Lakeland area mortgage broker, Kevin Sandridge, shares some insight into whether Lakeland home buyers should consider a 15-year fixed rate mortgage. Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Mommy, what are we writing today? I thought it might be fun if we wrote everything we’re thankful for on the mirror so all our friends and family would see when they come to visit us. Oh. But, mommy, what does thankful mean? Well, thankful means lots of things. Name… Read more »
Minutes from Lakeland, the Fantasy of Flight Air Museum is a Must See for Aviation Buffs
The Lakeland area is blessed to have nearby one of the nation's best air museums - Fantasy of Flight - located in Polk City, Florida. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Housing Report for October 2009
Lakeland real estate sales activity in October remained very active with a total of 177 homes that were sold in Lakeland. Read more »
National Existing Home Sales Blow Past Expectations
The picture for Lakeland real estate - and home sellers in particular - may begin to brighten up a bit. With another month in the books, we've seen another piece of evidence that the housing market is in recovery. Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: Taking a Look at the New Good Faith Estimate
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010 - Lakeland mortgage borrowers will soon see a new version of the Good Faith Estimate required as part of every mortgage loan application. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update – 11/01/09-11/15/09
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1943 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 11/19/09. Newly listed homes for the period of November 1st through November 15th totaled 153 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A decline from the previous my previous report. Average… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Harrison School for the Arts – Fall Orchestra Concert
The Harrison Orchestra Students under the direction of Robert Lambert & Matt Davis will be performing repertoire from some of your favorite composers at their annual Fall Orchestra Concert on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. on the main state of the Harrison School for the Arts Theater located… Read more »
Lakeland Foreclosures – Be Prepared to pay Full Price
Every buyer I talk to and represent want to get a great deal when purchasing a Lakeland Foreclosure. Lakeland Real Estate in foreclosure are the best deal on the market, however, be prepared to pay full price. Buyers still think that they can make low ball offers on bank-owned properties… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Harrison School for the Arts – Fall Piano Concert
The Lakeland Florida Harrison School for the Arts under the direction of Rebekah Haubry will be performing solos and ensembles repertoire from some favorite composers, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and many more at their annual Fall Piano Concert on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. on… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Real Estate – First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
It is signed, sealed and delivered – it is law! The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is extended and now current home owners wish to purchase a new Lakeland Real Estate may be elgible to receive a tax credit up to $6,500. First Time Homebuyers must be under contract no… Read more »
Lakeland Florida – Got Weekend Plans? – Free Art & Music Event this Saturday!
Did you enjoy this past weekend’s free events honoring the people who serve? Check out this Saturday’s free art & music event on November 14, 2009 from 11am-5pm. This event takes place downtown Lakeland at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater. This event would help bring unity to the community of Lakeland… Read more »