Serial stalker of Realtors settles in San Antonio | 2015-02-04 | HousingWire

Serial stalker of Realtors settles in San Antonio | 2015-02-04 | HousingWire

Sad example of the reality of foreclosures

This may be the most important post I've ever made. This touched me and hit me harder than any other real estate related thing I've ever seen. The picture tells the story. I've never cried in front of a customer before, but on this day, at this time, I did. He was very somber too. I think it hit home with him too. We never spoke about it again. We left the house and continued on our journey to look at other homes. I have a new understanding and a new view of foreclosed homes now. Every home has a story. If walls could talk...these walls did.

These notes were written on the wall in two different rooms. How do they make you feel? Not all foreclosures were dead beats or losers or people that CHOSE to not pay their mortgage.

Freddie Mac advises buyers to move quickly

Freddie Mac advises buyers to move quickly

Forecast: 2015 Fla. economy, housing market strong

Forecast: 2015 Fla. economy, housing market strong

HUD’s Castro says factors right for first-timers to buy homes | 2015-01-21 | HousingWire

HUD’s Castro says factors right for first-timers to buy homes | 2015-01-21 | HousingWire

Housing Market Only 75% Back to Normal

Housing Market Only 75% Back to Normal

The MLS is accurate – online ad sites are not

The MLS is accurate – online ad sites are not

Fitch: 6 predictions for housing in 2015 | 2015-01-15 | HousingWire

Fitch: 6 predictions for housing in 2015 | 2015-01-15 | HousingWire

More HOAs Foreclose on Late-Paying Owners

More HOAs Foreclose on Late-Paying Owners

4 reasons why executive action to lower FHA premiums is a bad idea | 2015-01-09 | HousingWire

4 reasons why executive action to lower FHA premiums is a bad idea | 2015-01-09 | HousingWire

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Announce Moratorium On Evictions for Foreclosed Properties

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Announce Moratorium On Evictions for Foreclosed Properties

Will mortgage lenders offer 3% down GSE products?

Will mortgage lenders offer 3% down GSE products? | 2014-12-10 | HousingWire

Short-sale tax break passes House, on to Senate

Short-sale tax break passes House, on to Senate

Jacksonville Golf Community Home For Sale

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!

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

Ark. Realtor disappearance sparks nationwide concern

Ark. Realtor disappearance sparks nationwide concern

Field Opens for Buyers

Field Opens for Buyers

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.

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.