The $700 Billion Bailout That Isn’t
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus And The NAR Is From Pluto
It really makes me wonder just what planet these guys from the National Association Of Realtors (NAR) are from. As a Realtor, I pay dues to an organization that causes my clients and prospective clients to ridicule my chosen profession. It was my belief that these guys were supposed to be supporting me. Wow, was I ever wrong!
Linda Bird Candidate For Florida State Senate
With only a couple of weeks until the elections, we here on the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog we are going to feature information on the local candidates that are running for office. One of the races is for the District 25 Florida State Senate position which covers the Fort Lauderdale real estate market.
Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish Answers Your Questions
This month Parrish fields the question: “How Can I Tell If I Got My Second Homestead Exemption”. Do you know if your Homestead Exemtion has been applied?
“We’re All Communists Now!” What A Shame That Is
I have to say that I love Mad Money’s Jim Cramer. I love someone who is willing to absolutely speak what’s on their mind and not have to be beholden to anyone. Read more
Make Sure You Understand Taxes Due On A Short Sale
You would think that with all of the foreclosures in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida, that the state and county officials who handle tax collection would work to facilitate the rebound of the housing sector.
Down Payment Assistance Programs May Be Saved And You Can Help
 
When President Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 back in July, there was a provision on page 479 that has had major implications. This provision will eliminate down payment assistance programs, or DPAs, starting on October 1st of this year. Efforts are underway to save these much needed programs. Read more
What Does The Surge In Foreclosures And Mortgage Defaults Mean To You?
Last Friday, the Mortgage Bankers Association said that more than 4 million American homeowners with a mortgage… a record 9 percent … were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of June.
Why Should You Ignore The List Price Of A Home?
So much is made of statistics saying one thing and real estate agents saying another. But the numbers don’t lie. They may tell a story that an agent doesn’t want to hear, but they most assuredly don’t lie. Sellers listen up. If your home isn’t selling you had better make sure that your agent isn’t ignoring relevant market data.
Homebuying Bullies Beating Up On Desperate Sellers
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.