First Time Home Buying Advice

6 Reasons to Buy vs Renting You May Have Missed..Is It Really Worth It?

6 Reasons to Own Your Own Home-Still on the fence about buying a home in Tampa? Home prices and interest rates will likely never be this low again. Here are the biggest factors involved when deciding on home ownership. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Buy vs Renting You May Have Missed..Is It Really Worth It?

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Tips To Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates in Tampa, Fl

Did you know that insurance companies offer wind-mitigation credits worth hundreds and even thousands of dollars in savings on homeowners insurance policies? Whether you already own your home or buying a new home, you may qualify. Here’s some tips on how you can save money on homeowners insurance in Tampa Bay.         … Continue reading Tips To Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates in Tampa, Fl

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Are you really getting a better deal on a short sale or foreclosure, or is it all an illusion ?

If you could get the same deal buying a home from a seller instead of a short sale or bank foreclosure would you? So what’s the big attraction to short sales and foreclosures? Can you really get a better deal buying one? That seems to be the number one question people ask me. They say … Continue reading Are you really getting a better deal on a short sale or foreclosure, or is it all an illusion ?

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5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

Timing Couldn’t Be Much Better for First-time Homebuyers– Be Sure You Make the Right Moves By Rae Catanese, PA Prudential Tropical Realty-Tampa, Fl First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transactions, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That trend is likely to continue well … Continue reading 5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

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Buyers Face Roadblocks for Dec 1st deadline of homebuyer tax credit-Tampa, Fl

Decision Time Draws Near for First Time Buyer’s Credit While the economy continues to show signs of improvement and many housing markets are beginning to heat up, scores of would-be buyers are still waiting on the sidelines for further positive housing trends. But for first-time buyers, time is running short on the federal government’s $8,000 … Continue reading Buyers Face Roadblocks for Dec 1st deadline of homebuyer tax credit-Tampa, Fl

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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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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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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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CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

Foreclosures take heavy toll on home prices but bargain hunters are re-entering worst-hit markets. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer The Median Sales Price, for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas has dropped 20% to $173,400 from October 2007 to October 2008 A flood of foreclosures has driven home prices down. As many as … Continue reading CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

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Important facts about Asbestos when remodeling older homes

Remodel Safely: Protect yourself and the Environment while saving Money There are many things to consider when remodeling or buying buying an older home. Homes built before 1980 could easily contain asbestos. Of course, even homes build after 1980 still may contain products that are worth taking note of.  As technology and long-terms cost efficiency … Continue reading Important facts about Asbestos when remodeling older homes

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Tampa Bay Real Estate Buying and Investing Group-Tampa, Fl

Join us for the Tampa, Fl Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup. This group is organized by experienced Real Estate Agents and is intended to educate and share ideas with other people who have similar interests. Learn the differences between home auctions, short sales, and bank owned property. We will be teaching negotiation techniques, contracts, … Continue reading Tampa Bay Real Estate Buying and Investing Group-Tampa, Fl

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