• 06May

  What’s Homeownership REALLY Worth in Central Florida

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  What’s Homeownership REALLY Worth in Central Florida

  Homeowners have seen a decline in their homes value in the last few years. That’s a fact.  If you bought your home in 2004-2008, it’s probably worth less than you paid. However how is homeownership in the LONG RUN?

  The National Association of Realtors has just released statistics that go back and show you how your net worth has been impacted by home prices if you had bought your house 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago.  It’s kind of interesting!  Here’s the links:

  Orlando Area Report

  Link to see other area reports

  If you’re in the market to purchase a home, whether it’s your first home or you’re adding an investment property… call me for a no-obligation appointment to see if we can work together! 407-260-8800

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• 05Apr

  Want to do a short sale? Don’t move out of your house!

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  Today marks the first day of HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) which is the new program that is supposed to make short sales easier, faster, smoother, and may even PAY you to cooperate with your lender, but in reviewing some of the guidelines, I noticed a biggie that isn’t being talked about… YOU SHOULD STILL BE IN THE HOME!  If you move out into another house it might hurt your chances!  Here’s some basic guidelines: 

  Who is eligible for HAFA?

  The borrower must meet the basic eligibility criteria for HAMP:

  • Principal residence. The property may be vacant up to 90 days before the date of the Short Sale Agreement (SAA), Alternative Request for Approval of Short Sale, or DIL but only if the borrower documents they were required to relocate at least 100 miles from their home for purposes of employment and they have not purchased another property in the 90 day period.
  • First lien originated before 2009
  • Mortgage delinquent or default is reasonably foreseeable
  • Unpaid principal balance no more than $729,750 (higher limits for two- to four-unit dwellings)
  • Borrower’s total monthly payment exceeds 31% of gross income

  If you are considering a short sale on your home, make sure you talk to a Realtor that is well versed and understands the ins and outs of doing a short sale, don’t be afraid to ask them!  HAFA just went into effect today, so they won’t know all of the kinks in the HAFA program, but they should have a thorough understanding of the short sale process and what it takes to get them closed!

  Good Luck!

  p.s.  If you’re in the Central Florida area, I would love to offer a free consultation on your situation.  And no matter WHERE you are, you can get some basice short sale tips at www.BeforeYouShortSale.com

   

   

   

   

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  Tags: altamonte springs short sale, apopka short sale, casselberry short sale, deltona short sale, HAFA, HAMP, home affordable foreclosure alternatives, how to short sale, Lake Mary short sale, longwood short sale, obama short sale, rules to short sale, sanford short sale, short sale, shortsale, winter park short sale, witner springs short sale

• 11Mar

  Today there are 748 Homes in Seminole Cty that are Bank Owned or Short Sale between $100-300k

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  All of these properties could qualify for the $8,000 rebate for first time home buyers (haven’t owned a home in the last 3 years) or the $6,500 for “move-up” buyers.

  Here’s a link to take a look… or drop me an email or call me… I’ll set up a custom search for you!

  Here’s the link again: http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=368941749&s=MFR&t=MFR

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• 05Mar

  Bank Repo Class At The Lake Mary Library

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  Bank Repo Class At The Lake Mary Library
  Learn the 9 step system to buying a pre-foreclosure in the Central Florida area. Free educational seminar is open to the public. Being held at the Seminole County Public Library in Lake Mary. Large lenders are offering foreclosures and pre-foreclosures for tens of thousands of dollars below market value and this class will show you how YOU can capitalize on their losses. No charge to attend this seminar.  Details and to register: http://www.OrlandoBankRepoClass.com

  p.s. The government will PAY you up to $8,000 to buy a home but only until April 30^th!

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• 15Sep

  New resource for Seminole County homeowners facing foreclosure

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  Andy Tolbert, The Blue Jeans Broker, has launched a new website to help homeowners make one of the most difficult decisions they’ve ever faced… what to do when you can’t afford your home any more!

  When Andy sits down with a homeowner, she spends as much time as is needed to answer all of their questions about their situation.  To help more homeowners, she has recorded videos of the top questions and answers and has posted them on a website for you.

  visit www.BeforeYouShortSale.com now for all of your answers!

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  Tags: before you short sale, how to short sale, seminole county foreclosure, short sale, short sell, should i short sale?

• 15Sep

  Better than a Foreclosure… $84,900 Lakefront Condo in Casselberry Gated Complex

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  This is not a short sale or a bank owned REO… no messing around with Banks at ALL!!!

  2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, close to the elevator, just re-plumbed, with a beautiful lanai that overlooks a green area and the dock on Lake Howell.

  Community features: Gated entry, pool, spa, racquetball, tennis, clubhouse, dock, and boat ramp.  Close to shopping and employment.

  Call Andy Tolbert at HD Realty at 407-842-7700 today and you’ll be in your dream home in time to get your $8,000 check!
  

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  Tags: carmel by the lake, carmel condo, Casselberry, casselberry foreclosure, casselberry gated condo, casselberry lakefront condo, casselberry short sale

• 11Aug

  Short Sale Townhouse for Sale in Winter Springs, $42,900

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  This is a great house as an investment, a first home, or your last home.  Tile floors downstairs, Florida room, and a big master with a walk in closet (upstairs).  Close to everything in Winter Springs.

  If you are ready to buy a short sale in Winter Springs Florida, here’s your chance… and first time homebuyers will get a 10% rebate! call Andy at HD Realty at 407-842-7700

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• 08Aug

  188 Homes for Sale in Seminole County Florida under $50,000

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  Any time I mention the TONS of low-priced property in Seminole County right now, people are shocked!  So here’s my latest update sharing some of the stats with you regularly on cheap Seminole County houses and condos.

  So, as of today, there are 188 properties for sale in Seminole County under $50k, and there are actually 6 available for under $20,000!

  Don’t want a cheap house?  There are 3,478 properties listed as houses for sale in Seminole County Florida as of today, and of them, 1,221 homes for sale in Seminole County are Bank Owned or pre-foreclosure or short sale anywhere from $8,500 to $2,500,000 !

  If you are ready to buy a property in Seminole County, either to move into or as an investment, call me at 407-842-7700 right away, or email me at Andy@AndyTolbert.com

  I am a real estate broker-associate that serves all of Seminole County, including Altamonte Springs Foreclosures, Sanford Foreclosures, Longwood Foreclosures, Lake Mary Foreclosures, Winter Springs Foreclosures, Winter Park Foreclosures, Oviedo Foreclosures, Casselberry Foreclosures, Apopka Foreclosures, and Maitland Foreclosures.

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• 24Jul

  Article on short sales, are you considering it?

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  I just read a great article about short sales in the Washington Post.  They may not be Seminole County Short Sales, but the same principles still apply here and in Orange County Florida.

  I’m working on some video tips that will help you make this big decision… watch this site for an announcement in the next week or so.

  Here’s the Link to the Article.

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• 09Jun

  178 Houses & Condos for Sale in Seminole County Today Under $50,000!

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  Any time I mention the TONS of low-priced property in Seminole County right now, people are shocked!  So I’ve decided to start sharing some of the stats with you regularly on cheap Seminole County houses and condos.

  So, as of today, there are 178 properties for sale in Seminole County under $50k, and there are actually 6 available for under $20,000!

  If you are ready to buy a property in Seminole County, either to move into or as an investment, call me at 407-842-7700 right away, or email me at Andy@AndyTolbert.com

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