Phone #, 561-352-3056, The Treu Group announces the use of a new ShortSale or Stay Calculator to help Lake Charleston Homeowners in their ShortSale Decisions.  Palm Beach County nationally recognized team in short sales in Palm Beach County and experts in residential real estate in Florida real estate. The Treu Group is excited to bring you cutting edge tools to help you make decisions on your underwater home in Lake Charleston.  We have the innovative new online tool, Short or Stay Calculator ready for you to give you information so you can make the right decision for your family.  The Short or Stay Calculator is a free service to Treu Group clients and it easy to use.  The Treu Group knows that Lake Charleston residents are facing tough decisions and the Short Sale or Stay Calculator ... 04/08/2012

  Four Sea Suns in Lake Worth Florida Yes, the name Four Sea Suns, is the communities real name with a bit of play on words. I kind of like it, because it takes a few times to realize just that a play on words. The community is a 55+, which is very affordable, if you are looking for a second home getaway. There is a combination of a low rise and villas that start at $35,000. Where are you going to see these prices ever again? If you are planning on selling or buying, give us a call in offering our services.     04/01/2012

  I didn’t expect to see THAT today!!! As I was coming from an appointment today in West Palm Beach, I didn’t expect to see this. I’m sorry that it wasn’t a closer shot. Plus taking it on my Iphone 3GS, which is now outdated, to give you a clear view of the vehicle. Perhaps the people that live here in Palm Beach County will know. I’ll give you a hint, it’s a truck that will give you high blood pressure instantly. That’s right folks a police cruiser SUV.   I don’t know the details, but judging from the other car that was rear ended, my guess they pulled out in front of the police officer’s SUV. The kicker is it happened right in front of the DMV. How is this possible I ask myself of all places? 03/27/2012

  The Lake Worth, Florida single family real estate market stats are out for February and there is some exciting news.  Inventory of available homes are at 4.7 months which is down 58% compared to last year.  The definition of a balanced market is a 6 month inventory for Lake Worth homes for sale.  So Lake Worth real estate stats are the strongest I have seen.  So what does this mean?  If you have been wanting to buy or sell, now is the perfect time.        The Treu Group has seen many multiple offers and Lake Worth homes are selling for the most a buyer will pay.  That is always our goal.   Our Lake Worth clients are getting results.  If you gave up selling and were tired of looking at the for sale sign, we can help.  We have the marketing plan including our radio show, an internet str... 03/26/2012

Lantern Key Villa for Sale in Lake Worth Florida: 4965 Southard Street Great 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage One Story Villa for Sale in Lantern Key, which is a gated townhome and single family home community in Lake Worth Florida.  This end unit is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and has a ton to offer. 03/23/2012

Great One Story Villa for Sale in Lantern Key Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood $120,000 Townhouse Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,369 sqft Location 4965 Southard StreetLake Worth, FL 33463USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Michelle Gibson, REALTOR Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.(561) 333-0446contact@wellingtonhometeam.comhttp://wellingtonhometeam.com       Listed by: Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Michelle Gibson Our recent listings Great One Story 3/2/2 Villa for Sale in Lantern Key Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 03/19/2012

Lantern Key Villa for Sale in Lake Worth FL: Coming Soon! Coming Soon!  Great one story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage in Lantern Key situated on a cul-de-sac.  No waiting to close on this Lantern Key villa, it is not a SHORT SALE or a BANK OWNED home, it is a standard sale.  Features include an open floorplan, vaulted ceilings and ceramic tile. If you are not familiar Lantern Key it is a single family home and townhome community located in Lake Worth Florida.  Lantern Key has a clubhouse, swimming pool and fitness center within the gates. Originally posted at http://wellingtonhometeam.com/lantern-key-villa-for-sale-in-lake-worth-fl-coming-soon/ 03/17/2012

  Rent to Own…South Florida is in the Top 10 markets There is no hiding the fact that Florida overbuilt during the housing boom. Our great sunshine state no doubt suffered along with other areas like brothers to the north Orlando and Tampa. However, tenants are scrambling to rent and investors are literally scooping up everything under 100k. The rents of around $1,000 are in such demand there is not enough properties to compensate for the need.  The other positive is the access to all the retirees which still want to live out their golden years are renting instead of buying. South Florida, (Palm Beach) has another great thing going for it because of the diversity of property choices. They range from single family, condos both high and low rise, townhomes, and a few co-ops. The opportuni... 03/16/2012

  Wild Wednesday in South Florida I was driving back to my office one day, when I turned my head in the car and saw this scene. Thinking to myself, this is to shocking to keep going, I decided to make a U-turn and check it out. I don’t know about you but snakes that large, just seem a little creepy slithering through the lawn… What say you? 03/07/2012

  What ‘s wrong with this picture??? While back in grade school, the teacher would give us an interesting assignment. It was to circle the picture of the item, animal, or character that didn’t fit. This was a great exercise to teach us to start to distinguish things so later in life we would not get fooled. I believe this segue’s in to Real Estate in many ways. Just like no two companies are built the same and operate the same, so goes the Realtors as well. I don’t have a national name, or an office on every corner. What I do have is the one big thing everyone today is looking for, Outstanding Customer Service. This is something I have always strived for in the nearly 28 years being a licensed Realtor. If you are looking, to buy, sell, or rent you will not be disappointed in the service... 02/19/2012

  Palm Beach County Appraiser’s Scholarship Program   Did you know that the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office has a scholarship program? Just the many things that slip through the cracks that most people don’t know. This program has been around since 1993 awarding students that qualify money that are college-bound.  Since the start of this program they award 5 students each year with the help of this program. The application can be downloaded from their website at www.pbcgov.com/PAPA. The deadline to submit all applications ends March 31, 2012. So there is ample time to get your application in for consideration. To be eligible for consideration, students must reside in Palm Beach County, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Also the college or junior college they plan to attend must ... 02/19/2012

