OMG I was just reading an article in The Ledger about a couple who lost their farm because of a clerical error! An old lien against a piece of property! What is this world coming to? The County Government and the New York Authority which made the error should be responsible to this couple! Sometimes I think we live in a world without a heart.
Take the time to read this article - maybe someone can figure out how to help?
http://www.theledger.com/article/20081013/NEWS/810130355/1374?Title=Clerical_Mistake_to_Cost_Couple_Their_Farm
I can't remember the exact reading of the standard Owner's Title Policy - There is probably some provision for such occurrences but unfortunately at this time my mind is blank.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Garage Sale at Highlands Storage Lakeland Florida
There was a garage sale at Highlands Storage in South Lakeland on Saturday. There were approximately seven units of merchandise for sale. These items included Residential merchandise and Office furniture.
Not alot was sold - probably due to the economy. Many people loved the idea of being able to come inside to shop the garage sales, instead of being out in the heat!
The talk was to have another one this weekend! A couple more people have requested units for so they can join in. So, it appears Highlands Storage will open it's doors again for another garage sale. Watch for the signs on 98S, they are located in the Parkway Center behind Barry Motorsports.
Not alot was sold - probably due to the economy. Many people loved the idea of being able to come inside to shop the garage sales, instead of being out in the heat!
The talk was to have another one this weekend! A couple more people have requested units for so they can join in. So, it appears Highlands Storage will open it's doors again for another garage sale. Watch for the signs on 98S, they are located in the Parkway Center behind Barry Motorsports.
No Positive Information Today on Lakeland Florida Real Estate
Unfortunately, I have no positive information on the Real Estate Market in Lakeland, Florida. I was out and about this weekend and everyone seemed to have the same story. The main topic was someone having their home forclosed on! What a terrible terrible weekend. I feel so sorry for so many people in Lakeland. If the person I was speaking to hadn't been forclosed then a good friend or relative had been.
Have you picked up the Realestate guides you see in the stores? Well, as I had stated earlier, one of them doesn't seem to be making it! I was surprised to even see another guide published! The printing was terrible - maybe because they had to cut more corners to even satisfy the three Lakeland real estate agents whom still have their ads in there. It is sad to see this happen but the economy is just hurting everyone.
I hope something happens soon to change or we may become a ghost town!
Have you picked up the Realestate guides you see in the stores? Well, as I had stated earlier, one of them doesn't seem to be making it! I was surprised to even see another guide published! The printing was terrible - maybe because they had to cut more corners to even satisfy the three Lakeland real estate agents whom still have their ads in there. It is sad to see this happen but the economy is just hurting everyone.
I hope something happens soon to change or we may become a ghost town!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lakeland Florida Real Estate Update
Lakeland Florida Real Estate prieces are being reduced! Unfortunately, people are taking what they can get, given the circumstances of the economy in Lakeland. I understand and feel sorry for the many people who are being forced to sell their property due to foreclosure. This effects the seller and all surrounding property owners. I am just an average person looking at the overall effect this will have on our area. I'm sure many of the real estate agents, investors, and real estate gurus in the area will have their opinions, but just from the regular person on the street, this is awful! I was gonna use a different word, but this is a respectful blog!
I was speaking with a Realtor last night and she said the Mortgage rates dropped again! Great, so now is the time - if you have money - to buy! Yes, there is the BIG IF! The interest rates coming down would allow investors and others with money in the bank and a stable job the opportunity to purchase. The flip side is - the economy is down and many companies are downsizing and laying off - so many would be buyers are scared to purchase for fear of the BIG FORECLOSURE coming their way in the future. So, what do we as a great nation, do to solve this problem?
While speaking with a Title closer the other day - yes, properties are closing. The word around the industry is many Title offices are struggling to keep their doors open in Lakeland and surrounding areas, but others are picking up the slack. So, which will survive is the question. Hopefully, the honest and straight forward companies will stay around, so we can feel secure in our property transactions! Unfortunately, many of the "not so honest" ones will be the ones to survive since they are charging their customers unrealistic prices, not paying the costs to REALLY clear the title, and offering what might be considered illegal paybacks for people to bring their closings to them. These companies will be bringing in more money per closing, expensing less money out for correcting title, and giving a percentage or incentive to attract real estate agents to use them! The calculation therefore is the bad will survive and the honest person will have to work harder to defeat evil!
Ok, getting stuck on my opinions in the Tilte Closing saga. Sorry. The main topic was supposed to be Lowering the Price of real estate in Lakeland Florida, now Im gonna have to figure out a new title for this blog! Ok, changed the title to better fit my ramblings!
I was speaking with a Realtor last night and she said the Mortgage rates dropped again! Great, so now is the time - if you have money - to buy! Yes, there is the BIG IF! The interest rates coming down would allow investors and others with money in the bank and a stable job the opportunity to purchase. The flip side is - the economy is down and many companies are downsizing and laying off - so many would be buyers are scared to purchase for fear of the BIG FORECLOSURE coming their way in the future. So, what do we as a great nation, do to solve this problem?
