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Not Another Home Buyer Tax Credit, Please!
On the news tonight, they were talking about the head of HUD kicking around the idea of another home buyer tax credit. Why? Our Nation is beyond broke. We have tried this before and it failed. So, again, why? There are buyers for homes out there that are ready to buy, but are waiting for [...]
Port St. Lucie Real Estate Covered In Wall Street Journal Article
Having been in real estate in Port St. Lucie for 35 of my 40 years on earth (I was raised in the office), and being a full time licensed Realtor for the last 22 of those years, I can’t see where prices here could decline any more, but if there were to be a further decline of 1-2%, then annual growth of 3-5%, you would still be coming out ahead. The most important point is that buying now would put you ahead of the investors
How To Determine Your Possible Property Tax On Your Port St. Lucie Property Purchase (Video)
We are starting a new video series to help home buyers and investors, find and use tools that are useful in researching real estate in Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Traditions, and the surrounding Treasure Coast area. This is the first video in a series we will be posting
Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, And The Entire Treasure Coast Area, Please Vote For The VFW
California Voters Say “NO” To Amendment 4 Style Legislation
According to the Orange County Business Journal, California voters defeated a similar measure to Florida’s Amendment 4. Amendment 4, if passed in Florida will cost jobs, devastate the economy, and allow special interest groups more control. If you would like more information on Florida’s Amendment 4, please visit Florida2010.org. To see what Amendment is capable [...]
New St. Lucie County Ordinance Requires Mortgage Holders Of Bank Owned Properties in St. Lucie County To Register With County
The new St. Lucie County ordinance (passed 6-15-2010) requiring any mortgage holder on any foreclosed property in St. Lucie County, including the City of Port St. Lucie, to register with the county and have a local property manager on call, should
First Time & Existing Home Buyer Tax Credit Ending Soon
There’s still time to qualify for the First time & Existing Home Owner Tax Credit, but not much. The deadline to purchase a home and receive the tax credit is April 30, 2010. We put together this short video with some of the most important facts and links
Attempting a Loan Modification? Get Ready For A Lot Of Frustration
You are not alone if you’re frustrated in doing a loan modification. Thousands who want to stay in their home are hoping a loan modification will help. The Federal Housing Finance Agency says that as of November 30, 2009, a total of 405,700 trial and permanant modifications had been accomplished
Where Is My First Time Homebuyer $8,000 Tax Credit?
Have you amended your 2008 tax return so that you could receive your $8,000 first time hombuyer tax credit? You are probably
First Time Homebuyers Competing with Investors In Port St. Lucie
When first time buyers, or any buyer for that matter, find a home they want to make an offer on in Port St. Lucie, many find that their “highest and best” offer will not be the best in terms of financing. On many bank owned properties, the investors have stepped into the market with cash. This often causes a seller or lender to take