DJ Rondeau's Blog

Are you looking to purchase a home in Pasco County? Short on funds to close? Pasco Opportunity Program (POP) is a partnership between Pasco County and several not for profit agencies. These agencies buy homes, have them repaired, and make them available for sale. They already meet all the rehabil...

I have multiple hard money sources here in the Greater Tampa Bay Region.  These hard money loans have a few different options from a 2 year balloon all the way up to a 20 year fixed.  Rates ranging from 9.5% to 12%.  These hard money type loans are typically only available on rental properties.  ...

Over the past 3-4 weeks, our entire industry has seen a drastic increase in northern buyers trying to buy second/vacation homes here in the Tampa Bay area.  Air travel in and out of the West Central Florida region is extremely easy with the flyer friendly international airports.  Tampa Internatio...

It is a sad day when a home buyer loses out on a home by being outbid by another homebuyer.  Often times by only $500-$1,000; it then takes them weeks to locate another home and once again the homebuyer will start placing low-ball bids putting themselves in another position to lose out on a great...

Ft. Myers Beach Real Estate for Sale - 5682 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931   -   $899,000 HANDS DOWN THE BEST VALUE ON THE BEACH!!!! Retire to the sandy beaches, create lifelong family memories, or just use it as a rental and part time getaway. This beautiful Fort Myers beach house for sa...

It is often difficult for people who have recently gone through a short sale or foreclosure, to buy a new home and to be able to take advantage of the all time low property values.  Available now for investment properties, 55%-65% LTV financing for properties located in the Greater Tampa Bay regi...

    When financing a condo during these times it is important to keep your eye on properties that have some form of lending approval.  There are several types of approvals and really what this comes down is the ability to be able to provide as many financing options as possible.  These days when ...