by Rodney Forbes on August 31, 2009
Breaking News: Case/ Shiller Housing Index Shows Second Month In A Row Of INCREASE IN SALES! We have been seeing continued reports of the strengthening of the national real estate market. Certainly in Palm Beach County Florida, one of the first and hardest hit areas in the country, the numbers have continued to move positive. [...]
by Rodney Forbes on August 23, 2009
via thedailyshow.com This video may make you laugh and cry at the same time as it spoofs the intelligence of the government officials overseeing the economy and real estate market. For more information on short sale in the Palm Beach Gardens Florida area, please contact Rodney Forbes at 561-337-4810 or email Rodney@ForbesRealtyOnline.com Posted via web [...]
by Rodney Forbes on August 15, 2009
Would YOU Walk Away From Your Home? New study about what economists are calling, “Strategic Default”. Where homeowners who CAN afford to stay in their homes despite negative equity are choosing not to…… How widespread is this practice? New research* based on a survey of 1,000 homeowners suggests that one in four mortgage defaults are [...]
by Rodney Forbes on August 15, 2009
Great article from USNews.com. One of the constant topics of discussion in the virtual halls of HREU is…when will prices return to their previous ‘peak’ values of 2006ish. In other words, can someone realistically..’wait it out…wait for prices to return’. Well, the answer is YES…if they want to wait.. 10-20 years! You know where the [...]
by Rodney Forbes on August 12, 2009
Title: HREU 90 Day Massive Action Plan. Day 1.#comment-11395#comment-11395#comment-11395#comment-11395 Link: http://timandjulieharris.com/2009/08/03/real-estate-training-coaching-90-day-plan/#comment-11395 For more information on South Florida real estate call me at 561-337-4810 or email Rodney@ForbesRealtyOnline.com My south Florida real estate blog has news and information for all buyers, sellers and investors. http://SouthFloridaRealEstateReport.com
by Rodney Forbes on July 6, 2009
Acouple of months ago I wrote an article that featured an interview with financial analyst and TV personality Jim Cramer. In the interview Jim firmly believed Florida to be recovering from the housing crisis, and could be one of the best places to buy real estate. At the time I think I was the only [...]
by Rodney Forbes on June 30, 2009
Starting July 1st, qualified first time home buyers will be able to use the federal tax credit of up to $8000 as part of their up front costs for buying a home. Until now the tax credit could only be received after the buyers had closed on the home, and then filed their taxes. This [...]
by Rodney Forbes on June 30, 2009
I get asked questions every day about the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Who qualifies, what’s the income limit, when do I get the money, what can I use it for. The following article excerpt explains most of the details pretty well. According to Keystone Custom Homes, first-time buyers need to be aware [...]
by Rodney Forbes on May 30, 2009
With all the talk of first time home buyers, tax credits, low interest rates, low home prices, etc., many people are asking if it’s time for them to make the move and finally buy. With uncertainty in the economy and housing market, it’s smart to ask some important questions as to whether it’s really time [...]
by Rodney Forbes on May 21, 2009
This video from the National Association of Realtors highlights the continuing increase in pending sales for the US. In the real estate industry this index is seen as a leading index of the market to come WARNING: Videos with economists are not full of special effects and sexual content! But they are informative. Just get [...]
