by Rodney Forbes on September 22, 2011
West Palm Beach real estate broker Rodney Forbes was interviewed recently by NBC Channel 5 concerning the local real estate market and the national debate over the debt crisis. Rodney, a local expert on bank foreclosure and short sale properties, keeps a close eye on the effect of government policies on the local real estate [...]
by Rodney Forbes on February 23, 2011
Now you can search for homes, townhomes and condos in the West Palm Beach Florida area just like local real estate agents do. You can search for location, such as waterfront, or style, such as single family home, condo or townhome. You can search by price and even search for short sales and bank REO foreclosures. You [...]
by Rodney Forbes on November 29, 2010
October 2010 home sales are down from 2009 for most of the country. Most areas of Florida also saw decreases in home sales. A number of reasons were cited, including the boost in 2009 from the home buyer tax credit, and new stricter mortgage lending guidelines. Interestingly, nationwide 29% of homes sold for cash and 34% [...]
by Rodney Forbes on October 12, 2010
The uproar over the foreclosure freeze with Bank of America, GMAC and others has turned into a political hot potato. As some politicians are looking for more opportunity to bash banks and their mortgage processes, it seems important to find out what the foreclosure paperwork mess is all about. As the video above shows, many [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 31, 2010
Another affordable short sale is available in the West Palm Beach area from Forbes Realty of South Florida. This 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome is perfect for a first time home buyer or investor. Located in a quiet community in West Palm Beach, this townhome has a private fenced patio. This short sale is being [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 31, 2010
If you’ve been waiting for the right short sale home to come on the market, this is it. Located in the SunTerra subdivision in West Palm Beach, this home is beautiful in every way. Not only is this the lowest priced home in the subdivision, it could possibly be the most upgraded inside. Granite counter [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 31, 2010
A very rare find is coming to the Singer Island Florida real estate market soon. A large 3 bedroom 3 bath oceanfront condo will be available for sale in a few weeks. Bank owned foreclosures are common in Florida, but rarely does an oceanfront gem like this go to foreclosure. With over 2,000 square feet, [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 31, 2010
Over the last decade several states, including Florida, have been the center of the real estate boom…and bust. Short sales and bank owned foreclosures dominate the news in south Florida real estate. How did we get here? Where are we going from here? In this video clip from The Daily Show, Harvard law professor Elizabeth [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 30, 2010
Just when you thought the real estate market in the West Palm Beach area has turned the corner the FHA sets new tougher loan guidelines for borrowers. With the First Time Home Buyer Program set to expire this year and interest rates sure to increase in the future, the time to buy is now if [...]
by Rodney Forbes on January 12, 2010
Here is a great video testimonial for Rodney Forbes and Forbes Realty of South Florida from a very happy short sale client. If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Palm Beach County area, specifically Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and West Palm Beach, please visit my Forbes Realty website. For frequently [...]