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		<title>HAFA Short Sale Program &#8211; Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 5, 2010 a new program will go into effect that will change the way short sales have been stigmatized and processed for the past several years. Under the US Treasury’s new HAFA plan (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) short sales will be more streamlined, less stressful and offer more to the seller in terms [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-556 alignright" title="foreclosure_exit" src="http://therealestators.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/foreclosure_exit-300x201.jpg" alt="foreclosure exit 300x201 HAFA Short Sale Program   Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives" width="300" height="201" />On April 5, 2010</strong> a new program will go into effect that will change the way short sales have been stigmatized and processed for the past several years. Under the US Treasury’s new HAFA plan (<strong>H</strong>ome <strong>A</strong>ffordable <strong>F</strong>oreclosure <strong>A</strong>lternatives) short sales will be more streamlined, less stressful and offer more to the seller in terms of commitment, guarantees and cash. The new program not only offers incentives to the underwater borrower but also to the lender, in an effort to finally reach some level of balance between the two.</p>
<p>If you are a home owner, unable to pay your current mortgage and struggling to find a solution, this may be the solution!</p>
<h3>To find out all of the important details of the plan and how it differs from a traditional short sale read below:</h3>
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<td width="111" valign="top"><strong>Traditional   Short </strong></p>
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<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
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<td width="111" valign="top">Provides up to $3k    relocation assistance</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
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<td width="111" valign="top">Lender pays ALL servicing fees (0 out of pocket expense to   seller)</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
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<td width="111" valign="top">Lender pays Realtor commission</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
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<td width="111" valign="top">Minimal damage to Credit score</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No (most damaging)</td>
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<td width="111" valign="top">Guaranteed Completed in under 5 months</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">Yes</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">No</td>
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<h3><strong>Why is this so HUGE?</strong></h3>
<p>In the past the lenders have tried to settle hardships with borrowers  by modifying their loan. If the borrower did not qualify for a  modification or was still unable to pay after a modification was  granted, the home would either be listed as a short sale or eventually  go into foreclosure. In these situations the lender is able to come  after the borrower for the remaining dollar amount. (For example: a  borrower’s mortgage amount is $200,000 the home is sold as a short sale  for market value at $135,000. The lender holds the borrower responsible  for the $70,000 difference.)</p>
<p>With the new HAFA program, the lender <em>guarantees</em> total debt  forgiveness. They promise to NEVER come after you or hold you  responsible for the remaining balance.</p>
<h3><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></h3>
<p>In addition to the lender guaranteeing total debt forgiveness and   pre-approving the short sale terms (so you can move on with your life  more quickly and avoid foreclosure!), Cash for Keys is the only program  that offers you up to $3,000 cash in relocation assistance. The HAFA  program is also probably one of the least credit damaging options  available. In a traditional short sale your credit gets hit each month  you miss a payment, with the process taking so long it can add up to  over a year of missed payments. And the lender can still hold you  responsible for the difference.</p>
<p>The new program requires that the entire process take no more than 5  months, there-by minimizing the damage on your credit report and  releasing you from future liability.</p>
<h2><strong>Find out if you qualify for HAFA today:</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Simply fill in the form below or call one of our Certified Distressed Property Experts at 407-340-6458 and find out if you could and should consider this program!</strong></h3>
<p>Cash for Keys (or HAFA) is designed for borrowers who are facing a hardship and cannot pay their mortgage. A lender participating in the program must consider borrowers for this new program if they qualify. After filling in the form you will receive all the details about the program via Email and find out if you qualify.  For a more immediate response please call one of our CDPEs at 407-340-6458.</p>
