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Selling a Florida Condo – It’s different than Selling a Single Family Home

When you are thinking about selling a condominium one of the first things to think about are some of the differences involved in selling a condominium compared to selling a single family home. Many Realtor will tell you “sign calls” are a valuable source of finding buyers for a property. When it comes to most condominiums this valuable source of buyers disappears. So now it becomes even more important to listen to your Realtor marketing plan for your property and especially their plan for attracting buyers.

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate News

When selling a condominium there are two things that are being sold. The buyer must be sold on the building or condominium association as well as the individual condominium. Make sure you and your realtor have all the association facts ready to go.  A buyer who receives quick and accurate answers to all their questions is a buyer who feels secure about making a decision. An original brochure from the community can be very helpful, newsletters, and recent condominium announcements will also help a buyer feel secure.

Condominium association rules and regulations are an important part of the process. Bringing a buyer with pets to a community that has pet restrictions is not in anyone’s best interest. Knowing the rules and regulations and having them available for your Realtor will help your Realtor promote the condominium to buyers who want rules and regulations consistent with the property you are looking to sell. The more information you provide the easier it will be to make sure that the people viewing your home are the ‘ready, willing and able” buyers for your condominium unit.

Florida Title Company

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 20, 2010

Do you consider yourself frugal? Smart? Sophisticated? All of the above? For many, the answer is “yes.”

So why leave hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on the table when selling, buying or refinancing property in Florida?

“Title companies in Florida are prohibited from discounting a title insurance premium rate set by the state. But they can offer a rebate,” said Assure America Title Company president Anthony Crupi. “Just by asking, consumers can receive from my company title insurance rebates of up to 20 percent.”

A $500,000 home sale in Florida requires payment of title insurance at $2,575. A $1 million dollar home costs $5,075 in title insurance.

“In most counties in Florida, a 20 percent rebate could put $515 back in your pocket if you sold a $500,000 home, or $1,015 on a $1 million home,” Crupi said.

“The buyer pays the title fee in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, while the seller pays the fee in Palm Beach County and the rest of the state. Theoretically, a person selling a home in Palm Beach County and buying a new home in Broward or Miami Dade would have to pay title insurance fees twice,” Crupi said.

“There are many closing costs involved in buying and selling property. You pay real estate commissions, attorney fees, and taxes to record the sale and transfer of a property. With the economy sluggish and real estate prices down in many cases, it makes sense to be an educated consumer and seek to cut costs where possible,” Crupi added. “The state allowed title insurance rebate program we offer can be significant.”

Assure America Title Company provides a variety of title services to protect home buyers and lenders against losses because of title defects or liens on property. The company offers services throughout the United States but has a particularly strong presence in Florida. Services offered include:

•     Settlements for Purchase/Refinance
•     Free Short Sale Processing
•     Title and Liens Searches
•     Deed Preparation
•     Escrow Services
•     Closing Services
•     Commercial Title Services
•     1031 Exchange

To learn more about the types of services Assure America Title Company offers, including the Florida Title insurance rebate program, call 1-877-427-9696, or visit the company web site at http://www.assureamericatitleinsurance.com.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 20, 2010

Do you consider yourself frugal? Smart? Sophisticated? All of the above? For many, the answer is “yes.”

So why leave hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on the table when selling, buying or refinancing property in Florida?

“Title companies in Florida are prohibited from discounting a title insurance premium rate set by the state. But they can offer a rebate,” said Assure America Title Company president Anthony Crupi. “Just by asking, consumers can receive from my company title insurance rebates of up to 20 percent.”

A $500,000 home sale in Florida requires payment of title insurance at $2,575. A $1 million dollar home costs $5,075 in title insurance.

“In most counties in Florida, a 20 percent rebate could put $515 back in your pocket if you sold a $500,000 home, or $1,015 on a $1 million home,” Crupi said.

“The buyer pays the title fee in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, while the seller pays the fee in Palm Beach County and the rest of the state. Theoretically, a person selling a home in Palm Beach County and buying a new home in Broward or Miami Dade would have to pay title insurance fees twice,” Crupi said.

