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2012-03-04T06:48:00.000-05:00

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Is your Mortgage out of Balance with Your Budget

2012-03-04T06:08:00.000-05:00

Today's homeowners have a lot to fear. Budgets are tight and it doesn't take much before "barely getting by" tips into avoiding collector's phone calls, sleepless nights and falling further behind.
Many homeowners don't think it's possible to tip the scales back in their favor so they simply give up.
You do not have to lose your home to foreclosure!
As a real estate professional and the areas only Multi-Certified Distressed Property Expert, I am uniquely qualified to help homeowners as they attempt to bring balance back to their budgets.
If you, or someone you care about feels like the scales are weighted against them and need help, contact me today for a confidential consultation!
www.PaulAntonelli.com
www.ThatShortSaleGuy.com

How about a Fresh New Start to 2012, Now you can start here!

2012-01-22T08:59:00.002-05:00

If you've spent way too much time in 2011 living under the dark cloud of an unaffordable house payment, you're in good company. Current estimates are that more than 25 percent of all homeowners in this country would net less on the sale of their home than the amount they owe on their mortgage, and 6.3 million homeowners are in some stage of foreclosure.

The good news is that you have options. Helping homeowners to avoid foreclosure has actually emerged into the spotlight of as a national priority, with major banks, the Federal government and many state and local agencies offering more assistance than ever before to financially strapped homeowners.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the full scope of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free web site www.GetFreeShortSaleHelp.com

Contact me today and let's get started!

Fear of foreclosure is a national epidemic.

2012-01-22T08:12:00.000-05:00

Millions of homeowners fell behind on their mortgage payments last year, and then proceeded to fall further behind every month.

These are tough times and there are no easy answers.

The fact is, major lenders, the federal government, and local agencies across the country have stepped up their efforts to stem the tide of foreclosures. More help is available than ever before.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am knowledgeable and adept at navigating among the full range of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start.

Looking to learn more? Check out my free report: "Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure? Resolve to Shed the Weight of an Unmanageable Mortgage in 2012."

And if you, or someone you care about is looking to tip the scales back into financial solvency, contact me today for a confidential consultation!

http://getfreeshortsalehelp.com/Tipping-the-Scales-Toward-Foreclosure.aspx

New Grille Menu Coming Soon

2012-01-16T17:15:00.000-05:00

The Grille will soon be opened 7 days a week. There will be two different menus. From Monday to Friday there will be a 12:00-5:00 menu and then a dinner menu after 5:00 pm.

The dinner menu will be very similar to what I presently have at The Grille. I do want to add more pasta specials. Everyone seems to love Italian and I will try to mix it up as much as possible.

The afternoon should be fun for those looking for a light dish. I hope to have a daily soup and some fresh salads. And for those who need a few more calories, I will keep the meatball parmigiana sub and wings on the menu for us little pork chops!

But the true addition to the menu will be wraps. There are three different wraps...Mediterranean, Santa Fe, and Thai. All wraps will have a choice of chicken, steak or vegetables. The wraps are delicious.
Thanks
JOHN

POINCIANA HOSPITAL Expected to start construction prior to MARCH 2012

2012-01-16T15:32:00.001-05:00

A lot of individuals are asking every day -
"When will the construction of the Hospital finally start ?"
" Is the project really still on ?"
Here is the latest news in summary of the potential start up , IF everything goes according to the latest plans: *Freestanding Emergency Dept- 60 days from early Oct , would be then approx Dec 2011 /Jan 2012
*Medical Center- 60 days from Nov' Jan/Feb 2012
Freestanding ED: Stage three construction drawings were submitted to AHCA in early October and have a 60 day review period. Assuming that there are no issues with design, permitting, etc. we will be prepared to break ground on the ED soon thereafter.
Medical Center: Stages two and three drawings should be complete and submitted to AHCA in the next few weeks. I will be traveling to Nashville in early November to finalize design details. Again, a 60 day review period ensues and assuming there are no issues, we will be ready to break ground on the hospital *prior to the CON expiration date.
Medical Office Building: We are in discussions with a **few potential developers for this project but have not yet selected the final builder.

