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Orlando Real Estate Report | January 2010
27 February 10 04:19 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Orlando's overall median price drops as bank-owned and short sales continue to dominate closing ORLANDO -- An ORRA record: 73.42% of closings are either bank-owned or short sales 26.58 % worth of normal sales to buoy the area's overall median Read More...
Orlando Market Pulse | from OBJ.
27 February 10 03:49 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The Orlando market continued to see the number of home sales jump while values declined in January, said a report by the Florida Realtors . Florida Realtors sold 1,745 existing single-family homes last month, up nearly 55 percent from 1,127 sold in January Read More...
Interest Rates Due to RISE.
01 February 10 02:42 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
There was major economic news on many fronts this week, with mixed results for mortgage markets. The Fed statement essentially followed the expected script, demand was strong for the Treasury auctions, and much of the economic data released during the Read More...
A Buyers and Sellers Guide to Multiple Offers by NAR
14 August 09 08:39 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
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Owners' heartbreak | Buyers' Bargain
25 March 09 07:38 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
Great News for Today's Homebuyers... 45,000 area homes are in some stage of foreclosure and now the term Cash is King has an all new reality... Did you know that parts of Orlando home sales are up 120% in the first quarter (January to March) from Read More...
Cash is King
21 January 09 10:23 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
The investors are BAAAAAACK!!! Most investors must wait for the credit crunch to end however, those with cash on-hand can capitalize on the Hottest Buyers Market that America has seen since 2003. Cash offers allow an investor to have the upper hand in Read More...
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...
Great Article on Reverse Mortgages ...
03 November 08 12:43 PM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
This is from an interesting article I read in Kiplinger Magazine ... Reverse Mortgages Get Better New rules allow seniors to borrow more and even buy a new home. By Mary Beth Franklin , Senior Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance October 29, 2008 Read More...
Financial News From Tally
24 September 08 09:30 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
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...
Qualities of a Great Real Estate Agent
03 September 08 09:01 AM | Lee Rosa | (Comments Off)   
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...
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...
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...
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...
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