Nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is not only a Mecca for retirees but also foreign investors in Miami condos. Considering that the state is predominantly a peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern shore and the Gulf of Mexico lapping on the western portion, the availability of Miami oceanfront condos is plentiful. And with [...]
Entries from May 2010
Foreign Investors Flocking to Purchase Miami Beach Oceanfront Condos
May. 12th, 2010
Getting an FHA Loan
May. 12th, 2010
An FHA loan is a federal assistance mortgage loan is available in the United States. They are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and are issued by federally qualified lenders. They essentially provide a way for lower income Americans to borrow money to purchase a home that they could not otherwise afford. They started during [...]
Understanding the Loaning Process
May. 12th, 2010
FHA loans are meant to fund housing for middle to lower class Americans. Like any kind of loan, it is a form of debt which redistributes money from a lender to a borrower. There is a principal that is initially a borrowed amount of money from the lender and must be paid back in an [...]
Routine Maintenance of Your Let Property
May. 12th, 2010
Good landlords know the importance of keeping their rented properties well maintained, since not only are tenants entitled by law to have a safe and habitable living environment, it is also in a landlord’s financial interests to ensure the property is kept in good condition. After all, without a rent cheque coming in regularly every [...]
Making Home Affordable: Loan Modifications, Mortgage Refinance and Foreclosure Assistance Programs
May. 11th, 2010
Making Home Affordable is part of President Obama’s Financial Stability Plan. At present, two programs exist to help borrowers reduce monthly mortgage payments. Two additional programs are scheduled to launch by the end of April 2010 and include a second lien modification program and foreclosure alternatives program. Making Home Affordable programs are available to qualified [...]
2009 Homebuyer Data: Women Dominate Men Among First Time Homebuyers
May. 11th, 2010
What do we really know about buyers and sellers of today’s housing market? Given the current climate of gloom-and-doom from the media, it’s not surprising that most people believe that there are fewer buyers and more desperate sellers out there. Are the players in this game really anything like the media’s portrayal of them? Well, [...]
Bahamas Homes For Sale? Try an Exclusive Listing
May. 10th, 2010
Nassau, Bahamas— There are multiple reasons why exclusive listings are the order of the day when sellers have Bahamas homes for sale (http://www.islandlivingrealestate.com/) these days, and the Multiple Listing Service is just one of them. Creating the opportunity to have your Bahamas real estate viewed by hundreds of agents can increase the chances of selling [...]
Know the Ins and Outs of Commercial Property
May. 8th, 2010
You probably rub shoulders with commercial property more than you think. You went to your local Starbucks to grab a cup of coffee before you headed into work. Then you walked into your office building and spent 7 hours working there until you finally finished. Then, maybe you stopped by the bank to deposit some [...]
Indian Hills Country Club: An Amenity Filled Community
May. 6th, 2010
A 27 hole golf course designed by world renowned architect Joe Lee, a practice green, a driving range, a chipping green, three swimming pools and eight tennis courts are just a few of the many benefits members and residents of Indian Hills Country Club enjoy. Located in Marietta, Georgia about 20 miles Northwest from metro [...]
Rancho Bernardo
May. 6th, 2010
As one of San Diego’s largest communities, Rancho Bernardo has much to offer to anyone. Like the rest of San Diego, Rancho Bernardo is sprawling with rolling hills, canyons, lots of neighborhood parks, and golf courses. The natural geography of this area is perfect for those who love the natural outdoors, and want to feel [...]