As the Royal Palms Youth Bowling Season winds down, we'd like to congratulate all our bowlers on their commitment and many accomplishments during the season. ...more

April 27, 2009

MIDFLORIDA Real Estate Sales LLC announces the addition of two independent real estate companies, expanding its reach in the local market. ...more

January 25, 2009

Dale Stewart has had a busy August. Last week, the Realtor from C.S. Edwards Realty Inc. signed three contracts and knows that all C.S. Edwards agents have been busy showing homes. "Sales are picking up and prices are dropping," she said Thursday, minutes before taking a phone call from a prospective buyer interested in a brand new, four-bedroom home in Orange Blossom. ...more

September 2, 2008

Reservations for seasonal rentals are lagging behind last year, which indicates the strong possibility that fewer snowbirds might come to Highlands County this winter. ...more

August 26, 2008

LAKE PLACID – Jim Carroll has opened Lake Country Realty Inc., and is the broker/owner of the business. "Whether purchasing or selling today, customers need the experience of seasoned agents to represent them and that is what I am going to do," Carroll said in a prepared statement. "Statistics say that over 85 percent of first contact from a customer to an agent is through the Internet. ...more

June 28, 2008

SEBRING — An old approach to avoiding foreclosure is finding new life in Florida's depressed real estate market. When a homeowner can't repay the loan, banks will sometimes accept a "short sale." That is, the mortgage holder will allow a real estate agent to sell the property for less than the balance of the note, and the remainder is forgiven by the bank. "This is becoming more and more popular due to the rate of foreclosure," said Jenifer McMullian, a real estate sales agent with C.S. Edwards Realty Inc. Grace Bloodwell, who writes for HowToDoThings.com, suggested asking a real estate agent to confirm the value of the property with a comparative market analysis. Then total the cost of selling the property, which may include mortgage payments, legal fees and closing costs. Subtract that against the expected sale price. If it doesn't equal the total of all loans against the property, consider a short sale. ...more

October 27, 2007