What SKYPE can do for you...
Monday, January 18
An e-mail dialogue may work, but a video call could be a lot more personal and informative. The best part of this technology is that it can be FREE! The system is known as “SKYPE” and can be accessed at skype.com where you can download the program. Your basic need is a computer with a camera (or ...
The search for Jumbo Mortgages
Thursday, January 14
People assume they are priced out of the SW Florida real estate market….not so. A perfect example is the search for the jumbo mortgage. While in Los Angeles a mortgage has to be over $729,750 and in Seattle it’s $567,500 to qualify as a jumbo mortgage. Now, in Naples, Florida the minimum amou...
Move Up – Move Down Tax Credit on your Primary Residence
Wednesday, January 13
The homeowners tax credit is NOT just for 1st time home buyers. The is a $6,500 tax credit on your primary residence that is in effect until April 30th 2010. With over 77,000,000 home owners in this country the was developed to further stimulate the economy and it is estimated by the NAR (Nat...
Reverse Mortgages
Thursday, January 07
If you are considering a “reverse mortgage” be extremely careful. A “” is like taking a loan against your home that is repaid at death, sale of the property or other “key” events. They are generally for people age 62 or older that have built up equity in their home, and would like some money now....
SW Florida 2010
Monday, January 04
Where does the real estate market in Southwest Florida stand today? As the new year begins, there will be a host of articles with predictions for the 2010 real estate market. Some will be ”doom & gloom”, while others will be “rosy & bright”, but I feel cautious optimism is the proper outl...
"AS IS PROPERTIES"
Sunday, January 03
When considering buying a “” or “bank owned “ property there are a few things you should keep in mind. Foremost is that the home will be sold “as is”. This means that the homeowner or lender is not going to do anything to “fix the place up”. If a person can’t make mortgage payments, repairs usual...