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<h3><strong>How will this affect the real estate market?</strong></h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Part of the problem currently affecting real estate is the flood of homes on the market. Traditional short sales take up much of this inventory. Because the negotiation process with the lender is so slow, these homes can sit for months after an offer for purchase has been made. The vacant home begins to show neglect and eventually prices in the community drop even further spurring more short sales and prolonging the instability of the market. In addition the prospective buyer may get tired of waiting for a response and finally move on to another property.</p>
<p>With the new Cash for Keys program the lender pre-approves the short sale terms and promises to respond to offers with in 10 days. The simplification of the process and a rapid response to offers helps the market stabilize more quickly and reduces the number of homes available for sale.</p>
<h3>What&#8217;s the First Step to get started?</h3>
<p>If you want to participate in the HAFA or any short sale program your home will have to be listed with a Realtor. Please remember that there will be absolutely NO fees for you &#8211; we will be paid by your lender! Our team has been trained in all aspects of successful short sale completion and we are CDPE certified and have attended the HAFA training of the Certified Distressed Property Institute! You can rely on our expertise and professionalism to help you with the successful sale of your home.</p>
<p>Please contact us today at 407-340-6458 (or fill in the contact form on the top left of this page) to schedule a confidential consultation so we can inform you about your options. This is a free service and there is absolutely no obligation!</p>
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		<title>How to Market Your Home on Your Own</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you currently trying to sell your home by owner? In Orlando&#8217;s current market is is quite understandable that home owners choose this option as a way of trying to sell their home. Many of these home owners know about all the down sides of this route, however they feel that they don&#8217;t really have [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Are you currently trying to sell your home by owner? In Orlando&#8217;s current market is is quite understandable that home owners choose this option as a way of trying to sell their home. Many of these home owners know about all the down sides of this route, however they feel that they don&#8217;t really have a choice given the fact that many are &#8220;upside down&#8221; on their mortgages. Their last hope is to &#8220;save&#8221; some money on the real estate commission and then somehow make it to the closing table without too much further loss.</p>
<p>Obviously, we have tons of arguments why selling your home on your own is simply not a good idea, however in this article we would just like to provide some helpful advice to home sellers who are currently &#8220;For Sale By Owners&#8221; in the Orlando area.</p>
<p>Many of you have realized that selling your home is all about the right exposure and have therefore already gone a step further and listed your home with one of the many flat fee MLS brokers out there. For as low as $395 you can list your home in the MLS and offer a compensation to the Realtor who brings the buyer. (No comments on that at this point either because, again, this article is not about the downsides of this route).</p>
<p>So let&#8217;s assume you are listed in the MLS (because quite frankly, if you are not, you are simply loosing out on exposure and will sell your home for significantly less), here are some useful tips that can help you to market your home on your own.</p>
<h4>Orlando For Sale By Owner Help &#8211; DIY Home Selling Marketing Strategies</h4>
<ul>
<li>The Orlando MLS allows a total of 10 images so try to take advantage of that and post 10 images (buyers love that). Unless your home does not show nicely or is in a bad condition, anything less will hurt you.</li>
<li>If you are willing to invest in professional photography, we can recommend a great photographer (he’s the one we’re using). It really makes a huge difference and will increase interest. Some photographers take pictures for as low as $80.00 which is well worth the money. In addition to that you can have the photographer produce a virtual tour of your listing. Some even offer to upload them to YouTube and other online video web sites.</li>
<li>Write a long description listing the benefits, not the features of your home. You might live close to the mall, I-4, Turnpike, 417, 528 or 429. Or do you live close to Disney or Universal? Can you see the fireworks from your back porch? Is there a lake with dock in your community? What about other community amenities? Buyers often don&#8217;t have access to this information even though you may have specified it when you entered the listing. SO make sure you have included the info in your listing description. Buyers show interest in homes that have descriptions that address their feelings and emotions. The more information you can give in the description, the better. Be enthusiastic and try to remember what is was that made you buy your home. Some of the most effective words in listing advertising are: lovely, bright, clean, spacious, open, and cozy.</li>
