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Most people are aware of the First-Time Home Buyer tax credt, howver what most people don't realize is that this credit is not only for the first-time home buyer but it also extends the credit for long-time homeowners buying a replacement principal residence. 

Under the new law, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010. For qualifying purchases in 2010, taxpayers have the option of claiming the credit on either their 2009 or 2010 return.  

Members of the military, Foreign Service and intelligence community serving outside the U.S. should also be aware of new benefits in the law that apply particularly to them.

To get more details about the First-time Homebuyer Credit please click here
and go directly to the page on the IRS website that further explains the First- Time HomeBuyer Credit Extension.

Historically low interest rates, low selling prices, Homebuyer Tax Credits all are part of the perfect Real Estate mix!

What an incredible time to buy real estate here in South West Florida! First time homebuyers, seasoned investors and everyone in between are snapping up the Real Estate Bargains here in South West Florida.

If you had searched for property here in South West Florida back a few years ago, you might have found that you were priced right out of the market. Boy things certainly have changed! Unheard of deals are being had. Investors are now able to cash flow properties again and the dream of homeownership is more attainable to the first time homebuyer than ever before.

If you or someone you know is waiting for the bottom of the market, you may want to start looking now. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying the prices are going to jump up in value over night like they had in the past. I think that idea will stay in the past. However, I have seen the average sale price creep up a tiny bit. That tells me that we very well could be at the bottom of the market. How long we will stay here remains to be seen. If you or someone you know has thought about buying real estate in Fort Myers, Cape Coral or Lehigh Acres browse my web site and check out the incredible deals. When you find the house you want give me a call. I would be happy to help you find the perfect property for you!

Thank you,

Vickie Cortes
Broker-Owner
Office (239) 437-3030
Cell (239) 633-2700
Toll Free 800-240-2059 press 0 and you will automatically be connected

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Do you want to keep your home? Do you owe more than your house is worth? Do you need answers and don’t know where to turn? You are not alone. Unfortunately there are many people in the same boat.

I am just an average person. But when it comes to helping people with their real estate needs I strive to be above average! In real estate as with life there are ups and downs. Unfortunately, lately it seems people only want to talk about the downs. I prefer to focus on the ups and how to change a negative situation into a positive one! Yes it is true there are many people who are upside down in their homes, facing foreclosure and not sure what to do.  Many people believe their only option is to sit back and wait until a foreclosure takes place. This is not the wisest thing to do nor is it their only option.

I have been working hard with my associates helping people find solutions to their real estate needs. I have successfully helped people get their loans modified to a monthly payment that is affordable. I have successfully helped people short sale their property and move on. I have also helped people work out a deed in lieu of foreclosure. There are options available all you need is someone who is willing to help you. I might be the person you have been searching for. With my attention to detail and my natural ability not to judge anyone I am finding that my clients are successfully getting out from underneath their surmounting debt and moving on with their lives.

If you or anyone you know is upside down in their home, unable to make ends meet and are looking for answers, PLEASE do yourself a favor and give me a call. I am happy to help anyway that I can. By the way my service is FREE! After nearly 20 years in the real estate business I not only feel that I am obligated to help people solve their real estate needs but selfishly I want to!

Please call now for your FREE, no Obligation consultation. You might be pleasantly surprised to realize that help is only a phone call away!

In Florida call (239)437-3030 or Call Toll FREE at 1-800-240-2059 press 0 and you will instantly be transferred to speak to me direct.

Unfortunately short sales are being handled by people who Do Not have any experience closing short sales.  Buyers and Sellers have become increasingly weary of "Short Sales".   The sad reality is because so many inexperienced people are handling short sales.  

Buyers are finding their dream homes, putting in strong offers, thinking they are going to move into their dream home soon, only to have months go by and finally be told that their offer is not accepted.  Even worse never hearing anything.

Sellers are racing against the ticking "foreclosure clock" and the clock is beating them down, thus losing their homes to foreclosure.  Imagine having your home listed for sale, thinking you finally found an answer to avoiding foreclosure and before you know it your home is on the market for 7, 8, 9 even 12 months with absolutely no closing in site? 

With out the help and guidance from an experienced short sale closer this could happen to you or someone you know.  Make sure the person you hire has a system in place to get short sales closed quickly.  Make sure you DO NOT pay someone to handle a short sale for you.  A reputable and experienced Broker will not charge you to do a short sale.

If you or someone you know has had thier home on the market forever with the hopes of doing a short sale and are quickly realizing that foreclosure might happen faster than a short sale, please do them a favor and have them call us.  We will work hard to get the short sale closed!  (239)633-2700