Temporary Relief for Lakeland FL Homeowners through FL Hardest Hit Help With high unemployment rates here in Lakeland FL and throughout Polk County, a $1 billion temporary relief program is expected to help 40,000 Floridians with their mortgage payments. It is first come, first serve basis and there are some… Read more »
Sandpiper Lakeland FL Homes for Sale | 55+Golf Community
There are a variety of Sandpiper Lakeland Florida Homes for Sale that range in price from the low 90′s to the high 180s. With low quarterly Home Owner’s Association Dues, the community offers cable and ground maintenance. Although home prices have decreased in this community as well, the Sandpiper golf community… Read more »
Selling your Home in Lakeland FL – What is a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)?
Being a real estate agent I read many articles and comments of my peers where one of the topics was Comparable Market Analysis (CMA). To us agents real estate agents, real estate terminology is second nature and we as agents sometimes forget there are still folks out there who really don’t… Read more »
How will Governor Scott Rejection to High Speed Rail Impact Lakeland Florida?
When I heard the news yesterday that Governor Rick Scott rejected the high speed rail I was not surprised. Governor Scott is known for its cost cutting measures as we Floridians have witnessed recently as he announced the Budget. Reactions of outraged politicians calling it a premature decision were heard from Orlando… Read more »
Lakeland Fl Homes for Sale – Accuracy of Zillow’s Zestimates
When thinking about selling your Lakeland FL home, a lot of homeowners look at Zillow’s Zestimates to get a valuation of their Lakeland Fl home as I had experienced it at one of my appointment with a homeowner. I was told by a prospective seller that his Lakeland FL home… Read more »
Interested in Buying a Lakeland Florida Home? Things you should know
The growing population of Lakeland, which is also the largest city in Polk County, has reached an estimated 102,346 in 2014. The size of Lakeland measures about 74 square miles. The location of Lakeland is smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa and with easy access to the… Read more »
Seller’s Market and Buyer’s Market – What is there to fuss about?
Seller’s Market and Buyer’s Market – What is there to fuss about? What is a seller’s market? For folks who are thinking about buying a home need to be aware and understand the definition of a seller’s market. In a seller’s market, home prices are generally higher therefore providing less… Read more »
Caveat Emptor – Tips For Buying A Lakeland FL Foreclosure
Caveat Emptor – Tips For Buying A Lakeland FL Foreclosure Caveat Emptor is a well known phrase in the real estate profession and means “Buyer Beware” 1. Caveat Emptor – a latin phrase that dictionary.com describes as: “let the buyer beware: the principle that the seller of a product cannot… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate – How To Search For A Home
Lakeland Florida Real Estate – How To Search For A Home I’m often asked by consumer how can I search for a home without signing up. Not everyone can buy a Lakeland FL home these days and some of the folks who need to save a some money or need to… Read more »
Understanding Absorption Rate for Lakeland FL Home Sellers and Buyers
Understanding Absorption Rate for Lakeland FL Home Sellers and Buyers In today’s housing market, it is very critical that Lakeland home sellers and buyers understand the housing market and more importantly understand absorption rate. First and foremost and realistically, there are only a certain number of homes that will sell in any… Read more »
Does Home Ownership Still Matter?
Does Home Ownership Still Matter? There has been a lot of buzz going on in the blogosphere about Home Ownership, especially since the recent housing crises, mortgage mess, high unemployment rates and recession. The question of “Does Home Ownership Still Matter?” becomes louder and louder as a proposed tax law… Read more »
Lakeland-Winter Haven FL Worst City for Real Estate Investing – I beg to differ!
Lakeland – Winter Haven Florida Worst City for Real Estate Investing – I beg to differ. Just recently I read Ms. Levy’s Forbes blog about Lakeland-Winter Haven Florida being the worst city of real estate investing. This article did not sit well with me and I did read it more… Read more »