240DeSoto County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Florida/DeSoto-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2008-09-11T10:31:00-06:00Seller funded down payment assistance (SFDPA) will deny hunreds of thousands of buyers a chance to buy a home in next year if this is allowed to be banned. We have to act now to stop the ban. Banning SFDPA SELLER FUNDED DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE will indirectly ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/down-payment-assistance-programs-stop-the-ban.aspx2008-09-11T10:31:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/down-payment-assistance-programs-stop-the-ban.aspxreal estate market30 somethingsmortgagesclosing costsbanks for loansFloridaHome Buying TampaHome Buying HelpYear 2058: Fearless Predictions Experts take a shot -- some light-hearted -- at what life in Florida will be like in 50 years! Commuter Rail By the year 2010, commuter rail Implemented itself along the Interstate 4 corridor, and has paid for itself with ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/florida-living-in-the-year-2058-fifty-years-from-now.aspx2008-09-11T08:24:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/florida-living-in-the-year-2058-fifty-years-from-now.aspxreal estate marketretirement30 somethingsInvestment in the Futureboommegapolitansbest cities to live inFloridaHome Buying TampaHome OwnersThere are several reasons why Short Sales my be the best answer for you and your lender over doing a foreclosure. A short sale does negatively affect your credit, it isn't nearly as devastating as a foreclosure. Depending on how many mortgage payments ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/short-sale-your-home-before-you-consider-foreclosure.aspx2008-09-11T07:20:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/short-sale-your-home-before-you-consider-foreclosure.aspxreal estate marketmortgagesbanks for loansFloridaSellersHome OwnersA $285,000 home in Tampa is literally worth $MILLIONS elsewhere in the world. Tampa was the fourth-most-affordable market examined in Florida. Once again, the state's most expensive market was Key West, where a 2,200-square-foot house went for $818,239. ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/tampa-is-one-of-the-most-affordable-florida-cities-to-live-in.aspx2008-09-11T07:17:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/11/tampa-is-one-of-the-most-affordable-florida-cities-to-live-in.aspxreal estate marketretirement30 somethingsInvestment in the Futurebest cities to live inFloridaHome Buying Tampa$100 Ideas to Help Sell Your Home Reinvent the Kitchen $100: Install new cabinet knobs and drawer pulls for an instant makeover. $100: Hang a new light fixture over your kitchen table or install smaller ones over your breakfast counter. $100: Pack away ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/5/100-ideas-to-help-you-sell-your-home.aspx2008-09-05T15:12:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/5/100-ideas-to-help-you-sell-your-home.aspxreal estate market30 somethingsInvestment in the FutureFloridaSellersHome OwnersRemodelingCarrollwood Florida area features some of the most beautiful traditional Floridian comfort and elegant homes in Tampa with the added bonus of being only 15 minutes northwest of downtown Tampa in the zip codes of 33618 and 33624. Since 1950, more than 90% ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/4/carrollwood-tampa-why-i-love-carrollwood-village-in-tampa-florida.aspx2008-09-04T18:32:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/4/carrollwood-tampa-why-i-love-carrollwood-village-in-tampa-florida.aspxreal estate market30 somethingsInvestment in the Futureboomburgsuburbsbest cities to live inFloridaHome Buying TampaI try to keep up with the plethora of Real Estate websites that buyers can search for not only Tampa homes but all over the United States and beyond. Knowing what buyers like and how they search is the key to giving them what they want—homes to buy. ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/2/the-multitude-of-websites-when-searching-for-a-home-oh-my.aspx2008-09-02T06:37:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2008/9/2/the-multitude-of-websites-when-searching-for-a-home-oh-my.aspxreal estate market30 somethingsFloridaHome Buying TampaHere is the latest information regarding updating your home. This is wise right now if you are considering to sell. If you would like to see percentages of what will bring you back your investment, go to: http://www.costvsvalue.com/index.html Bathroom ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/12/6/remodeling-cost-vs-value-to-reap-rewards.aspx2007-12-06T09:29:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/12/6/remodeling-cost-vs-value-to-reap-rewards.aspxreal estate marketInvestment in the FutureSellersRemodeling11016 N. Dale Mabry Tampa, Fl 33618 The Option ARM allows people to purchase a property despite less-than-ideal circumstances, such as slow credit or self-employment. A self-employed person, for example, can get a no-doc Option ARM with a 1% rate, which ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/29/the-good-the-bad-and-the-truth-about-arm-mortgages.aspx2007-06-29T06:12:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/29/the-good-the-bad-and-the-truth-about-arm-mortgages.aspxreal estate marketmortgagesbanks for loansNow that summer is here, here are some Organic Farmer's Market you might want to try for fresher and cheaper fruits and vegetables and other products. Call ahead. