July 2008

Tampa Bay Area Voted in top 10 Cleanest Cities-Forbes Magazine

Ybor City-Tampa, Fl Forbes Magazine recently released a report on America’s cleanest cities. The Tampa-St. Petersburg area ranked 8th in the top 10. The study was not based on just trash removal, but environmental aspects. The story written about the report noted specifically Partnership member company Tampa Electric Company “for going beyond federal and state … Continue reading Tampa Bay Area Voted in top 10 Cleanest Cities-Forbes Magazine

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Hyde Park Historical Neighborhood-Tampa, Fl

Hyde Park, Tampa, Florida.  Best Historical Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa. The ZIP code for the district is 33606.  There is a large concentration of historical bungalows, condos and townhomes, which are walking distance to quaint shops and trendy restaurants in the … Continue reading Hyde Park Historical Neighborhood-Tampa, Fl

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Housing Bill Set to Become Law – How will this effect you?

Ballast Point- Tampa, Fl This is the best news article I found that outlines the details of the new Housing Bill and what it will mean to first time home buyers, as well as, homeowners facing possible foreclosure. Our Tampa Real Estate market will see a huge impact from this new law, as many people … Continue reading Housing Bill Set to Become Law – How will this effect you?

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Why Bank Owned is Better than a Short Sale if you need to close quick-Tampa, Fl

The past 3 weeks have been like a flood gate opening in the Tampa real estate market. I’ve seen more activity from interested buyers than I’ve seen in the past 3 years. Everyone is recognizing that now is a great time to buy. I’ve been working with a buyer who is being transferred with the … Continue reading Why Bank Owned is Better than a Short Sale if you need to close quick-Tampa, Fl

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Current Real Estate Market Conditions-Tampa, Fl

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First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance-Tampa,Fl

Down Payment Assistance could mean buying a home with no money down. One of the biggest struggles with first time home buyers is coming up with the down payment and closing costs associated with buying a home. The AmeriDream Downpayment Assistance Program was created to overcome the greatest barrier to homeownership, the downpayment. The program … Continue reading First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance-Tampa,Fl

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FHA Modernization approved by Senate

On July 11th, the Senate voted 63 to 5 to approve the legislation. As a result of your efforts, HR 3221 creates affordable housing opportunities by setting loan limits up to $625,500 for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA, and will stimulate housing demand with a temporary $7,500 home ownership tax credit.  The bill also … Continue reading FHA Modernization approved by Senate

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JUNE MLS Statistics-Tampa Real Estate Market 2008

June statistics are in for the Tampa Real Estate Market (1) EXISTING HOME SALES UP A WHOPPING 76% SINCE JANUARY, 2008 (2) INVENTORY DOWN 5.5% SINCE JANUARY 2008 (3) MONTHS OF INVENTORY DOWN 54% SINCE JANUARY 2008 (4) AVERAGE SALES PRICE DOWN TO $227,565 (5) AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET UP FROM 124 IN MAY TO … Continue reading JUNE MLS Statistics-Tampa Real Estate Market 2008

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Relocating? Consider three things when moving to Tampa Bay

Determining the most desirable neighborhoods means considering three things………. Convenience, Location and Price Convenience: I recently began working with a couple who has rented for the past five years in the Feather Sound area of St. Petersburg, but have realized that there is no better time to buy a condominium in the Tampa/St. Pete area … Continue reading Relocating? Consider three things when moving to Tampa Bay

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Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

When deciding who to use as a listing agent or firm, you’ll want to have the most internet presence possible to get your home sold quickly. We are very excited to now have these additional listing tools available for our clients. PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FEEDS LISTINGS TO CYBERHOMES, GOOGLE BASE AND OODLE Affiliate Listings Now … Continue reading Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

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Taps Wine and Beer Merchants opens in SKYPOINT Condo Building

AT TAPS, BUSINESS IS BOOMING By: Gary Shepherd For James DeVito, owner of newly opened Taps Wine and Beer Merchants in the SkyPoint condo building, the future is now. Sure, downtown Tampa’s business climate may still be on the upswing, with the best days ahead. But, says DeVito, business has been fabulous since he opened … Continue reading Taps Wine and Beer Merchants opens in SKYPOINT Condo Building

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