<li>Definitely post on craigslist and post often! Even though craigslist.org is not a beautiful looking web site by any means, home buyers look here daily! Your ad will be visible for several weeks, however since you are competing with tons of other home owners and Realtors, post your home a minimum of once per week. Ideally open several accounts (with different email addresses) and post 2-3 times a week. Be aware of spammers and fraudulent Emails though and do not schedule appointments until you have made sure who the potential buyer is. Ideally you may want to ask them for a pre-approval letter!</li>
<li>Two other great classified ad web sites that are free to use are Kijiji.com (Ebay’s classified site) and backpage.com.</li>
<li>Here is a list of great real estate web sites where you can post your home for free: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Zillow.com</span> – <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Trulia.com</span> – <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oodle.com</span><br />
There used to be more free ones but many providers charge a fee now. These are the biggest ones though and since you are in the MLS you have at least the basic listing version on Realtor.com (which is the largest consumer real estate site).</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-460" title="free_offer" src="http://therealestators.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/free_offer.jpg" alt="free offer How to Market Your Home on Your Own" width="232" height="150" />Fill in the form below and we will mail you the complete <strong>DIY Home Selling Guide for Orlando Home Sellers</strong> at no cost to you! You will receive your guide within 3-5 business days.</p>
<p>This 30-Day, 5-Step Home Selling System is the <strong>must have guide for every serious home seller in the Orlando area!</strong> On over 40 pages you will learn everything you need to know when selling your home on your own.</p>
<p><strong>Table of Contents:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduction</li>
<li>How much Can You Save?</li>
<li>The Key Questions</li>
<li>Understanding How To Prepare Your Home For Sale<br />
- Be Neat and clean everywhere<br />
- Exterior Preparations<br />
- Interior Preparations<br />
- Showing Advice/Preparations<br />
- During the Showing<br />
- A Handy Daily Checklist</li>
<li>Understanding How To Price Your Home For Sale<br />
- Pricing Strategies<br />
- How to determine Price<br />
- The Motivation Factor</li>
<li>Understanding How To Market Your Home Successfully<br />
- Classified Ad Writing Magic: The Basics Of Creating &amp; Writing Classified Ads That Produce Buyers<br />
- Typical Mistakes That You Must Avoid So That You Can Write Powerful Classified Ads<br />
- Transforming Your Features Into Benefits That Will Make Your Prospect Pick Up The Phone And Call You, NOW!<br />
- The Steps For Turning Features Into Benefits<br />
- Rules For Writing Classified Ads That Motivates Your Prospect To Respond NOW</li>
<li>HOW WELL WILL IT SELL? A Do It Yourself Guide To Predicting How Well Your Property Will Sell</li>
<li>Understanding How To Qualify Your Potential Buyer<br />
- How to handle callers<br />
- Be Flexible</li>
<li>Understanding How To Close Your Home<br />
- The Contract<br />
- What is Escrow?<br />
- Who Pays What?<br />
- Real Estate Transaction Checklist<br />
- A Few More Real Estate Terms You Need To Know</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Free Orlando Area Foreclosure Lists</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for bank owned properties in the Orlando area? Then you should take advantage of our free Orlando Bank Owned Property Alert Service. As you may have noticed, bank owned homes sell quickly and the only way to beat your competition (meaning other buyers waiting to &#8220;snatch&#8221; a bank owned home) is to [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Are you looking for bank owned properties in the Orlando area? Then you should take advantage of our free Orlando Bank Owned Property Alert Service.</p>
<p>As you may have noticed, bank owned homes sell quickly and the only way to beat your competition (meaning other buyers waiting to &#8220;snatch&#8221; a bank owned home) is to stay ahead of the game by being instantly informed when a new property enters the market.</p>
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		<title>Orlando Real Estate Market Update February 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wondering if the the Orlando real estate market has stabilized? Watch the Central Florida Market Update Video provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and learn more: Here is a quick summary of the Orlando real estate market video: Sales in January 2010 are up 66% compared to January 2009. January 2010 was the 17th [...]]]></description>
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</p><p><strong>Wondering if the the Orlando real estate market has stabilized? </strong>Watch the Central Florida Market Update Video provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and learn more:</p>
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<p>Here is a quick summary of the Orlando real estate market video:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sales in January 2010 are up 66% compared to January 2009.</li>