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Sweetwater Sunday Organic Market 6942 Comanche Avenue- Hillsborough/Hanley ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/22/organic-farmer-s-market-in-tampa-bay.aspx2007-06-22T08:49:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/22/organic-farmer-s-market-in-tampa-bay.aspxFarmer's Market TampaorganicsOrganic foodsfruits and vegetablesFarmers Market PinellasFarmers market PolkFarmers market ManateeFarmers Market PascoStep Up-Get your FREE Hurricane Wind Inspection TALLAHASSEE - Florida 's My Safe Florida Home Program has "blown" through its waiting list and is urging moreFlorida homeowners to take advantage of this free service. > than 50,000 Floridians ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/21/get-your-free-hurricane-wind-inspection-now.aspx2007-06-21T08:04:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/21/get-your-free-hurricane-wind-inspection-now.aspxHome InsuranceFloridaSellersInsuranceWind InspectionHurricaneMy Safe Florida Home ProgramHome OwnersFeng Shui is not superstition, religion or philosophy... it is the Art and Science of living in harmony with the environment. It describes the communication that take place every day between you and your environment, be it your home, garden or work. This ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/21/buying-your-home-according-to-feng-shui.aspx2007-06-21T07:57:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/21/buying-your-home-according-to-feng-shui.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersHandwriting AnalysisPersonalityWhere Paychecks are Growing Fastest Birmingham enjoys the nation's best record of long-term income growth , while New Orleans is mired in last place , according to a new Bizjournals study that looks at 25 years of changes in per capita income in the ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/19/where-incomes-are-increasing-and-where-they-are-not.aspx2007-06-19T11:23:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/19/where-incomes-are-increasing-and-where-they-are-not.aspxjobs for higher paymoneymoving for more moneyIncomeAn Update on Tampa Downtown's Community Residential: 1,700 residential units will open in 2007 Retail: Downtown is beginning to see significant retail and restaurants opening to meet the needs of the changing demographic. Arts & Culture: There ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/19/tampa-riverfront-and-downtown-are-going-to-be-fabulous.aspx2007-06-19T07:27:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/19/tampa-riverfront-and-downtown-are-going-to-be-fabulous.aspxTampa EventsTampa RiverwalkTampa ParksWhat Your Handwriting Says About You Everyone's handwriting is different. Some of us write using flowing cursive while others print in large, block letters. I admit my handwriting is not anywhere near nice, but Bill’s is absolutely illegible ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/11/handwriting-analysis-fun.aspx2007-06-11T17:21:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/11/handwriting-analysis-fun.aspxHandwriting AnalysisPersonalityAt least there is movement and looks like we will be getting some relief. TALLAHASSEE , Fla. - June 11, 2007 - We have a deal . Senate President Ken Pruitt (R-Port St. Lucie) and House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami) announced that they've reached an ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/11/florida-legislature-tax-reform-agreement.aspx2007-06-11T17:12:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/11/florida-legislature-tax-reform-agreement.aspxreal estate marketFloridaHome Buying TampaTaxes FloridaWhat Your Handwriting Says About You Everyone's handwriting is different. But what do these differences really tell us? According to Bart Baggett, a professional handwriting analyst and a teacher on the subject, handwriting can reveal a lot about the ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/8/handwriting-analysis-haven-t-given-it-much-thought-recently.aspx2007-06-08T13:43:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/6/8/handwriting-analysis-haven-t-given-it-much-thought-recently.aspxHandwriting AnalysisPersonalityWho has the Crystal Ball on Florida Home Sales? Published June 8, 2007 No one denies the Tampa Bay area housing market is flatter since the frothy sales and prices of 2004 and 2005. Prices have plunged from their peaks as too few buyers chase too many ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/8/who-has-the-crystal-ball-for-florida-home-sales.aspx2007-06-08T13:30:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/8/who-has-the-crystal-ball-for-florida-home-sales.aspxreal estate marketInvestment in the FutureboomFloridaHome Buying Tampa5 More Property Insurance Companies on the way for Homeowners TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - June 5, 2007 - The property insurance market remains tight in Florida, but consumers are starting to get more choices. The state Office of Insurance Regulation said Monday ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/more-insurance-companies-writing-in-florida.aspx2007-06-07T17:29:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/more-insurance-companies-writing-in-florida.aspxreal