It is like putting the wheels before the wheel-barrow. The simple rule is "have money, go shopping". If one does not have the cash in hand, or for that matter a bank pre-approval, one should not go shopping. Also, in my "neck of the woods" Dade and Broward in SE Florida coast, this is often a pre
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06/25/2011
It is amazing how the social media has evolved from an online universal sort of "Hyde Park" kind of a corner to the fabric around us in our little universal corner, allowing everyone to have their "say" on whatever topic... And, just like the Internet in its early days: a little disorganized, a l
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06/14/2011
And, more on low ball offers; here is what I try to find out from those buyers who seem to have absolutely unrealistic expectations in regards to actual selling price: "Is your idea of finding a good deal, by making a low ball offer hoping to find this mythical desperate Seller, existing only in
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05/24/2011
Hollywood, Florida welcomes a FENCING CLUB! I ran into a client of mine, who is a prominent Fencing Coach. She was very excited with the opening of her new Fencing Club and School right in Down Town Hollywood, Florida. Fencing is well known sport in Europe, but not quite so in the US. The history
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03/01/2010
New Incentive for Buyers Purchasing Fannie Mae REO I have great news to share with you! Read on: New Incentive for Buyers Purchasing Fannie Mae REO Fannie Mae is offering an incentive for buyers purchasing and closing on a Fannie Mae REO between January 28 and April 30, 2010. The incentive's goal
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01/30/2010
Real Estate Latest: Good News, Bad News? First Time Home-Buyers Should Not Wait Another Month! Although the mortgage rates are at the lowest point in history, there are drastic changes in FHA Lending pending approval. If approved as anticipated, even fewer people would qualify for a mortgage. Th
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01/30/2010
2010- Real Estate Outlook As we are entering the New Year, I thought it would be wise to take a look at what the REAL experts in the field are pulling from the most reliable sources, our real estate reports. So, before you read some nonsense online or, in the papers, here it is from the "Horse's
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01/30/2010
Florida Real Estate Year-end 2009: Fla. Home Sales Rise 31% If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.~Mark Twain~ Existing sales up 31% compared to end of '08; existing condo sales up 47% in year-to-year comparison. National sales up 4.9
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01/30/2010
Myths And Facts About Foreclosures: Single Family Residences In SE Florida Market If you are of those people, who at the end of the day want to say "I'm glad I did" instead of "I wish I had", read on. I promise you, you will find it essential or at least helpful: 1. I hear there are so many fo
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01/30/2010
SE Florida Condos, Beachfront and Waterfront What is the reality of the market conditions, price and inventory the condo market for Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Hollywood, Hallandale, Fort Lauderdale? In general, the lowest prices you can expect to see on the beach (non-beachfront, waterfront or wal
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01/30/2010
