The "Real" Central Florida Blog

Facing Foreclosure "Stay Put"

Lee Rosa — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:05:00 GMT

This is a great article I red from "The Ledger.com" By TODD RUGER NYT REGIONAL MEDIA GROUP Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:24 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:24 p.m. Phil Agnes and other lawyers have two words for homeowners...(read more)

Ratings for High Schools

Lee Rosa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:54:00 GMT

If you are moving across the street or across the country ... The Orlando Sentinel has a Rating Website for Central Florida High Schools. Each year Florida gives public schools an A-F grade based on FCAT scores. It affects everything from how much money...(read more)

What Happens to my Taxes?

Lee Rosa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:12:00 GMT

As home prices implode, tax assessors must revalue properties down, taxes (should) follow, next. As a general rule: City and County assessors reappraise property values annually or biannually. They use recent sales of comparable homes in the neighborhood...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Park North at Cheney Place Condos

Lisa Kelsey — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:38:00 GMT

• 1,040 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $111,000

Park North at Cheney Place Condos, Orlando - Resort Style Condominium Located In "Uptown" Downtown Orlando. Spacious Unit With Peaceful Views. Crown Molding, Built-In Desk, Large Pantry, Private Reserved Parking In Garage, 2 Pools, 3 Elevators, Business Office, Fitness Room, PET FRIENDLY. On-site Management And Maintenance, A MUST SEE! Short Sale!

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Interest Rates Are Climbing Rapidly in Central Florida

Lee Rosa — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Freddie Mac Average Rates: As of: June 11 th 30 yr Fixed 15 yr Fixed 5/1 ARM 1 yr ARM Average Rate: 5.59% 5.06% 5.17% 5.04% Average Points: 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.7 Previous Week's Rates Average Rate: 5.29% 4.79% 4.85% 4.81% Average Points: 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Tymber Skan

Lisa Kelsey — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:38:00 GMT

• 1,020 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $25,000

Tymber Skan, Orlando - Investor or 1st Time Home Buyer Gem! Move-in Condition - Compare This to The Rest of Central Florida Real Estate. Tenats Are Month to Month and Love The Property. Did I Mention Move-in Condition?!?! Convenient Location. End Unit Property!

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Central Florida Homebuyer's Information

Lee Rosa — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:20:00 GMT

As of: May 14 th 30 yr Fixed 15 yr Fixed 5/1 ARM 1 yr ARM Average Rate: 4.86% 4.52% 4.82% 4.71% Average Points: 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 Previous Week's Rates Average Rate: 4.84% 4.51% 4.90% 4.78% Average Points: 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 Has there been a better time...(read more)

Is 100% Financing Back for Central Florida Real Estate?

Lee Rosa — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:52:00 GMT

As many of you are aware, first time homebuyers are eligible for an $8,000 Tax Credit,. Upon purchasing Real Estate. Rumors are swirling that the "credit" can be used by Central Florida Homebuyers as their down payment. 100% Financing could...(read more)

Why Are You Selling in THIS Market?

Lee Rosa — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Are you a homeowner who is still unwilling to come to grips with the reality of our Central Florida Real Estate market? According to a new survey by Zillow, finds 60 percent believe their homes lost value in the last year, up from 57 percent in February...(read more)

DDB Meeting || What is Florida Citrus Sports?

Lee Rosa — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Today was my first experience with Florida citrus sports as I participated in a presentation by Steve Hogan. The organization is Charity Based and focuses on children and education. Did you know Florida Citrus Sports is a Not for profit organization?...(read more)

Mold and Your New Home

Lee Rosa — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Mold in Central Florida Homes is Serious Business - Because the issue of mold has entered the mainstream so quickly, science has yet to catch up. Guidelines for mold measurement and exposure have not yet been established, but one thing is clear. As the...(read more)

Central Florida Mortgage Rates 4.23.09

Lee Rosa — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Freddie Mac Average Rates: As of: Apr 23 rd 30 yr Fixed 15 yr Fixed 5/1 ARM 1 yr ARM Average Rate: 4.80% 4.48% 4.85% 4.82% Average Points: 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.4 Previous Week's Rates Average Rate: 4.82% 4.48% 4.88% 4.91% Average Points: 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7...(read more)

What is the Swine Influenza Outbreak

Lee Rosa — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Released: 25 April 2009, 1900 EDT Key Findings The current swine influenza outbreak exhibits unusual characteristics of concern: The outbreak is affecting adults and spreading through human-to-human transmissions, which is atypical as influenza typically...(read more)

Central Florida's Weekly Mortgage Rates

Lee Rosa — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:37:00 GMT

As of: Apr 16 th 30 yr Fixed 15 yr Fixed 5/1 ARM 1 yr ARM Average Rate: 4.82% 4.48% 4.88% 4.91% Average Points: 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 Previous Week's Rates Average Rate: 4.87% 4.54% 4.93% 4.83% Average Points: 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.5...(read more)

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Lee Rosa — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:19:00 GMT

I have been receiving alot of questions about how the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit works, this is some information that I have been able to research and share with you. First... What happens when 2 single people purchase a home together and what would...(read more)