Tampa Real Estate

Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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The South Tampa real estate market is HOT, HOT, HOT. Yes, now is a good time to list your home for sale.  Don’t believe me?  Here’s why…. My phone has been ringing off the hook with frantic buyers trying to find something to purchase. They almost don’t believe me when I tell them there’s only … Continue reading Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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You Can Buy A House, But You’ve Got To “Keep Up With The Kardashians”

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We’ve received more questions and comments about last month’s South Tampa Real Estate Report than any we’ve published in the past. It’s an affirmation of our culture’s keen interest in the important topics affecting today’s volatile world. FYI, Bruce Jenner was the Olympic decathlon champion in 1976 and still holds the record for appearing on … Continue reading You Can Buy A House, But You’ve Got To “Keep Up With The Kardashians”

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

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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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Buyers Waiting For The South Tampa Market To Hit Bottom May Have Missed It!

South Tampa Real Estate Report-Compliments of Bruce Tigert-Bayshore Title, Tampa, Fl The Number of Transaction continues to surge, beating last August by 10%.  The Year to Year Comparison shows a 16% increase over the same period a year ago. Going back to September of last year, we’ve seen steady and sustained growth in the sales … Continue reading Buyers Waiting For The South Tampa Market To Hit Bottom May Have Missed It!

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South Tampa Real Estate Report: The Surge In Sales Will Surprise You!

Courtesy of Bayshore Title-Tampa, Fl “Mayhem” is a great word, isn’t it?  Webster’s defines it as “needless or willful damage or violence.” Stock market analysts are using the word a lot right now, referring to the “mayhem in the world equities markets”.  But the market is just reacting to world events.  The real mayhem happened … Continue reading South Tampa Real Estate Report: The Surge In Sales Will Surprise You!

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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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Rush For Tampa Real Estate Closings Creating Frenzy

Watch out kids it’s going to be a crazy ride if you’re looking to close on a home before the end of the year. Mortgage brokers, appraisers, listing agents and buyer’s agents are in a frenzy trying to scramble to get homes sold before the end of 2010. Partly because there’s a Fannie Mae  $3,500 credit … Continue reading Rush For Tampa Real Estate Closings Creating Frenzy

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National Housing Market and Florida Real Estate-What You May Not Know

The buyers who believe that the next house they will see will be a better deal could be missing out on taking advantage of great opportunities. Here in Tampa, Fl..

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Why Florida’s Real Estate Market Will Rebound.

INTERNATIONAL HOME BUYERS IN FLORIDA-NAR 2010 STUDY Overall Foreign buyers recognize U.S. real estate as a desirable, profitable and secure investment. In addition, the weak dollar has made U.S. real estate an even more attractive investment for foreign buyers. A total of only 19 percent of foreign buyers financed their home with a mortgage while … Continue reading Why Florida’s Real Estate Market Will Rebound.

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Time to Close On A Home Increases 32.5% in Tampa-Banks Having a Hard Time Keeping Up With Demand.

How many of you have had a contract to purchase a home and the bank needed an extension? Almost every sale I’ve had this year has resulted in an extension of the closing date.  The main reason in my opinion, is setting unrealistic closing times and a large increase in sales.  Short Sales are another … Continue reading Time to Close On A Home Increases 32.5% in Tampa-Banks Having a Hard Time Keeping Up With Demand.

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Lenders face new laws that will impact your closing date

New lender regulations will make it harder to close on your new house which may cause delays and headaches for buyers and sellers. Here’s a great article that explains the details of the new program. From Channelside It’s no secret that many facets of lending and real estate have changed as a result of the credit … Continue reading Lenders face new laws that will impact your closing date

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