<li>January 2010 was the 17th consecutive month where we have seen more sales than the year ago.</li>
<li>54% of homes sold were below $140,000 (due to first time home buyer and investor demand).</li>
<li>The overall median sales price was down 30% compared to 2009 from $148,274 to $103,000. This has improved affordability which means new opportunities for buyers.</li>
<li>Even though homes are more affordable there are less homes to choose from. Inventory has dropped dramatically from the last year from 22,613 to 15,911 homes in the Orlando real estate market. That is an almost 30% drop! This amounts to about 9 months of supply as opposed to the 21 months supply of homes the year before.</li>
<li>Decline in inventory and increase in sales means it is taking much less time to sell a home than it used to, making it 90 days in today&#8217;s market, a drop of 12% compared to the average days on market a year ago.</li>
</ul>
<p>So altogether, not bad news for Orlando&#8217;s real estate market! Let&#8217;s see how the soon expiration of the first time home buyer tax credit affects market activity. What we have noticed lately is: there really are not many homes to chose from in the market! It is becoming very hard to find a home in the $200,000 &#8211; $300,000 price range in the Sanford/Lake Mary area. So if you are a home owner and have been thinking about selling, now may be the time! And obviously, if you are a first time home buyer, buyer (who qualifies for the $6,500 expanded tax credit) or investor in the Orlando area: now is the time to buy!</p>
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		<title>Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular subdivisions in Sanford FL is without a doubt Lake Forest. That is why we chose this subdivision to be the first one featured in our Best Neighborhoods of Sanford series. Below is a bit more information about Lake Forest and some of the Top 5 Reasons why home buyers choose [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>One of the most popular subdivisions in Sanford FL is without a doubt Lake Forest. That is why we chose this subdivision to be the first one featured in our <a title="Sanford FL Best Neighborhoods and Subdivisions" href="http://therealestators.com/category/neighborhoods/" target="_self">Best Neighborhoods of Sanford series</a>. Below is a bit more information about Lake Forest and some of the <strong>Top 5 Reasons</strong> why home buyers choose this community over others &#8211; and a list of homes for sale in the Lake Forest subdivision.</p>

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<h4>Facts about Lake Forest:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Built starting in the 1990s, some lots are still available for custom home construction.</li>
<li>Approximately 800 single family homes (many of them custom homes).</li>
<li>Award winning community in Central Florida and South Eastern US.</li>
<li>Even though today you can find homes priced as low as $250,000 inside Lake Forest, the neighborhood is considered one of the luxury home subdivisions of Sanford with many homes selling way above $1 Million.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest:</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Security</strong>: The community is 24/7 guard gated. There are also plenty of bike and pedestrian safe walkways inside Lake Forest.</li>
<li><strong>Community Amenities</strong>: One of the most beautiful community pools &#8211; a junior size olympic pool in an idyllic outdoor setting overlooking the lake. Lake Forest offers its amenities to all residents at a relatively low rate (e.g. when compared to other planned subdivisions like Heathrow).</li>
<li><strong>Social Factor</strong>: In Lake Forest there are lots of activities organized by residents that make it easy to meet your neighbors. Several social clubs based on interest have developed over the years. On top of that there is a good chance that you will meet your neighbors when visiting the club house to enjoy the gym or tennis courts.</li>
<li><strong>Nature</strong>: Lake Forest is one of the few communities where builders have preserved the beautiful trees and nature. Even though the back part of the subdivision did not preserve as many trees as the front, you will still experience nature when driving through Lake Forest. Moreover, there are lakes connected by little canals inside the subdivision that can be crossed via romantic bridges. This unique setting is often referred to as &#8220;waterscape&#8221; and has earned Lake Forest the “The Best Community in the Southeastern United States” and Parade of Homes’ Grand Award for “Best Community in Central Florida”</li>
<li><strong>Location and Convenience</strong>: Lake Forest is located just off Highway 46 in Sanford and offers easy access to I-4, 417, the Seminole Town Center Mall and the bars and restaurants of Colonial Town Park. Within minutes you can be in anywhere in the Sanford/Lake Mary area.</li>
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<p><em>Have another reason you want to add? Post your comment below and we&#8217;ll be happy to add it!</em></p>
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<h4>Homes for Sale in Lake Forest Sanford:</h4>


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	1 - 9 of 21.
	
	See more <a href="/idx/36225-lake-forest/">Lake Forest</a>.