What's GNU Down Pleasant Hill

2012-01-16T15:28:00.002-05:00

The OAKS

Re-sales in the last 60 days, there were 6 homes sold. The average Sold price per square foot is $66.62 which is down from the $83 this past spring and $73. from a couple of months ago. There are currently 24 homes Active on the MLS right now, 17 of those are Normal sales, 6 are Short Sales and only 1 is a Foreclosure. A portion of those are New left over inventory from the builder and re-sellers that feel this is still 2006. If you want to buy in the Oaks at todays market value, Give me a call.

OAK HAMMOCK PRESERVE

Re-sales in the last 60 days, there were 5 homes sold. The average price per square foot is $55.62 which is Down from earlier this year. Out of the 9 homes currently active on the MLS today, 2 are foreclosures and the rest are short sales.

EAGLE LAKE

Re-sales in the last 60 days, there were 8 homes sold. The average price per square foot is $63.62. This is UP from a couple of months ago. Currently there are 11 homes active on the MLS, 1 is a foreclosure, 3 are short sales, and the other players are back in 2006 with one home still thinking it's 2004. This Realtors is a great guy (No it's not me) and can't get through to this seller that this home is $250K all day long not $400K. But, this is just my statement of the facts as presented to me by the MLS.

BRIGHTON LAKES

Currently there are 12 homes Active on MLS, 9 of those are Short Sales and only 1 foreclosure. There have been 10 sales in the last 60 days. The average is $55.75 per square foot. That's Up from a couple of months ago.

PARKVIEW at LAKESHORE

Currently there are 2 properties Active on MLS, the 2 are normal sales listings. In the past 60 days there was 1 sale. With the sold price of $52.44 p.sq.ft and that's up from the $42.78 from a couple of months ago.

ORANGEBRANCH BAY

Currently there are 2 homes active on MLS and WAY Overpriced, between $85 and $95 P.Sq.Ft. Especially since the last home that sold, over 90 days ago sold for only $51 per sq ft.

BELLALAGO UPDATE

Today there are 30 homes Active on the MLS. 5 foreclosures, 11 short sales and 1 normal priced listing. Once we remove the Dreamers listings we have 14 realistically priced homes for sale. What I really mean by that is if a buyer on one of these homes were to get a mortgage. They would have a good shot of having the home come in at the appraised value.

In the last 60 days there have been 10 sales. Three of those were Venezia models that were sold for an average of $79. per sq. ft. Up from earlier this year.

The homes 2600 sq ft and under that sold had an average price per square foot is $74.66. That's UP from earlier this year. The homes between 2000 and 3000 sq ft have a per foot price average of $58 which is Down a few dollars from earlier this year.

With that said, This past month has proved to be a good time to SELL. We have seen price raise since the supply is low, right now. Once those current sales get finalized you will see some prices go up. Once our supply goes up we see see our prices come down, again. At that pint we should be at the bottom, from what all the experts are saying. As of today there are also 45 homes Pending sold on the MLS right now.

Mortgage Relief Fraud: Will You Be the Next Victim?

2012-01-16T15:19:00.000-05:00

Not if I have anything to say about it!

The FBI reported a jump of over 70% in mortgage relief fraud investigations from 2010.
That’s why it’s my duty to educate homeowners in and around my community on the cautions they need to take, and what the government has recently done to protect you from unscrupulous individuals and companies who want to take advantage of their desperate situations.

What you need to watch out for if you are looking for mortgage relief assistance:

Upfront fees—just don’t pay them! In fact, they are now illegal!
A request to sign over your deed (this only spells trouble)
Lots of paperwork without the opportunity for review
The claim of government-affiliation

These are just a few red flags you need to be wary of. I’ve created a free report on the homepage of my website that details more of what you need to watch for. Go to www.GetFreeShortSaleHelp.com .

If you are struggling with an unaffordable mortgage and are looking for help, educate yourself. These scammers can be very shrewd and will say almost anything to steal your money.

The Federal Trade Commission has required disclosures of anyone offering mortgage relief services. If you’d like to see an example, check out any of the pages of my website. If a company you are dealing with has not provided these disclosures, please ask why they are not compliant, and proceed with caution!

As the areas only Multi-Certified Distressed Property Expert and Trainer, you can trust that I have the tools to be in full compliance of FTC regulations, and will always work with your best interests at heart.

If you want viable alternatives to foreclosure, give me a call today. I’m always here to help!
Paul Antonelli @ www.PaulAntonelli.com