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JUST IN – Florida’s existing home sales rose for 5th straight month in a row!

ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 25, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in January, making it the fifth month in a row that sales activity showed increases in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). Existing home sales rose 24 percent last month with a [...]

Is Your Move a Tax Deduction?

If you have made a move this year, deducting moving expenses may be on your mind. But are all expenses allowable tax deductions? The IRS does allow tax deductions for some of the costs associated with a move to accommodate a job in a new location. There are, however, two tests which must be met [...]

New Program for Foreclosure Prevention Through Hillsborough County

Team Sumberg with Keller Williams Realty would like to share the following new program from Hillsborough County for foreclosure prevention with you. The Homesavers Program is a one time only , maximum amount of $15,000, deferred payment loan. This program is available to any Hillsborough County resident for their primary residence. Your home is probably [...]

New Down Payment Assistance Grant!

Team Sumberg with Keller Williams Realty is proud to announce that the Greater Tampa Area Realtors (GTAR) has developed a Homebuyer Grant Program! In tune with the community, Realtors know first-hand that homeownership is sometimes not within reach of many moderate income families. In response, Realtors Care Foundation of GTAR has developed a Home buyers [...]

3 Examples for Homeowner Affordability and stability Plan

Here are 3 examples published by the White House for support under the newly announced Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Click below to view an Acrobat PDF document from the White House. 2009-white-house-fact-sheet-3-housing-examples-0218-1201

Questions and Answers for Borrowers about the Homeowners Affordability and Stability Plan

Click on the link below to view Questions and Answers released by the White House in an Acrobat PDF format. 2009-white-house-homeowner-affordability-and-stability-plan-questions-and-answers-0218-1240 For your Tampa Bay Real Estate questions and answers contact Team Sumberg. info@TeamSumberg.com (866) 323-3981

White House Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Fact Sheet

 Click on the link below to view an Adobe Acrobat PDF file with the White House’s fact sheet.  2009-white-house-housing-fact-sheet-0218-1200  Team Sumberg can answer your real estate questions in the Tampa Bay area.  Contact us at info@TeamSumberg.com (866) 323-3981  

Can Tainted Drywall Halt Your Real Estate Transaction?

Tainted drywall affects real estate: Firms begin to seek legal advice MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – Feb. 17, 2009 – The presence of defective drywall in some Manatee County homes has heightened awareness about the issue in the real estate world. Buyers, sellers and real estate agents are all asking the same question: Which homes are [...]

Loan Modification – How long should it take?

Understandably, homeowners who apply for a loan modification tend to get a little antsy and perhaps even annoyed when they apply for a loan modification and then fail to hear anything for several weeks, especially if they continue to receive late payment notices and nasty phone calls from collection agencies. Many homeowners wonder, “How long [...]

Fannie Mae to allow Investors to have up to 10 financed properties

Qualified investors who’s business isreal estate should be able to leverage their investments and grow their business.  This is especially important in today’s economic dilemma.  The modification of this rule may help to energize our real estate markets.  The key to success will be making certain the investors are qualified and able to sustain their [...]