Real Estate Franchises: Most Recognizable Brands for 2009 by Stefan Swanepoel 11,000+ Agents Cast 390,000 Votes to Select the Top 10 Today there are a growing number of agents questioning the value proposition of real estate franchising. They point to some of the “older models” that seem to offer little more than a brand; [...]
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Archive for December, 2009
Keller Williams: Most Recognizable Brand for 2009
Thursday, December 17th, 2009New FHA rules a mixed bag for condominums
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Dec. 9, 2009 – New guidelines from the Federal Housing Administration could increase sales in a stalled condo market, making it easier, at least temporarily, to get FHA-backed mortgages. The guidelines, which went into effect Monday, were written to address current market conditions and the glut of empty condominiums following [...]
U.S. House passes Buchanan drywall bill
Friday, December 11th, 2009WASHINGTON – Dec. 3, 2009 – The House on Wednesday passed legislation by a 419-to-1 vote that would help Florida homeowners suffering from toxic Chinese drywall avoid foreclosure. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, is an original cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 197, which would encourage banks and mortgage servicers to provide impacted homeowners with temporary forbearance [...]
Fed housing program encourages short sales
Monday, December 7th, 2009WASHINGTON – Dec. 1, 2009 – The Obama Administration, through the Treasury Department, announced new housing guidelines yesterday. While a series of announcements highlighted different programs, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) focused on changes that will make it easier for real estate associates to deal with short sales and “deeds in lieu of foreclosure.” [...]
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop – Wyndham in Orlando
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009I wanted to share this with you as I heard on Fox 35 news this morning. Wyndham at 8001 International Drive; Orlando FL is having a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop from noon to 7:30pm today. From what I understand they will have HUD Counselor’s. If you need more information call the Wyndham at 407-351-2420. You may [...]
Windermere Stats as of December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Windermere is located in Southwest Orlando and nestled between numerous large lakes that form the Butler Chain of Lakes. Windermere was established in 1889 and works hard to maintain that small town feel. For instance, many local streets are still dirt roads. Windermere has expanded to include newer subdivisions such as Lakes of Windermere, Keene’s [...]
Hunter’s Creek Stats as of December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Hunter’s Creek offers a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single family homes. Here is a brief snapshot of the current state of the market: As of December 1, 2009 : There are currently 202 HOMES for Sale listed in our MLS system ranging from $54,900 for a 3 bed/1 bath in Sky Lake to $625,000 for a 6 [...]
Celebration Stats as of December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Celebration offers a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single family homes. Here is a brief snapshot of the current state of the market here in Celebration. As of December 1, 2009 there are currently 257 properties listed in our MLS system ranging in price from a one bedroom/one bathroom condominium in Siena at $74,000 (Short Sale) [...]
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