First Time Home Buyers

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

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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What Should I Offer On a Foreclosure? Expert Insights You Should Know!

Here’s 3 key factors to consider when negotiating offers on a foreclosure. I’ve based this on an example of a condo listed for sale in Tampa, Fl at $149,900. By the way, the unit originally sold for $269,000 back in 2005. In this case the bank has already priced it at the lowest price per … Continue reading What Should I Offer On a Foreclosure? Expert Insights You Should Know!

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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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Military receives extra benefits for First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Thinking of relocating to MacDill AFB in Tampa? Here’s a great article on the benefits for first time home buyers for military personnel Armed service, intelligence service and foreign service personnel on active duty and out of the U.S. for 90 days during any part of 2009 get an additional year to buy their homes … Continue reading Military receives extra benefits for First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

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5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

Timing Couldn’t Be Much Better for First-time Homebuyers– Be Sure You Make the Right Moves By Rae Catanese, PA Prudential Tropical Realty-Tampa, Fl First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transactions, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That trend is likely to continue well … Continue reading 5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

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CNN Reports-Senators agree to extend home-buyer tax credit

Here’s an update on the home buyer tax credit which is hopefully going to be EXTENDED until June 2010. This will make a big impact on Tampa Real Estate, since many buyer’s have now run out of time to purchase a home by Dec. 1st. Glad to see they are working on extending it! WASHINGTON — Senators … Continue reading CNN Reports-Senators agree to extend home-buyer tax credit

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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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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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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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Short Sale questions answered-Tampa, Fl

What is a short sale? A short sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured to the property upon receipt of less money than is actually owed. Right now in Tampa one half of all homes on … Continue reading Short Sale questions answered-Tampa, Fl

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