Steve Busse's (sbusse) Blog

Are you about to lose your home and don't know what to do?  Well, there is hope if you own a piece of real estate that is about to go under foreclosure.  Thanks to President Obama, you can get some help when you need it the most. On February 18, 2009, President Obama announced that there would be...

Are you thinking of purchasing a home this year?  If so, and it is the first home you purchase, you will be eligible for a $8000 tax credit.  That is right! If you purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009, you are eligible for this great tax credit. Real estate is a great inv...

Time for a little fun,  I know times are tough but try to make it down to the St Petersburg Grand Prix in April. Great time for all and it supports the local merchants who are struggling at bit and couple that with just a great location and racing excitement.  April 3 thru the 5 I believe ,  addi...

Dont believe all you read in the newspapers,  Florida did experience a well deserved upswing in sales in December which typically is a slow month,  6.5% to be exact.  Why,  lowest home prices in the past 5 to 6 years coupled with the lowest rates in 30.  Finally homebuyers searching St Petersburg...

In reviewing contents  of the new stimulus package I dont see much for the homeowner who is upside down and paying on time.  Want to save the housing market and stimulate the economy??  Allow all homeowners to contact the current lender and get a 4.5% rate rollback.  Results are simple,  they sta...

I have been receiving numerous inquiries as to the reason for our economic state...  I have attached a link to a video which I feel might be of interest... It does contain politically sensitive material but also contains accurate facts as to one reason we are where we are today...   http://www.yo...

Just a quick update for the beach market.   Single family listings are up both beach and inland.  Single family sales are down compared to July ( this is pretty much normal for this time of year )  Condo listings are down.  Condo sales are down 15 compared to July , again this is usual.  This is ...