Top 10 Questions to Talk Over with Your Attorney Prior To The Pre-Foreclosure Decision By Jim Soda It is imperative that any homeowner seeking to determine if a short sale is in their best interest, be able to distinguish between their own interests and the interests of lenders, buyers, investors, and real estate-related professionals
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Seller Financing By Jeff Riddell It’s hard to get a mortgage these days. So, what’s a seller (and maybe the seller’s real estate agent) to do? Seller financing (sometimes called owner financing) may do the trick. Florida recognizes several approaches, each with its pros and cons. First there is the traditional seller carry-back mortgage. The buyer and seller sign [...]
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Improved Short Sale Process By C. J. Coury The Short Sale phenomenon that has been escalating over the past few years has reached the point where some drastic changes are needed. Today’s most prominent process model for these transactions requires that an offer to purchase be presented to the servicing lender prior to any action being taken to [...]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Take Over The Payments By Jeff Riddell Unfortunately, many people would like to dump their properties even though they made substantial downpayments. Some use jingle mail (send the keys to the lender and walk away). There are consequences, however. Since the lender will still need to foreclose, the owner will still have a foreclosure on his record. [...]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Refinance Now By C.J. Coury Although it is certainly more challenging to obtain a new mortgage loan in today’s market you simply must make the attempt if you have an interest rate above, at or near 6%. It is widely believed that rates will begin to rise this spring and could increase as much as 1% or [...]
Monday, March 1, 2010
1031 EXCHANGE By Jeff Riddell If there are taxes to be saved, a 1031 exchange should be considered as the exit strategy for any real estate that qualifies. Under the current rules the process is simple: Hire a qualified intermediary (QI) company and sign an exchange agreement, sell your relinquished property, escrow the proceeds with the QI [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1031 Exchange Qualified Properties By Jeff Riddell Over the last several articles, we have covered real estate investing for various age groups, from youngest to oldest. One thing is common to all of the age groups: There will come a time when every real estate investor decides to dispose of his investment. If you don’t like to [...]
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Financing “As-Is” Properties By C. J. Coury A rarely used loan product, the FHA 203(k), is fast becoming one of the hottest topics on the training front. The renewed interest in this evolving product is due to the high number of distressed properties on the market and the declining amount of “cash” buyers to sell it to [...]
Monday, November 23, 2009
RESPA/Regulation X Changes Information Courtesy Of C. J. Coury The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced significant revisions to the lending requirements under RESPA/Regulation X. These changes impact the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD Settlement Statements (HUD-1 and HUD-1A) and will be effective with new first mortgage applications taken on or after [...]
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Appraisal Reconsideration Requests – How To? By C. J. Coury In accordance with the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) lenders are no longer allowed to select the appraiser or question them on their evaluations. While this will certainly all but eliminate fraud in the evaluation process it has caused some new concerns for lenders and [...]
Keller Williams RED Day Benefits Manatee Glens.
Realtors from both the Bradenton and the Sarasota offices of Keller Williams On the Water volunteered at Manatee Glens planting flowers, raking, weeding, painting and more
Lakewood Ranch Golf And Country Club Summer Culinary Invitation.
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Golf And Country Club again announces Summer Culinary Invitation, June 1 through September 30, 2012.
Jannus Live Presents ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
The doors open Friday, May 18, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
Barbara Mei Named Sales Person Of The Month.
Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in March 2012.
School of Opportunity Announces Google Life Courses.
The School of Opportunity released their summer schedule and classes begin June 4, 2012 at the University of South Florida North Port campus.
Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA).
Salt & Light Productions Accepting Cost Sharing Grant Applications.
Salt & Light Productions, an award winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, who produces multi-media productions is accepting cost-sharing grant applications for summer 2012.
Early Learning Coalition Roasts 1-800-Ask-Gary.
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and close friends take the stage to roast the one and only: Dr. Gary Kompothecras.
Nutter Custom Construction Moves To New Office Space.
Nutter Custom Construction announced they are moving Friday, May 11, 2012 to new office space on South Orange Avenue.
Gallery Opening Features Contemporary Paintings Mounted In Concrete Frames.
The MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery announced a Grand Opening Reception from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th to showcase contemporary minimalist original paintings and glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) framed works of art.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Dedicates New Home.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, announced the celebration of a home dedication for Shawn Bowman and his family on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Center For Sight.
Center For Sight, a multi-physician vision, hearing, cosmetic and skin care practice in Southwest Florida, announced the addition of M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D.
May 12th Band Slam Benefiting Manatee Children’s Services.
A different type of charity fundraiser is roaring its way into the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. From blues to jazz to cover bands, see the Suncoast's hottest bands under one roof.
Mike Meeks Joins Taylor Morrison.
Taylor Morrison West Florida Division announced the appointment of Mike Meeks as vice president of construction.
Nancy Havens Relocates Her Practice to Sterling Dental.
Nancy Havens, DDS, has relocated her general dentistry practice to Sterling Dental at 2900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.
Cat Depot’s Shelley Thayer To Speak At Animal Care Expo.
Cat Depot announced their executive director, Shelley Thayer, will present at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo 2012
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