First Time Home Buying Advice

Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

When I started thinking about a title for this article I came up with quite a few.  The METHOD of the Short Sale was 2nd choice. Although, we are finding there is NO Methodology in the Tampa Real Estate Market. Putting in an offer on a Short Sale Home in the Tampa Bay Area? Buying a short sale … Continue reading Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

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St. Pete Times article explains how to buy a 180K home for 121K

Should you buy now? Discounts look favorable in Tampa Housing Market-2009 Here’s a column from today’s St. Petersburg Times:  It’s actually the most cut and dry, easy to understand article that I’ve seen. It explains all the ways you can use today’s Tampa Real Estate Market, Low Interest Rates and the National Home Buyer Tax Credit to your … Continue reading St. Pete Times article explains how to buy a 180K home for 121K

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Mortgage Rate Forecast 2009-CNBC Interview

If you’ve been on the fence about buying a home in the Tampa Bay area; you’ll want to read this news article about interest rates. It’s hard to believe in today’s economic environment, but the overall Bond market, including Mortgage Bonds, are contending with the “I” word this morning…inflation…thanks to Fed member Frederic “Uncle Freddy” … Continue reading Mortgage Rate Forecast 2009-CNBC Interview

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2009 NEW Mortgage Loan Rates and Guidelines, FHA, Conventional

Here are some quick updates on how the mortgage industry will change your ability to buy a home in the Tampa Real Estate market.  It’s not as bad as most people think! Although it can be confusing since things are changing every day! Here are the changes for FHA loans: Compliments of Katie Hughes, Prospect Mortgage … Continue reading 2009 NEW Mortgage Loan Rates and Guidelines, FHA, Conventional

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Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Speaking Engagement

The Tampa Real Estate Insider is very excited to announce that Rob Turner, the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser will be the guest speaker at our next Tampa Real Estate Meetup Group on January 14th, 2009!!!  Have a question about your property taxes?  Here’s your opportunity to ask the property appraiser. Many new to the area looking to invest, … Continue reading Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Speaking Engagement

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Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report

Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report Federal Reserve Board Slashes Fed Funds Rate On December 16, 2008, the Federal Reserve slashed the target range for the federal funds rate to 0%-0.25%–a clear signal that Chairman Bernanke and other members of the Board will take all necessary steps to achieve economic recovery. The press release … Continue reading Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report

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Home Shopping Holiday Bargain Advice! Tampa, Fl

I asked Katie Hughes with Prospect Mortgage to give me her Home Shopping Holiday Bargain advice! Tampa Bay Area Attractionsclick here to see my photo album Here’s what she said about the Tampa Bay Housing Market: Mortgage rates have dropped AGAIN and are at their lowest point in generations. If you have been on the … Continue reading Home Shopping Holiday Bargain Advice! Tampa, Fl

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What the Media Doesn't tell you about the Tampa Real Estate Market-2008

Written By: Rae Catanese, Realtor-Tampa, Fl Just wanted to share with you some of the trends we are noticing right now in the Tampa Bay Real Estate market. One, the buyers market is starting to pick up. You see all the ads, billboards saying NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY. That statement is true and … Continue reading What the Media Doesn't tell you about the Tampa Real Estate Market-2008

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Article about how you can save money if you buy NOW-Tampa, Fl

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 Ignore the Headlines By Dan Kadlec Correction Appended: February 19, 2008 Famed Money Manager is perhaps best known for his timeless wisdom that you can beat the pros by focusing on stocks of companies where you either work or shop or have some other edge. But a more relevant Lynchism today … Continue reading Article about how you can save money if you buy NOW-Tampa, Fl

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Why Buy a Florida Home Now? Large Inventories Offer Options, Say Florida Realtors(R)

Florida’s real estate market has started a new year with the largest selection of homes and condominiums available for buyers in more than a decade. But factor in a continuing inflow of new residents to Florida and that means inventory levels are likely to decline in 2008. “Buyers have a lot of choices throughout the … Continue reading Why Buy a Florida Home Now? Large Inventories Offer Options, Say Florida Realtors(R)

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How to make informed decisions when buying a home-Tampa, Fl

Gaylord: Know Your MarketNAR President Richard Gaylord says consumers need to understand what’s going on in their own area. “There is no such thing as a national housing market – it doesn’t perform like the equities markets,” he says. “What’s really important for consumers is to make informed decisions based on individual needs, desires, and … Continue reading How to make informed decisions when buying a home-Tampa, Fl

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