estate marketHome Insurance"No fees. No worry. No, really," the bank's ad campaign proclaimed. "Relax, you've just found the best mortgage deal." Could the nation's largest retail bank- Bank of America , really offer people a home loan with no closing ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/what-s-this-talk-of-no-fee-mortgages.aspx2007-06-07T17:27:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/what-s-this-talk-of-no-fee-mortgages.aspxreal estate marketmortgagesclosing costsbanks for loansDo You Know What a Boomburg is? The traditional urban model of the central city serving as an economic and cultural center hub for the suburbs is fast disappearing in many areas of the country. Instead, suburbs are growing into little cities of their own ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/do-you-know-what-a-boomburg-is.aspx2007-06-07T17:15:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/do-you-know-what-a-boomburg-is.aspxreal estate marketWestchaseboomburgsuburbsboommegapolitansbest cities to live inPasco County's taxable property value has increased by an estimated $3.6 billion, a 14 % jump over the same period between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 last year, according to Property Appraiser Mike Wells. "The real estate market is still in good shape ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/property-values-keep-rising-in-pasco-county-florida.aspx2007-06-07T17:11:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/property-values-keep-rising-in-pasco-county-florida.aspxreal estate marketInvestment in the FuturePasco County FloridaWesley ChapelHow to Keep a Green Home Learn ways to cut energy costs and incorporate eco-friendly practices in the home. "Green" Web Sites: GreenerBuildings.com Energy guide National Association of Home Builders: Environment More people are taking the environment ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/how-to-keep-a-green-home.aspx2007-06-07T16:45:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/7/how-to-keep-a-green-home.aspxLooking to Buy a Home and No Cash for Closing Costs? SOLUTION? "No Fee" Mortgages…. but Read the Fine Print "No fees. No worry. No, really," the bank's ad campaign proclaimed. "Relax, you've just found the best mortgage ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/1/looking-to-buy-a-home-and-no-cash-for-closing-costs.aspx2007-06-01T06:41:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/6/1/looking-to-buy-a-home-and-no-cash-for-closing-costs.aspxreal estate market30 somethingsInvestment in the Futuremortgagesclosing costsPublished: May 29, 2007 LAKELAND - Everybody seems to want a piece of Polk County these days. Rail companies. Highway builders. Universities. Regional planning groups. They're all looking at Polk's geography and growth and seeing opportunity. But ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/30/polk-county-the-future-looks-promising.aspx2007-05-30T17:05:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/30/polk-county-the-future-looks-promising.aspxreal estate marketPolk County FloridaInvestment in the FutureYounger U.S. families investing in second homes ORLANDO, Fla. – May 30, 2007 – Retirement-home sales are growing – among buyers still decades away from retiring. From New York’s Catskill Mountains to Oregon’s rocky coast, ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/30/too-young-to-retire-old-enough-to-invest-in-retirement-homes.aspx2007-05-30T15:40:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/30/too-young-to-retire-old-enough-to-invest-in-retirement-homes.aspxreal estate marketretirement30 somethingsThis video was created by http://www.speculativebubble.com for morehttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/29/us-real-estate-home-prices-from-1890-to-present-adjusted-for-inflation-plotted-as-a-roller-coaster.aspx2007-05-29T07:01:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/realestatetampahomescom/archive/2007/5/29/us-real-estate-home-prices-from-1890-to-present-adjusted-for-inflation-plotted-as-a-roller-coaster.aspxreal estate marketTitle insurance is protection against loss arising from problems connected to the title to your property. Before you purchased your home, it may have gone through several ownership changes, and the land on which it stands went through many more. There ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/why-do-you-need-title-insurance.aspx2007-05-23T15:14:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/why-do-you-need-title-insurance.aspxReal EstateIndustryFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersConsumers are often baffled by the home appraisal process. They may feel their home is worth a certain dollar amount, and therefore, the appraised value doesn't make sense to them. It is important to know that appraisal guidelines are dictated by the ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/understanding-the-home-appraisal-process.aspx2007-05-23T15:12:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/understanding-the-home-appraisal-process.aspxReal EstateFor SaleIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate Buyers1. Look up at your roof eaves/gutters and repair. If it is raining during a showing and Buyers see rain creating huge pockets in your landscaping because you don’t have gutters or they need repair, they will note this. Roof eaves need power washing ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-20-tips-to-sell-your-home.aspx2007-05-23T15:11:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-20-tips-to-sell-your-home.