A Lease to Own Program is a solution that is brought out in markets where sellers want to sell to customers that cannot or will not purchase the property in a traditional way.  These customers typically lack the confidence to enter into a binding agreement to acquire the property or they simply cannot qualify for a mortgage because they either have bad credit or do not have enough cash for the required down payment. First; “What is a Lease to Own Program?” While there may be a number of variations, Lease to Own Programs are based on the basic premise that an ...more »

While clearly no one has a crystal ball with definitive answers there does seem to be some general focus around: 1) The market will hit bottom when the psychology of homebuyers becomes positive, optimism improves, and people are willing to stick their necks out again. While some areas such as New York are on a decline, clearing other harder hit areas show signs of optimism as Florida’s existing Home, Condo sales rose in February 2009 and other indications that March figures may reflect the same. 2) The market will hit bottom when employment turns around. While unemployment is clearly ...more »

The decline of Real estate values across America has affected the price of homes in virtually every city in America. Homes in many areas are now being offered at prices that have not been seen for years. Stories about the bursting housing bubble look for an explanation. These stories point to the lack of available credit that has in turn resulted in a lack of financing for real estate, they point to a faltering economy with major job losses being announce every month, they point to a lack of buyers and describe a real estate market that ...more »

Foreclosures and short sales in US Real Estate seem to be great deals, but let the buyer beware: You could be buying a money pit. A foreclosed home is bought as is and will not have the history available that a seller would be able to give you. This means you will buy the home and accept the flaws it may have; in many cases the former owner will have ceased taking care of it before the home went into foreclosure. Remember you’re dealing with people with big financial problems and you don’t really know what you’re getting. Buying a foreclosed home ...more »

Canadians owning a second home in Florida will find that Short Term Vacation Home Rentals to be a great way to subsides the cost of owning a property. Canadians typically like to spend winter months in Florida, while Americans travel to Florida during summer periods while kids are out of school. A good short-term rental program can be the perfect fit, but it does require some knowledge. Here are a few pointers to select a property that is desirable to potential short term renters and long term tenants. Speak to local rental agents. Real Estate agents who specialize in rental properties have ...more »

The U. S. Sunbelt states have a well-known history of attracting large numbers of domestic and international tourists along the U. S. coastline. Tourists have several available options when it comes to their choice of accommodations, ranging from hotels and motels to the luxury condominiums and resorts.  For families, providing accommodations over a extended vacation, hotels and resort daily rate cost become significant. A growing trend is to choose Short Term Vacation Rentals. Short Term Vacation Rentals typically offer accommodation by the week or by the month and are generally located in the heart of vacation destinations which have access ...more »

The U. S. Sunbelt states have a well known history of attracting large numbers of domestic and international tourists. These tourists have several available options when it comes to their choice of accommodations. Everything from trailer homes in RV Communities, hotels and motels to the luxury condominiums and resorts along the U. S. coastline Central Showplace is featuring short term rentals of two, three and four bedroom furnished condominiums and homes that are located in the heart of tourist hotspots and that are ideally suited for families who want to vacation together. These Short Term Vacation Rental Programs typically ...more »