The "Real" Central Florida Blog

HOUSING RESCUE BILL EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008

Lee Rosa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:05:00 GMT

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)

102% Financing Available

Lee Rosa — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:01:00 GMT

With JUST RELEASED: 102% Financing via Federal Government – Inquire NOW! Low Credit OK!! Stop Renting and Buy – The Government is practically begging you with their 102% Financing Program.* You will be surprised who qualifies. (*limited time)...(read more)

Mortgage Update

Lee Rosa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:42:00 GMT

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

Lee Rosa — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:52:00 GMT

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)

To Pre Pay or Not to Pre Pay - That is the Question

Lee Rosa — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:28:00 GMT

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

Lee Rosa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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

Lee Rosa — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:39:00 GMT

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

Lee Rosa — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:06:00 GMT

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)

Interesting Test Tonight - Are you Ready?

Lee Rosa — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:49:00 GMT

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)

The Vital Stats of Keller Williams

Lee Rosa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:28:00 GMT

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)

Who Says Fast Food Cant be Healty Food

Lee Rosa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:23:00 GMT

(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)

Qualities of a Great Real Estate Agent

Lee Rosa — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:01:00 GMT

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)

100% Financing is Almost Over (read this!)

Lee Rosa — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:36:00 GMT

These are the basics on what the Housing Bill (that was recently signed) by President Bush: As of October 1st: seller assisted down payment assistance (Ameridream, Nehemiah etc) will be gone. ALL TRANSACTIONS MUST BE CLOSED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER On...(read more)

Wells Fargo "Renovation" Home Loan

Lee Rosa — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:01:00 GMT

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 a Foreclosure Scam Looks Like

Lee Rosa — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT

You’ve seen headlines that say: We can save your credit! We’ll pay cash for your house! Let us buy your house and rent it back to you! We help people just like you! We’ll save your house from the banks by selling it or even paying you...(read more)