Linda R. Olsson Inc. Palm Beach Realtor

How To Assess The Real Cost of A Fixer-Upper House

When you buy a fixer-upper house, especially a Palm Beach House, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house in Palm Beach? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. 1. Decide what you can do yourself TV remodeling shows make home... [Read more...]

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FHA Launches Refinance Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners

Adapted from The Appraisal Institute: Homeowners underwater on their mortgages could be getting relief through a government program designed to encourage principal write-downs for responsible borrowers, according to a Department of Housing and Urban Development news release issued Aug. 6. In an effort to help responsible but struggling homeowners, HUD has detailed adjustments to its refinance program,... [Read more...]

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In-Town Sales Are Hot This Summer!!!

This summer In-Town Palm Beach properties are selling!   218 Seabreeze, listed at $5.995m–closed today for $5.1m. These fabulous In-Town properties also sold this summer (since May 2010): 430 Brazilian – a 2006 Benitz Construction Mediterranean sold for $3.975m. 346 Brazilian – a 2004 Paul Wittmann Mediterranean sold for $4.13m. 310 Dunbar – a charming Bermuda on a large... [Read more...]

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Ultimate Homes – From the Editors of Unique Homes

The Definitive Guide To The Most Expensive Homes For Sale In America $150 million – Spelling Manor – Holmby, Hills, CA $125 million – Fleur de Lys – Holmby Hills, CA $100 million – Tranquility – Lake Tahoe, NV $100 million – Versailles – Windermere, FL $80 million – Kaiser Estate – Honolulu, HI $75 million – Hummingbird Nest Ranch –... [Read more...]

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Foreclosure…. and ways to avoid it!

Are you behind on your mortgage payments on your primary residence or investment property?  You may have heard about “short sales,” a “deed in lieu of foreclosure” or a bankruptcy as ways to prevent a property from going into foreclosure.  Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. The option that is best for you is dependent upon your particular... [Read more...]

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Our Global Reach

Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate is a compendium of the finest real estate firms from around the world. Inclusion is by invitation only.  Our affiliation with Who’s Who allows us to bring to you the finest international estates – with over 65,000 for-sale multimillion-dollar mansions and properties from around the world.  Our site enables you to search and browse unique properties... [Read more...]

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