Mortgage Rates Continue To Fall

July 18, 2009

Rates for 30-year home loans dropped for the third-straight week, inching toward a record low reached earlier this year, Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Buyers continue to have a great opportunity to “BUY LOW” and “LOCK IN” an all time low 30 year mortgage rate.

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Florida’s $8k Program Takes Effect

July 2, 2009

Florida’s $8K program effective today but not available yet

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 1, 2009 – Florida created a program to help first-time homebuyers get their federal tax credit early, allowing them to use up to $8,000 toward a downpayment. The effective date for the program is July 1; however, it will probably be another few weeks before the funds are available. As a result, some Realtors struggling to help homebuyers find the system confusing.

Click Here    To read this very informative ARTICLE

Click Here    To view the 1st time home buyer VIDEO


Todd Powell – Home Warranty Executive

June 30, 2009

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     Todd Powell       (video – 1:27 mins)

     Home Warranty Executive

                                 Old Republic Home Protection

Direct Line          (800) 282-7131    Ext. 1203

Service Line       (800) 972-5985

Email                    toddp@orhp.com

Web Site              www.orhp.com

  1. Old Republic has been in business since 1974
  2. Known for their Great Customer Service & Local Support
  3. Coverage is for one year beginning on home closing date
  4. The cost of home repairs can range from $200 to $8,000
  5. You should protect major systems and appliances with a plan

            Major items to consider protecting are :

            Heat & Air Conditioning,  Water Heater

            Plumbing,  Kitchen Appliances, Septic Systems

            Washer & Dryer,  Pool & Spa Equipment

           Click Here     TO VIEW WARRANTY PLANS


Jeff Mioduszewski – Home Mortgage Consultant

June 17, 2009

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           Jeff Mioduszewski      

           Home Mortgage Consultant

           Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

                                            138 Island Way

                                  Clearwater Beach, FL  33767

Cell Phone         (813) 300-7610

Direct Line         (727) 298-5571

Office Phone      (727) 441-7869

EFax Line           (866) 619-7421

Email                  jeffm@wellsfargo.com

Web Site            www.wfhm.com/jeffrey-mioduszewski1

  1. Online Preapproval Process
  2. 24 Hour Turnaround on Preapprovals
  3. Conventional Loans  ( in 50 States)
  4. Government  Loans  ( FHA, VA, 203K, USDA )
  5. Loan Refinancing
  6. OBama HARP Refinancing
  7. $8,000 1st Time Home Buyer Credit                                         

Loan Preapproval – The Key To Buying

June 6, 2009

The absolute first step to purchasing a home is to meet with a Mortgage Lender and get preapproved for your loan. This is a simple process that will supply you with all of the information you will need to purchase your next home.

After the Preapproval is granted you will receive a preapproval letter. We will use this letter when viewing and making offers on properties. This preapproval letter shows the seller that we are qualified to purchase their home.

There are several other benefits to being preapproved for your loan…

Save Time by Looking at the Right Homes

We will be concentrating on homes you can afford and are able to purchase. Our MLS home search will be much more effective and productive. We will locate the perfect home quickly and be in position to jump on great deals.

Spend More Time Examining the Right Homes

We will be able to devote our energy to viewing homes that are properly targeted to your wants and needs. This will allow you to pay attention to the little details and not be rushed to view more homes than are necessary. Remember, the great listings don’t stay on the market for a long time.

Gain Confidence & Avoid Disillusionment

You will minimize anxiety and remove last minute loan surprises that could disqualify you. When we find your perfect home you will have peace of mind knowing that when our offer is accepted, nobody can take it away from you and the loan will definitely close.

Increase Bargaining & Negotiating Power

Sellers will take our offer seriously because they know that they are dealing with a qualified buyer and if they accept our offer their home is sold. They can then confidently place their listing under contract and take the home off the market.

 Enjoy a Faster Closing Period

Since you are preapproved, the lender can speed up the entire loan approval process. The home appraisal and survey can be ordered immediately. It’s possible to shorten a 30 day closing to 2 or 3 weeks. This can come in handy if the seller needs a quick closing and they are trying to decide which offer to accept. Our offer will move to the front.

 I work with several quality Mortgage Lenders that I can refer to you. Contact me today and let’s get started.


How I Advertise Your Home For Sale

May 30, 2009

It is extremely important that your home gets maximum advertising and Realtor exposure when you list it for sale.

I wanted to take a moment to show you the outstanding exposure that I supply to my clients when they list their home for sale with me.

Recent surveys have shown that 91% of all home buyers search for their next home using the Internet.

I represent Charles Rutenberg Realty. We currently have 1,500 Licensed Agents and approximately 1,700 Listed Homes.

I also provide my home buying clients a Free LISTINGBOOK Account to search for their next home on-line using the MLS. They receive daily email updates concerning their Property Inquiries, New Listings, Open Houses and much more.

This allows them to search for properties using the Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough County MLS  (Multiple Listing Service). This is the same system that over 19,000 Licensed Real Estate Agents use on a daily basis.

 All of my home selling clients get a Free LISTINGBOOK Account that allows them to communicate with me on-line. They also get up to the minute updates on New Listings in their area, Price Changes in their area and how many Viewing Hits their home is receiving.

 

Click here   to view the Advertising Coverage my clients receive.

 

  1. MLS Advantage    ( 104,000 participants )
  2. MLS Pinellas & Pasco Agents    ( 11,500  participants )
  3. MLS Hillsborough Agents    ( 9,000 participants )
  4. 100 TV & Radio Stations
  5. 25 ListHub Websites
  6. 20 Network Gateways
  7. Realtor.com   ( The #1 Nationwide Home Search Web Site )

 


Home Staging Videos

May 28, 2009

Click on the links below to view several informative videos on Staging a Home for Sale.

Staging your home will elevate your listing above the competition.

Your home will show more effectively during buyer viewings.

Listing photos on internet web sites will entise prospective buyers to visit.

You will be able to achieve a higher price because your home will be in demand.

            Video Topic                                        Minutes

  1. The Staging Advantage                           2:43
  2. Stage For A Quick Sale                            2:01
  3. Staging A Small Home                            3:45
  4. Staging Your Kitchen                              2:14
  5. Staging Your Living Room                       2:56
  6. Bathrooms & Bedrooms                          2:14
  7. Unclutter Your Home                              2:18
  8. 9 Simple Things To Do                            4:27
  9. Tidy Up In 3 Minutes                              2:24

Homes Sales On The Rise

May 27, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. – May 27, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in April – the eighth consecutive month that sales activity increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). April’s statewide sales showed gains over the previous month’s sales level in both the existing home and existing condominium markets.

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Policy Change To $8,000 Tax Credit

May 23, 2009

The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home purchasers

is about to morph into a ready-cash down payment source,

thanks to a new federal policy change. This article gives us an

updated account to my previous Tax Credit posting.

Click Here   to read this informative article.


1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

May 22, 2009

There is a lot of confusion as to who qualifies for the new

Government Stimulus Law that allows  a 1st time home buyer

tax credit of up to $8,000. This article will inform you.

Click here  to read the 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit article.