December 2008

Westshore Yacht Club offers Boat Slip Rentals for Superbowl

Here’s the best idea I’ve heard of yet.  The Westshore Yacht Club  here in Tampa is offering their boat marina for rent on Tampa Bay, for lease from Jan 25th-Feb 2nd, 2009.  Even if you aren’t attending the Superbowl what a great idea to enjoy the excitment of the city and have a beautiful resort style … Continue reading Westshore Yacht Club offers Boat Slip Rentals for Superbowl

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Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report

Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report Federal Reserve Board Slashes Fed Funds Rate On December 16, 2008, the Federal Reserve slashed the target range for the federal funds rate to 0%-0.25%–a clear signal that Chairman Bernanke and other members of the Board will take all necessary steps to achieve economic recovery. The press release … Continue reading Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report

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Best Waterfront Home Deals-Indian Rocks Beach

Great Deal on the Water; Indian Rocks Beach in the Tampa Bay Area! Waterfront Beach House may be primary residence, vacation home or great lot to build your new home. Waterfront Home   2Bedroom 2 Bathrooms 1800 sq ft home with tile floors, great fireplace, views from living area & bedroom, secluded and set back … Continue reading Best Waterfront Home Deals-Indian Rocks Beach

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Signs Superbowl 43 is coming to Tampa Bay 2009!

It’s not even Christmas yet and the Tampa Bay Area is begining preparations for Super Bowl 43.  “Why am I getting excited for Super Bowl 2009 Because it will be played in Tampa. That’s right.  The Super Bowl is coming here.  To the parties, the celebrities, the hedonism, the bachanalia, and all the trimmings and … Continue reading Signs Superbowl 43 is coming to Tampa Bay 2009!

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Home Shopping Holiday Bargain Advice! Tampa, Fl

I asked Katie Hughes with Prospect Mortgage to give me her Home Shopping Holiday Bargain advice! Tampa Bay Area Attractionsclick here to see my photo album Here’s what she said about the Tampa Bay Housing Market: Mortgage rates have dropped AGAIN and are at their lowest point in generations. If you have been on the … Continue reading Home Shopping Holiday Bargain Advice! Tampa, Fl

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What you should know about Short Sale and Foreclosures

What is a short sale? When researching how to buy homes for sale in Tampa, Florida, you’ll see bank owned (foreclosures) and short sales listed in MLS. They may say “listing price may not be sufficient to cover all expenses” and you’ll know it’s a short sale.   Short sales are homes that the seller is hoping the … Continue reading What you should know about Short Sale and Foreclosures

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New Year's Eve 2010 Things to Do-Tampa, Florida

  As the Holiday Season approaches everyone is busy doing last minute shopping and running around town.  Just thought I’d post something for those of you who don’t have time to figure out what to do for New Year’s Eve.  I haven’t even figured it out myself!  Feel free to leave a comment if you … Continue reading New Year's Eve 2010 Things to Do-Tampa, Florida

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Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Find out what your options are!

Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Property taxes and the process of disputing your tax bill is a question we are asked all the time.  With the economy in a downturn, homeowner’s in the Tampa Bay Area are looking for ways to cut costs and property taxes have become a major struggle for homeowner’s. … Continue reading Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Find out what your options are!

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Mortgage Rates Reach All Time Low-Tampa, Fl

Just a quick update on the lowest mortgage rates we’ve seen in a long time! I was sent this today: Conforming 30 yr fixed : 5.25% Conforming 30 yr fixed: 5.0% 30 yr FHA rates: 5.125% 30 yr VA rates: 5.375% JUMBO 5 YR ARM: 5.5% JUMBO 7YR ARM: 5.75% Here is what happened that … Continue reading Mortgage Rates Reach All Time Low-Tampa, Fl

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