Selling Your Home

How Long Will It Take To Sell My Home In Tampa Bay?

If you haven’t been paying attention to Tampa’s once declining real estate market you may be surprised to know how things have changed since last year. Recently, Realtor.com released a list of metro markets with the lowest median age of homes currently listed. As you’ll see, the Tampa, St. Petersburg market is ranked as number … Continue reading How Long Will It Take To Sell My Home In Tampa Bay?

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The American Dream Of Home Ownership Shattered..What’s Your Home Really Worth?

Assuming you have equity in your home, the decision to list your home is not an easy one these days. The better you understand the real estate market, the easier it will be for you to deal with the truth. I would hate to be the listing agent who gets the dreaded call asking “where … Continue reading The American Dream Of Home Ownership Shattered..What’s Your Home Really Worth?

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What Will YOU Do When Your Interest Only Loan Expires in 2011?

Those of you who got interest only loans back in 2005 for a 6 year or 7 year term will need to make an important decision soon. Well, it may not be as easy as you think. 1. REFINANCE? You may say, “I’ll just refinance I have good credit.” Sorry to say that if you have an … Continue reading What Will YOU Do When Your Interest Only Loan Expires in 2011?

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Wanting to sell your home but waiting for a better market? Tampa, Fl Real Estate Market Report

The Southside Report June, 2010 _____________________________________________________________________ By Bruce Tigert: Bayshore Title, Tampa, Fl The other day a friend of mine in the real estate business said, “Some days it’s just hard to put on a positive attitude.” Today may be one of those days. Maybe it’s the heat or the stock market; or maybe it’s … Continue reading Wanting to sell your home but waiting for a better market? Tampa, Fl Real Estate Market Report

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What Does a Bank Approved Short Sale Mean?

Great question from one of my buyers. Don’t be mislead when purchasing a short sale… When a short sale says “Bank Approved” does that mean it is an easier process than a traditional short sale? It could be a shorter process but there’s no guarantee. I always ask the Realtor to supply written documentation of … Continue reading What Does a Bank Approved Short Sale Mean?

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Listing Your Home? Why Your Realtor Should Be Tech Savvy

By: Rae Catanese, Realtor in Tampa, Fl The Future of Real Estate Marketing….The Tampa Real Estate Industry has seen many changes in the last few years. Over 85% of home buyers and sellers use the Internet to start their research. Therefore, it is essential for Real Estate Agents to be tech savvy, using social media, blogs and viral … Continue reading Listing Your Home? Why Your Realtor Should Be Tech Savvy

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Strategies to Selling Your Home In a Challenging Economy

Seller’s Incentives for a Challenging Economy In a down economy, sellers must compete not only with other homes in the real estate market, but also with buyer’s fears and concerns. Selling incentives have always been a way to create additional interest in your property. Today, incentives can help motivate reluctant buyers to make that next … Continue reading Strategies to Selling Your Home In a Challenging Economy

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Ten Terrific Home Staging Tips and Tricks-Tampa, Fl

Home Staging is preparing your home for sale so that it will appeal to the widest range of potential buyers. I see the staging process as consisting of two phases: preparation and staging. The five key preparation steps are de-cluttering, depersonalizing, neutralizing, repairing and cleaning (in that order). These steps are not optional! They are … Continue reading Ten Terrific Home Staging Tips and Tricks-Tampa, Fl

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Foreclosures Highly Likely on Short Sales-HAFA Program NOT Working!

Image by TheTruthAbout… via Flickr We just got out of a meeting with our Real Estate Attorney. He indicated that in the Tampa Bay Real estate market, short sales are becoming increasingly difficult. The banks are foreclosing on properties instead of proceeding with short sales. Short Sales are now taking up to 8 months to … Continue reading Foreclosures Highly Likely on Short Sales-HAFA Program NOT Working!

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10 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent when Selling your Home

Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR Rae Catanese, Realtor-Tampa, Fl - The Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? (While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job.) 2. What is your … Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent when Selling your Home

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Selling a Condo in Tampa Bay, Fl Could Get Easier-New Lending Rules

Wall Street Journal Report Freddie Mac Eases Rules for Some Florida Condos Freddie Mac said on Wednesday it would relax some rules that have made it harder to get mortgages for condominium units in Florida. The move could make it easier for some owners to sell their units. Last year, Freddie Mac and its larger … Continue reading Selling a Condo in Tampa Bay, Fl Could Get Easier-New Lending Rules

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