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			$479,900
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5084598-836_woodbark_cv_sanford_fl_32771">
				836 Woodbark Cv, Sanford</a></b>
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			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5084598-836_woodbark_cv_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5084598/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 836 Woodbark Cv, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5084598)"
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			<div>4 beds, 4 full baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 4,025 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 13,300 sq ft</div>
			
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			$409,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5083609-5562_whispering_woods_pt_sanford_fl_32771">
				5562 Whispering Woods Pt, Sanford</a></b>
		</div>
		<div style="float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 10px; overflow: hidden;
			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5083609-5562_whispering_woods_pt_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5083609/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 5562 Whispering Woods Pt, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5083609)"
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			<div>5 beds, 4 full baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 3,365 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 16,929 sq ft</div>
			
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			$429,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5080496-5397_lake_bluff_ter_sanford_fl_32771">
				5397 Lake Bluff Ter, Sanford</a></b>
		</div>
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			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5080496-5397_lake_bluff_ter_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5080496/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 5397 Lake Bluff Ter, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5080496)"
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			<div>4 beds, 3 full baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 2,748 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 20,081 sq ft</div>
			
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			$499,900
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5078305-5431_maple_ridge_ct_sanford_fl_32771">
				5431 Maple Ridge Ct, Sanford</a></b>
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			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5078305-5431_maple_ridge_ct_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5078305/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 5431 Maple Ridge Ct, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5078305)"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 3,488 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 15,904 sq ft</div>
			
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			$525,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5078169-sanford_fl_32771">
				MLS # O5078169 in Sanford</a></b>
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				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5078169/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of MLS # O5078169 in Sanford, FL 32771"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 3,007 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 16,187 sq ft</div>
			
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			$1,149,999
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5077673-796_wetstone_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				796 Wetstone Pl, Sanford</a></b>
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			<a href="/idx/mls-o5077673-796_wetstone_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5077673/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 796 Wetstone Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5077673)"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 3,828 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 20,608 sq ft</div>
			
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			$429,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5077458-441_fawn_hill_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				441 Fawn Hill Pl, Sanford</a></b>
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			height: 75px;">
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				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5077458/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 441 Fawn Hill Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5077458)"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>4 beds, 4 full baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 3,424 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 15,886 sq ft</div>
			
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			$885,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5076752-500_fawn_hill_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				500 Fawn Hill Pl, Sanford</a></b>
		</div>
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			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5076752-500_fawn_hill_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5076752/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 500 Fawn Hill Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5076752)"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 4,899 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 32,757 sq ft</div>
			
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			$299,000
			: <a href="/idx/mls-o5075517-850_oakbranch_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				850 Oakbranch Pl, Sanford</a></b>
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			height: 75px;">
			<a href="/idx/mls-o5075517-850_oakbranch_pl_sanford_fl_32771">
				<img src="http://mls-photos.diversesolutions.com/372/o5075517/0-thumb.jpg" alt="0 thumb Top 5 Reasons to live in Lake Forest Sanford" title="Photo of 850 Oakbranch Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS # O5075517)"
