September 2008 - Posts

Mortgage Update
29 September 08 03:42 PM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Mortgage Rate Snapshot Week of September 29, 2008 For Realtors and Financial Professionals This Week's Rate This Week's APR Increase/ Decrease Last Week's Rate Last Week's APR 30 Yr Fixed FHA 6.00% + 0 6.12% APR Decrease 6.375% + 0 6.495% Read More...
What You Need to Know About Curb Appeal
26 September 08 07:52 AM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Curb Appeal is the 1st Impression of Your Home to Visitors. Examination: Driveway : Very dominant feature the first things that a person sees when they arrive at your home. If your driveway is oil-stained it can be cleaned easily. Cracks can be repaired Read More...
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To Pre Pay or Not to Pre Pay - That is the Question
25 September 08 07:28 AM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Q: I took a short-term job with a substantial increase in pay and would like to apply the extra money to my mortgage. Is it more beneficial to pay an extra amount each month or should I hold onto the cash and pay a large lump sum each year? And if I make Read More...
Financial News From Tally
24 September 08 09:30 AM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
I am pleased to report that the Florida Department of Revenue has concurred in FAR’s (Florida Association of Realtors) request for a Technical Assistance Advisement on application of documentary stamp tax to “short sales.” Specifically, Read More...
FHA 203k / Home Renovation
22 September 08 06:39 PM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Purchase and Rehab with ONE loan and ONE closing FHA HOME RENOVATION LOAN PROGRAM (203KS) Also available for Refinancing of existing owner occupied Properties Example of a 203K Streamline Household improvement up to a maximum of $35,000. Home purchase Read More...
Your Fall home maintenance checklist
18 September 08 03:06 PM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Fall home maintenance checklist Check all window and door locks for proper operation. Check your home for water leaks and repair as necessary. Read more at Preventing water damage at your house . Review your fire escape plan with your family. Make sure Read More...
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Interesting Test Tonight - Are you Ready?
16 September 08 08:49 AM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
In case you've missed all of the promotion on the local TV networks, tonight at 7:59 p.m., Central Florida's major broadcast networks will turn off their analog signals in a one-minute test of digital broadcasting. If you are unsure if your analog Read More...
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The Vital Stats of Keller Williams
09 September 08 07:28 PM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Keller Williams Realty International Austin, TX Year 2008 Industry Real Estate Founded 1983 Growth 92.2% 2004 Revenue $62.3 million 2007 Revenue $119.8 million Employees 176 Website www.kw.com What it does: Franchisor of residential real estate brokerages Read More...
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Who Says Fast Food Cant be Healty Food
09 September 08 07:23 PM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
(from Sparkpeople.com) McDonald's No one can say that McDonald’s isn’t convenient—you can find one on just about every corner in some cities. But can it be healthy, too? Depends on what you choose. Visit www.mcdonalds.com for more Read More...
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Qualities of a Great Real Estate Agent
03 September 08 09:01 AM | Lee Rosa | 0 Comments   
Matching Your Needs with an Agent is Vital. There are great real estate agents and terrible real estate agents. the best real estate agents are truly stellar. The worst agents? Well, let's just say that if you wind up with a terrible real estate agent Read More...