Miami Florida Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Leonard Retamar

10080 N MIAMI AV, Miami Shores 33150

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT

849 SW 4 TE, Florida City 33034

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:16:00 GMT

4/2 single family home being sold AS-IS at a great price! Property needs repairs and may not qualify for financing. This is a newer home built in 2008 with lots of potential. First Look Initiative for owner occupants until 5/27/2012. No HOA. Being sold strictly AS-IS. Realtors, please see Broker Remarks and follow instructions to submit offers.

980 NE 116 ST, Biscayne Park 33161

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Owner is licensed FL real estate agent. Great remodled home in prestine condition. Nice location!

8000 FAIRVIEW DR 201, Tamarac 33321

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Owner is Licensed FL agent. Corner unit with view of the golf course.Needs new A/C unit, Tenant occupied, seller will not insure tenant can/or will be out by closing. Need serious investor buyer. Proof of funds required with offers!!! Short Sale addendum required.Condo rider need. Seller has foreclosure sales date. Need complete serious offers only!!

3801 S OCEAN DR 9V, Hollywood 33019

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:25:00 GMT

2/2 CONDO AT THE TIDES IN GOOD CONDITION! GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THIS OCEANFRONT BUILDING IN HOLLYWOOD. CENTRALLY LOCATED, WELL MANTAINED AND SECURE BUILDING. Property is being sold AS-IS. Bank of America prequalification required on all offers. Please allow 2-3 business days for seller response. Realtors, please see Broker Remarks.

14608 SW 158 PA, Miami 33196

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:26:00 GMT

Great single family home, two stories, pool, and two car garage. Property is being sold AS-IS. First Look Initiative for owner occupants until 3/2/2012. Prequalification letter for financing offers is required. Proof of funds required for cash offers. Realtors, please see Broker's Remarks.

210 BISCAYNE BLVD, Islamorada 33036

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:26:00 GMT

Beautiful 2 story home in Port Antigua in Islamorada. Wood deck with boat dock spand and plenty of room for entertaining. 1 car garage, wrap around balcony, and hurricane shutters. 2/2 upstairs and 1/1 downstairs. Waterfront with ocean access and spacious backyard with gazebo, perfect for entertainment!

520 BRICKELL KEY DR A1519, Miami 33131

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT

Breathtaking views from this 15th floor unit overlooking river and skyline. Come discover an incredible life style at Brickell Key.

1401 NE 200 ST, Miami 33179

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:36:00 GMT

Great 3/2 single family home with ample living areas, covered terrace and backyard. Home is ready to move in. Days 1-7 Offers will not be reviewed.Days 8-12 Offers ONLY from NSP buyers,Municipalities,Non-profit organizations and Owner occupants will be reviewed.Days 13+Seller will consider offers from all buyers.Seller REQUIRES prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Being sold AS-IS. Realtors, please see broker remarks

21427 NW 13 CT 214, Miami Gardens 33169

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:29:00 GMT

Great 3/2.5 townhouse at Majorca Isles Condo being sold AS-IS. First Look Initiative for owner occupants until 5/9/2012. Per the assocaition, completes may not qualify for FHA financing. Proof of funds is required for cash offers. Prequalification is required for all financed offers. Realtors, please see Broker Remarks.

Come to the Help for Homeowners Community Event.

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:00:00 GMT

Greetings!

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as part of the Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable Program, are partnering with the HOPE NOW Alliance and NeighborWorks America® to bring a free homeowner event to the area. These events are designed to help bring together homeowners in financial distress for a face-to-face meeting with a representative from their mortgage lender and/or local housing counselor.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to get free help to save your home and meet one-on-one with your mortgage lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to find out if you qualify for the Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable Program or other options from your lender.

Onsite parking is complimentary (with voucher received upon departure).

If you plan to attend, please bring the following documents:

Monthly mortgage statement
Information about other mortgages on your home, if applicable
Two most recent pay stubs for all household members
contributing toward mortgage payment
If self-employed, the most recent quarterly or year to date profit and loss statement and two years of tax returns
Documentation of income you receive from other sources (alimony, child support, social security, etc.)
Two most recent bank statements
A utility bill showing homeowner name and property address
Unemployment insurance letter, if applicable

The Request for Modification and Affidavit Form (RMA) and the IRS Forms 4506-T or 4506T-EZ will be available on site. You can also print these forms and get more details about other documents your mortgage lender might require at: MakingHomeAffordable.gov, click on “Get Assistance/Request a Modification”.

For more information:

Call the Homeowner’s HOPE tm Hotline at 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).
To get tips to avoid scams, visit LoanScamAlert.org. Help is Free!
Visit MakingHomeAffordable.gov or HopeNow.com.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:51:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.