Archive for September, 2009

Sneak Peek of New FSBO.com Site

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Here is a sneak peek of the new FSBO.com homepage…

Sneak Peek of the New FSBO.com

 

New FSBO.com Site - Coming Soon!

Monday, September 28th, 2009

We are excited to let you know about some new and exciting changes coming to www.FSBO.com in the coming weeks.  We will launch a newly designed and upgraded website to better serve our customers!

Here are a few benefits of the new FSBO.com site…

- Easier, more updated use for all consumers, including Sellers and Buyers
- Larger photos and headlines on property listings
- Improved Seller’s admin area with new multiple photo uploader
- Improved search capabilities for Buyers, including a map-based search feature
- Updating Mobile Site with better search and more property information
- Officially rolling out our Rental and International property sections
- Adding Spanish translation to broaden FSBO.com’s Global presence
- And much more!

We look forward to better helping you Buy, Sell and Rent Real Estate - For Sale By Owner with this new website!

 

$8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit update

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

YOU MUST CLOSE THE TRANSACTION BY NOV 30, 2009!!!!

Based on recent stories of closings, FSBO.com predicts many real estate closings the last week of November, 2009 will be a real mess. The main reason: the surge in mortgage applications overwhelming lenders. These days most lenders have reduced staff, increased paperwork required to sell the loan, dealt with constantly changing rules by government and many have accepted applications, only to run out of money or go out of business just days before the closing.

Let me know if you have recent experience with a closing delay or problem.

 

Existing Home Sales Surge 7.2%, Highest Level in Two Years

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

8/30/09 Sales of existing U.S. homes jumped more than forecast in July to the highest level in almost two years, signaling the housing crisis that crippled the world’s largest economy is easing. Purchases climbed 7.2 percent to a 5.24 million annual rate, the most since August 2007, according to National Association of Realtors.

‘Cash for Clunkers’ definitely helped sell cars and First Time Home Buyer credit has helped boost real estate sales, the problem is that this program ends Nov 30, 2009.  You can expect a surge of closings at the end of November.  Based on current experience, lenders and goverment agencies keep changing their rules to have a successful closing. FSBO.com urges sellers to price your home correctly to take advantage of this surge and buyers to not wait until the last minute.