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Chinese Drywall

Beginning in March, 2009 we found out about the presence and issues with drywall made in China and imported to the US during the housing boom years.

My clients that are buying a home are in-the-know and want to make sure the newer home they are looking at was not built with this drywall.
From the FL [...]

Avoiding Foreclosure | Online Resources

Finding relevant information and resources online can be daunting. If you’re in the midst of gathering the facts to help you avoid foreclosure it can start to feel like a wild goose chase. The important thing to remember is that the information is free and before you pay someone help you modify your mortgage or [...]

Characteristics of a Good Realtor

Buying or Selling a home can be easily facilitated with the use of a Realtor as long as they possess characteristics that they are accessible, reliable, easy to communicate with, honest, and trustworthy.

Options: When Your Home Is Worth Less Than You Owe

     The bubble, the shift, the downward spiral – we’re all feeling the pinch of falling housing prices. If your house is worth less than you owe when you purchased it, there is one fact:
Every Situation is Different, but You are not Alone.
In this situation, the most important thing you can do is know your options [...]

How To Get the $8,000 Tax Credit

How do you know if you’re qualified for the $8000 Tax Credit?
When will the tax credit expire?
Get your questions answered here!

The following is from the Florida Association of Realtors’ website, www.FloridaRealtors.org
WASHINGTON – Feb. 17, 2009 – How does a first-time homebuyer take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit that President Obama is expected to sign into [...]