Apr 27, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
I learned a long time ago that “common sense is NOT common practice“. This is especially the case during the emotional time that surrounds buying a home, when people tend to do some non-commonsensical things. Here are a few… via 6 Don’ts After You Apply For A...
Nov 1, 2010 | FORECLOSURES/SHORT SALES, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Walking away from mortgage obligations is being used increasingly as an EXIT STRATEGY … written about and widely reported by the news media. While increasing numbers of homeowners are paddling just to stay afloat (and in well-over their heads) the ramifications...
Aug 30, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE
There are some differences when it comes down to it, and some advantages to one over the other. Here’s the breakdown of the two so you can decide what best suits you and your needs. Pre Qualification It’s an estimate of how much you can afford and how much...
Jul 27, 2010 | FORECLOSURES/SHORT SALES, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE ALREADY, OR WILL SOON BE, IN DEFAULT ON THEIR MORTGAGES. MANY HOME PRICES ARE NOW BELOW THE AMOUNT OWED ON THE MORTGAGE. AS PROPERTY VALUES HAVE DROPPED PEOPLE ARE LOOKING TO REFINANCE OR SELL , AND REACHING OUT TO LENDERS FOR HELP....
Sep 6, 2009 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
GONE are the days when you could slap down 5-10%, and scoop up a 90-95% loan… moving in thirty days later! Buying a single family home or condo in Florida? If so, you will likely need to scrounge up 20-30% for a down payment… unless you fall into...