This is the Secret Life of Oakland Families

Welcome to the charming town of Oakland, situated along the banks of Lake Apopka adjacent to the shoppes of historic Winter Garden, just 20 miles west of Orlando, Florida...Where canopy lined bike trails, antique shops and charming historic homes with front porch rockers, abound. Oakland residents take pride in the throw-back lifestyle... where a trip to the town post office for mail pick up is a daily pastime, and climbing one of the best 150-year oak trees in all of Central Florida tops the charts for the young at heart! So sweet, so simple, so sheek, we might just keep it a secret!

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Tall Tales of The Short Sale

You may have heard horror stories of buyers and sellers and the effort to sell short .... BUT THAT IS AVOIDABLE! Idustry changes, un-qualified agents, "drama" of the evening news, etc. all contribute to this perception, but the truth is, a short sale can save spare your credit, your financial future, and your integrity. As a seller or buyer, an agent that is certified, and participates in ON-Going education on a regular basis, is 95% of the battle. From there is a checklist of other factors such as who your lending institution is (ie: Wachovia? Awesome! Bank of America? we got some work to do, but not impossible. I am knowledgeable, and eager to guide you into the right direction! Contact me, my Shortsale Q & A or follow me on Twitter.... @smARTISTagent