More specific guidelines have been posted by the Dept. of Defense for military members that are affected by the decline in property values. Some of the highlights:
• Must have owned the home prior to July 1, 2006
• PCS’ed (transferred) after Feb. 1, 2006 and before September 30, 2012 • Benefit available one time only
• Applications where the service member is in danger of foreclosure will be given priority status
• Government purchase program available after the home has been marketed for 120 days, but benefits are better when home is sold through a real estate agent.
• DOD guidance is anticipated by mid April 2009
• Applications are estimated to take 90-120 days to process before benefits payments are received.
To read the FAQ’s and learn more, visit the web page Homeowner’s Assistance Program.
I'll let you know as I learn more about the process. Call me if you have any questions, or want more information on how this might help you.
I was just reading about the details of the Recovery Act and learned something I thought was very exciting.
$555 million dollars has been allocated for the Homeowner's Assistance Program, a Dept. of Defense program to help military families relocate. Usually this program is for families stationed at a base that is closing, and have to move before their orders are up. The bill that was signed makes provisions to expand the guidelines to help military families that have to move and are facing a loss on selling their home.
Most of the details regarding qualification and applying for assistance are still being finalized, but this is great news for our local market. As I learn more details, I'll keep you posted.
Best Regards,
Melissa Tolson, GRI
With home buyers on the hunt these days for great deals Short Sales/Foreclosures have become a hot topic. For buyers a short sale can be a great buy. They can also become very discouraging to a new buyer who is searching for their dream home.
If you want to have a smooth transaction with a short sale here are a few helpful tips.
All in all, short sales can be a great deal, just be prepared for what lays ahead.
For questions, please contact us. We are specially trained in short sales and can help you with anything you need.... buying or selling.
The FairTax is coming to Jacksonville!
April 11, 2009 at the Jacksonville Landing
If you've ever heard of this and wondered what it's all about, this would be a great chance to learn about it. I believe that as consumers and citizens it's our job to educate ourselves on the issues facing our country and communities. Whether you support an issue or not, knowing what it is all about is important before you pass judgement.
This is NOT the FLAT Tax, and it's NOT just more sales tax. Come out to the rally and learn what all the talk is about.
Seats are FREE. Doors open at 2, program starts at 3.
See you there,
Melissa Tolson
The Landry Team was started in 2006 by lead agent Liz Landry. Since then The Landry Team has become one of the top selling teams in the Orange Park/West Jacksonville area. We use unique marketing tactics with market expertise to make our customers experience as smooth as possible.
Meet The Team
Liz Landry - Team Lead - is the Listing specialist of The Landry Team. Liz is highly trained in how to market homes to sell, not sit. With unique strategies and a proven track record Liz is here to make sure we accomplish your goals with selling your home. As a current resident of the Argyle Forest area Liz experiences the market in which you live every day.
Eric Landry - Lead Buyers Agent - Eric is the Landry Teams buyers agent. Eric will make sure that your home buying experience is as smooth as possible from start to finish. Everything from getting daily listing notifications, detailed information on communities, financing information to a hassle free closing.
Melissa Tolson - Buyers Agent - Melissa is the Landry Team's newest member! Her experience as a local resident of the Oakleaf/Argyle area, a military wife, and a property investor has prepared her to assist our customers in every stage of buying a home. Melissa knows what goes into a successful move, and makes sure that you understand and enjoy your home buying process.
Lorraine Araujo - Administrative Assistant - Lorraine is a consistant point of contact for all of our customers. As a team member, Lorraine communicates all new pertinat information to buyers and sellers and see's that all marketing on your property is current and relative. With Lorraine on the team, your property never misses a beat.
The Landry Team-Real Estate Experts in West Jacksonville and Clay County, specializing in Oakleaf Plantation/Argyle Forest.
Orange Park is quickly becoming one of the best places in Greater Jacksonville to live. With Oakleaf Plantation and Argyle Forest at the root of it.
Argyle Forest Blvd serves as a border point between Jacksonville/Duval County and Orange Park/Clay County. Argyle Forest has long been known as one of the best places to find nice, affordable housing, with ease to freeway access. With the widening of Argyle Forest Blvd in Mid 2005-the areas desirability grew even more.
At the end of Argyle Forest Blvd sits Oakleaf Plantation. Clay Counties Crowned Jewel. Oakleaf Plantation is located on over 6,400 acres in North Clay County, bordering Duval County. Oakleaf Plantation is not only going to be home to 11,000 homes, but it has two multi-million dollar athletic centers, will feature 5 schools, Eagles Landinding Golf Course and borders the 20,000 acre Jennings State Park.
Oakleaf Plantation is also currently developing Oakleaf Town Center. OakLeaf Town Center will be an open-air shopping center designed to enhance the lifestyle of OakLeaf Plantation residents and the surrounding areas. OakLeaf Town Center will be a shopping and gathering destination offering 860,000 square feet of retailers, must-have services and an array of 
restaurants and eateries. Lush landscaping and wide comfortable side walks will make the town center a pleasant place to shop and dine and from the main street to regional and community shopping, there will be something to compliment all lifestyles and ages. Target at Oakleaf Town Center is Now Open.
Argyle Forest-Homes Ranging from $140k-$300K
Oakleaf Plantation-Homes Ranging from $150k-Over $1Million
There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer customers, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent customers themselves. I have put several below.
So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs
"Liz - Thank you so much for helping us in the new home build process. What an experience! Without your help, the whole process would have been difficult and very stressful. You got us results and resolved any issues we had - and, you got us to closing on time!!! You went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you!!!"
Amanda and Matt, Orange Park
"You've been such a help throughout this process, we couldn't have done it without you."
Caja and Alan, Jacksonville
"There is no one that I would rather work with for Real Estate. When I sell this house, you'll be my first, and only call!"
Emily, Orange Park
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