First Time Home Buyers

How to know if you are ready to buy a home!

If you are a first time home buyer you probably have a lot of questions on how to buy a home, and if it is the best decision for you and your family. As a Buyer’s Real Estate agent, I would be more than happy to answer any other questions you may have about the … Continue reading How to know if you are ready to buy a home!

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Down Payment Update

Friday the St. Petersburg Times stated that Governor Christ signed a bill to allow for the First Time Homebuyer Credit to be used as down payment and I am getting numerous emails regarding the details so I wanted to take a moment and update everyone. FHA announced today that it will allow the First Time … Continue reading Home Buyer Tax Credit Down Payment Update

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Chinese Drywall used in Florida can destroy your home

Dick and Nancy Nelson, who say the Florida retirement home they bought new in 2006 has Chinese-manufactured drywall, contend all their appliances with copper are failing, according to CNN affiliate WFTS-TV. “The washing machine, the dryer, the microwave, a refrigerator — these are all brand-new appliances, and they’re breaking down,” Nancy Nelson of Palmetto told … Continue reading Chinese Drywall used in Florida can destroy your home

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How a Buyer's Real Estate Agent Can Help You

Before you start your home search you may want to think about a few things: There is never a wrong time to buy the right home. All you need to do in the short run is find a good buy and make sure you have the financial ability to hold it for the long run. The … Continue reading How a Buyer's Real Estate Agent Can Help You

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First Time Home Buyers getting GREAT deals-Tampa, Fl

Hello readers: I’m posting an article that was in The Tampa Tribune a couple weeks ago. Shannon, the reporter from the times, called me for an interview! I highlighted the article where she quotes what we disscused regarding the housing market in Tampa Bay. By SHANNON BEHNKEN | The Tampa Tribune Published: March 27, 2009 Joseph … Continue reading First Time Home Buyers getting GREAT deals-Tampa, Fl

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How to Buy a Foreclosure in Tampa Bay-Foreclosure Statistics Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater

During the month of March, 2009 In Florida, one in every 282 homeowners received a foreclosure notice. In the U.S. One in every 538 American households received either a default notice, auction sale notice or bank repossession, according to RealtyTrac’s U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. With foreclosure filings up 57 percent from a year ago, (Source: RealtyTrac.) … Continue reading How to Buy a Foreclosure in Tampa Bay-Foreclosure Statistics Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater

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New Home Buyer tax credit proposal could strenghten housing market

GOP Plan Aims to Expand Home Buyer Tax Credits By Renae Merle Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 25, 2009; House Republican leaders plan to unveil a housing package today that would increase the tax credits available for home buyers and would direct law enforcement to crack down on mortgage fraud. Under the proposal, borrowers … Continue reading New Home Buyer tax credit proposal could strenghten housing market

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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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NEW FHA loan limits for Tampa, St. Petersburg Area!

GREAT NEWS!!!! We are now able to use last year’s maximum loan limits on FHA which in Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas is $292,500 (much better than the &$271,050 we were rolled back to). Don’t forget about the 8,000 tax credit for home buyers. This is not just first time home buyers, it is for anyone … Continue reading NEW FHA loan limits for Tampa, St. Petersburg Area!

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New 2009 Home Buyer Tax Credit Info-Tampa, Fl

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ENHANCED HOME BUYER CREDIT Who Qualifies?: Anyone who has not owned a home for the preceding three years. That means you may still qualify for the incentive even if you and your spouse owned a home more than three years ago. How Much?: The incentive calls for … Continue reading New 2009 Home Buyer Tax Credit Info-Tampa, Fl

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