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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...
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...
How to Sell in THIS Market
03 December 08 12:45 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Believe me I understand that getting a home sold in today's market is a tough racket. Our neighborhoods are flooded with foreclosed and pre-foreclosure (short sales) homes that are heavily discounted. There are nearly 3,200 repossessed homes on the Read More...
HOUSING RESCUE BILL EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008
06 October 08 02:05 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEW RESCUE BILL PROGRAM? The US Senate passed a $300 billion housing Rescue Bill aimed at helping troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure and supporting mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. President Bush signed the bill into 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...
Watch This Cam to See The Progress of the Magic New Arena
20 June 08 10:16 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Construction is underway on the site of our new Orlando Events Center. Now you can keep track of the developments by checking out this construction cam pointed at the future home of the center . It looks like the cam is situated somewhere near the top 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...
This Proposal will Help Stabilize the Housing Market!!!
12 June 08 10:03 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
BUSH ADMINISTRATION RENEWS EFFORT TO ADDRESS RISKY LOANS ON GOVERNMENT-BACKED MORTGAGES Proposal would help stabilize housing market, protect FHA's financial solvency, and reduce foreclosures WASHINGTON- The Bush Administration today renewed its efforts 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...