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The BEST Agent in Orlando?
24 December 08 05:17 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
I was declared one of the best real estate agents in Central Florida, by Five Star. To see the survey click here . The methodology can be seen here . If you haven't worked with my team yet - you will inevitably see, how much I care about you and your Read More...
Rates are as low as they were in 1971...
18 December 08 02:57 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
From the: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 1:23pm EST Mortgage rates fall to 37-year low View Larger Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages interest rates fell to their lowest level on record, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market survey released Read More...
"Change" is Coming - to Dowtown Orlando
12 December 08 05:55 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
With a successful vote – this will change the face of Downtown Orlando. Reviving the Historic Church Street Station. This Theatre will be the 1 st of several positive moves for the City. 1. Movie Theatre 2. New Orlando Arena (sport teams) 3. OPAC Read More...
Ben Bernanke's Speech
04 December 08 06:15 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The Future of Mortgage Finance in the United States I appreciate the opportunity to speak at this symposium. My remarks will focus on the mortgage securitization process, how it has been affected by the financial crisis, and how it may evolve in response 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 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...
FAQ: Amendment 1 in Florida
30 June 08 02:16 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Questions about Amendment 1? The Florida Department of Revenue and the local county property appraiser web sites (see below) are the best source for up-to-date information, including documents and forms related to portability, the additional homestead Read More...
Statistics for Central Florida Real Estate
27 June 08 08:28 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
ORRA Originated Sales May 2007 5.94% 25,463 6,200 2,334 2,611 377 1,446 2,214 1,745* 94* June 2007 6.40% 25,923 5,667 1,853 2,700 404 1,657 2,150 1,524* 98* July 2007 6.50% 26,018 5,404 1,717 2,571 329 1,786 2,206 1,524* 96* August 2007 6.60% 26,313 5,582 Read More...
State of the Housing Market (Harvard Report)
26 June 08 08:08 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The report has a several key findings including: • Market Declines are Steep and Accelerating • Foreclosures • Homeownership Cycles • New Construction • Demographic Drivers • Rental Housing • Challenges • Income Read More...
The Low Down on GAS PRICES.
21 June 08 08:51 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Free Home Search - View Every Home in Central Florida that is for Sale. F-R-E-E with NO OBLIGATION. At $120 a barrel, the world's oil bill will account for eight per cent of global economic output, twice what it was in 2006. Robust demand for crude Read More...
That Fannie Mae
20 June 08 09:51 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Free Orlando Home Search - click here Get the Zipskinny - click here My New Homebuyer Book - Get it Here NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Mortgage financer Fannie Mae warned Tuesday that the tumbling home values and loan defaults that have crippled the Read More...
Interest Rates On Their Way Up?
16 June 08 02:51 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
June 12, 2008 Are you considering buying a home ? Read this Article - Printed in Last weeks USA TODAY Rates on 30-year mortgages jumped to the highest level in nearly eight months, reflecting increased concerns about what the Federal Reserve might do Read More...
Kill Procrastination in 6 Steps
13 June 08 11:17 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Over the past week, what did you say, "Oh I will do that tomorrow"? Calling a difficult client? Hitting your prospecting goals? Saving for a rainy day? Going to the dentist? Paying your bills? Calling a loved one? Having a physical check up? Read More...
Kolter Homes Introduces Townhome at Grande Oaks at Heathrow, FL
06 June 08 11:16 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
HEATHROW, Fla. - Kolter Homes is launching a master down Birch model at Grande Oaks at Heathrow. Steven Bovio, senior project manager at the luxury townhome community at Heathrow, said he's had so many requests for downstairs master suites that Kolter Read More...
FHA and Mortgage Insurance
02 June 08 01:24 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The FHA today issued final guidance that will permit its flagship mortgage insurance program to assist more homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their high-cost subprime adjustable rate mortgages. To ensure taxpayers do not assume the cost of Read More...