While speaking with a Title closer the other day - yes, properties are closing. The word around the industry is many Title offices are struggling to keep their doors open in Lakeland and surrounding areas, but others are picking up the slack. So, which will survive is the question. Hopefully, the honest and straight forward companies will stay around, so we can feel secure in our property transactions! Unfortunately, many of the "not so honest" ones will be the ones to survive since they are charging their customers unrealistic prices, not paying the costs to REALLY clear the title, and offering what might be considered illegal paybacks for people to bring their closings to them. These companies will be bringing in more money per closing, expensing less money out for correcting title, and giving a percentage or incentive to attract real estate agents to use them! The calculation therefore is the bad will survive and the honest person will have to work harder to defeat evil!
Ok, getting stuck on my opinions in the Tilte Closing saga. Sorry. The main topic was supposed to be Lowering the Price of real estate in Lakeland Florida, now Im gonna have to figure out a new title for this blog! Ok, changed the title to better fit my ramblings!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Lakeland Real Estate Book
Well, unfortunately I may have been correct about one of the real estate books in Lakeland. I picked up copies of the two main books in my area and Uh oh one doesnt seem to have many listings in it at all!
The economy and other factors, I'm sure has played a part in the extreme downsizing of the publication! I am not going to get into the politics of the real estate magazines in Lakeland, there seems to have always been a bit of negative energy between the two.
Guess time will tell - we will see if either of them survive this downturn in the Lakeland Housing Market.
The economy and other factors, I'm sure has played a part in the extreme downsizing of the publication! I am not going to get into the politics of the real estate magazines in Lakeland, there seems to have always been a bit of negative energy between the two.
Guess time will tell - we will see if either of them survive this downturn in the Lakeland Housing Market.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Commercial Closing!
Another commercial closing today! Yeah. Well, actually closes on September 2, but our side is done!
Seems to be a few commercial closings in the Lakeland area, now we just need the residential sales to pick up a bit. Not sure how that is going at this point, being they have discontinued the down payment assistance programs in the State of Florida!
I have not had time to really investigate how all is going in Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida. I have heard a few horror stories in reference to advertising homes for sale in the area. But it is really gossip at this point. Will see where the advertising companies go with this. Maybe one wont be around much longer, time will tell! You never know what will happen. I heard gossip that the Ledger went down on their prices??? Wow, Im not a ledger fan, but I guess they are dealing with the economy and actually did something positive. Of course, it will help them in the long run, they may keep a few customers.
I heard a couple of photo books are no longer in the local Walmarts, the gossip being that Walmart went up on their rental prices to put a rack in the Walmarts! Gosh would a major company do that in this economy??? Like I said just rumor to me at this point, but rumors start problems for companies. I would not want to be Walmart if this rumor ends up being true!! I also heard that the photo books business is going down with the economy and housing market, so of course, they must cut the distribution of the books to cover the overhead!
We need this economy jump started and quick! Where is the help going to come from??
Seems to be a few commercial closings in the Lakeland area, now we just need the residential sales to pick up a bit. Not sure how that is going at this point, being they have discontinued the down payment assistance programs in the State of Florida!
I have not had time to really investigate how all is going in Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida. I have heard a few horror stories in reference to advertising homes for sale in the area. But it is really gossip at this point. Will see where the advertising companies go with this. Maybe one wont be around much longer, time will tell! You never know what will happen. I heard gossip that the Ledger went down on their prices??? Wow, Im not a ledger fan, but I guess they are dealing with the economy and actually did something positive. Of course, it will help them in the long run, they may keep a few customers.
I heard a couple of photo books are no longer in the local Walmarts, the gossip being that Walmart went up on their rental prices to put a rack in the Walmarts! Gosh would a major company do that in this economy??? Like I said just rumor to me at this point, but rumors start problems for companies. I would not want to be Walmart if this rumor ends up being true!! I also heard that the photo books business is going down with the economy and housing market, so of course, they must cut the distribution of the books to cover the overhead!
We need this economy jump started and quick! Where is the help going to come from??
Monday, August 18, 2008
Which Way Will Hurricane Fay Go?
Tis the question everyone is asking, Which Way will hurricane Fay go?
Mother Nature is the only one with the answer to that one. Here we sit again and watch and wonder, never knowing what will come. I'm glad I started preparing in July! Those of you who follow my blog - Yes my car now fits in the garage!! I moved alot of items to Highlands Storage.
The trees are trimmed - the car is in the garage - only thing we have to do is move in the trash cans and porch furniture. And hopefully my husband will get the boards over my back window that seems to be the most effected during hurricanes!
Wish us luck and that Mother Nature gives us a break tomorrow!
Mother Nature is the only one with the answer to that one. Here we sit again and watch and wonder, never knowing what will come. I'm glad I started preparing in July! Those of you who follow my blog - Yes my car now fits in the garage!! I moved alot of items to Highlands Storage.
The trees are trimmed - the car is in the garage - only thing we have to do is move in the trash cans and porch furniture. And hopefully my husband will get the boards over my back window that seems to be the most effected during hurricanes!
Wish us luck and that Mother Nature gives us a break tomorrow!
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