November 2008

Westshore Yacht Club-Tampa 149 Boat Slip Marina News

State Dedicates Westshore Yacht Club as “Clean Marina” –New marina opens for business with environmental stewardship a top priority— Westshore Yacht Club Tampa, Fl                Click PHOTO to view Community TAMPA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Clean Boating Partnership,  recognized Westshore Yacht Club as Hillsborough County’s 2nd Clean Marina. “Running a … Continue reading Westshore Yacht Club-Tampa 149 Boat Slip Marina News

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Tampa SuperBowl 2009 Guide to Best Things to do, Restuarants & more

If you are coming to the Tampa Bay area for the Super Bowl you are probably wondering what to do while you are here.  I’m also going to share with you my favorite things to do, events for kids, the best places to go out in Tampa, Superbowl Parties, Concerts, and Tampa’s best restaurants.  I’m posting this for … Continue reading Tampa SuperBowl 2009 Guide to Best Things to do, Restuarants & more

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Short Sales vs. Foreclosures and its effects on Credit…. Breaking the myth

Short Sales vs. Foreclosures and its effects on Credit…. Breaking the myth There has been so much misinformation out there on the process of Foreclosures and Short sales; that I asked Katie Cook Hughes, Sr. Loan Officer at Prospect Mortgage in Tampa, Fl to clarify the situation for us!                  I think that many sellers have been … Continue reading Short Sales vs. Foreclosures and its effects on Credit…. Breaking the myth

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Tampa Real Estate Market #2 in Nation for Foreclosures

The Tampa Tribune reported that the Tampa, Fl area is now number two in the nation in foreclosures.  This is unbelievable news, knowing how hot our market was just 4 years ago. According to the statistics Tampa had the most filings in September, 2008, then the rest of the Bay area. TAMPA – Florida leapfrogged … Continue reading Tampa Real Estate Market #2 in Nation for Foreclosures

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CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

Foreclosures take heavy toll on home prices but bargain hunters are re-entering worst-hit markets. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer The Median Sales Price, for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas has dropped 20% to $173,400 from October 2007 to October 2008 A flood of foreclosures has driven home prices down. As many as … Continue reading CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

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Skypoint Condos Selling and FHA Approved-Downtown,Tampa

Skypoint Condos for Sale! latest…Update for The Luxury High Rise Condo SKYPOINT in Downtown Tampa, Fl. Skypoint Condo-29th Floor The best deals are Resale units that are in foreclosure and short sales. Pricing is now starting in the 140′s!  This is great news for buyers looking to get a deal now. The condo building is now … Continue reading Skypoint Condos Selling and FHA Approved-Downtown,Tampa

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Off the Beaten Path-Things to do in Tampa Bay Florida

 Here’s a guest post from Robert Payne’s Blog   Where I End Up, What Life Presents, and What I Have to Say About It Picnic Island Tampa, Fl Sep 29th, 2008 by Robert  My guess is that the city of Tampa offered up Picnic Island as a concession to give a large amount of oceanfront land over … Continue reading Off the Beaten Path-Things to do in Tampa Bay Florida

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Citigroup puts foreclosure moratorium on 500,000 homeowners

Looks like there’s some good news for people who are at risk for foreclosure. If your loan is through Citigroup you may want to contact them for more information on how you can take advantage of this program. Citigroup plans to rescue 500,000 homeowners   On the heels of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s loan modification … Continue reading Citigroup puts foreclosure moratorium on 500,000 homeowners

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Important facts about Asbestos when remodeling older homes

Remodel Safely: Protect yourself and the Environment while saving Money There are many things to consider when remodeling or buying buying an older home. Homes built before 1980 could easily contain asbestos. Of course, even homes build after 1980 still may contain products that are worth taking note of.  As technology and long-terms cost efficiency … Continue reading Important facts about Asbestos when remodeling older homes

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Westshore Yacht Club Update-Tampa-Townhomes Starting at 199K

In August 2008, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved a relief package for WCI Communities that’s designed to assure homebuyers would not be impacted for future purchasers at the Westshore Yacht Club here in Tampa Bay.   If you are looking for a great deal this is the time to invest. This is GREAT NEWS for one of the premiere boating … Continue reading Westshore Yacht Club Update-Tampa-Townhomes Starting at 199K

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New Owner's of The Place at Channelside decide to rent building

It’s official!  The new owner’s of The Place at Channelside have decided to turn the condo development into rentals.  What does this mean for people who purchased the condos and are either living there or trying to sell them?  It doesn’t look good, that’s for sure.  You can’t help but feel sorry for those who … Continue reading New Owner's of The Place at Channelside decide to rent building

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