According to Sean Snaith, our local / regional (working on nationally) well known University of Central Florida Economist is suggesting that the United states should and might remove the … [Read more...]
Law of Supply And Demand changing South Florida Real Estate Market
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Florida real estate market was hit the hardest from the housing bubble crash in 2006. Finally, that market is starting to come back. Read why below from Jeff Lichtenstein's Real Estate Blog … [Read more...]
March 2012 Real Estate Report
April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando March Inventory drops to just 8,666 homes for sale the lowest in 5 years! 2009 21,448 homes for sale 2010 16,223 homes for sale 2011 12,533 homes for sale 2012 … [Read more...]
Are You A Casualty Of The Terrible Florida Loan Modification Process?
February 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Terrible Florida Loan Modification Process? Florida - I recently saw an amusing video about loan modifications. In it the guy called Wells Fargo "Hells Fargo." Apparently it is tough to get a loan … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: Why it is cheaper to short sale and rent versus getting a loan modification
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - Many people are shocked that it is often cheaper to short sale and rent that staying in your home with a loan modification.They find it hard to believe that they can rent a comparable or … [Read more...]
Florida Loan Mod Help: Why Lenders Back Off When Threatened With Bankruptcy
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - Bankruptcy is one of the scariest words a lender can hear. A bankruptcy filing can stall their ability to foreclose by 6 months, and sometimes as long as a year. Get my Free, Step By Step … [Read more...]
Banks Paying Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosure
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“When a modification is not possible, a short sale produces a better and faster result for the homeowner, the investor and the community than a … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Loan Mod Approved When Negotiating With A Local, Florida Lender
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - In my opinion, loan mods are very tough to negotiate with large lenders like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, or SunTrust. The reason is because you are treated like a … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Question: How Do I Get A Loan Mod On An FHA Loan?
February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - The Stop Foreclosure recently received a question from Grant. Here was his question. "I have an FHA loan and want to get a loan modification. My bank is playing hardball and won't modify … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: How To Lower Your Mortgage Payment Without A Refi
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Florida - A lot of people in today’s lending market are stuck. They locked in their interest rate when rates were higher. Now, they are barred from refinancing because they are upside down on … [Read more...]
Another strategy to use when negotiating a Loan Modification
February 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
Florida - Lenders hate losing money. They hate loan modifications, principal reductions, and any other thing that causes them to lose money.But, in today's tough economy they have no choice but to … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: An update on how to stop harassing debt collector phone calls
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - We have a new strategy in the fight to avoid being harassed day and night by debt collectors. Even though there are laws that help protect you, in my opinion, the debt collectors rarely … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: I Owe Property Taxes And Am Behind On My Mortgage. What Should I Do?
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from a homeowner facing foreclosure. I'll call him Peter to protect his identity.(Foreclosure is embarrassing and I don't … [Read more...]
A Common Loan Modification Mistake and How To Avoid It
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Florida - Most homeowners negotiating a loan modification are not amazing negotiators. After all, it’s not every American’s job to be a great negotiator.America is built on hard work and … [Read more...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: My house is in foreclosure. When will I have to move out?
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando Loan Mod Help: My house is in foreclosure. When will I have to move out? Florida - The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from a homeowner facing foreclosure. I'll call … [Read more...]
Updated 2011 Florida School Rankings
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
These 2011 rankings were based on FCAT scores and due to the scores, all schools were given a rank as well as a letter grade.Out of 67 counties, here are some local resultsSeminole County … [Read more...]
Loan Modification Help: Don’t stress out over financial problems
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orlando - If you are in financial trouble, then I'm sure you're worried. Here are a few things I see people worry about that aren't as bad as they think.Financial Worry #1: We could be forced to … [Read more...]
17306 Deer Run Drive Orlando Sold
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TRADITIONAL SALE ~ NOT A SHORT SALE ~ NOT A BANK OWNED Tired of waiting for the banks to tell you that they are ready to make a deal? Short Sales and Bank Owned homes have upset a lot of buyers and … [Read more...]
New Subdivision proposed for Lake Nona Area
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The city is proposing an approval of approximately 300 homes in the Lake Nona area of South East Orlando.WFTV News, reports states over 4800 homes, condos and town homes are … [Read more...]
Short sales lose appeal among First Time Homebuyers
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The following was received today via a news update from our local Florida Realtors Association....WASHINGTON – Sept. 29, 2011 – Short sale transactions are becoming less popular among … [Read more...]
Star Towers Condos in Downtown Orlando
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For a list of currently active condos for sale at Star Towers in downtown Orlando, see belowDevelopers of downtown condo project Star Tower, where units that sold for $750,000 three years ago and … [Read more...]
Could Florida become a Non-Judicial Foreclosure state?
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scott said he is eager to learn more about how making the switch might impact Florida’s housing market.“If we do go down that path does it really change anything?” he said. “ And we’ve … [Read more...]
