Real Estate Information

60 Minutes on Seminole County, Florida Foreclosed Homeless Families

Sunday night, I literally was in tears. 60 Minutes program concentrated on areas around Seminole County, and along Hwy 192 in Orlando, Florida.  The segment was all about Families who lost their homes to foreclosure and now homeless and how they cope (or not) and the  school-age children,. The shelters want to separate the families, boys in one location and girls in another. Families want to stay together, especially with going through something this traumatic, they really need one another.  The children said they wash up before going to school, at the local Wal-Mart and sleep in a van in the parking lot. Several of the children interviewed, got off the school bus, only to find their door locked and discover the bank now owns their house. Most of them go to bed hungry. Neighbors and relatives help when and where they can. Some of them have no relatives nearby, or who are willing to help. In many cases both dad and mom have lost their jobs simultaneously. It would appear from the filming that these people were not living "high" to begin with - just normal everyday folks getting by.

How can this be? We have the same situation here and all across the US. There is such a huge difference between the very wealthy like Oprah, Pat Robertson, and the ordinary working man.  People willing to work and can't find jobs, yet the news media tells us daily that the economy is improving (What a Joke!)

 Middle-America still contributes to help, as it always has done, but middle-(North) America seems to be shrinking, as they too now fall below the poverty line.  Costs have risen higher than wages have kept pace. Surely someone has to step up to the plate?   What is answer?  We need to create a new plan for America NOW!!... Job creation, Housing Market etc…

 
This is simply not acceptable in America!  We’re beginning to make areas like the Orlando, Seminole County area,  and other areas in the US hit hard by economic conditions, look like people who live in a third world country. How does this present to the rest of the world?   I think we really need to take care of our country first, then if there is $ left over, and then assist others!!

If you’re interested in assisting the families and children, contact the Seminole County School System.

March Sales

NORIS reported March 2011 sales of single family homes and condos were 535 units for $49,745,000. Unit sales were up 47% and dollars sales were up 54% compared with February 2011.  Sounds good; however, that's about the normal seasonal increase from February to March.  March 2011 sales were down 1% in units and down 10.6% in dollars compared with March 2010.  March 2011 average sale price was $93,000, up from $88,700 in February 2011 but down from $103,000 in March 2010.  Compared with March 2006 unit sales are down 34.4% and sales in dollars are down 51%.

Listing Inventory

March 2011 unsold listing inventory was 7,266 units, up 5% compared to 6921 units in February 2011 but down 12% from 8,264 units in March 2010.  The listing to sales ratio was 13.6 months in March 2011, down from 19.0 months in February 2011 and 15.3 months in March 2010.  March 2006 listing to sales ratio was 9.3 months, the lowest in the last 5 years 

Please click on this link to view  FEBRUARY-2011 Newsletter  Housing Trends eNewsletter: http://CindyKeil.housingtrendsenewsletter.com?Newsletter_ID=269

Happy Holidays! I hope you're well and 2010 has been prosperous for you. Now that the year is almost over, I'm reminded to set new goals and to ask you for help in achieving one of them.

As a CDPE-designated agent, I have received extensive training to help those struggling to make mortgage payments avoid foreclosure. I provide homeowners with alternatives to make the best decisions in securing their financial futures.

My goal for 2011 is to help as many people as possible either stay in their homes or pursue other avenues to avoid foreclosure. I want to help make financial stability their resolution for 2011. I've even created a free report at the following site to help:

Utah

http://www.utahforeclosurereliefteam.com/

Ohio

http://www.ForeclosureReliefTeam.net/

The report defines mortgage modification and other solutions to help struggling homeowners. If you know anyone who may find the report or my services useful, please have them contact me today. Together, we can offer hope to those who need it most.

Have a tremendous holiday, and a phenomenal New Year!

Sincerely yours,

Cindy  Keil Realtor CDPE
Cindy@CindyKeil.com

419-283-4516 or 801-779-4967

Hello Everyone,

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If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.
This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.
Thanks for taking the time to support our military!
May everyone have a Blessed Holiday and a Happy New Year!

Take time to reflect on the previous year and think about what you are thankful for, not only in your business but your personal life. We all get so caught up in day to day struggles and obstacles that we often forget to be thankful for the little things in life.  This week take time to enjoy your family and friends. Set aside the business for a few days. You will have more happiness in your mind, body, spirit and life as a whole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Lou79lJEk

  
Is anyone you know struggling to make mortgage payments? With millions facing foreclosure today, chances are someone you know is in this situation.

As an agent with the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, I am extensively trained to help homeowners on the edge of losing their home find ways to minimize the financial impact of their situation. I can provide a lifeline of information to help regain control.

To learn more, I've put together a report to explain 10 options to foreclosure, which can be downloaded on my website:

http://www.utahforeclosurereliefteam.com/

Share this resource today with anyone you believe will find it helpful. Together, we can take immediate action to rescue those you care about from the brink.

I hope you are well, and please don't hesitate to contact me. It is my privilege to help.

Sincerely yours,

Cindy  Keil Realtor CDPE
Cindy@CindyKeil.com
801-779-4967