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FREE assistance for homeowners with Foreclosure

Cyd Weeks — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:26:00 GMT

Many homeowners today are facing difficult times but help is here. And it's FREE.

Florida Legal Services and the Florida Bar Association have partnered in establishing a toll-free hotline – (866) 607-2187 – to assist homeowners facing foreclosure. If you're having difficulty or can see you will be having difficulty in the near future it is *always* best to start a conversation with your lender. But that can be scary and emotionally taxing. So, get some FREE help from an attorney that is donating their time to assist you. More than 10,000 attorneys are volunteering their services!

If your goal is to stay in your home and/or avoid foreclosure, give them a call. When you first call you will be asked some questions about your situation. This will enable the service to place you with the attorney that can best assist you in keeping out of foreclosure.

Flagler County, Palm Coast School Ratings

Cyd Weeks — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:19:00 GMT

Well, lookie here!

I often am asked by buyers relocating...what about the schools? I need GOOD schools for my kids. Well, look no further. Flagler County School District got an A rating. It's a fantastic achievement and my congratulations to all the administration, personnel and teachers for a job well done! Keep up the good work.

For more information visit: http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/default.asp

Call me for any information you need on homes here in Palm Coast, Fl

386-793-7302 or visit my website www.palmcoasting.com to check current listings and register for automatic notification of homes coming on the market!

Open House in Butler Beach on Friday

Cyd Weeks — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:50:00 GMT

Butler Beach, St Johns County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5289 CEDAR RD on December 7 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This 7 bedroom 4 bath pool & 3 car beauty sits on the intra-coastal. This is a one time open house showing. Realtors are encouraged to visit. Bring qualified customers with you!

***If you are a buyer not working with a Realtor please contact me at 386-793-7302 to register.***

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Price Reduced on 9 Eagle View Dr in Palm Coast Plantation

Cyd Weeks — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:16:00 GMT

Palm Coast Plantation, Palm Coast - Announcing a price reduction on 9 Eagle View Dr, a lot / land "corner lot ". Now MLS® #147346 $119,900 USD - Cheeeeeep!.

This lot is sitting in the prestigious Palm Coast Plantation, a gated community with new huge builds going up daily. This is the time to lock in your future homesite at an unbelievable price! NO BUILD TIME!

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Landlords and tenants beware..

Cyd Weeks — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:45:00 GMT

Just as you might think you need to be careful in purchasing or selling real estate, you need to be careful in renting (tenant) and renting out (landlord).

These days, it's just so easy to get scammed. There are reports of tenants losing money to a "landlord" who isn't actually the owner of the property. They somehow have the key to the property, show it, take your deposit, write and sign the lease and then at move in time...bingo! No landlord, no key, no money. As a landlord, the proposition is just as precarious. If you aren't in the position to check on the references (real ones), do a credit check and a background check, you are leaving yourself open to disaster.

How can these pitfalls be avoided? Use a Realtor, use a property management company. The management company should be running background and credit checks with the charges for the search going to the tenant. Make sure they are using a multi-state program as we all know those with criminal backgrounds, bad check reporting, etc are likely to move around from state to state. The only way to protect yourself is to make sure the check is throughout most of the states in the US. We all know some people can go through hard times and their credit may not be up to par. It could be from a couple of years ago, it could be from last month. A professionally run credit check allows the property owner to determine if the prospective tenant is a "good risk" or not. Often times, extra security is required to ensure payment.

For tenants, knowing the property is registered with a management company gives you peace of mind that the management company is dealing with the owners of the property. You know that if you give a deposit it is held according to state laws and if it's not, you have recourse and are protected.

Make sure you do yourself a BIG favor and protect yourself!

Realty Exchange offers property management services and does all of the above. If you have a property you would like managed here in Palm Coast or Flagler County, give me a call at 386-793-7302. If you do not want property management but would like for us to find and screen tenants for you, we have a program for that also.

And tenants...our properties are screened and researched to make sure the property is actually owned by our customers. Your deposits and securities are held according to state laws.

Cyd Weeks

www.palmcoasting.com

Let Real Estate agent Cyd Weeks assist you with all your Real Estate needs in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Serving you with homes, lots, rentals, condos and investments.

