Still no word on official start date for some of them, and I am really curious how efficient the schedules for all of them are going to be but the newest version of the Central Florida to Miami train … [Read more...]
2012 Seminole & Orange County Public School Grades
January 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Looking to find out how an Orlando, or Orlando area school performed most recently? The two downloads below allow you to see how Orange County and Seminole County Schools performed most recently as … [Read more...]
Bank is not obligated to sell at list price
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to inman News, one reader questioned why their full price offer was not accepted by the bank on an REO property, (REO / Real Estate Owned Property) The short answer to the readers question was … [Read more...]
Dog Poo DNA testing coming to the Vue in Downtown Orlando
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, Mary Shanklin Wrote an Orlando Sentinel Article about new procedures now going into effect in February at the Vue. About half of the 375 units within the Vue have a pet, and the new … [Read more...]
Orlando First Time Homebuyer ALERT
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
According to the Sun Sentinel in South Florida... first time homebuyers are suffering in todays market Orlando first time homebuyers are noticing that the slew of homes that previously existed, are … [Read more...]
Orlando Real Estate Report For November 2012
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Orlando Home Sales: 2,430 up 19.9% vs November 2011 Median Price increased to $129,000 50% of all of the 2,430 sales were traditional sales, quite likely due to availability as well as bank delays … [Read more...]
Penny for your thoughts?
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
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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 1 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...]
