I’m going on record here with the statement that I believe Lakeland real estate prices will go up this fall. I say this based on trends I’ve been following of late – not the least of which were this past Tuesday’s housing numbers – which blew away economists expectations. Per… Read more »
Rising Consumer Sentiment Number May Mean Good Things for the Lakeland, Florida Economy
Consumer Sentiment numbers are the important financial sector number we can track. Sustained high numbers will mean good things for Lakeland, Florida's economy. Read more »
Closing on your Lakeland, Florida Home On or Near Labor Day? Plan Ahead!
Lakeland home buyers and home owners with closing dates near Labor day be aware. Title companies and lenders may be short staffed due to the holiday - so you want to be sure and get any last minute paperwork or inspections done ASAP. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update: Pending Home Sales Numbers Up Again
Lakeland real estate sellers take heart - the number of homes under contract to sell rose again for the fifth straight month. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate and Consumer Update: Your Money – Where Does it Go?
Lakeland, Florida Consumers are looking at their bank accounts here on the 4th of August and wondering - man! Where did my paycheck go? Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: Oversupply of Mortgage Backed Bonds May Push Mortgage Rates Higher
After hinting at a run lower toward 5 percent earlier this week, Lakeland mortgage rates have reversed course. Here's why... Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update: Florida, California, Nevada Still Accounting for Bulk of Foreclosures
Lakeland Real Estate: For nearly four months now, homes in Lakeland, Florida have helped total more than half of the nation's foreclosures. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Stops Dec. 1st
First time home buyers looking to purchase Lakeland Real Estate should be aware that the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit expires December 1, 2009. Read more »
Setting Priorities to Buy a Lakeland Florida Home
Now that you’ve done your homework, you’ve got your financing in order and have been pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Now, let’s have some fun finding a new home for you. Do you have your priorities set to buy a home in Lakeland? Home buying is a very emotional time,… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Local Event – First Friday “Open Mic Night”
American Idol in Lakeland? Well, I do know for fact that Lakeland has some great local amateur talents. As it is with every First Friday of the month, the Downtown Lakeland Partnership hosts this special free event at Munn Park. February’s theme is “Open Mic Night”; local amateur musicians of… Read more »