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The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is providing grants to the cities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs for the purchase of foreclosed or abandoned homes for rehabilitating, reselling or redevelopment in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stop the decline of property values. Purc...
09/28/2009
Contract activity for pending home sales has risen for six straight months, a pattern not seen in the history of the index since it began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in July, incre...
09/21/2009
We hope you are enjoying your long Labor Day weekend! It's the final summer weekend to enjoy the pool, cook out, and mix with family and friends. So, get out the grill, build some memories, relax and have fun.  Fall is a great time to buy Miami real estate...this Fall especially! It is the last c...
09/14/2009
We hope you are not one of those unlucky people who has had their home equity line of credit unfairly reduced on their Miami real estate. But if you are, there is new booklet from the Federal Reserve Board that might shed some light on your situation. At the very least, it will tell you how to tr...
09/08/2009
Summer is winding down and it the kids are heading back to school. Here are some fun websites to help get ready for the Miami Florida's opening bell: For the younger kids:Crayola - fun site full of activities for the little onesMcGruff's Safety Tips - hints for your children's school daysRecipes ...
08/28/2009
Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, the first time in six years for such a streak, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in June, rose 3.6 percent to 94.6 from an upwardly revi...
08/24/2009
We have talked with you about the $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit, but we haven't told you about special financing that is available to South Florida home buyers on Fannie Mae owned foreclosure homes through the HomePath program. Some of the benefits of HomePath financing include: Low down...
08/17/2009
Something to consider when selling your home is the Capital Gains ramifications. Will you owe Uncle Sam money after the sale of your Miami FL home? Capital Gains are calculated as the difference between what you paid for your property and what you sell it for. Here is how you calculate your Capi...
08/10/2009
Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®.The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in Apri...
08/03/2009
The current economic recession has caused many seniors to worry about making ends meet. As retirement savings dwindle, a reverse mortgage can be a life saver. Reverse mortgages offer the opportunity to tap into your home's equity without having to pay back the loan until the house is sold or the ...
08/03/2009
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