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There have been several articles over the last year about the next big wave of foreclosures coming down the pipeline. 60 Minutes did a whole documentary on this last year.

Today USA Today published another article discussing the backlog of foreclosures on the horizon caused by failed short sales, failed modifications, government moratoriums, etc. Another 7 million homes in the USA are destined to go into foreclosure over the upcoming months.
This article makes an interesting read: Another Wave of Foreclosure Looms.
Central Florida / Orlando gets hundreds of new foreclosure case filings every single week. So anybody that is telling you that "the recession is over" is simply kidding themselves. I hate to say it, but it sure looks like a tidal wave is on its way to shore in the near future. If you are in the real estate business you need to continue to be focusing on foreclosures, REOs, and short sales. They are going to be around for many years yet to come.
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Mortgage markets improved last week as foreign buyers of mortgage debt helped to push mortgage rates to a 4-week low.
It marked the 3rd consecutive week that rates improved, breathing extra life into this year's ongoing Refi Boom.
Fixed-rate, conforming mortgage rates fell about 0.125 percent on the week. ARMs did about the same.
There wasn't much data to move mortgage rates last week; investors worked mostly on momentum and trends. However, the Friday University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey release garnered some attention.
After worsening in August and September, consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month in October. Analysts worry about what it could mean to the economy. Holiday Shopping season is here and consumer spending fuels the economy. If households hold the purse strings tight, our nation's budding economic recovery may stall.
In a scenario like that, employment rates won't rebound so fast, but rate shoppers might not mind. Slower-than-expected economic growth tends to suppress mortgage rates, helping to improve home affordability overall.
This week, data comes...........
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Chris is Florida's #1 FHA Mortgage Broker and a syndicated mortgage blogger. He is regular contributor to the three leading industry blog-fronts including The Mortgage Chili Blog, My FHA Mortgage Blog, Top of Mind Networks, the newest contributor to Lenderama and recently featured on Fox35 News.
Chris can be found at
Orlando FHA Loans,
Chris[at]OrlandoMortgagePro[dot]com,
or by calling 407.377.0500 x 210
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The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 & 32714. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
23 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $147,017 with 183 days on the market.
The median sales price is $145,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 93%.
The most expensive home sold for $347,500 in Spring Lake Hills and was on the market 118 days
The least expensive home sold for $27,500 in Lavada Court after 85 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $213,125 with 155 days on the market with a sales to list ration of 90% on 12 sales, an increase of 92%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 20% and a decrease in the median sales price of 19%. There was no change in sales volume or the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
42 homes sold
The average sales price was $62,516 with 137 days on the market.
The median sales price was $42,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 96%.
The most expensive sold for $268,000 in Lotus Vista Condominium and was on the market 415 days.
The least expensive sold for $17,700 in Waterside at Cranes Roost Condo after 33 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $117,316 with 230 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 98% on 6 sales, an increase of 600%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 18% and an increase in the median sales price of 10%. There was a 20% increase in sales volume with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Altamonte Springs and Seminole County real estate and Altamonte Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Altamonte Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Altamonte Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
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Consider this a last call for FHA Streamline Refinances. Starting next Tuesday, the popular rate-lowering program gets strict on borrowers.
There's 5 days left.
Under the current streamline refi guidelines, FHA homeowners have minimal program eligibility requirements.
Beyond that, everything else goes, practically. There's no income, asset, or job verification with the current FHA Streamline program. Neither is there an appraisal requirement. It doesn't matter if you're 50% underwater.
Until next week, that is.
Beginning November 17, FHA Streamline Refinance applicants must show evidence of income and.......
Read the COMPLETE BLOG POST HERE:
FHA Streamline Refinance Program : There's 5 Days Left
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Chris is Florida's #1 FHA Mortgage Broker and a syndicated mortgage blogger. He is regular contributor to the three leading industry blog-fronts including The Mortgage Chili Blog, My FHA Mortgage Blog, Top of Mind Networks, the newest contributor to Lenderama and recently featured on Fox35 News.
Chris can be found at
Orlando FHA Loans,
Chris[at]OrlandoMortgagePro[dot]com,
or by calling 407.377.0500 x 210
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The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
In its press release, the FOMC noted that the U.S. economy "has continued to pick up" since the September FOMC meeting and that housing market activity has increased.
It's the third consecutive post-FOMC statement in which the Fed speaks optimistically about the U.S. economy -- a signal that the recession is likely over.
The economy isn't without threats, however, and the Fed identified several in its announcement, including:
The overall tone remained positive, however,........
Read the COMPLETE BLOG POST HERE:
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 4, 2009 Edition)
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Chris is Florida's #1 FHA Mortgage Broker and a syndicated mortgage blogger. He is regular contributor to the three leading industry blog-fronts including The Mortgage Chili Blog, My FHA Mortgage Blog, Top of Mind Networks, the newest contributor to Lenderama and recently featured on Fox35 News.
Chris can be found at
Orlando FHA Loans,
Chris[at]OrlandoMortgagePro[dot]com,
or by calling 407.377.0500 x 210
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