Homebuying Bullies Beating Up On Desperate Sellers
September 2, 2008
We all know that it’s a buyer’s market out there right now, but have the tables turned so much that buyers are taking it to a whole new level? We are seeing buyers turning into veritable schoolyard bullies by taking advantage of their leverage by demanding everything from major home repairs, to cash concessions, to the payment of HOA dues and more from sellers.
Does Searching For A Bargain On Your Next Home Purchase Make You A Bottom-Fisher?
August 31, 2008
So…it seems that foreclosures and shorts sales along with other distressed properties seem to be driving the market here in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area. Likely if you are searching for a home in the Fort Lauderdale area you are more often than not looking for the best deal that you can find…right? So does that make you a bottom-fisher?
Will BankUnited’s Financial Trouble Impact The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Market?
August 28, 2008
BankUnited, a Coral Gables, Florida based bank has been told by Federal regulators to raise additional reserves or face the loss of borrowing power. Federal regulators say they will downgrade BankUnited’s capitalization rating unless the bank raises $400 million. This mandate, if not followed, could restrict the borrowing capabilities of Florida’s largest bank.
The Top 10 Reasons You’re Not Getting Any Offers On Your Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Home
August 27, 2008
Have you asked yourself why you’re not getting any offers on your Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo? Well the answer is really pretty simple. Either you as the Seller are not doing what your agent advised you to do, or your agent either does not know what to do in order to get your home sold. I don’t like to mince words. I like the direct route. It may not be popular, but it’s the truth.
Whaddya know? Pricing Your Fort Lauderdale Home Or Condo Right Actually Does Work!
August 26, 2008
While there may indeed be that speck of white light in the tunnel, I would not go out and make plans to celebrate just yet. Based upon numbers released yesterday from the Florida Association of Realtors the sales of existing homes increased in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market and throughout Broward County by 4 percent in July.
Fort Lauderdale Homes : Absorption Rate Indicates 23 Months Of Inventory
August 23, 2008
If you are looking to buy a home in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market or if you are looking to sell a Fort Lauderdale home, there is a key stat that either party should avail themselves of. That stat is called the “absorption rate”.
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Bailout Does NOT Include Stockholders!
August 21, 2008
So let’s get this right. Fannie and Freddie are the benefactors of what is arguably the biggest governmental bailout of all time, but the folks who took stock in these companies and actually invested in these mortgage behemoths, have no place to sit when the music stops. That hardly seems fair. No, forget about fair, it’s flat out insultingly wrong! Read more
Back To School In Fort Lauderdale
August 20, 2008
Homebuyers Don’t Need The Fort Lauderdale MLS
August 16, 2008
Fort Lauderdale real estate buyers don’t need the Fort Lauderdale MLS. The MLS is an outdated tool that those looking for homes in Fort Lauderdale can’t access anyway. So why would any prospective home buyer be worried about the MLS?
Don’t Ask A Real Estate Agent Anything About Florida Real Estate Law
August 14, 2008
Florida real estate law says that real estate agents can not give legal advice as this may be practicing law without a license. If that’s the case if someone asks me about their cough and I tell them that my opinion is they need to take some Robitussin have I just practiced medicine without a license?
