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Is your Sarasota Bradenton home “underwater”? 4 considerations.

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If you own a home in Sarasota or Bradenton. you could be on of 44%  Sarasota and Bradenton homesowners that is UNDERWATER!  That’s almost half! As a local Real Estate Expert in Sarasota and Bradenton I have compiled  my “top 4 considerations”. If you owe more than your home’s value,  you have three choices. Keep… Read More

5 condos sold in 10 days! Sarasota and Bradenton Condo markets are getting hot!

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This has been quite a busy May especially for entry level condos. Prices have dropped so dramatically that a small condo in Sarasota or Bradenton for investment, or as a second home makes a lot of sense. Prices of most of these “entry level” condos are at 50% to 25% of their peak values! For… Read More

Nearly half of U.S. households escape federal income tax – USATODAY.com

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY’s iPad application. Nearly half of U.S. households escape federal income tax http://usat.me?38135270 To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser. To learn more about USA TODAY for iPad and download, visit: http://usatoday.com/ipad/ Sent from my iPad Posted via email from… Read More

Short Sales From a Tax Perspective – Myth vs Truth

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Short Sales From a Tax Perspective – Myth vs Truth Short sales, principal reduction loan modifications, deeds in lieu and foreclosures all present unique tax consequences, and they vary from one person to another. Much of what we are hearing from clients, which they are hearing from others, is either not… Read More

45 days left to qualify for 8k tax credit. One exception here.

Exception for Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. This is one that I was unaware of. But I am glad to hear there is additional help for our active duty service soldiers.  Courtesy of Michael Taylor  We are fast approaching the deadline for the Home Buyer’s Tax Credit, remember that Buyers need to be under contract by… Read More

Failed loan mod? Try again | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

Failed loan mod? Try again | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News Posted using ShareThis

NAR defends BPOs | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

NAR defends BPOs | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News Posted using ShareThis

Is Freddie mac’s new offer approval system a good thing?

It's getting pretty common for well priced foreclosure homes to get multiple bids. Here in Manatee County I sell a lot of Bank owned homes to buyers looking for a great deal.  Our prices have dropped to about Half of the peak prices, and our inventory is tight.  Manatee County now has about half the homes… Read More

the last night space shuttle launch.. Is this a good thing for Fl and the USA?

I took my family to see the last scheduled night launch of the space shuttle…  WOW it was cool!    </object>   The first scheduled launch was canceled due to inclement weather, so we stayed the night to see it go off.  With the extra time we went to the Kennedy Space center.  I haven't been… Read More

Regator.com: Option ARMs Don’t Measure Up in HAMP

I thought you’d be interested in this blog post I found using Regator:Option ARMs Don’t Measure Up in HAMP(Mortgage Lender Implode-O-Meter) See this post and other related stories on Regator.com Thanks, Joe  Sent from my iPhone Joe Murphy, broker-associate Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 941-780-3260 cell/text 941-739-6777 Office 11215 sr 70 east suite 105 Lakewood… Read More