Christopher & Natascha Tello's (chrisandnatascha) Blog

Cash buyers and investors are returning to the market. And first-time buyers are taking advantage of the bargains, seller concessions, mortgage rates of below 5 percent and an $8,000 tax credit that expires Dec. 1. By Paul Owers | South Florida Sun-Sentinel 8:46 PM EDT, April 23, 2009     Home bu...

The Attorney General's office has shut down 2 very large loan modification offices, and both are pending lawsuits due to improper legal services and actions. The first office, which is a South Florida loan modification company , has had it's company's assets frozen until a lawsuit filed against t...

With the uncertainty of today's economic environment so many people are delaying or wondering if that home purchase that they really want to make would be a wise move. Well, there's good news for all! The Tello Team of Keller Williams Realty Partners SW and the Keller Williams Realty South Florid...

Those who seek memorable vacation experiences on their visit to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Miami, can seek variety at these parks. By Brian J. O'Connor | Sun-Sentinel Looking for somewhere to try cable water-skiing? How about some skeet-shooting or horseback riding? You can find all that...

FLORIDA: The Internal Revenue Service gives tips for taxpayers who haven't yet filed or taken the necessary steps to ensure they receive the economic stimulus payment they qualify for. Do your own taxes for freeUse IRS Free File at www.irs.gov to do your own tax return and e-file it online at no ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone and it is important that you acquire as much information as possible before taking this big leap. While my clients generally ask me questions about improving their credit and getting a lower interest rate, this outline covers the entire process to, hope...

CNN Money creates a list each year of the best small towns in each state to live. Here in Florida, we are happy to say that for the year 2008, our top 3 places to live are, in ranking order of the top 3, Weston, Coral Springs and Miramar! Here is some information on each of those towns! Weston, F...

South Florida governments are gearing up to spend more than $161 million in federal grant money to stimulate the housing market. BY MONICA HATCHER mhatcher@MiamiHerald.com       The buyer of that ramshackle foreclosure down the street just might be the government. In coming months, South Florida ...

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and has ranked as one of the top consumer concerns for the past several years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has produced a multimedia presentation to help consumers protect themselves from i...

Who doesn't want to be a homeowner? After all, it's the American Dream right? For many of us the path to homeownership is about as bumpy as a backcountry road. There are many advantages to owning a home versus renting one. This post will help you understand how to shop for the best mortgage and h...