Homebuyers that finance their newly purchased Lakeland Real Estate will be signing a new version of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement beginning January 1, 2010. While the new form resembles its old form, there are minor changes on page 2 from lines 800 through 1300 in which certain charges that a… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Market Update – 12/01-12/15/09
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1901 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/21/09. Newly listed homes for the period of December 1st through December 15th totaled 126 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A 16% increase from the my previous report. The… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Market Report for November 2009
Despite Polk County’s unemployment numbers in the double digits, Lakeland Florida real estate sales activity continued strong for the month of November. Lakeland Homes sold in November: 174 – previous month: 177 – previous year November 08: 106 sold Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update – 11/16-11/30/09
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1906 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/07/09. Newly listed homes for the period of November 16th through November 30th totaled 109 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A 28% decline from the previous my previous report.… Read more »
Lakeland Mortgage Update: Is a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage Right for You?
Lakeland area mortgage broker, Kevin Sandridge, shares some insight into whether Lakeland home buyers should consider a 15-year fixed rate mortgage. 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 »
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 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 »
Selling Your Lakeland Area Home – Unclutter First
When you are in the market for selling your Lakeland area home, the most important step is to remove unwanted items from unwanted children toys to things you have not touched in months. Keep your home nice and tidy will go a long way and it does not have to… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Market Update – 10/16/09-10/31/09
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1940 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 11/03/09, still balanced – no major increase or decrease in inventory for the past few weeks. Newly listed homes for the period of October 16th through October 31st totaled 192 Lakeland… Read more »
Lakeland Florida – CommonGround a place to be for all Children
Recently, I strolled around the most interesting playground I’ve ever seen, Lakeland CommonGround – oh boy, I wished I had a playground like this when I grew up. The best thing is it is right here in this beautiful city of Lakeland. The thought originally of such a park came… Read more »
Lakeland Foreclosure Epidemic may be saved by Short Sale Remedy
With Polk County’s unemployment rates, this foreclosure epidemic is going to continue and it may even grow. Lakeland Short Sales are at an all time high, there are currently over 400 Lakeland homes for sale that are short sales. The jobless rate in Polk County is at an all time… Read more »