Friday, December 12, 2014
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Halloween Horror Story
Once again it's time for me to repost the scariest real estate story ever! It's become an annual tradition to repost this article. I call it my "List Em and Leave Em" post. Don't let this happen to you!
The names have been changed to protect the slackers and the victims...
I continually hear people say that their realtor bugged them for weeks to get them to list their house with them. They finally agreed to list it and they never saw the REALTOR again!! I'm not exaggerating! Check out this story....
New example of a "list em and leave em" real estate company
JANESVILLE, Wis. - A couple checking out a house for sale were shocked to discover the 55-year-old homeowner dead in her bed. Authorities said foul play was not suspected. Real estate agent Linda stood in the dining room while Justin and Colleen walked through a house Monday night. Before long, she heard Colleen scream."I thought, 'What's wrong?' Maybe it was a dead mouse or something," agent Linda said. But then she peered into the bedroom and saw the body of the owner.
An autopsy determined the owner had been dead for two to three weeks, Rock County Coroner Jenifer K said Wednesday. The cause of death remained under investigation, but the woman appeared to have died of natural causes and no foul play was suspected, the coroner said.
The agent who listed the house, said it was for sale "for a while." Agent Linda said she had noticed a faint odor but thought it was from the mess in the house or the countertop full of dishes. After seeing the body, she said she told the couple: "We need to leave. This is not right. We need to get out of here."
I rest my case! If you want to list your house with someone that will communicate with you---give me a call! I look forward to hearing from you. I promise not to list your house and forget about you!
The names have been changed to protect the slackers and the victims...
I continually hear people say that their realtor bugged them for weeks to get them to list their house with them. They finally agreed to list it and they never saw the REALTOR again!! I'm not exaggerating! Check out this story....
New example of a "list em and leave em" real estate company
JANESVILLE, Wis. - A couple checking out a house for sale were shocked to discover the 55-year-old homeowner dead in her bed. Authorities said foul play was not suspected. Real estate agent Linda stood in the dining room while Justin and Colleen walked through a house Monday night. Before long, she heard Colleen scream."I thought, 'What's wrong?' Maybe it was a dead mouse or something," agent Linda said. But then she peered into the bedroom and saw the body of the owner.
An autopsy determined the owner had been dead for two to three weeks, Rock County Coroner Jenifer K said Wednesday. The cause of death remained under investigation, but the woman appeared to have died of natural causes and no foul play was suspected, the coroner said.
The agent who listed the house, said it was for sale "for a while." Agent Linda said she had noticed a faint odor but thought it was from the mess in the house or the countertop full of dishes. After seeing the body, she said she told the couple: "We need to leave. This is not right. We need to get out of here."
I rest my case! If you want to list your house with someone that will communicate with you---give me a call! I look forward to hearing from you. I promise not to list your house and forget about you!
Week of Valor salutes Military in Northeast Florida
Once again the city of Jacksonville is going all out for a week of celebration and remembrance. We love our military families and we like to SHOW it. Please see the following link to get a day by day run down of scheduled events. http://www.coj.net/departments/military-and-veterans-affairs/week-of-valor.aspx
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
3 Tips for Preparing Buyers
3 Tips for Preparing Buyers. Call me and I'll walk you through the process. It's not that hard!!!! Not if you have a great REALTOR to sweat the details for you.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Down Payments for Lower-Priced Homes Double
Down Payments for Lower-Priced Homes Double This is absolutely ridiculous. It makes me sick. Thank you DODD FRANK for making it nearly impossible for anyone to buy a home in the lower price range.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Stay Safe During the Holidays! Security Tips
Stay Safe
During the Holidays: 3 Security Tips for the Season
The holidays are an ideal time to celebrate with family and
friends, but unfortunately, they are also a time when greater numbers of
burglaries and break-ins occur. While we are busy shopping and attending
holiday parties, or out of town visiting with family, our homes are prime
targets for break-ins. The following tips can help you keep your home and its
contents safe this holiday season.
1. Do not neglect basic security measures. Lock your doors and
windows even when you are at home, and if you do not already have deadbolts on
your doors, have them installed. Although most burglars prefer to enter an
unoccupied home to avoid getting caught in the act, a break-in can happen when
you are sleeping. Place your Christmas tree away from any windows, and close
your window coverings at night and when you go out, so would-be thieves do not
have an easy view of tempting gifts and other valuables. Install
motion-activated exterior lights to make your home less attractive to burglars,
since they would rather not be seen. Pull inside your garage before unloading
large purchases from your vehicle, and always keep your garage door closed and
locked.
2. Put today's security technology to good use. If you already
have a security system, test it regularly to ensure that it is working
properly, and then make sure that you set the alarm. If you do not own a home
security system, having one installed before the holidays arrive could help you
prevent a break-in. Thieves are less likely to prey on homes that have alarms
and other security deterrents, because these devices increase the chances that
they will get caught. Video security cameras can offer an additional layer of
protection over the holidays, and if a break-in does happen, they can provide
valuable evidence that can help police identify the responsible party. Check
out www.securitycamerasdirect.com for more info
on video security.
3. Plan any holiday travel with your home security in mind. Call
the post office and have your mail held, and cancel your daily newspaper
delivery to make it less obvious that the house is unoccupied. Never hide a
spare key outdoors in a spot where thieves can find it. Instead, leave it with
a trusted neighbor, make sure they have your alarm code, and ask them to park
their car in your driveway occasionally while you are gone. Set some interior
lights and a television on timers so thieves who are looking for an easy target
will think someone is at home. Resist the urge to share your holiday travel
details or photos on social media while you are away, and do not leave a
greeting on your voice mail that indicates you are out of town.
