the People Come First Newsletter   February 2008

The Best Days Are Ahead!

All of Us here at Peoples First, Golden Realty Group and the FSBO Connection Program wish you and your family a safe and prosperous new year!  

Steve Srein brings his 31 years of banking, financial and real estate experience together in one easy to read newsletter.  Steve gives you a simple format with links that will help you easily navigate and understand these important subjects.  

JoAnn Srein brings over 11 years of financial and real estate experience to our team of writers.

The goal of the People Come First Newsletter is to keep you informed with the latest financial and real estate news that will help you make sound financial and investment decisions.   We strive to save our subscribers and customers MONEY! 

Together we invite you to share  the People Come First Newsletter with your friends, family and associates.  Anyone can subscribe by sending us an email to fsbopeople@aol.com and ask for our newsletter.  Or they can visit www.PeopleSaveMore.net and click on the Newsletter section.

We hope you enjoy this issue!
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Quotes for Today
Quote, "Money doesn't always bring happiness.  People with ten million dollars are not happier than people with nine million dollars."  Hobart Brown DebtSmart (1/10/2008 issue)  

What's On Consumer's Mind These Days?

Scroll Down To See Complete Story

Real Estate News & Tips

  • 7 Tips To Sell Your Home Faster
  • Absorption Rate Key to Successful Pricing
  • Brevard's Housing Market Stabilizing 
  • More -

Foreclosure News & Tips

  • Foreclosure Resources for Consumers
  • Forecloses Impact Entire Neighborhoods 
  • Foreclosure Web Sites & More

Lending News

  • The Latest Wholesale Mortgage Rates
  • Reverse Mortgages - What Are They and Do They Work?
  • Tighter Lending Standards 
  • PMI INSURANCE TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2008?
  • Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

Financial Tips  

Tax Tips for 2007 & 2008

  • Tax Preparation starting at $35.00 - E-File Available Too. Compare & Save!

  • Reporting Miscellaneous Income

  • Changes for 2008

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Real Estate News & Tips
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  • 7 Tips To Sell Your Home Faster  - Link Here

    Generate quick sales with some of these tips, culled from academic research, surveys, and multiple listings service data.
    Read complete Story -
    Link Here

     
  • Absorption Rate Key to Successful Pricing - Link Here

    To calculate the absorption rate, first determine the number of homes that closed in your market over a specific span of time.
    Read complete Story - Link Here
  • Brevard's Housing Market Stabilizing.  Is It a Good time to buy?

    Now is the best time to be buying or preparing to buy.  Why?  
    Prices are stabilizing and interest rates are falling.  
    These are the best two combinations for want to be buyers!

  • Take the Test - Household MathTMChoosing a Selling Price

    Test your knowledge by trying to solve these DebtSmart, Household Math problems! After you complete the problem you’ll get the solution and explanation.
    Brought to you by DebtSmart.com

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FSBO & golden Realty Groups Links
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FSBO = For Sale by owner  

Link to FSBO & MLS Homes

Link to Golden Realty Group Web Site

If you know someone looking to buy a home in 
Florida or South Carolina - click here


Rob Martin - Broker
Golden Realty Group


Steve, Sassy, Jasmine & JoAnn

 

Foreclosure News & Tips

  • Foreclosure Resources for Consumers   Link Here

    If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you.
    Resource - Federal Reserve.gov

  • Forecloses Impact Entire Neighborhoods 

    Foreclosures harm more than a single family that can’t make the mortgage. Two housing analysts found that for every foreclosure within one-eighth of a mile of a single-family home, property values decline by about 1 percent – and more in dense developments.
    Early Bird News - 7/30/2007

  • Helpful Foreclosure Web Sites
    www.Emailforeclosure.com

    http://www.all-foreclosure.com/foreclosures.htm

  • Definitions You Need To Know - see more here - (Realtytrac.com/education)
    Notice of Default -
    The initial document (non-judicial) filed by a trustee that starts the foreclosure process, usually after the occurrence of a default under the deed of trust or mortgage.  Both LIS and NOD are part of the PRE-foreclosure process.
    Lis Penden (LIS): Notification of pending lawsuit. The initial document (judicial) filed by an attorney or trustee that starts the foreclosure process after the occurrence of default under the deed of trust or mortgage. Both LIS and NOD are part of the PRE-foreclosure process.

 

Lending News

The Latest Mortgage Rates – as of 2/15/2008*

(*Rates subject to change without notice)
Interest Rates May Vary Slightly Based On Your Area of the County 

Interest Rates Move UP Hire in Wake of Rising Bond Market
Click Here to see Bond Market Chart (as of 02/15/2008)
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Loan Type

 Rates

Apr.

