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A "Short Sale" is when a home seller sells his home for a lesser amount than what is owed on his mortgage, and the mortgage lender agrees to accept the lesser amount in lieu of a full payoff.
By way of example, a Short Sale may be appropriate for a home seller whose mortgage balance is $250,000 but whose home wouldn't sell for more than $220,000. Rather than pay the $30,000 difference to the lender at the time of sale, the seller enters into an agreement with the lender by which all sale proceeds are paid to the bank and the deficient balance is forgiven.
Short Sales are a preferable alternative to foreclosure but......
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Simple Real Estate Definitions : Short Sale
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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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November 6, 2009, Congress voted to extend and expand the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program. There's 100 days left to claim it.
The expiration date of the up-to-$8,000 tax credit has been pushed forward to spring, requiring homebuyers to be under contract for a home no later than April 30, 2010, and to be closed no later than June 30, 2010.
In addition, "move-up" buyers were also added to the program's eligibility list meaning you don't have to be a first-time home buyer to be eligible for the tax credit. If you've lived in your home for 5 of the last 8 years, you meet the IRS requirements.
Move-up buyers are capped at a total tax credit of $6,500.
The tax credit's basic eligibility requirements remain the same:.....
Read the COMPLETE BLOG POST HERE:
There's 100 Days Left To Claim The Homebuyer Tax Credit
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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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Lake Markham Preserve is an upscale, guard-gated and waterfront and golf community with lake access located in Sanford, Florida. The affluent assortment of luxury Mediterranean and Spanish-style estates are all situated on the immaculate Lake Markham, featuring lush landscaping and a handsome, solid brick perimeter. Each of the 61 elegant homes sits on oversize lots of 1-2 acres, 19 of which are on the water's edge. The backdrop of Lake Markham, combined with the extravagant houses and chic neighboring stores, make it the perfect Florida home destination. A few minutes away, you can take advantage of richly appointed golf courses and upscale shopping. Lake Markham Preserve has it all: beautiful homes, first-class golf, a scenic lake and a swanky local neighborhood.
The schools zoned for Lake Markham Preserve are Wilson Elementary School, Sanford Middle School, and Seminole High School.
Located conveniently off Markham Road (State Highway 46A) and Lake Markham Preserve Trail, 6 minutes to South Orange Blvd., 10 minutes to Interstate 4, and 32 minutes to downtown Orlando.
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To see all of the Lake Markhan Preserve homes for sale you can visit Lake Markham Preserve Real Estate or visit our communities page and learn about the best communities around Central Florida.
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Lake Forest is an upscale, guard-gated community with waterfront homes and lake access in charming Sanford, Florida. This collection of extravagant, Mediterranean-style homes boast amazing waterfront views setting an immediate tone of tranquility and peace. The houses, which are all extremely some of the luxurious in Central Florida, have elaborate landscaping and sparkling driveways. The neighborhood includes an entrance to the Lake Forest Swim and Tennis Club, which features 6 lighted tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, large clubhouse, cutting-edge fitness center, volleyball court, and a children's playground. In addition you can visit the 65-acre sun-kissed lake where fishing docks and canoes are available for you to use at your leisure. Imagine indulging in all these amenities while living in the home of your dreams!
The schools zoned for Lake Forest are Wilson Elementary School, Sanford Middle School, and Seminole High School.
Lake Forest is located off West State Road 46 and Osprey Hammock Trail, 3 minutes to South Orange Blvd., 7 minutes to Interstate 4, and 29 minutes to downtown Orlando.
LAKE FOREST SANFORD, FL MLS LISTINGS
To see all of the Lake Forest homes for sale you can visit Lake Forest Real Estate or visit our communities page and learn about the best communities around Central Florida.
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The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for December 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. 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
64 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $180,127 with 119 days on the market.
The median sales price is $152,450.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $750K in the Lake Forest and was on the market 491 days.
The least expensive home sold for $16,000 after 103 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $287,232 with 164 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 38 sales, an increase of 68%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 13%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 5% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
13 homes sold
The average sales price was $116,403 with 96 days on the market.
The median sales price was $130,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 97%.
The most expensive condo sold for $190,531 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.
The least expensive sold for $45,000 in Pine Ridge Club after 161 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $139,674 with 113 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, an increase of 8%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 54% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford 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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