http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com Central Florida Real Estate including REO, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Corporate Relocationa & Commercial Properties. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bank Owned, Available Now, NOT a Short Sale  Two Story, Built 2003, 2 Car Garage. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Cul-de-Sac Location, 2332 Heated SF Situated at the end of a low traffic cul.de.sac with pond view to rear.  4 bedroom, 2.5 bath two story features formal living and dining rooms with separate ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/our-news/bank-owned-foreclosure-of-the-week-224 Please be sure to check with your tax advisor, currently it appears you will need the following documents. Form 5405 HUD-1 (Signatures according to area practice) Repeat Buyers - Proof of living in prior property for 5-8 years Full Story http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/real-estate-news/i New homes sales are traditionally down in December, more so this year with the third quarter push to meet the tax incentive deadline.  However in 2009, the Orlando Metro area finished with new contruction under $200,000 up by 30%, even with other new home construction segments falling. Looking at new construction?  ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/real-estate-news/1072 Founded in 1901, Kissimmee Utility Authority is Florida’s sixth-largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 62,000 customers in Central Florida. The KUA board of directors just approved two contracts to for engineering services to upgrade two electric sunbstations. Full Article http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/home-buying/kissimmee-substation-upgrades Fannie Mae is offering up to 3.5% in closing-cost assistance to any owner-occupant who purchases a Fannie Mae property listed before May 1, 2010.   Eligible properties list can be obtained by emailing info@coldwellbankerackley.com or by searching on Fannie Mae's Home Path website. http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/real-estate-news/fannie-mae-to-assist-buyers President Obama will be in Tampa today to unveil the plans for a new high speed rail to connect Tampa and Orlando.  The rail will be funded by grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Construction will bring 1000s of jobs to the Central Florida area.  Upon completition in 2014 ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/our-news/high-speed-rail-to-connect-orlando-to-tampa-then-miami Once again the numbers are in and the Foreclosure problem is spreading.  Yesterday RealtyTrac released the 2009 Year-End U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.  Florida and three other states accounted for more than 50 percent of the national total in 2009. “While it was expected that cities from states with the highest levels ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/home-buying/a-buyers-dream-high-reo-inventory "The Orlando metropolitan statistical area posted an 8.2 percent year-end foreclosure rate, with one in every 12 households receiving a filing. A total of 72,141 filings — including notices of default, auction notices and bank repossessions — were filed on Orlando MSA homes last year, a 54 percent jump when ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/real-estate-news/orlando-no-7-in-2009-foreclosures "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle." Plato #quote #AckleyRealty # Coldwell Banker’s new site launched in beta today, visit it and see what you think! http://beta.coldwellbanker.com/ # Twlight House For Sale! Interested? We can refer you to a top agent in the area. ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/blog/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-12-05 (picture from nikijulian) Each and every day from Kissimmee, Fl to Orlando and everywhere else, buyers make often times end up making the same mistakes without even realizing it. Whether their buying a foreclosure or a new home here are five common mistakes home buyers make and ways in which they ... http://www.coldwellbankerackley.com/blog/common-home-buyer-mistakes