Good News - this is the first month in a long time that the percent of foreclosures has dropped. That is a sign that we are starting to recover from this mess! Remember that you have to be in contract by April 30th to take advantage of the tax credits. You probably won't see such a great deal a [Read More]

Looking for a place for the winter where the golf course is outside your door and you won't be strapped by the HOA fees? Then look no further. High Point in Brooksville, FL in Hernando County on Florida's Nature Coast offers a wide selection of home starting at under $50,000! This age-restr [Read More]

I have recently seen increased activity in the neighborhoods around the large dry lakes in Spring Hill in Hernando County on Florida's Nature Coast. Could it be that people are hoping to cash in on super-low prices expecting that some day they will own lakefront property? There are several home [Read More]

There have been quite a few instances where BOA, who was suppose to help customers modify their loans, through a government loan are NOT helping! The customers cannot get reach the caseworkers at BOA, and when they do, after submitting lengthy paperwork, they find that the person they were dealing [Read More]

As of 01FEB10 the FHA suspended the requirement that says a property has to be "seasoned" for 90 days before FHA will lend on it. For those that don't know what I mean by "seasoning" let me explain.  When someone, usually an investor, buys a house and tries to sell it v [Read More]

The deadlineto apply for Homestead Exemption inFloridais March 1, 2010. If you qualify thisexemption could result in a tax savings ofup to approximately$600 a year! In Hernando County you can apply in person or by mail. Just click on the following links for info: Hernando County Property Appraiser [Read More]

Lots of questions lately about Chinese Drywall. HUD and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recently did a study on defective drywall and came up with some guidelines. First, they have lots of disclaimers, about drywall made in China. The disclaimers basically say that while the problems (we [Read More]

There is a form that sellers have to fill out when they list a property; disclosing to prospective buyers possible defects with the property that are known to them (leaks, sinkholes, mold, etc.). However, like everything else, this is NOT always the case. There are usually three types of deals with [Read More]

The state of Florida is expected to receive federal funding for a high-speed commuter train that is planned to run between Orlando,Orange County and Tampa,  Hillsborough County.  The commuter train will enable residents’ quick and affordable transportation from Tampa to Orlando and [Read More]

In January builders were concerned about the poor job market and the large number of foreclosed homes for sale. This caused a 1 % drop in their confidence. Competition from foreclosed homes is impacting the new homes sales. Home buying conditions have never been so good as they are right now, but c [Read More]