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		<div style="white-space: nowrap;">
			<div>4 beds, 3 full baths</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Home size: 2,608 sq ft</div>
			<div style="overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;">Lot size: 8,851 sq ft</div>
			
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		<title>Historic Sanford Real Estate &#8211; Victorian Homes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most charming areas within Sanford FL is without a doubt the historic residential district. Adjacent to the quaint boutiques, unique antique stores and charming restaurants of First Street you will find beautiful tree lined, brick paved streets with some of the most beautiful Victorian homes of Central Florida. Homebuyers have always been [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>One of the most charming areas within Sanford FL is without a doubt the <strong>historic residential district</strong>. Adjacent to the quaint boutiques, unique antique stores and charming restaurants of First Street you will find beautiful tree lined, brick paved streets with <strong>some of the most beautiful Victorian homes of Central Florida</strong>. Homebuyers have always been attracted to the uniqueness and history of these homes – and everyone who has ever lived in a historic home knows how special the experience and lifestyle is.</p>
<h2><strong>More about the Victorian Houses of Sanford: </strong></h2>
<p>Possibly one of the most beloved architectural home designs in the USA is the Victorian. With its brightly colored paint, and extravagant detailing, this style of home is reminiscent of what most would consider “the good ol’ days”. A time when life seemed to move just a bit more slowly, and chatting with the neighbors over a glass of lemonade was a typical way to spend an afternoon. Perhaps, it is this type of nostalgia that draws people to the Victorian home.<br />

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Victorian Homes where built during the reign of Queen Victoria or roughly between 1850-1915. Their design was largely inspired by the industrial revolution that brought with it great advancements in architecture and design. Due to these advancements home design was able to utilize more complex details, shapes and angles that previously would have been too complicated for the average homeowner to afford. It was during this period (1850-1915) that the Victorian home design became a popular choice.</p>
<p>Victorian Home design borrowed details from other famous design movements, resulting in at least <strong>7 different types of Victorian homes</strong>.</p>
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<li><strong>Victorian Gothic</strong> – Featuring pointed windows, gingerbread details and an asymmetrical floor plan.</li>
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<li><strong>Victorian Italianate</strong> – Featuring a mostly square shape, balconies built on top of existing porches, and sometimes having up to 4 stories.</li>
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<li><strong>Mansard Victorian – </strong>Inspired<strong> </strong>from the architecture of Paris during 1848-1870 these homes usually have a more flat roof line, Juliette balconies, and wrought iron detailing.</li>
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<li><strong>Victorian Stick</strong> – Often pulling from medieval architectural designs these Victorians use half-timbering (Or stick work) for embellishment purposes only and almost always use wood siding.</li>
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<li><strong>Folk Victorian – </strong>These are probably the most simplistic of the Victorian designs. Built by people who could not afford extravagant details, this square design utilizes mass produced trim work and<strong> </strong>spindled porches<strong>.</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Shingle Victorian –</strong> Mostly to help protect the home from coastal storms, this type of Victorian is covered from roof to floor in shingles.  Aside from the shingled siding, these homes are recognizable from their asymmetrical shapes, tall windows, and irregular rood lines.</li>
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<li><strong>Victorian Queen Anne</strong> – The quintessential Victorian. This design utilized all of the features expected in a Victorian home. Elaborate trim work, steep roof lines, curved towers and large porches all are identifying characteristics of a Queen Anne Victorian.  <strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p>As mentioned above, in Central Florida, examples of these types of homes can be found in older established cities, such as Sanford, Winter Park, and Mount Dora. If you are interested in more information, please <a href="http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/" target="_blank">visit the web site of the Sanford Historical Society here</a>.</p>
<p>Interested in Sanford FL? Visit Claudia&#8217;s <a title="Sanford FL Events and Life" href="http://sanford365.com" target="_blank">Blog Sanford365 &#8211; Life in Sanford FL</a></p>
<h2><strong>Below is a list of Victorian Homes for Sale in Sanford FL:</strong></h2>


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			<div>4 beds, 3 full baths</div>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are “strategic defaults” and why are more and more people considering this option? A strategic default occurs when a homeowner who can afford to make their monthly payment chooses to stop paying and short sale their home because they feel it is a bad investment. With over 5 million homes now “upside down” it [...]]]></description>
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</p><h2><strong>What are “strategic defaults” and why are more and more people considering this option?</strong></h2>
