The new vulture investors These are the glory days of the residential real estate investor. Low prices, rock-bottom interest rates and stable rental markets have created huge buying opportunities. “It’s awesome right now. I don’t think we’ll ever see another time like this,” said Tanya Marchiol of Team Investments, which has operations in about 10 …
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Vacation condo deals not risk-free
Vacation condo deals not risk-free I want to buy a vacation condo and rent it out as an investment. What are the pros and cons? I want to start small and buy with cash. Is this the time to do it? Rock-bottom pricing in many resort areas suggests this is a pretty good time to …
Wellington uses federal grant to help homeowners get keys to foreclosed homes [South Florida]
Wellington uses federal grant to help homeowners get keys to foreclosed homes [South Florida] Despite steep drops in real estate prices and the nation’s recent first-time homebuyer incentives, Danillia Williams never thought she could purchase a place of her own. That didn’t feel tragic to the 42-year-old single mother, but she certainly thought it would …
Lonely places see new faces [Tampa Florida]
Lonely places see new faces [Tampa Florida] Sharon Cardwell’s family was one of the first to move into Brandon’s new Kings Gate neighborhood in fall 2007. The subdivision was abuzz with construction, the sales center was busy and Cardwell eagerly awaited new neighbors. But to her dismay, only a handful more houses went up before …
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Frisco soldier who lost house to foreclosure over homeowners dues gets it back
Frisco soldier who lost house to foreclosure over homeowners dues gets it back The Frisco soldier and his family who lost their home to foreclosure while he was serving in Iraq will get the house back. Army National Guard Capt. Michael Clauer and his wife, May, lost their $315,000 southwest Frisco home in May 2008 …
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Second homes: All the joys of Florida in one spot
Second homes: All the joys of Florida in one spot Florida is a huge second-home destination. It seems to have something for everyone: secluded beaches and urban buzz, golf communities and marinas, high-rises and bungalows at prices from ultra-luxury to shockingly affordable. It’s also diverse. The mansions of Palm Beach are far removed from the …
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