Investment properties in Florida

Our partner network has expanded. Since October 6th 2009 our main co-operation is with ECP Realty Inc in Florida. Mr. Peter Leerdam is heading the brokerage activities. The family Leerdam has been in Florida for over 30 years and always active in the real estate business. Real estate development, brokerage and property investments are among its activities. We are proud to work with such a team of real estate professionals in Florida.

‘Foreclosure’ doesn’t always mean ‘good deal’

Just published by FAR. TAMPA – Sept. 29, 2009 – Buyers seeking a foreclosed property should realize that not every foreclosure is a good deal. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ya32d3w

Florida home prices now affordable, but fear keeps many from buying

Homes haven’t been this affordable in decades. Real estate agents have plenty of business. Desirable properties can be had for less than half the price of two years ago. So why aren’t sales booming? Fear. Read more … http://tinyurl.com/o3bhnl

NAR Warns of Rental Property Scam

The National Association of Realtors®’ name is being used as part of a property rental scam in which rental property is offered to consumers, who are led to believe that NAR is functioning as an intermediary to receive rental deposits from prospective tenants.

“NAR is not involved in this business and has contacted law enforcement officials to request that the matter be investigated. Read more … http://tinyurl.com/o4ddlo

Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in June 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. – July 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in June – the 10th consecutive month that sales activity showed gains in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). Statewide sales in June also increased over the previous month’s sales level in both the existing home and existing condominium markets. And, for the second month in a row, the statewide median sales price for existing homes was higher than the previous month’s statewide median. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lztc5g

Florida, a great place to live. Florida’s qualify of life means ‘home sweet home,’ says FAR.

What does Florida have to offer? Pick up a travel brochure and some benefits are clear: Beautiful beaches. Miles of scenic parks and nature preserves. Oceans, rivers and lakes offering boating, fishing, swimming and other water recreation. A rich and varied history, which includes the city of St. Augustine, the oldest permanent European settlement in the mainland United States. Unique entertainment parks and other family-friendly attractions. Cultural activities that offer residents and visitors fine theater, music, dance and arts events. Then there is Florida’s climate featuring an average annual high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit and an average annual low of 60 degrees, giving the Sunshine State its well-known nickname and reputation. Read more … http://tinyurl.com/kmr4fm

Investors Stepping in With Big Buys, Financing

At the start of the housing downturn, some fingers pointed at property investors as part of the problem; now some are getting a thumb’s up for helping the market rebound. http://tinyurl.com/ljb4bx

Foreclosure crisis bleeds into prime loans

WASHINGTON – June 10, 2009 – The pace of prime borrowers going into foreclosure is accelerating, especially in states with mounting unemployment or property values that saw a big run-up during the housing boom. http://tinyurl.com/ntcuy3

Sales are up in Orlando

Wave of sales in the pipeline buoys Orlando housing market. Members of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association sold nearly 38 % more homes in May than in May of last year. See http://preview.tinyurl.com/5r2qqp

Hedge funds take aim at Florida real estate

TAMPA – June 1, 2009 – Some consider them good capitalists. Others see them as opportunists. Still others call them vultures. Read more at http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-060109.cfm