<p>A strategic default occurs when a homeowner who <em>can </em>afford to make their monthly payment chooses to stop paying and short sale their home because they feel it is a bad investment. With over 5 million homes now “upside down” it is clear to see why so many feel their investment has gone bad. While the decision to walk away from a home you could technically afford may seem to go completely against the norm of society, it is interesting to note that corporations, investors and even banks (!) have been doing it for years.</p>
<p>Recently several reports have been written discussing the topic of “strategic defaults” and short sales. The majority have overwhelmingly concluded that if homeowners could look at their property from a purely financial perspective then strategic defaults would certainly appear to be a reasonable decision. Brent T. White, a University of Arizona law school professor asserted in his paper titled “Underwater and Not Walking Away: Shame, Fear, and The Social Management of the Housing Crisis” that “Homeowners should be walking away in droves, the financial costs of foreclosure, while not insignificant, are minimal compared to the financial benefit of strategic default.”  He also states that until homeowners are able to look at their property as a failing investment and simply walk away, the banking system will not be forced to re-examine their willingness to actually modify mortgages.</p>
<p>According to White the reason some people continue to pay on a mortgage despite the home’s loss of value is a result of “misplaced loyalties and antiquated values (that) prevent otherwise clear-headed individuals from simply walking away from a bad business deal.”</p>
<p>However, with the general consensus that banks have used predatory lending practices and have actually benefited from this crisis and the question of values or ethics gets tossed out the window. Liz Puliam Weston of MSN has stated “Lenders showed an astonishing lack of morality and responsibility by pushing risky loans. They could have redeemed themselves by getting serious about restructuring mortgages to make them affordable, but their efforts so far have been pathetic. Regulators, meanwhile, stood idly by while the foxes raided the henhouse, and lawmakers dropped the ball by not giving bankruptcy judges the power to modify home loans.”</p>
<p>But even taking the moral implications (if one considers there are any) out of the equation, there are still real consequences to letting a home go into foreclosure or choosing to short sale a property. And the cost of owning it should be compared carefully to cost of strategically defaulting.</p>
<p>It is important to note that a strategic default is still a default and has the same effect on credit scores. But unlike a traditional default, careful planning and a well structured short sale can help minimize the implications.</p>
<p>In the end homeowners paying on a mortgages that are worth half their value will decide what is in their best interest both financially and morally.</p>
<p>In the meantime we would love to hear what you think. Do you think that offering a home as a short sale carries a moral weight? Do you think that financial prudence and morality are linked?</p>
<p>Click here to read in full <a href="http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1494467" target="_blank">Brent White’s report</a> or <a href="http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BankruptcyGuide/a-foreclosure-fix-more-bankruptcies.aspx" target="_blank">Liz Piliam Weston’s</a> article.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think your neighborhood has seen a lot of foreclosures over the past year, you should see the growing list of celebrity real estate that has gone back to the bank. Celebrities across the board have faced a bad year with their real estate. MLB players, NBA players as well as movie and TV [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>If you think your neighborhood has seen a lot of foreclosures over the past year, you should see the growing list of celebrity real estate that has gone back to the bank. Celebrities across the board have faced a bad year with their real estate. MLB players, NBA players as well as movie and TV stars have found themselves in a very real, very “main street” position as they collect their mail and find the infamous “pink” slip.</p>
<p>Most notably, Nicolas Cage has lost not just one home, but two of his New Orleans’ mansions to foreclosure and is now facing the possibility of losing a third home. In addition to these foreclosures, he has been forced to sell off several other properties due to a “difficult (personal) economic situation” in the past year. And singer Toni Braxton of “Un-Brake My Heart” fame has recently found that she must either pay over 12 million dollars to Bank of America or risk losing her L.A. apartment to foreclosure.</p>
<p>But not all celebrity real estate has ended in foreclosure, many celebrities facing the prospect of losing their home have taken the difficult decision to respond with a short sale listing of their property rather than live with the consequences of a multimillion dollar foreclosure. Lisa Wu Hartwell, made famous through the reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” recently had to make this tough decision. After an unsuccessful attempt to modify their 2.9 million dollar loan, Lisa along with her NFL linebacker husband, chose to short sale their home for 1.9 million dollars.</p>
<p>When middle class America can relate (even sympathize?) with celebrities, it is clearly a difficult time for everyone.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Orlando real estate market has seen an above average depreciation over the past few years. But experts across the country remain optimistic for the future of real estate; they insist, however, that there are some new rules to play by to stay competitive in the buyers market that has taken hold of the Orlando [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>The Orlando real estate market has seen an above average depreciation over the past few years. But experts across the country remain optimistic for the future of real estate; they insist, however, that there are some new rules to play by to stay competitive in the buyers market that has taken hold of the Orlando market &#8211; and we agree!</p>
