October 2008 - Posts

Do I Need An Inspection If The House Is Being Sold "As-Is"?
29 October 08 02:46 PM | The Sharon Stevens Team | (Comments Off)   
Since short sale properties are typically sold in "As-Is" condition many buyers mistakenly believe they shouldn't seek out an inspector. Before going it alone, it is important to know what type - or types - of inspections you need and what Read More...
Fed Cuts Rate By Half Point!
29 October 08 02:40 PM | The Sharon Stevens Team | (Comments Off)   
Concerned about a once in a decade economic crisis, the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate by half a percent to 1%, its lowest level since the period of June 2003 to June 2004, a time when the country was battling the risk of deflation. With gas Read More...
We Have Reached The Bottom -- Home Sales Increased In September!
29 October 08 06:50 AM | The Sharon Stevens Team | (Comments Off)   
Here is the latest news from the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR): For the first time in almost three years, Florida’s existing home sales rose in September, noting a 24 percent increase in activity in the year-to-year comparison; last month’s Read More...