July 2008 - Posts

100% Financing is Almost Over (read this!)
30 July 08 03:36 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
These are the basics on what the Housing Bill (that was recently signed) by President Bush: As of October 1st: seller assisted down payment assistance (Ameridream, Nehemiah etc) will be gone. ALL TRANSACTIONS MUST BE CLOSED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER On Read More...
Wells Fargo "Renovation" Home Loan
28 July 08 12:01 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Wells Fargo Streamline 203(K) Puts Buyers In More Homes, More Quickly Have home you are considering that is in need of a few repairs? A purchase a loan that covers the improvements sounds like the right way for you But you know how time-consuming and Read More...
What a Foreclosure Scam Looks Like
26 July 08 08:54 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
You’ve seen headlines that say: We can save your credit! We’ll pay cash for your house! Let us buy your house and rent it back to you! We help people just like you! We’ll save your house from the banks by selling it or even paying you Read More...
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What are the Costs of obtaining a Home Loan?
22 July 08 07:46 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
State of the Art - Home Search Engine. No Obligation to Use. Highly Rated. Search Foreclosure and H-O-T Deals on Homes Now. Loan-Related Closing Costs Loan Origination Fee This covers the administrative expenses in setting-up and processing the loan. Read More...
What is "FICO"
21 July 08 07:37 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills Read More...
Gas Saving Tips
18 July 08 07:43 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Many of us commute a large distance to and from work. With gasoline prices over $5 per gallon in some areas, my blog will look at what you can do to reduce your Gas Expenses. General tips The folks at Edmunds.com decided to test which gasoline-saving Read More...
Inspection Report and Disclosure - Very Important
16 July 08 08:34 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
State of the Art - Home Search Engine. No Obligation to Use. Highly Rated. Search Foreclosure and H-O-T Deals on Homes Now. Hiding unfavorable information can backfire, spark lawsuit Inspections are an important part of the home buying process - if you Read More...
10 Tips for a For Sale By Owner to Sell in a Declining Market
15 July 08 07:36 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
10 Tips for a For Sale By Owner to Sell in a Declining Market Considering Selling Your Home? Our F-R-E-E Home Sellers Guide written by Lee Rosa Put up a sign in a high traffic area People who drive by your home might not be potential buyers … but Read More...
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Market Crash vs Family Wealth
14 July 08 07:19 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
BofA sees additional 15% drop in real estate prices As Inventories across Central Florida sit at all time HIGHs. Bank of America (BofA) expects home prices will fall an additional 15 percent nationwide and 20 percent. BofA has been under fire for their Read More...
Orlando Utilities Commission - Water Report 2008
13 July 08 04:09 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The Water Quality Report was recently released. OUC is owned by the citizens of Orlando and governed by a board of commissioners. Provides electric and water services to more than 200,000 customers in Orlando,St. Cloud, and parts of unincorporated Orange Read More...
IMPORTANT HOMEBUYING MYTHS & FACTS!
10 July 08 09:19 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Search for Homes for Sale by Area Schools Zones - Click Here It takes a lot of money to buy a home: NOT true, as long as your purchase price is below 387k we can structure the contract so the seller pays all of your closing costs and down payment when Read More...
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Thinking bout buying a Foreclosure?
08 July 08 08:41 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
With 2000 bank-owned homes on the market, and another several thousand in some state of foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac - you might be tempted to add a distressed property to your portfolio. Beware! Buying a home in foreclosure is not for the novice. Read More...
Understanding "Our" Real Estate Market
07 July 08 08:06 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Knoweledge = Confidence … Ignorance = Fear. Buyers want great price with value. Condition = Value. Remember - Value is in the eye of the beholder - and that beholder is "THAT" buyer. One of the worst mistakes a home seller can make in Read More...
Protect Digital Gear in 5 Ways
02 July 08 09:18 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Buying Digital Goodies this year - or in the future? There is no doubt you’re anxious to start using them. But take the time to protect your new gear. Otherwise, they could become a source of frustration, these are 5 ways you can avoid unwarranted Read More...
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