“There are many closing costs involved in buying and selling property. You pay real estate commissions, attorney fees, and taxes to record the sale and transfer of a property. With the economy sluggish and real estate prices down in many cases, it makes sense to be an educated consumer and seek to cut costs where possible,” Crupi added. “The state allowed title insurance rebate program we offer can be significant.”

Assure America Title Company provides a variety of title services to protect home buyers and lenders against losses because of title defects or liens on property. The company offers services throughout the United States but has a particularly strong presence in Florida. Services offered include:

•     Settlements for Purchase/Refinance
•     Free Short Sale Processing
•     Title and Liens Searches
•     Deed Preparation
•     Escrow Services
•     Closing Services
•     Commercial Title Services
•     1031 Exchange

To learn more about the types of services Assure America Title Company offers, including the Florida Title insurance rebate program, call 1-877-427-9696, or visit the company web site at http://www.assureamericatitleinsurance.com.

‘Short Sale’ Opportunities Could Grow In Wake Of Flawed Foreclosure Paperwork

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Oct. 14, 2010) – Foreclosure paperwork mishandling by lenders and their legal representatives could provide an opening for individuals attempting to “short sale” their properties, Realtor and real estate mediator Deidre Newton says.

“Attorney Generals and consumer groups are questioning whether lenders have filed, based on overwhelming volume, insufficient or illegal paperwork against property owners who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments,” Newton says. “The challenges in the courts may result in a significant delay of foreclosure cases for several months, if not longer.”

But for those individuals making payments but having a hard time selling their property because their mortgage has become higher than the value of their home, the foreclosure paperwork fiasco could be beneficial, Newton said.

“The foreclosure paperwork mess might create added leverage for ‘underwater’ home owners,” said Newton, founder of the Real Estate Negotiation School, www.renegotiationschool.com.

“Lending institutions might be more willing to negotiate the sale of such properties to move them off their books,’” Newton said. “While short sales are not optimal for lenders, they might see them as a pragmatic way of keeping people from abandoning their homes and creating a greater devaluation of properties and blighting of neighborhoods.”

A frequent contributor to media reports on the real estate scene, Newton is participating in a series of “Florida Housing Help” workshops sponsored by the state Department of Financial Services, http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Consumers/OutReach/FLHousingHelp.asp.

The next workshop is this Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Newton will also be holding a seminar called “Short Circuit the Short Sales” from 9-11 a.m. next Wednesday, Oct. 20, with members of the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound Association of Realtors, 901 W. Indiantown Rd # 18, in Jupiter.

(For additional information, contact Newton directly at (561) 685-0386 or isellwpb@aol.com)

Short Sale Processing

n the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market when a property comes up for sale priced right, and in great condition it’s a hot commodity.

Eric Miller and Associates is pleased to announce our latest Fort Lauderdale Condominium listing. This new listing is a one bedroom Ft. Lauderdale Condominium for sale on a high at the Symphony Condominium. This condo is currently leased, and the tenant would like to stay.

If you have been thinking about a buying in Fort Lauderdale at today’s incredible prices, but don’t plan on using the property for a while, a property that is already leased out represents a great buying opportunity. 

If this Symphony Condominium is right for you call us today, as photos, and ads are currently in work to bring this property to market, later this week. We do expect this Fort Lauderdale Condo to sell quickly, check out the view from this Symphony Condominium.

The unnoticed benefits of a Short Sale…Recently we helped an Air Force Officer and Homeland Security Guard avoid foreclosure by successfully completing short sales on their behalf. A short sale meant more to them then most may realize, foreclosure didn’t just mean losing their home, it meant losing their security clearance at work. The lesser impact of a short sale and by avoiding a foreclosure judgment, both individuals were able to keep their security status at their jobs. Confirming what we learned at Clearancejobs.com, the #1 reason individuals are denied security clearance is “Financial Considerations”.

After helping and getting to know both of these individuals, we realized the underlying benefits that go along with a short sale. There are many benefits to a short sale vs. a foreclosure and sharing them with potential clients will help you solidify those relationships. Maybe you know a Government worker who is facing foreclosure and doesn’t realize the severity of it. Maybe this experience will help them.

There are many ways we can work together and support you with your clients.

