Apr
29
2010
You probably know friends, family or co-workers that are caught in this housing crisis. Bad times are effecting good people. Forces outside of our control have too many homeowners severely under water and facing tough decisions. We want to help.
Recently I teamed up with Helen Thompson and Gail Higley to tackle Short Sales and Foreclosures. It’s a challenging market segment that requires more time, energy and knowledge. Therefore, the value of having the power of three is much more effective than working as individual. Over the past 14 months we’ve traveled to conferences, attended seminars, met with bank executives and received nearly every designation available. Our success rate with short sales is triple the national average.
A short sale is NOT right for every family. However, for six out ten families it is their best option. Please let us help! It may be your neighbor, family member, co-worker or possibly even yourself. We’ll analyze the situation, discuss the options and see if a short sale is the right option. We can’t help everyone, we would appreciate the opportunity to help the ones we can.
If you are unsure if a short sale is right for you, contact your Orlando Horse Property Expert. 407-291-6952
Apr
20
2010
Horses for Heroes’ helps injured, traumatized war vets adjust
This is a great article about how horses are being used to help our returning vets recover from post traumatic stress disorder and other injuries. This particular place is located in Texas but I am researching if any horse therapy clinics exist in the Orlando area.
“We can help them regain their strength, regain their balance,” said Lisa Stajduhar, a physical therapist who owns the stable. “If they use a prosthetic, we can help them get up and start walking again.”
This is a wonderful example of the many ways horses are beneficial in our lives. Owning horses is a very rewarding experience. If you are in the market for a horse and will soon be looking for a place to put your new friend give me a call, I can help with all of your Orlando horse property needs.
Call Levi Salmans….407-291-6952
Apr
16
2010
Are you planning on selling your horse property in the Orlando area? Here is a recap of some tips I put together last year:
- Consider comparables. What have other homes in your area sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities?
- Consider competition. How many other houses are for sale in your area? Are you competing against new homes?
- Consider your contingencies. Do you have special concerns that would affect the price youíll receive? For example, do you want to be able to move in four months?
- Get an appraisal. For a few hundred dollars, a qualified appraiser can give you an estimate of your homes value. Be sure to ask for a market-value appraisal. To locate appraisers in your area, contact The Appraisal Institute (www.AppraisalInstitute.org) or ask me for some recommendations.
- Ask a lender. Since most buyers will need a mortgage, its important that a homes sale price be in line with a lenders estimate of its value.
- Be accurate. Studies show that homes priced higher than 3 percent over the correct price take longer to sell.
- Know what you’ll accept. Its critical to know what price you’ll accept before beginning a negotiation with a buyer.
If you have any questions or need any assistance with listing your Orlando horse property please
Call Levi Salmans….407-291-6952
Apr
08
2010
“The average interest rate for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.31 percent from 5.04 percent, the highest 30-year rate recorded in the survey since the first week of August 2009.
The average interest rate for 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages increased to 4.54 percent from 4.34 percent.
The average interest rate for one-year adjustable-rate mortgages increased to 7.03 percent from 6.88 percent.”
If you are in the market for acreage and/or horse property in the Orlando area, now is a good time to buy.
Call Levi Salmans….407-291-6952