Fort Lauderdale Blog

Make Your Outdoor Space Help Sell Your Home

Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

By Susie Shortsleeve

Spring is finally here, and it's a beautiful time of year to spruce up your property and get it ready for the warmer weather. For many people, this means creating an outdoor environment that is inviting and fun to use during the warmer months. This is just as important if you're planning on selling your home as if you're going to be living in it.

Freddie Mac Announces Immediate Availability of Streamlined Modification for Delinquent Borrowers

Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Freddie Mac recently announced it is making its new Streamlined Modification program immediately available to all eligible borrowers nationwide in order to expedite financial relief for potentially thousands of distressed families.Freddie Mac's Streamlined Modification program had originally been scheduled to start on July 1, 2013.

Landscaping Can Impact Home Values

Fort Lauderdale. Fl.

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, advises homeowners to properly maintain their landscaping, which can significantly affect property values.

Housing Tax Incentives Critical to Maintain Thriving Middle Class

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

To meet the nation’s growing need for affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently called on Congress to maintain its support for vital housing tax incentives, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, the mortgage interest deduction and real estate tax deductions.

Relaxing Lending Standards

Understanding Disclosure and Its Role in a Real Estate Deal

Understanding Disclosure and Its Role in a Real Estate Deal

By Keith Loria

Is there mold in your home? What about termites? Do you have an old heating tank buried in your yard? If you’re in the process of selling your home, it’s necessary to disclose these problems—in most cases—to a buyer before a sale can be completed.