40 Year Fixed Rate

6.50%

6.87%

30 Year Fixed Rate

5.875%

6.24%

15 Year Fixed Rate

5.50%

5.87%

VA / Govt 30 Year Fixed Rate

5.75%

5.12%

Home Equity Fixed Rate

8.10%

8.46%

Home Equity Line of Credit Starts at Prime Rate 6.00% - Up To 80% of Your Homes Value.                       PRIME +0

Reverse Mortgages

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               We Can Help You With A Reverse Mortgage Too!

To Apply – You Can Download Our Mini-Application and Send It To US
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 More Lending News!  - Reverse Mortgages!  They Are Here To Stay 
What Are They & Do They Work?- Click Here

  • Reverse Mortgages - Federal Trade Commission Facts - Click Here
  • Tighter Lending Standards are Coming -
    The Federal Reserve will propose new mortgage rules tomorrow that would give consumers much greater protection. Under consideration: Voiding subprime borrowers’ prepayment penalties, restricting loans that don’t require proof of income, and improving financial disclosures given to borrowers.
    Early Bird News 12/17/2007
  • PMI INSURANCE TAX DEDUCTIBLE 2008?
    Yes -
    Homeowners who pay less than 20 percent down must many times pay for PMI, but a law recently extended by Congress makes that cost fully deductible on income taxes for new loans between 2007 and 2010. It applies to new loans for households making up to $100,000 per year.
  • Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
    Americans who lose their home to foreclosure or bankruptcy no longer have to pay income taxes on any debt forgiven by the bank. A bill signed by President Bush yesterday voids the IRS practice of considering the bank’s write-off on the loan a taxable form of income for the family that already lost a home.
    Early Bird News 12/26/2007

If there is a finance question you have, drop us a line.  We will research it for you and will send you the answer.


Financial Tips - Brought to You By Debt Smart

It's Time To Sharpen Those Tax Pencils - Again


Tax Tips for 2007 & 2008

  • Tax Preparation starting at $35.00
    E-file Available Too. 
    Compare & Save!
    1040-EZ - $35.00
    1040A - $60.00
    1040 - $85.00
    (Includes 2 schedules)

  • Reporting Miscellaneous Income  (IRS.gov)
    Miscellaneous Income - Click Here

  • Changes for 2008 (IRS.gov)
    Mileage Rates - Click Here

 

Helpful Web Links & Tips

  • Debt Smart (link) A Great Source For More Financial Tips  
  • Protecting Your Family - Sexual Offender Web Sites:
    United States Department of Justice -  NSOPR.gov 
    Florida Department of Law Enforcement -  FDLE
  • Free 411 - Directory Assistance for Cell Phones  - 1-800-FREE 411 or 1-800-373-3411 (It Works!!!)   
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Testimonies

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I just want to say thank you so much for spending the time with me yesterday.  For your honesty and integrity!  God has, and will continue to bless you and JoAnn and the family for your faithfulness to Him and honesty to people.  Thanks again!  You both are truly the best!
                       Karla - Melbourne, FL

Thank you Steve & Joann for not only providing financial service, but an education and advise to get to our intended goal as if it were yours.
                  Carl - Rockledge, FL

Closing Words - 
One Minute Each Night - (from one of our readers)

In WWII, there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every night at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace.

There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America.  If you would like to participate: Each evening at 9:00PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops and for a Godly nation.

If you know anyone who would like to participate, please pass this along.  Someone said if Christians really understood the full extent of the power of prayer, we might be speechless.  Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.

Thank You, and God Bless America

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We Are Hiring –
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People’s First Financial Services is Hiring  

Peoples First is looking to hire 6 licensed Mortgage Brokers for its expanding marketing program in Brevard County, FL.   We are also looking for licensed Mortgage Brokers for our expanding marketing program throughout the state of Florida.

Experience not necessary.  A license is a must.  
Ambition, Integrity and Strong Work Ethics is a must.
If interested please call JoAnn Srein at (321) 242-8240.  

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Golden Realty Groups FSBO division is Hiring

Golden Realty Group is looking to hire 10 Real Estate Agents for its expanding For Sale By Owner (FSBO) division in Brevard County, FL.

Our company and program are also expanding throughout the State of Florida and we are seeking Real Estate Agents to meet this expansion opportunity.  

Experience not necessary.
Ambition, Integrity and Strong Work Ethics is a must.
If interest please call Steve Srein at (321) 253-6116.  

It is Official -

FSBO Connection has expanded.  FSBO Connection program expanded in South Carolina, along with our mortgage operations with Atlantic Home Mortgage partner.  We will work under Atlantic Home Mortgage based out of Myrtle Beach, SC.  Our Mortgage, FSBO and Marketing arms will extend to Charleston, Florence and Myrtle Beach areas.  Future plans include Columbia and Greenville South Carolina.  If you know of anyone needing financing or great For Sale By Owner services we can help.  Click links below.


FSBO Connection.us


North & South Carolina


Affiliated 
FSBO Partners

 

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