October 30th, 2012
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I’ve had the DTR conversations with several of my buyers lately…DTR meaning, “Defining the Relationship” between the buyers and the current real estate market. Lots of buyers feel like the market has turned their back on them. They loved the relationship from years past…tons of inventory, negotiating so much that sellers and banks walked with
April 16th, 2012
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Have you noticed that there’s not much inventory on the market? There also seems to be an extra number of multiple offers and bidding wars too. What happened? Here in Orlando (Orange and Seminole County, graph above) the sales have dramatically increased over the last few months. Compared to the same quarter a year
June 2nd, 2011
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The short answer, Yes. The real estate market seems to be improving. The inventory of homes on the market is down which could mean a possible stabilization. Currently, Orange and Seminole county have between 4-5 months of inventory on the market. Another indication of improvement are the multiple offers that seem to be coming back
February 24th, 2011
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I just want to thank Trulia for going there. For talking about the things that turn buyers off, like sellers who stalk buyers and Realtors throughout the house pointing out things as meaningless as a door stopper. THANK YOU! Check out the article below to find out 6 things that turn home buyers off. We’ve
February 16th, 2011
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When Florida Realtor Magazine, Editor in Chief, Doug Damerst, received the link to my video, he revealed to me that before he watched it said to himself, “So what’s so special about this video?” After watching, he immediately contacted me and said, “You’ve got something unlike anything that’s out there in that video.” He did
February 9th, 2011
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I absolutely love what I do! Getting to help folks during memorable and transitional times in their life is something Realtors should never take for granted. Check out the below email. And if you know of someone who would benefit from my services (buying or selling), feel free to casually introduce us. I had the
October 27th, 2010
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If you choose to list your property with a Realtor, they will help you get the property in tip top shape and point out what you can do to make the property more sale-able. However, if you have chosen to sell on your own, consider these questions when trying to sell your home. 1. What
October 11th, 2010
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On October 1, 2010, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released statements regarding servicer compliance with foreclosure processing of Fannie and Freddie loans. In the releases, both organizations reiterated that servicers must comply with applicable state laws governing foreclosures. Although nearly all of the foreclosures in question are expected to be fixed eventually, the current situation
October 10th, 2010
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There’s a window of opportunity out there for home owners wanting to sell their properties and either move up or downsize. With Bank of America stopping their foreclosures in all 50 states last week, and other banks following in BOA’s footsteps, it stands to reason there will be less bank owned inventory coming on to
October 4th, 2010
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Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home’s value. Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room — or other functional space — can be a wise investment, as they
