HOME SALES UP 50%

This article has great news about how home sales are up 50%! http://alturl.com/zn58

Bidding Wars in South Florida?

Could bidding wars be the result of low mortgage rates and the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers that expires November 30th? Below is a link to this article. I would love to hear your feedback about this!
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/12-072109.cfm

Recession finally coming in for a landing in Venice! Great News!

The economy may finally be nearing the bottom of the recession in Venice, Sarasota, and Bradenton, plus 22 more of the nation's metro areas, according to the latest Adversity Index data on jobs, manufacturing and housing from Moody's Economy.com and msnbc.com. Click on link for interactive map showing details.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31910726/ns/us_news-the_elkhart_project/

Bargain HUNTERS See The Bottom in Some Markets

I found a great article that says "Snowbirds from Canada, New York, Ohio, and the Midwest, already know the deals are here in Florida". Read more about these BARGAIN HUNTERS; click on the link below:


http://www.realtytrac.com/News-Trends/Agent-Newsletter/Current.html?a=b&Year=2009&Month=July&Article=4&accnt=214173

"Nationwide Foreclosure Activity Decreases in May"

Here's some good news that I wanted to share with you: The total foreclosure filings in May decreased 6% from the previous month. Click on this link below to read the article (I appreciate your feedback too!):
http://www.realtytrac.com/News-Trends/Agent-Newsletter/Current.html?a=b&year=2009&Month=July&Article=2&accnt=214174

$8,000 to help first-time homebuyers

Are you looking for more info about that FL $8,000 Downpayment Assistance Program for first-time homebuyers? It's effective now! Click on the link below for some updated details:
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-070109.cfm

Prepare for the Reality of owning....

Considering buying that first home? Here's a link to a very helpful article
about the reality of what you will pay monthly. I hope this helps you with your decision! I would love your feedback about this article too! http://www.frontdoor.com/home-finance/Owning-a-Home-the-Monthly-Tally/1013/p1/Owning+a+home%3a+the+monthly+tally-keyword/1013_aids/1_t

10 Ways! Make it EASY, and Drama-Free for yourself!

You can minimize the stress of buying a home; here are 10 top ways to do that! http://www.frontdoor.com/buy/Drama-Free-Real-Estate-Guide-Tips-and-Advice-for-Savvy-Home-Buying-Selling-and-Financing-Without-the-Stress/55032

HUD is available to help at-risk homeowners

Here's some good news. HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice. Here's a link with more information for you. www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm