05/17/2012

Quick Greening Tips

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No-Fuss Green Fixes You do not need dramatic changes to go green. You can, in fact, take some small steps to green your home. All the small steps you try can add up to big eco-changes.   Give up juice boxes: Juice boxes, a perpetual kitchen favorite of kids, are not so earth … [Read more...]

What does it mean when a Realtor “Buys a Listing”.

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What does it mean when a Realtor "Buys a Listing”. Happens all the time! Bob decides to sell his home. After living in it for years, Bob knows he has accumulated a good deal of equity. The property values have gone up, his mortgage balance has gone down, and Bob has made several home … [Read more...]

Quick Tax Tips

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As a real estate agent it is not my job to give home sellers tax advice. Indeed, it is advisable not to, since I could end up getting sued if I give wrong advice.Instead, I offer sellers this list of IRS tips. From time to time the IRS releases tips designed to help people with their taxes. Some of … [Read more...]

What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions

What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions If you're trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects--or doesn't affect--your score. You have to keep your credit score up in case you want to take out a second mortgage or … [Read more...]

Pinecrest, Fl First of 2011 News

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The Banyan Bowl amphitheatre, in Pinecrest Gardens, is now a community cultural arts venue. Thanks to Cindy Lerner, Pinecrest Mayor and her great council. The formal stage has just been completed. There is a new sound systmen and lighting that will enable the the Village to showcase talent and offer … [Read more...]

Pinecrest Market Data for November 2009-through November 2010.

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Pinecrest Market Data for November 2009-through November 2010. We have excluded Foreclosures and Short Sales from the charts. We hope you find this information useful. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the market trends further. This is Homes for Sale Vs. Sold Homes in … [Read more...]

Palmetto Bay Market Data for November 2009-through November 2010.

Palmetto Bay Market Data for November 2009-through November 2010. We have excluded Foreclosures and Short Sales from the charts. We hope you find this information useful. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the market trends further. This is Homes for Sale Vs. Sold Homes in Palmetto … [Read more...]

Save Our Homes: Florida Tax Portability Explained

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Save Our Homes: Tax Portability for Your Home in South Florida. As buyers have started to feel the ‘itch’ to buy something, whether it be move up or move down buyers, the Florida Portability Tax Law is a constant question we receive. So I thought I should discuss it again. Below you see a … [Read more...]

10 Quick Tips to Stage Your Home to Sell

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10 Low Cost Ways to Make Your South Florida Home Buyers Say WOW! These low cost strategies to make your South Florida home more appealing are sure to have your potential buyers saying WOW! 1. Mow the lawn and trim the bushes - especially the ones that block your windows and diminish … [Read more...]

Today I called my Senator Nelson, in Florida

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Congress is talking about limiting or elimination the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) As a constituent and a Realtor I believe that this will keep potential buyers on the sidelines and further delay the housing the recovery. I have been and am still on the front lines of this housing recovery. I … [Read more...]