Taking security precautions now can allow you to enjoy a safer,
worry-free holiday that is filled with only the best the season has to offer.
Resources:
http://news.carlsbadca.gov/news/holiday-home-security-tips-2011
http://senioralertmedical.com/159/holiday-season-home-security-tips
http://www.dailystarjournal.com/online_features/seasonal/article_18c7feb6-d235-54c0-ab6d-80b020cd12a9.html
http://www.technewsdaily.com/16028-8-tips-home-holiday-protection.html
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Jacksonville Jaguars to have one of a kind stadium 2014
Jacksonville will soon become the home of the largest video
screen in the world! Our beloved Jacksonville Jaguars received approval from
the city council to proceed with their amazing stadium enhancements. For a mere 63 million dollars, the Jaguars will
now have the most exciting fan experience in the entire NFL!
The North end zone of
beautiful EverBank field will become a warm Sunday afternoon oasis. Complete
with several swimming pools and the best bar and food service in Northeast
Florida; our fans will be the coolest fans in the country! The pool(s) will
keep those hot Jaguar fans as cool as cucumbers.
Now for the amazing details. Are you ready for some
football? You better be at the Stadium
and not at home stretched out on the couch! The LED scoreboards in each end
zone, each measuring 55 by 301 feet, make them the largest of their kind in the
world. If that isn’t enough of a view for you, there will be two sideline
boards, each measuring 3.6 by 579 feet.
If that isn’t enough, there will also be two displays in the Bud Light
Party Deck and above the Terrace Suites in the South End Zone, each measuring
3.6 by 106 feet! And for good measure, there will be two displays over the
tunnels, each measuring 6 by 22 feet and one display in the North End Zone
measuring 10 by 400 feet.
The families in Jacksonville Florida not only have the
Jaguars to watch during football season, there is also the Gator Bowl, the
World Cup Qualifier MLS Soccer game, and of course, the amazing Monster Truck
show to enjoy. With the completion of the stadium upgrades, even more events
will be scheduled.
Our EverBank field is in the heart of Jacksonville Florida
and now it’s going to be the home of the very best fan experience in the world.
Just another reason to make Jacksonville YOUR home. Hurry up
and get here! We’ll save you a seat at the Stadium.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Monday, November 4, 2013
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Mortgage defaulters may have to face the debt collectors now...
From Information, Inc
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WASHINGTON – Oct. 16, 2013 – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have stepped up their
program to collect unpaid mortgage debt from “strategic defaulters” – underwater
homeowners who skipped out on their mortgage even though they had the ability to
pay.
If a home is sold at foreclosure but the proceeds don’t cover the outstanding balance of the homeowner’s loan, the mortgage giants can pursue judgments against the homeowner forcing him or her to pay the deficiency. And the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that regulates Fannie and Freddie is pushing them to step up their efforts.
FHFA says Fannie and Freddie haven’t been aggressive enough going after strategic defaulters; and, according to the inspector general, the mortgage giants could cut their losses by making it a priority – billions of dollars, the office says.
So far, the office says it has identified about 58,000 foreclosures that Freddie Mac did not refer for collection – and estimated deficiency of about $4.6 billion.
Some states do not allow deficiency judgments, but in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia, they’re permissible. Florida is one of the states that allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to seek repayment of lost funds.
Going forward, FHFA says it will more closely monitor how effective Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in collecting deficiency judgments.
Source: “Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to go after more strategic defaulters,” The Los Angeles Times (Oct. 13, 2013)
© Copyright 2013 INFORMATION, INC. Bethesda, MD (301) 215-4688
WASHINGTON – Oct. 16, 2013 – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have stepped up their
program to collect unpaid mortgage debt from “strategic defaulters” – underwater
homeowners who skipped out on their mortgage even though they had the ability to
pay.If a home is sold at foreclosure but the proceeds don’t cover the outstanding balance of the homeowner’s loan, the mortgage giants can pursue judgments against the homeowner forcing him or her to pay the deficiency. And the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that regulates Fannie and Freddie is pushing them to step up their efforts.
FHFA says Fannie and Freddie haven’t been aggressive enough going after strategic defaulters; and, according to the inspector general, the mortgage giants could cut their losses by making it a priority – billions of dollars, the office says.
So far, the office says it has identified about 58,000 foreclosures that Freddie Mac did not refer for collection – and estimated deficiency of about $4.6 billion.
Some states do not allow deficiency judgments, but in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia, they’re permissible. Florida is one of the states that allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to seek repayment of lost funds.
Going forward, FHFA says it will more closely monitor how effective Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in collecting deficiency judgments.
Source: “Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to go after more strategic defaulters,” The Los Angeles Times (Oct. 13, 2013)
© Copyright 2013 INFORMATION, INC. Bethesda, MD (301) 215-4688
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Deep Water Home Near Jacksonville Beach FL
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Friday, August 16, 2013
NEVER show your home without a MLS advance appointment
This is another example of how the bad guys can get very creative. You should get a phone call from your Brokerage or listing agent if your home is going to be shown. Never open your door to ANYONE that hasn't made an appointment.
Cops: Duo Pose as Agent, Buyer to Rob Homes
Cops: Duo Pose as Agent, Buyer to Rob Homes
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