<p>The number one mistake they say sellers are making is over-pricing their home. Short sales and foreclosures, a result of lenient lending practices, have caused home prices to tumble. Many sellers still believe they should be able to sell their home at the traditional appreciated prices, even when those prices no longer exist.</p>
<p>One strategy that can put you, the seller, back in the driver&#8217;s seat, is <em>under</em>-pricing your home. Yes, you read that correctly, under-pricing! It is the same strategy banks are using quite successfully when dumping a foreclosed property. The lower sticker price draws much more attention from buyers looking to make a good deal. With more potential buyers come more offers on the home. With more offers the bank has more power over the deal and can comfortably set the terms of the agreement. The most obvious sign of the success of this strategy is that often these homes sell well <em>above</em> their original asking price.</p>
<p>The worst thing a seller can do is to let their property languish on the market. The longer the home sits on the market the less value and less profit potential it has. Especially considering that until the market hits bottom, prices will continue falling. The best bet in this market is to stay ahead of the curve and set the price of your home, before the market does it for you through price reductions.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid to try this strategy! We can help you set a price that is right on target to attract buyers and produce multiple offers. Fill in the form below and we will be in touch to discuss what you as a home seller in today&#8217;s real estate market, can do to ensure a successful sale of your property.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years we have helped dozens of home owners successfully sell their homes in the Orlando area. They did what needed to be done to actually sell. Sure, the market is not great right now, but that shouldn&#8217;t mean that you now cannot sell your home any longer. Be it as a short sale [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Over the years we have helped dozens of home owners successfully sell their homes in the Orlando area. They did what needed to be done to actually sell. Sure, the market is not great right now, but that shouldn&#8217;t mean that you now cannot sell your home any longer. Be it as a short sale or a regular sale, homes are being sold on a daily basis. Below is a short summary of things you need to know when selling your home. Try to avoid the following mistakes and chances are, you will be successful!</p>
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<li><strong>Over      Pricing Your Home:</strong> Of course, your home is your castle and you want your      investment to pay off. Everyone wants top dollar when selling their home,      but market conditions fluctuate (even seasonally) and when a home is      over-priced, serious buyers won’t even stop to look. Keep your listing      price in line with competitive homes for sale in the area, or sometimes an      even better idea is to list it just a bit lower than area homes to      generate the most interest and quite possibly multiple offers. Currently, that is what banks are doing when selling their REO properties and if you want to compete it is worth being bold and setting your asking price below market value.</li>
<li><strong>Not      Deep Cleaning Your Home:</strong> Buyers today have a plethora of homes to choose from, and a clean      home makes an impression. Buyers might assume that a dirty bathroom means      the property has not been taken care of properly. This leads to low-ball      offers, if any offers. Hire a cleaning crew to come in and do a really      deep initial cleaning to make your home shine. On top of that, keep in mind that your home should not only be clean but also smell clean. Investing in lots of air fresheners (we use Glade&#8217;s Plugins), especially in key areas like the entrance of your home and the kitchen, is well worth the money. Who doesn&#8217;t just feel home right away when a warm scent of vanilla or cinnamon greets them at the door? Buyers are definitely influenced by their senses.</li>
<li><strong>Not      Marketing Your Home Properly:</strong> If your agent is simply putting a weekly ad      in the newspaper, your home is being grossly under advertised. This is a      competitive market; your agent should take an aggressive marketing      approach. Recent data show that 90% of today’s buyers start their search      on the internet. Make sure that your agent has an internet marketing plan      to back up the traditional front yard sign and newspaper ad. We will be happy to provide you with our extensive online marketing plan and proven success rate.</li>
<li><strong>Rejecting      Low-Ball Offers:</strong> This does not mean you should just accept at all costs a      low ball offer, but it does mean you should at least entertain it. From our experience, many sellers miss their window of opportunity by      rejecting a low offer. Instead of feeling insulted, try to counter offer      and see if you can come to an agreement. Often, buyers are just testing the waters to see how motivated a seller really is. After all, they might get lucky and find a desperate enough seller. Once they see you are serious and reasonable (we back up our counter offers with convincing market stats and other materials) they will be willing to negotiate.</li>
<li><strong>Not      Using a Real Estate Agent:</strong> Many sellers think they can save themselves      thousands of dollars by selling the home on their own. Unfortunately, most      sellers do not have access to the same marketing tools a Realtor would      have. They also might not be aware of current market conditions and how to      properly price their home. Using a Realtor will generate more leads, more      interest and finally more money in your pocket in the end.</li>
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