Author Archives: Mike

Another column by Richard White. Read More.

Buyers hunting for homes in the Naples area this season won’t find as many choices. The housing inventory has hit a five-year low, according a report released Friday. Read More.

John R. Talbott, previously a Goldman Sachs investment banker, is a bestselling author and economic consultant. When it comes to the housing market he is also a prophet. When housing prices started to skyrocket in 2003, he published The Coming … Continue reading →

You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure after this year. Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home? Uncle Sam is … Continue reading →

Homeowner insurance policies can vary greatly, and if homeowners aren’t careful, they may find their claims denied when disaster strikes, according to a study to be published early next year by the University of Chicago Law Review. Read More.

Richard’s article is a must read if you’re in or thinking about purchasing in an association. Read More.

Preliminary tourist tax collections were up year-over-year, but visitors were fewer in October.  Read More.

Lee County saw a drop in new foreclosure filings in November. There were 587 filings, down from 642 in October, according to a report by the Lee County Clerk’s Office. Read More.

With real estate prices low, many people are considering buying an investment property and becoming a landlord. It might sound simple, but real estate pros warn that there’s a lot to know. The landlord who doesn’t follow such basic guidelines … Continue reading →

Answer: Each state has different versions of the foreclosure process. In Florida and some other states, a lender must get permission from a judge before it can repossess your home. When you are served with a foreclosure lawsuit – Read … Continue reading →

The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2011 3rd Quarter Housing Report. In the report, they showed that combined sales of single family homes, condos and co-ops increased in EVERY state as compared to the 3rd quarter of last year. … Continue reading →

As usual, Richard has some good information for those that live in condos or HOA’s. Definitely, Read More.

Rising rents are forcing renters to outspend homeowners on housing costs, according to a new study. Read More.

Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on the 30-year fixed loan fell to 3.99 percent, down from 4 percent last week. Read More.

Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued their upswing in September, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 10 percent last month with a total of 15,036 homes sold statewide compared to … Continue reading →