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...]
Orlando Loan Mod Help: How To Lower Your Mortgage Payment Without A Refi
Another strategy to use when negotiating a Loan Modification
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
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?
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
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?
Florida - The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from a homeowner facing foreclosure. I'll call him Dave to protect his identity. (Foreclosure is embarrassing and I don't want to … [Read more...]
Updated 2011 Florida School Rankings
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 results Seminole County … [Read more...]
Loan Modification Help: Don’t stress out over financial problems
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 $185,000

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

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

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 enters bankruptcy

Developers of downtown condo project Star Tower, where units that sold for $750,000 three years ago and then went for less than $200,000 last year, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy recently. Star … [Read more...]
Could Florida become a Non-Judicial Foreclosure state?

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...]
College Park August Market Report

College Park, located just North West of Downtown Orlando offers the small city within the City of Orlando. Sought after for it's small town feel with the proximity to the Orlando Arts District and … [Read more...]
Vue at Lake Eola Condo

One of my favorite downtown Orlando condo's has got to be the Vue at Lake Eola. Since they were brought out of foreclosure and assumed a new owner the place has definately perked up and just makes it … [Read more...]
Baldwin Park Real Estate Update

The past 60 days or so, has seen a different real estate market for Baldwin Park, just North of downtown Orlando. The fact that Baldwin Park utilizes Winter Park High School has been a great asset to … [Read more...]
Still waiting on the Google + invite?

If you are still waiting on a connection to invite you, then let me know and I will send you an invite. Leave me a note here and I will send it as soon as I can. Once you are set up you can … [Read more...]
Mortgage closing costs up 8.8%

The average closing cost now is $4,070, up from last year which was $3,741 which was up from the 2009 average of $2,739 The above figures were based on closing costs for a $200,000 … [Read more...]
College Park Bear Spotted

Bear spotted in College Park near Vassar Street and Rio Grande Avenue. View Larger Map If you are looking for College Park homes for sale, we do provide quick links to show the mapped location … [Read more...]
Banks Lose Privileges

1. Bank Of America, N.A. <HAMP FINANCIAL INCENTIVES WITHHELD> 2. J.P. Morgan Chase, N.A. <HAMP FINANCIAL INCENTIVES WITHHELD> 3.Wells Fargo, N.A. … [Read more...]
BofA tastes its own medicine

Who hasn't heard about BofA being foreclosed on yet? Well, if you haven't then here is the video. This took place in the Tampa, Florida area, and is a little heart warming that the underdog won this … [Read more...]
Higher Utility Bills Coming

New EPA standards may raise your power bill Updated: Friday, 10 Jun 2011, 7:05 PM EDT Published : Friday, 10 Jun 2011, 5:11 PM EDT By Mike Synan FOX 35 News What may really make you turn your … [Read more...]

