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Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

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PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FEEDS LISTINGS TO CYBERHOMES, GOOGLE BASE AND OODLE-TAMPA, FL Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., has begun flowing at least 140,000 for-sale property listings to Internet hot spots Cyberhomes.com, Google BaseTM and Oodle. The move positions Prudential Real Estate affiliates’ listings in front of the growing ranks of consumers who shop online for … Continue reading Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

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South Tampa Real Estate Report-Every Stat is Positive

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When everything was going your way and it all seemed so good it made you scared, right? Looking at the South Tampa Real Estate stats for March, that’s what you should be feeling now. It’s all going our way. Every stat is positive. Last month I declared us to be in a “Sustained Recovery”, but … Continue reading South Tampa Real Estate Report-Every Stat is Positive

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How to Win the Real Estate Bidding War Without Overpaying

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There’s a saying that a property is worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Here in the South Tampa Real Estate market buyers are willing to pay more. In our capacity as a seller’s agent, we are experiencing multiple offers in all price ranges. People are willing to pay asking, if not above asking price … Continue reading How to Win the Real Estate Bidding War Without Overpaying

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3 Warning Signs Your AC System May Not Be Functioning Properly

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 How To Inspect An AC System Before You Purchase A Home Purchasing a new home is obviously a big investment and potential home buyers should be confident that the properties they are considering are in good working condition. One of the most important aspects of homes in the Tampa, FL area is the air conditioner … Continue reading 3 Warning Signs Your AC System May Not Be Functioning Properly

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Approved FHA Condo Developments in Channelside and Downtown Tampa

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Designed to be a trendy, urban neighborhood, walking distance to shopping, restaurants and theater; Channelside was the hot spot a few years ago for those eager to live close to Downtown Tampa. Over development and the crash of the Tampa Real Estate market, turned the residential area of Channelside into a ghost town. But, that … Continue reading Approved FHA Condo Developments in Channelside and Downtown Tampa

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Why Use a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent? Tampa, Fl

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As a Tampa Realtor one of the most common questions I’m asked by buyers is “who pays the commission?” A Buyer’s Agent is compensated by splitting the Selling Agent’s commission, so it cost you nothing. So what does a Buyer’s Agent actually do, and why do I need one? A well accomplished Realtor will be … Continue reading Why Use a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent? Tampa, Fl

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2012 Tampa Real Estate Market Forecast Number 6 In U.S. For Stability

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Did everyone see the recent 2012 Clear Capital Real Estate Market Forecast? The Tampa Bay Area Real Estate Market is forecasted to gain a 7.4% price increase in 2012! According to the predictions, we are now number 6 in the U.S. to see positive growth and stability in our housing market.  The significant change in our market … Continue reading 2012 Tampa Real Estate Market Forecast Number 6 In U.S. For Stability

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What Happens When Homeowners Don’t Pay Their HOA Dues-The Scary Truth

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Ever wonder what happens when homeowners don’t pay their HOA dues? Don’t get trapped paying someone else’s debt! This is a guest blog post by: Linda Darwish, of Association Financial Services Short sales and foreclosures make up a large portion of the Tampa Real Estate market.  And that large portion is not contributing to monthly … Continue reading What Happens When Homeowners Don’t Pay Their HOA Dues-The Scary Truth

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6 Things An Interior Designer Can Do To Relieve Your Remodeling Anxiety

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Get rid of your ugly house once and for all!   Remodeling a home, just like any life changing experience can cause anxiety. Have you ever been through a remodeling project? A home addition? An updated bathroom?  A new kitchen?  Were you overwhelmed by all of the choices you had, and all of the decisions … Continue reading 6 Things An Interior Designer Can Do To Relieve Your Remodeling Anxiety

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Tampa Short Sales makes HGTV’S frontdoor.com top 10 Real Estate Nightmares List

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Top Real Estate Nightmares My article for HGTV’s frontdoor.com, Top Ten Real Estate Nightmares, came in at #7 on the top ten list and has been the most viewed article on my blog in 2011! Learn how you can avoid these hair-raising real estate horrors By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com Buying a short sale? Be prepared … Continue reading Tampa Short Sales makes HGTV’S frontdoor.com top 10 Real Estate Nightmares List

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Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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The South Tampa real estate market is HOT, HOT, HOT. Yes, now is a good time to list your home for sale.  Don’t believe me?  Here’s why…. My phone has been ringing off the hook with frantic buyers trying to find something to purchase. They almost don’t believe me when I tell them there’s only … Continue reading Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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