Do You REALLY Want to Own Your Own Home?

Yes, I am asking you that question.  So please answer it in your mind.  If the answer is yes, go to the next step and ask yourself why do I want to own a home.  In fact get a pen and paper out and write the following:
I want to own a home because………..”
Done?  OK!  You [...]

The National News Media is Finally Catching On

MSN has a huge article about the housing market changing in a positive manner in certain areas.  Here is the link:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30032506/ and if it doesn’t open I apologize – but I am sure you can google the news.
I have been shouting this from Florida rooftops for months now.  This past two weekends we worked with buyers [...]

Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in December 2008

Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in December 2008

In promising to keep my readers informed here is a news release that crossed my desk this morning.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 26, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, making it the fourth consecutive month that sales activity demonstrated gains in the year-to-year comparison, [...]

What the Democratic Victory Means for Real Estate

First things first every post from now until the end of the year will begin with the announcement that this blog will be moving to wordpress.org and once I have my new blog name I will post it here so you can link to it.  I am doing this because I have learned to love [...]

Buying Florida Real Estate

Hi -
I have been writing home buying tips now for a while, and it dawned on me that while I am writing generically to give advice to people all over the world, I also am trying to garner some interest in buying homes and property in Florida.
My husband and I have our own real estate [...]

Taking a Break

Hi I am taking a break and attending our local state Realtor convention for the next 4 days and will be back posting with all kinds of new exciting things I am sure.  This will promise to be a lively convention with the market, the economy and moving forward.  Look for my breaking news when [...]

Home Buying Tip #11- Important Questions for a Home Inspector

Hello! Hello!
Today I am writing about ten very important questions to ask your home inspector once you have decided which one you will employ.
1.     What does your inspection cover?
The inspector you hire needs to ensure that their inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in the state you reside in if applicable.  Each state has different [...]

Home Buying Tip #9 – Sales Contract Terminology 101

Hello Again – we completed the mortgage series and as promised I am bringing you a decoder ring article here to help you wade through all the pages of a contract and have an understanding of what you are looking at.
You have found your castle and it is all that you have been dreaming of [...]

Home Buying Tip #8 – Getting Mortgage Prequalified

Hello again – I am reminded every day that this is a buyer’s market as you are reminded too.  It is presented to us in the news on TV, in our newspapers and on the Internet.  That means that there can be a lot of competition out there – and they look just like you.  I [...]

To Condo or Not to Condo – Tip #3

Condominiums come in many different shapes and sizes but the easiest way to define a condo is to think of it as an apartment that you own.  What you own is all inside the interior walls including the floors and ceilings.  You are a partner with all the other owners in the condo complex of [...]