In March Port Charlotte, Fla saw a 13% increase in home sales, my realtor has also seen an upward trend in sales in SW Florida, I just bought a large home in Bradenton, Florida which I close on next month, which I bought for $50,000 less than market value,mortgage rates are excellent at this time, good credit is now a must. I currently own 2 other homes, one of which is on the market, people are looking, which means people are still buying trying to get a deal. Don't run scared the economy always recovers and I have always found realestate to be a sound investment, but if your looking to make a killing selling, you may be disappointed. Unless u must sell, sit the market out. - Sat Apr 26 2008, 00:19
Good Luck on your short sale. I put an offer on a short sale Feb 21 st at $6000.00 above the listed price, along with buyer ready certificate from my lender and have interest rate locked in and I still have no response. I also gave an acceptance date which has come and gone, I understand from listing agent that my offer is still good, but I now have the ability to withdraw it if I find something else. Patience? mines running thin. - Tue Apr 1 2008, 14:45
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