  SHORT SALE CANDIDATES PLACE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CDPEWith the right assistance, the stress of facing foreclosure becomes manageable. CDPE-designated agents have received the knowledge and training necessary to assess all possible foreclosure alternatives and pursue homeowners best options. A CDPE-designated agent attends several days of intensive, thorough training on foreclosure avoidance and how to negotiate short sales efficiently and ethically. The highly regarded CDPE logo means you are working with the most informed, up-to-date resource available. 02/12/2012

  WHY WOULD A BANK AGREE TO LET A BORROWER OFF THE HOOK IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA   Banks aren’t in the real estate business. They don’t want to own your home. And because banks were as blind sighted by the foreclosure crisis as everyone else, they already have more homes on their books than they can expect to sell in a year.     If there’s one word that describes how banks feel about foreclosures right now it’s:   ENOUGH!   As a result, many banks are now offering cash incentives and have speeded up processes to encourage short sales. You may qualify for a short sale if you:                   Owe more than your house is worth                   Can prove financial hardship                   Are unable to afford your current mortgage payment   The federal government, along with many ... 02/12/2012

  Homeowners Have You Fallen Behind on Your Mortgage Payments?If you would like to stay in your home and have fallen behind on payments due to a short-term financial setback such as an unexpected expense or a temporary loss of income:                 A Forbearance allows you to suspend payments for a specified time period. At the specified period, the missed payments are either repaid in full or added on as an extension to the term of the loan. A Repayment Plan is similar to forbearance, although the past-due loan amount is spread out over a specified time frame, increasing the existing mortgage payment until the mortgage is brought back up to date. If you would like to stay in your home and have fallen behind on payments due to a long-term financial setback such as a job loss or a sust... 02/12/2012

  All Hands On Deck, We Are About To Short Sale..in Palm Beach County Most of us grew up thinking that if we planned well and played by the rules; we’d never have to stand by as our financial lives unraveled.  But upheaval on Wall Street, unacceptable rates of unemployment and plummeting real estate values have taken their toll.  Since 2007, 7.9 million homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure. Current estimates are that one in four homeowners owe more on their mortgages than they could get from the sale of their home. Millions more homes will be lost to foreclosure before this real estate crisis runs its course. The sad fact is that foreclosure is not an isolated event. For months leading up to the loss of a home, financially strapped homeowners live under a cloud of uncertainty... 02/12/2012

  SELLERS!!! My Lake Worth Florida Townhome Sold In 12 Hours……   It was late in the day on January 30th when I received a call which I thought was a credit card telemarketer. I reluctantly answered the call to my surprise. It was CitiMortgage calling me to facilitate a short sale for one of their clients. I proceeded to take down the information and contact the seller. It took about a week to meet with the owner to sign the listing agreement, because he no longer lived in the property.   On Monday 2/6, I got the listing signed after the drive from Ft. Lauderdale, and returned back to the office that evening. I normally would put the listing in right away, but I did not have a key yet and still don’t nor have I seen the inside as we speak. There is a tenant in the property, which apparen... 02/10/2012

  ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS: The Lenders Are Giving Away Cash For Free… As you may or may not be aware, major lenders like J.P. Morgan Chase, CitiMortgage, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are giving away cash as an enticement in a short sale to foreclosure. This new pilot program gives the incentive to the homeowner to work with a Realtor to facilitate a sale of the property to avoid being foreclosed on. At this point the bank has already agreed to approve a short sale thus  eliminating a lot of the what-ifs. This also removes the guessing and additional paper work necessary compared to other short sale transactions. The next step is a simple procedure through the help of the Realtor and the lenders appraiser or BPO (Broker Price Opinion). This is performed by a third party and establishes ... 02/02/2012

  Cash For Keys A Homeowners Winning Lottery Ticket, true or false? I recently had a closing where Chase Bank, paid the homeowner $45,000 to walk away from their property. My question is what has been your latest given away from these banks, and do you think it is worthy of discussion? Do you think it is fair? Do you think it is excessive? Do you think it promotes more bad behavior? Do you think it will solve any or all of our housing problems? Do you think poor me, I have a hardship, I have lost everything is overblown? I’m curious to your take as we see even more programs and giveaways at the tax payer’s expense being thrusted upon us. 01/27/2012

  Lake Worth Florida Intracoastal Waterfront Estate on One Acre  1130 S. Lake Side Drive, Lake Worth, Florida 33460   Offered @ $775,000         There is no other property this size currently on the market In Lake Worth, Florida. It contains one full acre of ground with 150 feet of direct Intracoastal shoreline. This is a steal even at its listed price of $775,000. There is 4,288 square foot under air, and a total of 5,987 under roof.  With 5 bedrooms, and 4 baths, the possibilities to transform this property to today’s standards are endless. Don't miss this opportunity to own the best valued piece of waterfront real estate in Palm Beach County, bar none.       LET US FIND YOUR NEXT WATERFRONT TODAY   01/22/2012

  Lake Worth Florida Short Sale Specialist-We Offer Solutions The many questions surrounding this topic are as follows: What is a short sale? How does my property qualify for a short sale?  What is a financial hardship? What happens if I stop paying my HOA? Is a short sale the same as a foreclosure? How long does a typical short sale take? Will I owe the difference to the bank if I am upside down and close on a short sale? Are banks still offering cash incentives to accept a short sale? Will I ever be able to purchase again after a short sale?   The process of a short sale may seem simple, but it takes the expertise of experienced professionals. I hold the (CDPE) Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation and am ready to identify all the possible options to assist in the quick exe... 01/20/2012