9/1/10: Modest gains of 1% in home sale prices were reported for June despite lower overall sales volume. Nationally, prices have risen 6 percent from their April 2009 bottom.
8/30/10: HOW MUCH LOWER CAN THEY GO?! Current mortgage rates are now setting new all-time lows! 30-year FHA @ 4.375%, Conventional loans @ 4.375%, and 15-year conventional are at 4.0%. Contact our affiliate, MVP Mortgage for more information.
8/18/10: Good Morning America's Mellody Hobson did a story today on how foreclosures and inventory are up, rates are down, and with a credit score of 730+, buyers are in an amazing driver's seat. If you are ready to buy, now is the time.
7/16/10: After more than a year under the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, Realtors are relieved for reform. Within 90-days we should get back to a point where only Appraisers who are familiar with the area will be doing appraisals.
7/15/10: Residential foreclosures in the U.S. continues to grow. It is expected that we'll top one million this year, about 12% more than last year's record setting pace.
7/1/10: Florida law change now in effect gives condo associations the right to collect rent directly from renters if the condo owner fails to pay maintenance fees. If renters don't pay, they can be evicted. When leasing, be careful and use a Realtor.
4/5/10: If you are unable to pay your mortgage or know you are selling for less than you owe, today is a big day. The HAFA program is now in effect, giving you a realistic roadmap for this very difficult time: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
3/22/10: FHA loan rules are changing April 5th. At that time, the insurance rate (PMI) rises a bit and borrowers with low credit scores may need to put as much as 10% down. If you are an FHA buyer, work with me to try to beat this deadline.
7/28/10: I was just on the Paul & Young Ron show on BIG 105.9 in Miami. (LISTEN...) To celebrate, I will wave your RE/MAX flat-fee commission (around $300) if you buy or sell with me! Call me and mention hearing me on the radio to get the deal! And remember, the right move means everything!
6/27/10: I am featured in the Miami Herald for one of my recent sales in Gables by the Sea.
5/19/10: Excellent news for South Florida! The tar balls that washed ashore on Key West have been tested and are NOT from the BP oil rig leak. Originally, I was skeptical, but after reading comments from many Key West locals (like these) I believe. Tar balls are a common element down there.
3/26/10: Palmer Trinity School wins appeals court ruling in its efforts for expansion. The Village of Palmetto Bay defeated the effort in 2009, but the appeals victory breathes new life into the effort. Many residents oppose the expansion because of neighborhood impact issues.
3/19/10: My latest listing is in the Bel Aire section of Cutler Bay (Miami, FL). This 5BR/3BA home needs a bit of TLC, but at $217,922 it's a great deal! Take advantage of the $8000 tax credit before April 30!
1/28/10: Many Dade county municipalities are getting serious about "green" initiatives for their residents, looking to provide opt-in zero-cost options to install solar panels and other energy-saving devices in residents' homes.
1/26/10: Hal Feldman joins RE/MAX Advance Realty. I look forward to putting the power of RE/MAX to work for my existing and future clients.
