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South Tampa Real Estate Report-Every Stat is Positive

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

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

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

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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4 Questions To Ask When Contemplating a Short Sale

Tips to selling your home as a short sale in the Tampa Bay Area: What is a short sale? In basic terms, a short sale in real estate is selling your home for less than what you owe the mortgage company. This is often defined by the term being ‘Underwater’ In order to qualify, you’ll … Continue reading 4 Questions To Ask When Contemplating a Short Sale

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6 Reasons to Buy vs Renting You May Have Missed..Is It Really Worth It?

6 Reasons to Own Your Own Home-Still on the fence about buying a home in Tampa? Home prices and interest rates will likely never be this low again. Here are the biggest factors involved when deciding on home ownership. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Buy vs Renting You May Have Missed..Is It Really Worth It?

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Tampa Housing Market Average Sales Price Down by Shocking $107,059.

Crucial Things To Know! The 2010 Year-End Breakdown for Tampa Real Estate. I just received the Greater Tampa Association of Realtor Report which compiles a four year sales and inventory history from 2007-2010. If you are still on the fence wondering if now is the time to invest in property, you may want to check … Continue reading Tampa Housing Market Average Sales Price Down by Shocking $107,059.

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