Questions about Title and Ownership in Palm Coast, Flagler?

Cyd Weeks — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:06:00 GMT

LET REALTOR CYD WEEKS ASSIST YOU IN FINDING YOUR NEW HOME, CONDO, LOT OR INVESTMENT HERE IN PALM COAST AND FLAGLER COUNTY! CALL 386-793-7302 OR VISIT WWW.PALMCOASTING.COM TODAY!

I invited Sue Rogers of First Choice Title Services to give us all a little explanation about ownership here in Florida. She will be helping to educate us on various subjects that come up when looking at buying or selling and how this effect title.

I contacted Sue to find out about husband/wife relationships and how that effects ownership of the property and here is what she had to say:

SUE: Most married persons own property as husband and wife, which means, tenancy by the entireties in the state of Florida. On the Warranty deed you do not have to specify tenancy by the entireties, using husband and wife is sufficient.

Tenancy by the entireties is a tenancy created between husband and wife and by which together they hold title to the whole with right of survivorship, so that upon the death of either the other takes the whole without probate to the exclusion of heirs, or homestead claims. Neither party can alienate (sell) or encumber (mortgage) the property without joinder of the other spouse in the conveyance.

Once the property is homestead, each spouse has the rights of the property. If the spouse’s decide to divorce and one spouse is granted the homestead property, it would be wise at that time to have the other spouse sign off on a quit claim deed to that property, to avoid problems down the road when the other spouse who was awarded the property decides to sell the property.

If a property is homestead and the couple is married and only one spouse’s name is on the deed. The other spouse still has tenancy by the entireties rights, even though their name is not on the deed. So the other spouse can not sell or mortgage the property without the other spouse signing off on the documents.

Question: If the people are NOT married when, let's say the man, purchases the property, and then they marry, is this still tenancy in the entireties? If the property was not homesteaded does that effect the situation at all? If the husband had homesteaded and then married, how does that affect it?

Answer: To the first question is yes, if it is homestead. If it is investment property they could have some rights depending on how long they have been married and how long before they got married was the property purchased. With investment property they can sell and mortgage the property with out the other spouse approval.

If the husband had homestead and then married yes it takes effects. He would not be able to sell the property with out the wife’s signature on the deed. Even if her name is not on the deed, she would still have to sign off of the deed.

Question: If the man lives in the house but has not filed any paperwork to signify it's homesteaded and did not file paperwork for the homestead exemption, is it assumed this is his homestead?

Answer: No, he would have to actually file with the appraisers office for Homestead.

If you have any questions you would like to ask of Sue, please feel free to email me at cydweeks@palmcoasting.com and I will try to have it answered here on the blog. What you might be wondering, someone else probably is also. Please remember, these questions and answers are for informational use only and do not constitute an attorney’s opinion or legal advice. If you have legal issues you need addressed it is best to contact a local or Florida attorney for answers pertaining to your specific situation.

You can always visit Sue Rogers at her website: www.1stChoiceTitleServices.net

LET REALTOR CYD WEEKS ASSIST YOU IN FINDING YOUR NEW HOME, CONDO, LOT OR INVESTMENT HERE IN PALM COAST AND FLAGLER COUNTY! CALL 386-793-7302 OR VISIT WWW.PALMCOASTING.COM TODAY!

Open House in Cypress Knoll on Saturday

Cyd Weeks — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:10:00 GMT

Cypress Knoll, Palm Coast - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 20 Ethan Allen Dr on September 29 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Calling all those looking to purchase or invest a condo...

Cyd Weeks — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:53:00 GMT

I have a couple of gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bath condos with all the bells and whistles (granite, garage, etc) in an exclusive gated community priced exceptionally low for a SHORT TIME ONLY here in Palm Coast. Low as in the lower 100's. Other perks go with them.

For your exclusive showing call Cyd at 386-793-7302.

