one you made a killing on long ago; chances are, any similarities to another investment, living or dead, are purely coincidental.

Think twice

Making a financial decision while you're inflamed by the prospects of a big gain - or a huge paper loss - is a terrible idea.

Calm yourself down (if you don't have kids to distract you, take a walk around the block or go to the gym) and reconsider when the heat of the moment has passed.

Get away from the herd

If you are part of an investment organization, appoint an internal sniper whose job is to shoot down ideas everyone likes. (Rotate this role to prevent one person from becoming universally disliked.)

Similarly, if you're at a barbecue and your friends are talking up a seemingly great opportunity, speak to someone you respect who isn't part of the group before you jump in.

Lock up your "mad money"

Put at least 90% of your stock money into a low-cost, diversified index fund that owns everything in the market. Put 10%, tops, at risk on speculative trades. Be sure this "mad money" resides in a separate account from your long-term investments; never mingle them. Never add more money to the speculative account. (It's especially important to resist that temptation when your trades have been doing well.)

If you get wiped out, close out the account.

Control your cues

The stock market generates signals that can goad you into trading. Try watching CNBC with the sound off so that none of the hullabaloo about what the market is doing this second can distract you.

If you walk past the local brokerage firm every day so you can sneak a peek at the electronic ticker, take a different route. If you obsessively check a stock's price, use the "history" window on your browser to count how many times you've updated the price that day. The number may shock you.

Use your words

While vivid sights and sounds - say, red down arrows and scenes of mayhem on the exchange floor - fire up your emotions, the more complex cues of language activate analytical areas of your brain.

To prevent your feelings from overwhelming the facts and leading you to sell in a panic, ask yourself:

- Other than price, what's changed?

- Are my original reasons to invest still valid?

- Shouldn't I like this investment even more now that it's cheaper?

Track your feelings

Many of the world's best investors have learned to treat their own feelings as reverse indicators: Excitement becomes a cue that it's time to consider selling; fear tells them they should be thinking about buying.

I once asked renowned fund manager Brian Posner of Fidelity and Legg Mason how he sensed whether a stock would be a moneymaker. "If it makes me feel like I want to throw up," he answered, "I can be pretty sure it's a great investment."

Florida Land for Sale! only $18000

noreply@blogger.com (Lee Forbes) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:57:28 PDT

Address: Lot3 Block 1141 Barry Street
City: North Port
State: FL
Zip: 34286
Country: USA
Price: $18,000

Lot Size: approximately 10000 sqft
Status: Active

Full Description: Wonderfull vacant lot in south Sarasota County. Easy access to Interstate and local shopping. Buy now and build later is OK. Clean and clear title ready to build! PID# 0958-11-4103

Lee Forbes PA

$120,000 remodeled Bradenton home for sale

Sarasota rental home

Gates Creek home for sale $160000 34212

Bring out the sunglasses!

Looking to get a custom website up? See what $500 get's you

Blog Entry dated 10/29/2007 11:43 AM

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Can it get worse?

Blog Entry dated 10/17/2007 8:38 AM

(9/17/07) - Lee Forbes of Premier Team inc. has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®

Blog Entry dated 10/11/2007 9:46 AM

The number of foreclosures across the country dropped in September, falling 8 percent from a 32-month high in August, according to a regular monthly survey.

Don't be victimized by the bubble hype!

Nearly a full third of households are still renting...but if you are one of them, you could be paying a hefty price.

Dollar Touches Another Low

The Rates are Lower The Rates are Lower!!!

The Rates are lower The Rates are lower!!!

2 Story Lake front Home

2 story Lake front

Listed by Lee Forbes

Address: 3317 49th Ave. E. City: Bradenton State: FL Zip: 34203 Country: usa Neighborhood: Manatee Oaks Price: $200,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 1/2 Floors: 2 Year Built: 1986

Do You Have Job Burnout?

Countrywide loan biz hits big slowdown

Countrywide loan biz hits big slowdown

Embattled mortgage lender reports double-digit decline in August, blames falling home values and decaying credit quality.

Soldier returns home to see his 6 year old son

Countrywide is looking for another hand to right the ship!

Countrywide is looking for another hand to right the ship!

Facing cash crunch, embattled mortgage lender is looking to strike deal similar to Bank of America bailout, paper reports.

Blog Entry dated 9/6/2007 11:36 AM

Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale Investor Workshop

It's all Flippers fault!!

We Got FIRED today ~ read and help us recover.

We Just Got FIRED

Bradenton real estate club meeting 8/31/07

Blog Entry dated 8/29/2007 2:51 PM

Sarasota market continues to be bright spot in Florida real estate

Tame your investing Brain!

The investing world is full of traps and our brains are wired to lead us into them.

Florida Land for Sale! only $18000

Address: 3317 49th Ave. E.
City: Bradenton
State: FL
Zip: 34203
Country: usa
Neighborhood: Manatee Oaks
Price: $200,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2 1/2
Floors: 2
Year Built: 1986