August 2009

Towers of Channelside Condos for Sale and Bankruptcy update-Tampa, FL

Towers of Channelside Bankruptcy update-Tampa, Fl Towers of Channelside  The Towers of Channelside has been in receivership for the past couple months.  Receivership is a form of bankruptcy in which a company can avoid liquidation by reorganizing with the help of a court-appointed trustee. During that time they have taken most of the condos off the … Continue reading Towers of Channelside Condos for Sale and Bankruptcy update-Tampa, FL

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What are the benefits of 203K financing?

With the amount of short sale and foreclosures on the market in the Tampa Bay area, the 203K loan program may be a great opportunity to purchase a distressed property and renovate it the way you want to.  Most of these properties have been abandoned and need work. If you have the vision, and can put a … Continue reading What are the benefits of 203K financing?

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Your property taxes could increase in 2009 Tampa Bay.

Many home owner’s are eagerly awaiting the public hearings to determine if Hillsborough County will increase the Millage rates for 2009, which could cause an increase in property taxes. Yes, property values have come down, but that doesn’t mean your tax bill will be lower if the proposal gets approved. I received an email today from … Continue reading Your property taxes could increase in 2009 Tampa Bay.

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U.S. Cheapest Homeownership Market Reports Tampa #5

Business Week Article explains when conditions are favorable to own rather than rent. Tampa Bay Ranked #5 in their report. Tampa Metro (Fla.) Own/rent ratio: 115% Annual cost to own: $10,823 Annual cost to rent: $9,444 From Channelside South Florida is has been hit hard by the recession, and home prices in Tampa have taken a … Continue reading U.S. Cheapest Homeownership Market Reports Tampa #5

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BEST Guide to Real Estate Investing, Foreclosures and More!

A friend, author and colleague of mine Dan Auito,  just released a new Real Estate Investing Book called  “Be A Real Estate Heavyweight.”   This is a real estate investing tool and resource. Learn how to invest in foreclosures and bank-owned REOs There are many wanna be real estate investors out there and in today’s Real … Continue reading BEST Guide to Real Estate Investing, Foreclosures and More!

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Increase in sales for Tampa Real Estate Market -Tampa, Fl

Prudential Tropical Realty Announces First Quarter Increase  TAMPA BAY, FL -  Prudential Tropical Realty announced this week that it has posted an increase in sales during the first quarter of 2009.  During the time period of January – March, 2009 the company posted a 20 percent increase over Jan.-March 2008 in pending dollar volume.  Even … Continue reading Increase in sales for Tampa Real Estate Market -Tampa, Fl

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Free Home Buyer Seminar at IKEA in Tampa

First Time Home Buyers Seminar @ IKEA “$500 certificate for closing costs to anyone that attends”   Hosted by: Transcontinential Lending Group Price: FREE Infact we are giving away $500 dollars for attending   Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Time:  7:00pm Location: IKEA Ikea Tampa, FL  - www.ikea-usa.com 1103 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, Fl 4 reviews, … Continue reading Free Home Buyer Seminar at IKEA in Tampa

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Great Deal on a Riverfront Home-Tampa, Fl

I just received a price reduction on my Waterfront Home for sale.  This is NOT A SHORT SALE and the sellers can close quick!  Offered at 325K Waterfront Home Tampa, Fl click for details From Lakeshore Drive Call me for details  813 784 7744  Rae Catanese

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Buyers Face Roadblocks for Dec 1st deadline of homebuyer tax credit-Tampa, Fl

Decision Time Draws Near for First Time Buyer’s Credit While the economy continues to show signs of improvement and many housing markets are beginning to heat up, scores of would-be buyers are still waiting on the sidelines for further positive housing trends. But for first-time buyers, time is running short on the federal government’s $8,000 … Continue reading Buyers Face Roadblocks for Dec 1st deadline of homebuyer tax credit-Tampa, Fl

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