Even those with a steady job and sufficient income are cautious about signing their mortgages for Tampa homes for sale. They realize that signing mortgages set them up with payments for a significant amount of their lifetimes. Others worry, especially ...
[Read More] Hidden Oaks, Temple Terrace - The 2 story at 13021 TERRACE SPRINGS DR has been sold. Property information
[Read More] Owning a Tampa home can be a sign of independence and success. It allows you to build up equity and the mortgage interest and property taxes are tax-deductible. Can you afford it, though? Reputable lenders look at a list of criteria to decide how much ...
[Read More] Picture Perfect Townhome in Tampa! • 1,200 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm townhouse - MLS® $160,000 Palm River Townhomes, Tampa - Located just minutes from downtown Tampa, Channelside and Ybor City, this gorgeous townhome features spectacular water views ...
[Read More] Some people who are supposedly "in the know" believe the American dream of owning a home has died. They spout "facts" that say home ownership - not just for Tampa homes, but also across the nation - is no longer on the minds of the ...
[Read More] Everybody wants to know how the housing market is doing, especially if they own Tampa real estate. I try to keep the newsy pieces to a minimum and spend most of my Internet space on helpful pointers, but a lot of readers have asked about the market. In ...
[Read More] If your Tampa home for sale isn't selling, you're probably wondering if you're missing something. Well, here's a list of things you might not know that could make all the difference: 1. If the location of your Tampa home for sale isn't ...
[Read More] It's now law: Buyers get 5 more months to sign a contract, 7 more months to close; Fla. downpayment aid program extended; some move-up buyers get $6,500. Read More
[Read More] If you're looking at homes for sale in the Tampa area, want to buy a home and are waiting around for better prices, you might want to rethink your strategy. If you're a market watcher, soaking up the information overload across news media and Internet ...
[Read More] With the current Tampa foreclosure woes, and the strains of the economy these days, many people are worried about what they'll do when their ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) resets. Here are a few suggestions to help you weather the current financial ...
[Read More] Do you have a competitive nature? Do you always have to have the last say? Do you always feel you have to win? If you have a home for sale in Tampa, you may have "competed" yourself right out of a buyer. Please, read on to find out how NOT to ...
[Read More] People have asked me about FSBO (For Sale By Owner). They want to know whether it’s a good idea to use an agent and the answers to many other questions on this topic. I admit it; I’m biased. I am, after all, a Tampa real estate agent. I’ll ...
[Read More] It doesn't matter if you're buying or selling a home, consulting an experienced Tampa real estate agent is a smart move. Here are five steps to finding your perfect agent: 1. Ask about experience Although many new Tampa real estate agents are good ...
[Read More] But it's not a done deal yet. Current version adds a credit for non-first-time buyers and raises income limits Read More
[Read More] According to CNN, the Senate has reached a tentative deal to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit and to add an additional $6,500 tax credit to some existing homeowners who have lived in their home for the past 5 years. The tax credits if ...
[Read More] Halloween is just around the corner, but if you're looking at the homes for sale in Tampa, it's probably the first-time buyer fears that have your knees shaking. Hey, buying a house seems like such a final thing, so that's understandable. It ...
[Read More] In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Tampa Office of Human Rights and GTAR's Fair Housing Committee bring you, "¡Celebracion! Vivienda Justa", "Celebration, Fair Housing", on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 ...
[Read More] Just because you've found some interesting Tampa homes for sale doesn't mean your house hunt is up. There's much more to do before signing those closing papers, and one of the biggest is having the home inspected. In fact, getting a home inspection ...
[Read More] Many facing the possibility of being added to the number of foreclosures in Tampa are frightened, often frustrated and feel helpless. It's understandable; nobody wants to lose their home. However, those feelings often lead to being victimized by loan ...
[Read More] Fish Hawk Trails, Fishhawk Ranch - The single story home at 6303 WILD ORCHID DR has been sold. Property information
[Read More] If you have a home for sale in Tampa and it's been sitting on the market for quite awhile, you're probably trying to come up with ways to get it sold. One of the ways that people are talking about (at least on the Internet) is through a house raffle. ...
[Read More] Buying or selling a home has a major impact on many people's lives. So it's important not to leave the task to just anyone. Take advantage of all the benefits that come with working with a full-time Tampa real estate agent. Since selling or buying ...
[Read More] If you're looking at one of the many Tampa homes for sale (and especially when reading about buying a home), you've probably already read articles that ask, "How much house can you afford?" and "Can you really afford the mortgage ...
[Read More] If you have a Tampa home for sale or you're thinking about buying a home to flip it, here's something to keep in mind: walking distance. Why? Because a new study commissioned by CEOs for Cities shows that homes within walking distance of amenities ...
[Read More] As a Realtor I get hundreds of emails from all Real Estate groups requesting me to ask Washington to renew the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. The question is, should Washington renew the tax credit? There are lots of reasons to renew it including; ...
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