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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.

Will mortgage lenders offer 3% down GSE products?

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

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 m...

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

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.