When it comes to short sales, we offer 2 levels of service:

Full Short Sale Processing – From listing to closing we will help gather documents, provide a free preliminary title search, submit file, follow up and obtain a Short Sale approval. NO UPFRONT COSTS…We get paid when you get paid at Closing! No Attorney or Short Sale Processing Fees.

24 Hr. HUD Service – Many realtors like to retain control of their short sale and our 24 Hour HUD service was created to support them. We will provide you with a Free Preliminary search and all the updates you may need to successfully complete the short sale.

If you’re interested in hearing more about how we can help you,

Please Call Me… 1-877-427-9696

Short Sale Package Available Upon Request

Thank You,
Anthony Crupi
Assure America Title Company
“Our Knowledge is your Advantage”

Contributers:
What is a Short Sale
Real Estate Negotiation School

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If you meet the below criteria, talk to Solar Grounds about having a site developed on your grounds

Solar Site Criteria

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Location:

• MA, MD, NJ, PA, DE, NC, SC, TN,GA, MS, AL, KY, AZ, CA, OR, CO

System Type:

• Ground mount
• Roof mount

*System types vary by State and Utility company requirements

Size:

• Minimum 1 acre for Ground mount
• Minimum 25,000 sq. ft. for Roof mount

Required Information for Site Evaluation:

• The site address and legal owner information
• Site specific information (please provide as much detail as possible)
• For rooftop installations – available square footage, material, condition, obstructions
• For ground installations – parcel size, access, distance from meter, has site been cleared
• 12 month’s most recent electric utility bills
• Name of the utility currently providing power to the site
• General description of site operations

The preliminary project modeling  process takes approximately 2 weeks.

Whether you are buying a beach front estate or selling a condominium  in Boca Raton Florida you need a Real Estate Agent to assist you.

However, you should consider to be assisted by our Agents at SellFirst Realty.

We provide state-of-the-art technological support and marketing innovations.

Visit Homes For Sale in Boca Raton Florida

 Plus, our nationwide title and mortgage network allow us to offer a one stop client friendly service.�

Whether you are buying a beach front estate or selling a condominium  in Boca Raton Florida you need a Real Estate Agent to assist you.

However, you should consider to be assisted by our Agents at SellFirst Realty.

We provide state-of-the-art technological support and marketing innovations.

Visit Homes For Sale in Boca Raton Florida

 Plus, our nationwide title and mortgage network allow us to offer a one stop client friendly service. 

FHA Short Sales…Get Paid to Move out!

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is helping borrower (s) move from their home with a program called Pre-Foreclosure Sale (PFS Program). This program allows borrowers who have fallen short on their payments and are now in pre-foreclosure sell their homes short of what they owe.

Basically, how the program works is if you meet certain criteria set forth by HUD…HUD will perform a new appraisal of your home and accept roughly 88% of the current homes value satisfying he old mortgage note.

Key Factors are:

• Borrowers/Sellers will receive cash incentive of up to $1,000
• The Mortgagee (your lender) or HUD will not pursue the borrower for a deficiency judgment
• Borrowers/Sellers must professionally & actively market property for up to 3 months which will delay any foreclosure proceedings.
• Must have a marketable title, title search must be performed and all liens should be cleared/discharged prior to closing
• Borrower can be current at time of submission but must be delinquent by at least 30 days prior to the closing
• Property values are determined by an FHA certified appraiser, using a “as-is” Fair Market Value (FMV)
• Mortgagor/Sellers must maintain property in “ready to show” condition
• Mortgagee/ lender must respond within 5 working days from receipt of the executed contract

Eligibility:
• The property must be owner-occupied, no “walk-a ways” or investment properties. Exceptions: when it is verifiable that the need to vacate was related to the cause of default (job loss, transfer, divorce, death), and the subject property was not purchased as rental investment, or used as a rental for more than 18months.

• The Mortgagor must be 31 days or more delinquent at the time of the Pre-foreclosure Sale closing.

• The Mortgagor must provide documentation substantiating a reduction in income or an increase in living expense, and documentation that verifies the Mortgagors need to vacate the property (if applicable).

For more information call 1-877-427-9696

Contributers

Short Sale Title Company

What is a Short Sale

Short Sale Realtor