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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

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    ATTN: Brad Colean

    RE: Short sale

    Date: 09/12/2009

    Dear Brad,

    My wife and I would like to extend our gratitude for your hard work, commitment, and dedication throughout the “short sale” process. Due to several unfortunate events, we were unable to keep our home and with the declining real estate market and poor economy, the stress and credit implications of a foreclosure was overpowering. We visited numerous realty offices prior to yours, none of which had the knowledge or high interest in assisting us during this difficult time. You were able to provide us with a clear explanation regarding all of the steps of a “short sale” process, realistic theories of potential outcomes, and even information regarding the different lenders that you have dealt with (including ours) and there methods of handling the “short sale”. We quickly realized that you (and your company) would be the most qualified to assist us.

    Our lender was very difficult and disorganized during this process. However, through team work and increased efforts as the weeks went by, you were able to coordinate, negotiate, and finalize the closing of our home……while keeping us informed during the entire process.

    We would again like to thank you for your help. We would recommend your company to anybody.

    Sincerely, J & T ****


    J&T ***** (last name left off for privacy)

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