Orlando Florida Real Estate

Orlando Real Estate – $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Q&A

Jerry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:32 +0000

When do I need to purchase to qualify? If you buy a home between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1 this year and close escrow during these dates, you will qualify for an $8,000 tax credit – as long as it is your primary residence and you meet the simple requirements. How does the law define “first-time [...]

Making Home Affordable Program, How it will Help in Orlando

Jerry — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:26:22 +0000

On February 18, 2009, President Obama announced his Making Home Affordable Program (MHA), designed to help up to 7-9 million families avoid foreclosure by restructuring or refinancing their mortgages. In doing so, the plan not only helps responsible homeowners behind on their payments or at risk of defaulting, but prevents neighborhoods and communities from being [...]

Orlando Florida Real Estate Windermere’s Butler Chain of Lakes

Jerry — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:34:48 +0000

Orlando Florida Real Estate Windermere’s Butler Chain of Lakes One of the best places to live in the Orlando area is in the Southwest area of Orange county. In Windermere Florida on the Butler chain of Lakes. You’ll love the canal that connects eleven lakes known as the Butler Chain of Lakes comprised of Lake Down, Little [...]

10 Things to Expect in an Orlando Short Sale

Jerry — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:18:28 +0000

The bank is going to what to see your entire financial picture. This means you will need to provide copy of back taxes, paycheck stubs, bank statements, personal financial statement, etc. They will want to know what all your assets are. The bank may want you to sign a promissory note for the difference, now [...]

Failure is NOT an option! If you’re ever feeling like the economy is getting you down, watch this!

Jerry — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:26:45 +0000

Did you catch the frumpy 47-year old Susan Boyle on her audition for Britain’s version of American Idol? If not, it may be the best seven minutes you’ll spend this year. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY She’s middle aged, triple-chinned, eyebrows that look like dead caterpillars, never been kissed by a man… everyone just knew this Gong-Show reject was going to bomb. I had to [...]

Windermere Fl. Homes For Sale

Jerry — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:35:19 +0000

View All Homes For Sale in Windermere Florida The Town of Windermere is located in southwest Orange County fourteen miles southwest of Orlando, six miles southeast of Winter Garden, two miles south of Ocoee, and approximately six miles north of Walt Disney World. Windermere is surrounded by sand bottom lakes. Lake Butler (the largest) is on [...]

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation, Orlando Real Estate and Short Sales

Jerry — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:48:25 +0000

If you owe a debt to someone else and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable.The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven [...]

Obama Administration’s housing plan launches, should bring help to Orlando Homeowners

Jerry — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:40:53 +0000

The Obama administration kicked off a new program Wednesday that’s designed to help up to 9 million borrowers stay in their homes through refinanced mortgages or loans that are modified to lower monthly payments. Borrowers, however, are being advised to be patient in their efforts to get help because mortgage companies are likely to be flooded [...]

FAQ’s About the Orlando Home Buyer Tax Credit

Jerry — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:00:08 +0000

Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax Credit

Jerry — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:59:23 +0000