Author Archives: Mike

Can you believe that there is becoming a scarcity of homes for sale? Slowly, but surely. Read More.

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the case of a Honduras couple that could determine if they and other non-resident homeowners, whether they are from foreign countries or other states, can obtain homestead property tax exemptions. Read More.

I had a flood from the unit above me and I suffered a total loss of my ceiling. The condominium had a vote to opt out of insurance coverage for drywall for storm or condominium piping breakage or flooding. Read … Continue reading →

Annual CEO survey finds that only Texas is better for taxes, workforce quality, regulations and other criteria. Read more.

Government-backed housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are adopting new guidelines to streamline the process for short sales, which most real estate observers expect will outpace foreclosures in the coming year. Read More.

Talk to real estate insiders and experts about the market in Southwest Florida and these terms are bound to come up. Read More.

Naples homeowners can expect as much as a 10 percent increase in the value of their homes by the end of the year, a national economist told a packed house of Realtors at an economic summit held Friday in North … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON – April 2, 2012 – Under U.S. law, a homeowner with an underwater mortgage who goes through a short sale has part of his or her debt forgiven by a bank. The amount forgiven is legally considered income, as … Continue reading →

Richard White explains this and more. Read More.

Richard White answers this and other questions. Read More.

The market is getting better and the big boys are starting to step in. Read More.

There were 632 new foreclosure filings in Lee County in February. That was down from – Read More.

The most expensive houses in Southwest Florida went for chump change last year — relatively speaking. Read More.

Richard clears up the situation around 55 and over communities. Read More.

Rob explains why meetings must be open. Read More.

Mark is another attorney that provides advice on condo and HOA associations. Read the answer to this and other questions HERE.

I’ve been saying this for a while, but here’s a good article about it. Read More.

Again, Richard’s weekly column has valuable information for associations. Read More.

This law is an example of good intentions turning into a nuisance hoop that newly elected…… Read More.

Another column by Richard White. Read More.