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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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3 Things The Bank Won’t Tell You About Loan Modifications And Why They Fail

Here’s The Top 3 Myths Of Loan Modification Programs And What You Should Know Before You Start! Maybe you’ve heard a good option for foreclosure is a loan modification. Maybe you’ve even gotten letters in the mail by an attorney trying offering their services asking you to pay money upfront. Here are some critical things to know if … Continue reading 3 Things The Bank Won’t Tell You About Loan Modifications And Why They Fail

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South Tampa Real Estate Report-Can Buyers Purchase Without Fear?

The numbers for the South Tampa Real Estate Market look just like those of last October. The Number of Transactions, Average Sales Price, and Average Price Per Foot are almost identical to last year. The Median Price is very close. Looking at the Twelve Month Trend, we see the Average Price dipped from the previous two months, but … Continue reading South Tampa Real Estate Report-Can Buyers Purchase Without Fear?

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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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South Tampa Real Estate Market Report….Transactions Up 44%

Provided Courtesy of Bayshore Title- Tampa, Fl The Southside Report is a compilation of sales data derived from MLS that isolates the South Tampa market and breaks sales information into the four zip codes in our area. (33609, 33611, 33629 and 33606) The first report, “Average Sales Price” reveals sales reported through MLS for the current month and compares it … Continue reading South Tampa Real Estate Market Report….Transactions Up 44%

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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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