buying real estate in tampa

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

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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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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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Buyers being unfairly scrutinized by lenders-Tampa, FL

Ever hear of a “Motivation Letter?”  You may if you are trying to purchase a home in today’s real estate market. Buyers in the Tampa Real Estate market are being put under the microscope by lenders.  This is what one of my clients had to supply to get a loan approved days prior to closing.  Shocking to say … Continue reading Buyers being unfairly scrutinized by lenders-Tampa, FL

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Increase in sales for Tampa Real Estate Market -Tampa, Fl

Prudential Tropical Realty Announces First Quarter Increase  TAMPA BAY, FL -  Prudential Tropical Realty announced this week that it has posted an increase in sales during the first quarter of 2009.  During the time period of January – March, 2009 the company posted a 20 percent increase over Jan.-March 2008 in pending dollar volume.  Even … Continue reading Increase in sales for Tampa Real Estate Market -Tampa, Fl

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How to buy Tampa Real Estate with your IRA or 401K?

Think you can’t buy a home as an investment? Looking for a creative way to take advantage of the #2 in US foreclosure market?  Use a Tampa Realtor with IRA investing experience.  I attended a 3 hour seminar the other day that wasvery informative. Here are some different options you have to buy a home, land … Continue reading How to buy Tampa Real Estate with your IRA or 401K?

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Tampa Real Estate makes TOP 20 List for positive EQUITY

I found another positive news article from Inman news addressing the Tampa Bay Area Housing Market.  This study shows that Tampa is in the top 20 for appreciation and is a very good sign that now is the best time to buy a house.  It also compares costs of owning versus renting in our market which … Continue reading Tampa Real Estate makes TOP 20 List for positive EQUITY

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More Good News for buyers-Tampa Real Estate Market Update

Earlier this year Dave Ramsey, financial author and Radio Talk Show host, was on CNN Larry King Live touting what a great buy Tampa Bay housing is right now. He was on The CBS Morning Show this week again commenting on the real estate market from Nashville Tenn. He said “There is no longer a … Continue reading More Good News for buyers-Tampa Real Estate Market Update

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Sam Zell's Interview on housing market-CNBC 2008

This is one of the most encouraging articles I’ve seen for a recovery this year. This also follows my personal opinion as a Real Estate Agent in Tampa, Fl. The trends we are seeing are a huge increase in buyer activity here in Tampa because the word is out “Now is the time to Buy” … Continue reading Sam Zell's Interview on housing market-CNBC 2008

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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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Foreclosures Skyrocket-Article reveals where most foreclosures are in Tampa, Fl

Tampa Palms Townhome I have been hesistant on posting articles related to foreclosures in the Tampa Bay area, however I found this article and thought it had enough info worth while. If you are looking to purchase foreclosures in the area check out these statistics. It may help you decide where the best places are … Continue reading Foreclosures Skyrocket-Article reveals where most foreclosures are in Tampa, Fl

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