Single Story For Sale in Palm Harbor - F Division

Cyd Weeks — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:28:00 GMT

WALK TO TOWN, HUGE YARD

• 1,620 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "POPULAR FLOOR PLAN" - MLS® #147448 $169,900 USD - EAST OF I95

Palm Harbor - F Division, Palm Coast - This is a GREAT find! For those of you used to cooking with gas, this home has it!
Popular model with living room, dining room, family room and true split floor plan in the heart of "old Palm Coast". This home has been rejuvenated with new kitchen, baths, fiberglass shingled roof and carpets. One of the very few with a gas stove for easy cooking! Pass through from the kitchen with beautiful white cabinets and microwave to the patio. Sliders from the family room and dining room allow you access to the huge private fenced back yard. Privacy is the call of the day here as there are no homes behind you. Excellent section of Palm Harbor with well kept homes and yards. Cultured marble vanities and tile adorn the baths. The oversized driveway accommodates larger vehicles or up to 9 cars. This home is also wired for intercom and central vac!
Don't miss this one. It's vacant and it's move in condition. This beauty is PERFECT for a second home or small family. DO NOT PASS IT BY. Call for a viewing today!

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Pool home on corner lot in Palm Coast, REDUCED

Cyd Weeks — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:47:00 GMT

Pine Grove, Palm Coast - Announcing a price reduction on 24 Prestwick Ln, a 1,754 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "POOL HOME!". Now MLS® #143066 $179,000 USD - pool, oversized lot.

This home has been drastically reduced for a quick sale. Excellent investment for someone not afraid of using a little elbow grease. Huge private corner lot, large screened in lanai with pool. Excellent location. Call now for a showing!

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Single Story For Sale in Cypress Knoll

Cyd Weeks — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:16:00 GMT

Gormet kitchen, huge lanai • 1,850 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "on oversized corner lot" - MLS® #147157 $269,000 USD - Oversized, under priced Cypress Knoll, Palm Coast - What a delight this home is! Walking in through the...(read more)

Single Story For Rent/Lease in Lehigh Woods

Cyd Weeks — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:45:00 GMT

Great neighborhood and schools

• 2,000 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story "split plan" - $1,000 USD Monthly - On the Lake!

Lehigh Woods, Palm Coast - Excellent rental now ready for new tenants. Like new condition with ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED. Large master bedroom and bath with double sinks, walk in shower, garden tub and water closet. 42" cabinets in kitchen. Overlooking the lake. Community features sidewalks and underground utilities. Rymfire elementary schools. Close to town center and new city tennis facilities.

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Pool Home, Corner Lot, Just Listed!

Cyd Weeks — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:39:00 GMT

Pine Lakes, Palm Coast - Announcing a new offering at 2 Woodguild Place, a 2,147 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "FIELDSTONE FRONT". Now MLS® #145539 $282,000 USD - LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE~.

This beautiful home is located in the golf community of Pine Lakes. No home owners association fees! Wonderful corner lot offering extra privacy. Large covered lanai offers room for entertaining.

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Price Reduced on 3184 N Old Dixie Hwy in Bunnell

Cyd Weeks — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:23:00 GMT

Bunnell, Flagler County - Announcing a price reduction on 3184 N Old Dixie Hwy, a 1,072 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "historic Old Dixie Hwy". Now MLS® #142193 $127200 USD. This home also offers a separate studio building with a/c in the rear. Wood floors. Large oak trees. An excellent inexpensive home!

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Single Story For Sale in Bunnell

Cyd Weeks — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:56:00 GMT

Drastic price reduction, Make offers!!

• 1,120 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story "lots of room inside" - MLS® #139621 $135,000 USD - Lot alone is worth it!

Bunnell, Flagler County - This great little place sits on a dead end street with lots of privacy. Surrounded by woods but the lot is fully cleared. The house is PERFECT for the first time home buyer or INVESTOR that would like a nice and easy rental. Huge great room, tiled kitchen with plenty of counter space, large breakfast counter and smooth top stove. Seperate utility room. Oversized bedrooms with plenty of closet space and berber carpets. Great section of Bunnell with super easy access to US1 and 100. This home has sooo much potential for increase in value. Garage has been converted to a florida room but can be converted back (why?) or made into extra an extra bedroom. Owner has relocated and is looking for a quick sale. Make your offer today!

This home is also offer on a lease/purchase basis. Come see it today!

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