How To Assess The Real Cost of A Fixer-Upper House
September 1, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
FHA Launches Refinance Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners
August 16, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
In-Town Sales Are Hot This Summer!!!
August 12, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Ultimate Homes – From the Editors of Unique Homes
August 9, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Foreclosure…. and ways to avoid it!
July 30, 2010 by lexi · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Our Global Reach
July 26, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Linda R. Olsson, Inc., Realtor joins Barbara Corcoran’s List of Favorite Brokers
July 23, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
Barbara Corcoran is a real estate expert from New York City. She is known for her real estate contributions to NBC’s TODAY Show, ABC’s Shark Tank, and is a national best-selling author. Barbara Corcoran and her think tank have developed a website for fans to ask her questions, and to bring together some of the [...]
Quick and Easy Fixes to Spruce Up Your Kitchen
July 20, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
Home is where the heart is, but everyone knows that the heart of a home is the kitchen. It should come as no surprise, then, that the kitchen is one of the most important considerations prospective buyers have in mind when evaluating property. Use these quick and easy kitchen fixes to add interest and obtain [...]
Palm Beach In-Town Condominium Quarterly Sales Market Report (Q2)
July 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Below, please find our Palm Beach In-Town Condominium Quarterly Sales Market Report (Q2). As you will see, Palm Beach Condominiums are selling! If you require specific information on these sales or sales of condominiums in other locations, i.e., south of Worth Avenue or Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, we are pleased to provide that [...]
Palm Beach Single Family Home Quarterly Sales Market Report (Q2)
July 7, 2010 by Linda · Leave a Comment
Below, please find our Palm Beach Single Family Home Quarterly Sales Market Report for 2010. As you will see, prices have dropped, it’s a buyer’s market, and there are outstanding opportunities available–Seller’s are Selling, and Buyers are Buying! This quarter shows $107,688,425 in Palm Beach single family home sales. Together with the first quarter sales [...]
