Have they been listening to me?  I have been screaming for the past 4 years that we have to stop the foreclsures in order for the market to recover, and the more foreclosures the longer the price declines.  According … Continue reading →

I just read in Florida Realtor Magazine that Pam Bondi, Florida Attorney General expressed concern over the “moral hazard” created when loan servicers renegotiate loan terms.  Are you kidding me??  With all due respect to Ms. Bondi, I don’t want … Continue reading →

STOP THE FORECLOSURES AND WATCH THE ECONOMY REVIVE! Bank Bailouts Explained

Have you ever heard this phrase?  There is quite a bit of truth to it in my opinion.  Since Blog’s are opinion’s here’s mine. First of all, I am specifically talking about the common sense adage “I don’t care who caused the problem, … Continue reading →

I little dose of common sense would be great!  Does it make sense to spend 10′s of1000′s of dollars in attorney’s fees and lost interest (over a two year period, the average time to foreclose a Florida property) to foreclose on … Continue reading →

Most of us (especially in the Real estate industry) have accepted the fact that this is the “new normal”.  What that means may depend on who you ask.  The forecast for Florida which ranks as the 8th largest economy in the western … Continue reading →

Check out this bit of good news for the Sarasota County Real Estate market. Click here. As I have mentioned before banks are realizing that it is better to work with an owner on a short sale than to foreclose.  … Continue reading →

You will hear nothing but the truth backed up with facts from my blog.  Good, Bad or Ugly.  Nothing but the truth!  I have built my 20 year career here in Venice/Englewood with that integrity and I will give you … Continue reading →

Welcome to part one of  “should I short sale my home”  Periodically I will post different thoughts and  concerns that will help you answer this question.   Today’s question  – “If I short sale my home will I be taxed on … Continue reading →

HAFA began yesterday April 5th, 2010. This program is part of HAMP – Home Affordable Modification Program all part of President Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Its purpose is to provide pre-approved, standardized, and streamlined short sale or deed … Continue reading →