Wow...what are we going to deal with now???? Yet another stumble in the real estate world looking at people with kickbacks trying to move property. We see it everywhere..prepaid interest, closing costs, association fees, guarantees on rental...you name it, it happens. But the question is what is legal? Take a few minutes to read the article below and you can see why more and more people are becoming a bit scared of the real estate business as a whole and why it's so important to know whom you are dealing with!!! Hence www.InvestSmarter.com to help make sure that everyone is on the same sheet of music and on the up and up!!!
Daily Real Estate News June 20, 2008
Hundreds Charged in Fraud Sweep
More than 400 people in the real estate industry have been indicted since March, including dozens in the last two days, in a U.S. Justice Department/Federal Bureau of Investigation crackdown on mortgage fraud.The FBI says the scams cost home owners and other borrowers more than $1 billion.Since March 1, 406 people have been arrested in the sting dubbed "Operation Malicious Mortgage," resulting from 144 cases across the country. Sixty people were arrested on Wednesday alone. Officials have identified 10 "mortgage fraud hotspots" nationwide in California, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Georgia, and Florida.Named in the cases were housing developers, mortgage lenders and brokers, lawyers, real estate practitioners and appraisers, says Sharon Ormsby, section chief in charge of financial crimes for the FBI.Source: The Associated press, Lara Jakes Jordan (06/19/08)
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Welcome to Destin Condo and the Destin Condo Search. This site is dedicated to helping investors, primary residents, and second home/condo purchasers look in the right direction and assist in making the best possible decission. We have placed, online for your convenience, an online review of different Destin Condos and available properties in Destin Florida. There are a few things you must consider when purchasing a condo or a second home:
-Think green ... beyond the green. Bike trails and hiking paths are a big draw for second-home buyers – more attractive for many than golf courses.
-Look hard at the taxes. States like Florida that don’t have income taxes are socking it to part-time residents.
-Stick close to home. With gas prices high and getting higher, it makes sense to look at a second home that is an easy drive.
-Look beyond the obvious. Locales that are close by popular resort areas can have similar amenities at lower prices.
-Think regional. Parts of the country that are regional rather than national popular vacation spots can be charming bargains.
-Speculate with care. Parts of the country where prices have fallen can provide good deals, but remember short sales take time and buying a condo can backfire if the building is full of foreclosed units whose owners aren’t paying maintenance charges.
-Think green ... beyond the green. Bike trails and hiking paths are a big draw for second-home buyers – more attractive for many than golf courses.
-Look hard at the taxes. States like Florida that don’t have income taxes are socking it to part-time residents.
-Stick close to home. With gas prices high and getting higher, it makes sense to look at a second home that is an easy drive.
-Look beyond the obvious. Locales that are close by popular resort areas can have similar amenities at lower prices.
-Think regional. Parts of the country that are regional rather than national popular vacation spots can be charming bargains.
-Speculate with care. Parts of the country where prices have fallen can provide good deals, but remember short sales take time and buying a condo can backfire if the building is full of foreclosed units whose owners aren’t paying maintenance charges.
Take time to look at our sites online and look to see what is going on today in the Destin Condo market. Times are changing and make sure you are on top of those changes in the Destin Condo market!
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