First Time Home Buying Advice

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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How does the first time home buyer tax credit REALLY work?

The frequently asked question about the new federal tax credit for first time home buyers is “does it have to be repaid”? The answer isn’t exactly a cut and dry and yes or no.  What the government has defined as a first time home buyer is misleading in my opinion. It’s actually a big bonus because it really isn’t … Continue reading How does the first time home buyer tax credit REALLY work?

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Housing Bill Set to Become Law – How will this effect you?

Ballast Point- Tampa, Fl This is the best news article I found that outlines the details of the new Housing Bill and what it will mean to first time home buyers, as well as, homeowners facing possible foreclosure. Our Tampa Real Estate market will see a huge impact from this new law, as many people … Continue reading Housing Bill Set to Become Law – How will this effect you?

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First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance-Tampa,Fl

Down Payment Assistance could mean buying a home with no money down. One of the biggest struggles with first time home buyers is coming up with the down payment and closing costs associated with buying a home. The AmeriDream Downpayment Assistance Program was created to overcome the greatest barrier to homeownership, the downpayment. The program … Continue reading First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance-Tampa,Fl

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2008 Economic Report-Tampa Real Estate

Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist gave a speech last week at the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors in Tampa. Myself, along with 200 other Real Estate agents attended the informative lecture pertaining to the Housing Market in Tampa. His main focus was to let Realtors know to inform clients that our Tampa Real Estate … Continue reading 2008 Economic Report-Tampa Real Estate

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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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Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Borrowers-Tampa, Fl

Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Borrowers Hot on the heels of its surprise inter-session rate cut of 75 basis points last week, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates again, the fifth straight cut since September 2007. In its statement last week, the Fed said it had decided to cut the federal funds … Continue reading Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Borrowers-Tampa, Fl

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Savvy Woman: Questions to Ask Before Buying A Home with a Friend-Tampa Fl

Savvy Woman: Questions to Ask Before Buying A Home with a FriendThe answers to these six questions can make or break your decision.By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Published: 11/01/2007 1) What is your Vision of Home?Ask anyone you’re considering teaming up with for a house purchase to write a Vision of Home and fill out the Wants … Continue reading Savvy Woman: Questions to Ask Before Buying A Home with a Friend-Tampa Fl

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