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleSeller Information(1) More Single Women Will Buy Homes Single women already make up a larger percentage of home buyers year after year. They are trading Prince Charming for walk-in closets, underground parking or a garage, and tax deductions. (2) Home Prices Will Remain ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-10-real-estate-market-trends-in-2007.aspx2007-05-23T15:09:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-10-real-estate-market-trends-in-2007.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleFor Rent/LeaseIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate Buyers#1 MARKETING Mistake : Bad Photos of your home online Pictures speak volumes and are noticed before the written word. Since it's the first thing a potential buyer will see, why leave a bad first impression? The job of a photo is to entice the buyer ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/sellers-top-10-marketing-mistakes-in-a-buyer-s-market.aspx2007-05-23T15:01:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/sellers-top-10-marketing-mistakes-in-a-buyer-s-market.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsSeller Information1. Comparison of your home to others Active and Sold on the Market 2. Location of the home—Conservation, Water, Highway, Electrical Utility, another home 3. How well your home has been maintained and how it “shows” 4. How much competition ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/pricing-your-home-for-sale-in-a-buyer-s-market.aspx2007-05-23T14:58:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/pricing-your-home-for-sale-in-a-buyer-s-market.aspxMarket ConditionsFor SaleSeller Information4 Point Inspections The Four Point Insurance Inspection was created after Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in 1992. It is performed on behalf of the insurance companies and, typically, as a requirement for the insurer offering insurance to the new homeowner. ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/so-you-need-a-4-point-inspection-for-your-insurance.aspx2007-05-23T14:55:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/so-you-need-a-4-point-inspection-for-your-insurance.aspxReal EstateIndustryBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersSix Creative Ways to Afford a Home If your income and savings are making home buying a challenge, consider these options. 1. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give loans or grants to cover all or part ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/6-creative-ways-to-afford-a-home.aspx2007-05-23T14:53:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/6-creative-ways-to-afford-a-home.aspxReal EstateFor SaleFor Rent/LeaseFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate Buyers· 1 – Waiting until next year to buy it. It won’t be available next year, and if it is available, it will usually cost more. Look at the projected price and availability a year from now and see if it makes economic sense to wait. #2 ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/10-most-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-second-home.aspx2007-05-23T14:47:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/10-most-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-second-home.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleIndustryFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersThe vision of a new home with the ability to upgrade finishes, alter floor plans and be the first to occupy a property lures buyers into builders and developers model homes every day. According to industry sources over 70% of home buyers want a new home. ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/before-you-buy-new-construction.aspx2007-05-23T14:45:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/before-you-buy-new-construction.aspxReal EstateFor SaleIndustryBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersSurvival guide to a real estate closing The closing is the end of the long and arduous process of buying a house. It refers to the day you close the deal on a piece of property and on the mortgage to buy that home. If you are renting, you'll want to ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/survival-guide-to-a-real-estate-closing.aspx2007-05-23T14:44:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/survival-guide-to-a-real-estate-closing.aspxReal EstateFor SaleIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersStart the list off with exactly what you want in writing—get a clear picture of the type of house you want. When writing your list, think of ALL the qualities you want in a house and neighborhood. Here are some of the items to include: Area of Tampa ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/how-to-create-your-dream-home-wish-list.aspx2007-05-23T14:37:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/how-to-create-your-dream-home-wish-list.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationReal Estate Buyers1. The builder of new construction is not going to sell you a home for any less because you are NOT using a REALTOR®, so why not have representation throughout the process? 