Recently details of a “Sweetheart Deal” came to light as FDIC Sale of Indymac/OneWest Bank assets. Our voices of the Real Estate industries has to be heard. It is sad when deals are being made to the expenses of taxpayers and homeowners who face short sales, foreclosures and are in… Read more »
Stop your Lakeland Short Sale Buyers from Cancelling Contracts
Tips for Lakeland Short Sale Sellers on how to stop Buyers from this contract cancel epidemic. More than ever before Lakeland Short Sales likely will be a part of the Lakeland Real Estate market for years to come. One of the major obstacles for a short sale to reach a… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Real Estate Update ~ 01/16-01/31/10
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! There are 1903 homes for sale throughout Lakeland, Florida – as of 02/06/10; the number of homes for sale remained constant for the month of January. Newly listed homes for the period of January 15th through January 31st increased slightly to 169 Lakeland… Read more »
Polk County Existing Home Sales for December 2009
Overall Polk County Home Sales rose and prices fell in 2009 from the previous year. Is this true in your neck of the woods? I’m sure you heard about that this is a buyer’s market in the news and media outlets, but is it really? Real Estate still remains very… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update – 01/01/10-01/15/10
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1903 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 01/28/10. Newly listed homes for the period of January 01st through January 15th jumped to 166 Lakeland homes recently listed. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors®… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Free Entertainment – Annual Tiger Town Pig Festival January 29-30, 2010
Hi folks! It is time for our annual Tiger Town Pig Festival next to Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland Florida. At this free event, yes free and even parking is free, you will find the best barbeque around – every taste buds will be mesmerized by the variety of finger… Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: Come Spring 2010, FHA Mortgages May Become More Difficult and Expensive to Get
Lakeland mortgage borrowers looking to finance a home purchase using an FHA loan may experience higher levels of difficulty and cost come the Spring of 2010. Read more »
Lakeland FL Home for Sale – 6931 Ashbury Drive – Hampton Chase
6931 Ashbury Drive Lakeland FL 33809 – Lakeland FL Home for Sale – Hampton Chase Subdivision Custom built brick home by Paul McKinley located on a spacious corner lot. The home is artistically by fossil painting on the interior wall as well as throughout the house meticulously maintained by the… Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: 100 Days and Counting to Claim the Homebuyer Tax Credit
If you're considering a move on a Lakeland mortgage in an effort to take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit, you be advised that the clock is ticking. Read more »
December 2009 – A Record Breaking Month – Update on Sold Homes in Lakeland Florida
Lakeland Real Estate ended the year on a high note in sales. With 194 homes sold overall, a 43% increase from the previous year, the month of December proved to be the best month for 2009 with an average sales price of $123,865, a 1% increase from the previous month.… Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: 2010 FHA Loan Limits Released
Home buyers looking to buy Lakeland real estate using FHA loans take note, the FHA has released its loan limits for 2010. Read more »
Lakeland and Polk County Florida Real Estate Update: Save Money by filing Property Tax Homestead Exemption
Beat the rush and file your Polk County property tax homestead exemption on your Lakeland Real Estate or anywhere in Polk County Florida early, because – believe it or not – March 1st, 2010 deadline is fast approaching. If you took residency on your newly purchased home after January 1,… Read more »