March 2009

Economic and Urban Development Annual Report-Tampa, FL

Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Areas include: Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, East Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Ybor Under the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board, seven volunteer advisory boards made up of private citizens help provide community insight as the city works to improve the quality of life and economic vitality in … Continue reading Economic and Urban Development Annual Report-Tampa, FL

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2011 Housing Market Forecast -Tampa, Florida

Economists’ Commentary: Housing Forecast for 2010-2011 By Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist Last year’s predictions indicated the boost to existing home sales could be more than 20 percent in the first half of 2010 from comparable period one year before. In 2011, new home sales could jump by nearly 50 percent, though from very depressed levels … Continue reading 2011 Housing Market Forecast -Tampa, Florida

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New Home Buyer tax credit proposal could strenghten housing market

GOP Plan Aims to Expand Home Buyer Tax Credits By Renae Merle Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 25, 2009; House Republican leaders plan to unveil a housing package today that would increase the tax credits available for home buyers and would direct law enforcement to crack down on mortgage fraud. Under the proposal, borrowers … Continue reading New Home Buyer tax credit proposal could strenghten housing market

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Tampa Bay Home Sales Rise! Tampa, Fl Real Estate Market Update

Existing Home Sales Rise 23% By SHANNON BEHNKEN sbehnken@tampatrib.com Sales of existing homes rose 23 percent in the Tampa Real Estate Market as bargain hunters snatched up distressed properties and continued to keep home prices lower. That’s the largest jump since September, when sales rose 29 percent. In the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater metro area, … Continue reading Tampa Bay Home Sales Rise! Tampa, Fl Real Estate Market Update

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Is a RELOCATION to Tampa’s MacDill AFB in your future? What you need to KNOW!

If you are looking to live near the Base, you will want to read this news article pertaining to some of the largest tracks of land looking to be rezoned in the flight path.   MacDill fights zoning change By Elisabeth Parker, Times Staff Writer Published Wednesday, March 18, 2009 INTERBAY — The neighborhood surrounding MacDill … Continue reading Is a RELOCATION to Tampa’s MacDill AFB in your future? What you need to KNOW!

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Pasco County, Fl says $20M will be spent to help home buyers

Pasco approves $20 million in home buyer assistance Times staff In Print: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 COUNTYWIDE $20M will be spent to help home buyers More relief for low to moderate income home buyers is on the way soon, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Pasco County commissioners gave final approval Tuesday to a plan to spend … Continue reading Pasco County, Fl says $20M will be spent to help home buyers

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Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

When I started thinking about a title for this article I came up with quite a few.  The METHOD of the Short Sale was 2nd choice. Although, we are finding there is NO Methodology in the Tampa Real Estate Market. Putting in an offer on a Short Sale Home in the Tampa Bay Area? Buying a short sale … Continue reading Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

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South Tampa Canal Dredging Update-Waterfront Homes Likely To Increase Values

Owner’s of Million Dollar Homes on the Water in South Tampa finally get the approval on Canal Dredging by the City Of Tampa.  If you are looking to purchase a home on one of the canals that is scheduled for dredging; this is very important information to know.  As a Realtor working with buyers, I would advise you … Continue reading South Tampa Canal Dredging Update-Waterfront Homes Likely To Increase Values

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