Polk County’s overall existing home sales posted record numbers of homes sold for the Month of June with a total of 807 properties sold. The last time area real estate agents sold over 800 homes in June was in 2006. Prices continue to decrease downwards blaming it still widely on… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate Update for July 01 – July 15, 2010
Update for the Lakeland Real Estate market! Newly listed homes for the period of July 01 through July 15th, 2010. A total of 168 Lakeland FL homes for sale were recently listed with area Realtors®. The average sales price of Lakeland homes for sale increased to $149,739 from my previous… Read more »
Retiring from Active Duty Military or Relocate to MacDill, AFB – Tampa, FL?
Just recently I sold a home in Lakeland, FL to an active duty military member who is relocating to MacDill AFB – Tampa, FL. Why in the world they chose Lakeland over Tampa you might ask? The drive alone from Lakeland to MacDill is about 40-50 minutes depending on traffic.… Read more »
Lakeland FL Short Sale and Foreclosure Housing Report – June 2010
Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – June 2010 For the month of June, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 54%. There were a total of 117 properties sold in May, compared to 127 in May and 61 distressed… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate Home Sales – June 2010
Lakeland FL Real Estate Home Sales – June 2010 For the month of June, the overall Lakeland FL Home Sales has declined slightly, but compared to previous year, it has been much of the same for when considering sales prices. A total of 216 Lakeland homes were sold in June… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate – Short Sale – Reduced Price – 5920 Buck Run Dr.
Reduced Lakeland FL Short Sale – 5920 Buck Run Drive – Deer Brooke Community – Southwest Lakeland There are about 500 homes situated throughout the Deer Brooke neighborhood located in Southwest Lakeland. It has a rural atmosphere with its tree lined scenery. These homes were developed from the mid 1980’s… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate Update – June 16 through June 30, 2010
Lakeland FL Real Estate Update for June 16 – June 30, 2010 Update for the Lakeland Real Estate market! Newly listed homes for the period of June 16th through June 30th, 2010. A total of 158 Lakeland FL homes for sale were recently listed with area Realtors®. The average sales… Read more »
Buyer Beware – Homeowner Beware – Deed Retrieval Service Mislead Many Homeowners
Buyer Beware – Homeowner Beware – Deed Retrieval Service Mislead Many Homeowners Last week I received an email from my client who recently purchased her Lakeland FL home inquiring about her Deed. She wrote the following: Petra, I have a question for you. I’m wondering about how long it takes… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate Update for June 01 – June 15, 2010
Hi folks! A quick update for the Lakeland Real Estate market that were newly listed from June 1st through June 15, 2010. A total of 181 Lakeland FL homes for sale were recently listed with area Realtors® with an average listing price of $169,235, a increase of about 12% in… Read more »
Real Estate News Alert – Homebuyer Tax Credit and National Flood Insurance
It has all come down to the wire! Congress voted to extend homebuyers tax credit and national flood insurance. Homebuyer Tax Credit Bill HR 5623 – The closing date of the previous stated closing deadline by June 30, 2010 has been extended through September 30, 2010. This extension will help homebuyers… Read more »