Can I get my money back for a Florida Condo resale deal where I have not sign the papers?

I was contacted by a condo realtor to sale my condo in Orlando. He requested $500 up front to sale condo, which was paid through the bank. Through others, I found out that many have lost though this type of deal. I have not signed any contracts. What steps do [...]

Vacation Homes: Deal or No Deal?

Vacation Homes: Deal or No Deal?
Prices are attractive, but it’s still tough to make the numbers add up.
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Are condos good buys in this economy? 50% 0ff as short sale approved.. is this a good deal? I need some help?

question # 1
if i purchase a condo via short sale ” already aproved by bank”, and the price is $100,000 and the assesed price is 200,000 does this means that the equity in the property is $100,000?
2. how long would i have to weit in order to be bable to take out equity.
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