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Shopping for Real Estate? Get Pre Approved

October 13th, 2009 6:55 am
The Buyer needs to have both a Realtor and a Lender working for them. I can reccomend a lender for your needs.

A Really Bad Mortgage Company

October 12th, 2009 5:41 am
Categorized in: Foreclosures/Short Sales
An ugly story about a really bad mortgage company and what can happen to even the most educated consumer.

The FHA Is Changing Its Streamline Refinance Guidelines November 2009

October 8th, 2009 8:00 am
Categorized in: Mortgages
The FHA Is Changing Its Streamline Refinance Guidelines November 2009

Market Update: August & September Condo Stats + FHA

October 4th, 2009 12:01 am
Categorized in: RMLS Market Update & Stats
Tagged with: condominiums, condos, fha, financing
Market Update: August & September Condo Stats + FHA

Make Your Voice Heard Regarding ESignature

September 30th, 2009 8:08 am
Your voices need to be heard by decision makers at the FHA. To do this, tell your story of customer frustration, economic loss, whether it is financial or hours/time lost in closing because of last minute lender acceptance problems.

Today's Mortgage Rates

September 28th, 2009 12:04 pm
Categorized in: Mortgages
Check out Today's mortgage rates, brought to you by Dave Stapleton of Metro North County Financial.

Banks and the Housing Recovery

Posted at by Howard Bell
September 27th, 2009 1:29 pm
Banks Tightened Credit in Second Quarter Loan Standards Banks tightened standards on all major types of loans to businesses and households during the second quarter, mainly to reduce... [Read More]

FHA Has New Rules

Posted at by Howard Bell
September 22nd, 2009 5:11 pm
Tagged with: condo, fha, fha rules, mortgage, refi
The FHA has often been the lender of last resort. It doesnt have the same stringent lending requirements that other lenders have and it only required 3% down and light on junk fees as well.... [Read More]

FHA Preparing Home Loans Specifications

September 17th, 2009 1:58 pm
Information about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and its efforts towards automation. According to the article, the FHA, expects to see a 30% increase in industry-wide originations in 2009. This increase leads to a greater need to automate and the FH

HOPE for Homeowners

September 9th, 2009 4:27 pm
Borrowers having difficulty paying their mortgage will be able to refinance into FHA-insured mortgages under the program.

Featured Property of the Week – 2709 E. Linebaugh Ave.

September 9th, 2009 12:06 pm
This beautiful and centrally located 3BR/2BA single family house has been fully renovated, with an extreme make-over inside and out. Attention has been paid to every detail in this large and spacious... [Read More]

The Home Buyer’s Check-List: What to Consider When Purchasing Your Home

August 28th, 2009 12:38 pm
Many benefits come with the purchase of your home, such as having a place of your own, having stable housing costs, having a sound investment, having a financial stepping stone and even having access... [Read More]

Featured Property of the Week - Upgraded West Tampa Home

August 19th, 2009 11:59 am
This week's featured property is a centrally located and newly updated, charming West Tampa home. The two bedroom house for sale located at 2710 W. LaSalle features new interior and exterior paint, up... [Read More]

Featured Property of the Week - Discovery the Award Winning Dunedin Lifestyle

August 14th, 2009 12:32 pm
Beautiful and pristine, this three bedroom, three bathroom is located in the heart of Dunedin, just two blocks from downtown and all of its offerings. This newly constructed home is FHA approved, has... [Read More]

8 Facts About the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

July 29th, 2009 12:13 pm
The $8,000 tax credit has been motivating first-time buyers to take advantage of current real estate market conditions. SI Real Estate, Tampa’s premier real estate boutique, will be holding an information session for first-time home buyers to help discu