Friday, April 26, 2013

Florida Homestead Law

Please watch the video for a description of the Florida Homestead Law and its effect on real estate property owners in the state.



Here come the floods. Are you covered for possible damage?

Valuable flood protection information if you live near creeks, rivers or the ocean. Summer is the time many parts of the country experience severe thunderstorms. Premiums tend to be low for this government subsidized program, so check today if your property is at risk.


Here come the floods. Are you covered for possible damage?

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

New app allows users to search homes by school district

If you have a child, living in a good school district may be very important to you. A  new mobile app for Apple and android searches lets the user pick the school district. Please remember that districting may change before the deal closes, so stay on top of the latest city news if you are selecting a home based on the zoning.

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=290438&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+floridarealtors+%28Florida+Realtors%29&utm_content=FaceBook


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Monday, April 22, 2013

TALLAHASSEE: Voting rights groups lambaste Florida GOP’s election law rewrite - Florida - MiamiHerald.com

One more way the Florida GOP is trying to limit minority voting. Can you people please wise up and vote these yahoos out of office? Can the feds step in and keep this kind of discrimination away from our voting booths?

TALLAHASSEE: Voting rights groups lambaste Florida GOP’s election law rewrite - Florida - MiamiHerald.com

Broward home prices rose again in March

Here is a summary of the current real estate market in this part of South Florida.

 Broward home prices rose again in March - Business - MiamiHerald.com

Monday, April 15, 2013

Shunning federal money, Florida House adopts plan that covers...

Can our Florida legislature get any stupider. Is it even possible? First we stand in line 4 hours to vote and now the poor will just get poorer. Way to go Republicans!


Shunning federal money, Florida House adopts plan that covers...

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Hardest Hit program update

This is an interesting article on a federal relief program for homeowners facing foreclosure.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/03/15/federal-mortgage-help/1990473/


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Saturday, April 13, 2013

South Florida Distressed Homeowners

The title reflects the name of the new Google+ community I just created to address concerns and provide information to owners of South Florida property who may be facing the prospect of a foreclosure, Click on the link to join the discussion and gain the latest information.

https://plus.google.com/communities/?hl=en&gpsrc=selm6#communities/107926469639455778705

Friday, April 12, 2013

Government Homeowner Relief Programs

Learn the latest news about loan modifications, refinancing and short sales.




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HARP mortgage refinancing program extended by 2 years

Great news for homeowners who are current on their conventional mortgage loans.

HARP mortgage refinancing program extended by 2 years

Refinance Help For Underwater Property Owners

Participating lenders refinance both primary residences and investment properties for borrowers who are current on their mortgage payments. The HARP program is not available for FHA, VA or USDA loans, although these types of loans have their own refinancing programs.

Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)


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Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) Provides Mortgage Relief

Participating lenders provide loan modifications to qualified, employed owners of primary residences and investment properties. The owner must have a financial hardship and sufficient income to pay the lower mortgage amount.

Home Affordable Modification Program

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Avoid Foreclosure Even If You Are Unemployed

More than 100 lenders participate in this government program that allows qualified unemployed owners of primary residences who are eligible for unemployment insurance to have mortgage payments reduced or suspended for 12 months. Act quickly because new applications are scheduled to end December 31, 2013.


Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP)

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Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program

This program gives homeowners $3,000 in relocation assistance when a short sale closes.

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program


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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Broward County February 2013 Housing Statistics


The South Florida housing market appears to be improving.