Sep 15, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, FORECLOSURES/SHORT SALES, REAL ESTATE NEWS
We have been working on closing a very drawn-out and convoluted short sale, involving bankruptcy (actually more than one bankruptcy!). In the process, we came across a helpful resource for following the proceedings – which allowed us access to...
Sep 12, 2011 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Thinking about moving? To simplify the process, talk with your Realtor, and your Loan Officer before you start house-hunting … and get pre-approved for a loan before falling in love with a property … or making an offer. Once you have an accepted offer...
Sep 5, 2011 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
Miami has long been the focal point for international buyers. Russians and South Americans have had their eye on Miami and their pocketbook in hand for a long time now… And with the favorable euro-dollar exchange rate, so have the Europeans… ...
Sep 1, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE
According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales are up from one year ago, although they declined in July. The West shows the highest level of activity in the nation and didn’t decline in July. This information is based on contracts, not...
Aug 31, 2011 | JUST FOR FUN
According to a survey by Pew Research Center, half of Americans say they use a social networking site (like Facebook or Linked In). Only 5% of Americans used these sites six years ago! Women aged 18-29 use social networking the most, with 69% saying they use it on a...