2. It is a little known fact that builder representatives are legally and ethically ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/why-bring-a-realtor-to-buy-new-construction.aspx2007-05-23T14:35:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/why-bring-a-realtor-to-buy-new-construction.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersWhen you buy a house, you also invest in the neighborhood that surrounds it. The identity of a neighborhood may be as important to property values as the individual properties themselves. In a planned strictly controlled architecture governs a carefully ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/what-makes-a-good-neighborhood.aspx2007-05-23T14:33:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/what-makes-a-good-neighborhood.aspxReal EstateFor SaleBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersThe Buyer/Borrower: 1. Does not tell the truth on loan application. 2. Has recent late payments on credit report. 3. Finds out about additional debt after loan application. 4. Borrower loses job. 5. Co-borrower loses job. 6. Income verification lower than ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/what-can-go-wrong-during-the-real-estate-transaction.aspx2007-05-23T14:29:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/what-can-go-wrong-during-the-real-estate-transaction.aspxReal EstateFor SaleIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate Buyers1 . Receive Automatic Listings by E-Mail Almost 80% of home buyers today start a home search online. Unless you are receiving home listings through the Multiple Listing Service, the data you are receiving may be outdated. Through the MLS directly, you ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-10-secrets-to-writing-offers-in-a-buyers-market.aspx2007-05-23T14:25:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/23/top-10-secrets-to-writing-offers-in-a-buyers-market.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationReal Estate BuyersReal Estate BuyersWhat’s So Funny About Love? Ask kids what love means to them and this is some of what you might get: · I’m in favor of love as long as it doesn’t happen when The Simpson's are on TV. (Anita, age 6) · If falling in love ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/what-do-kids-know-about-love-ask-them.aspx2007-05-16T14:27:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/what-do-kids-know-about-love-ask-them.aspxQ What U.S. state is home to the world's richest woman? A Alice Walton, daughter of Wal-Mart’s founder and heiress to $16.5 billion, lives on a ranch in the state of Texas. Q What was the longest distance a building has ever been moved? A Detroit's ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/interesting-mixed-trivia-questions-and-answers.aspx2007-05-16T14:01:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/interesting-mixed-trivia-questions-and-answers.aspxThe SSOHP is the Secret Society of Happy People , founded in 1998 to encourage people to talk about happy moments. The Society has over 6,000 members who happily collect and share information like: 1. “The Year’s Top 10 Happiest Events and ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/there-is-a-secret-society-of-happy-people.aspx2007-05-16T13:02:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/there-is-a-secret-society-of-happy-people.aspxBill and I recently attended a three day workshop in Daytona Beach and like so many seminars that take you away from your routines—namely work for us—we came away from there knowing more about ourselves than when we arrived. We had the opportunity ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/list-of-100-things-to-do-before-you-die.aspx2007-05-16T13:01:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/list-of-100-things-to-do-before-you-die.aspxWhat Was Life Like 100 Years Ago? Think life was so much simpler 100 years ago? Take a look at the following and you may just change your mind. · The average life expectancy in the US was 47 years. · Only 14% of homes in the US had a bathtub. ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/ever-wonder-what-life-was-like-100-years-ago.aspx2007-05-16T13:00:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/ever-wonder-what-life-was-like-100-years-ago.aspxIS YOUR IDENTITY SAFE? According to www.identitytheft.org , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping us prevent identity theft, this crime finds about 900,000 new victims each year! Here are some additional tips I have heard recently: · Here's ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/is-your-identity-safe-more-unusual-ways-to-protect-yourself.aspx2007-05-16T12:58:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/is-your-identity-safe-more-unusual-ways-to-protect-yourself.aspxI came across an article by Jay MacDonald from Bankrate.com asking Does Money buy Happiness . Inquiring minds like me and perhaps you, really want to know: Why not? I love this…Jay says, “The rich and famous seem to be fabulously happy as ...http://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/can-money-buy-happiness.aspx2007-05-16T12:56:00-06:00Lois Szydlowskihttp://www.realestatetampahomes.com/blogs/lois_szydlowski/archive/2007/5/16/can-money-buy-happiness.aspx