One of my new websites is up and running- if you are looking to find real estate listings off of the MLS and want to browse for free - here's your link:
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http://www.propertywire.com/news/north-america/orlando-property-real-estate-201109155564.html

And the average home loan rate just dipped to: 4.09%- You better hurry if you are going to buy!

This is a consumer alert. I have been seeing ads on the internet in the local Orlando area touting this "mass Joinder" lawsuit. Please click on the link to read more about this new scam.


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Check out this fabulous Short Sale home in Oviedo for under $200k. Its a 4/2.5 with over 2,600 sq. ft. and a 3 car garage in a GREAT community. 'A' rated schools make this home a complete 5 star buy!

700 FAWN LILY CT, Florida - MLS# O4979721 What a phenomenol value in this Oviedo short sale home. A+ school district in Seminole county with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and 3,000 under air~ ALL for under $290,000!
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Selling your home in a down market

Selling Your Home in a Slumping Market

Read the whole story here: http://realtytimes.com/rtapages/20070824_slumpmarket.htm

If you find yourself having to sell into a slow market, here are some tips to help you make your home more attractive and sweeten the deal to generate more interest in your home:

· Price it to the market, don't be greedy.
· Obtain an appraisal in advance
· Use a seasoned Realtor
· Have your home professionally inspected
· Have your home professionally staged
· Be willing to pay closing costs for the purchaser, up to 6 percent
· Give your Realtor copies of all improvements to the home
· Make sure your Realtor is marketing your home on at least eight Internet sites
· Keep your home in ready-to-show condition at all times
· Focus on curb appeal and making a good first impression

Read the rest of the story:
http://realtytimes.com/rtapages/20070824_slumpmarket.htm

If you wait to get a mortgage~ You may not get one!

If you've been WAITING to purchase or refinance your home... DON'T!!! You may not get a mortgage if you WAIT:
http://usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2007-08-05-mortgage-lenders_N.htm?imw=Y

While poor repayment of "subprime" loans to borrowers with blemished credit is the primary concern, there are a few signs that more blue-chip borrowers are also having problems paying their mortgages.

Lenders are quickly closing the door to borrowers with low credit scores, small down payments for a new home or little equity in their current homes.

Homeowners and buyers in high-cost areas such as California, Florida and the Northeast are also reeling as lenders chop "jumbo loan" programs.