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Does Today’s Real Estate Market Make You Want to Buy a Home?

The misfortune of so many homeowners going through foreclosure has created a windfall of properties to choose from for those looking to buy homes in Florida. Many experts are suggesting those in the position to buy should do so now, with good prices and good interest rates. There are many different sites to choose from […]

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Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida

Foreclosure News for Manatee County, Florida  It looks like Manatee County, Florida is doing pretty well with its foreclosure rate, compared to nationwide trends. According to the RealtyTrac.com website, 1 in every 262 housing units in Manatee County was in foreclosure in January 2012 (meaning foreclosure filings have commenced). Compared to the national average of […]

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How to Avoid Deficiency Judgments

Deficiency judgments are of great concern to those unfortunate enough to be involved in a foreclosure or short sale. A deficiency judgment occurs when a mortgaged property is sold for less than the remaining mortgage balance. The lender is then able to get a court-ordered judgment issued against the borrower for the remaining balance of […]

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