Selling Your Home

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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Why Selling Your Home During The Holidays May Not Be Such A Bad Idea

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Anyone who is shopping for a home during the holidays is most likely a serious buyer. I wouldn’t sway people from listing their home for sale for several reasons: Did you know “under federal tax law, each individual is permitted to give away money or valuables worth up to $13,000 to a single recipient in a calendar … Continue reading Why Selling Your Home During The Holidays May Not Be Such A Bad Idea

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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 Is Title Insurance and Who Pays It?

Title Insurance companies in Florida investigate the title to a property at the time it changes ownership to identify any title issues and clear them up before the transfer takes place. Because of the work title agents do, real estate transactions are made transparent which gives buyers confidence in the transaction. Without transparency, risk would … Continue reading What Is Title Insurance and Who Pays It?

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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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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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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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Baking Cookies Won't Sell A Home…Learn the Secret Weapons to Selling in 2010

The Future of Real Estate Marketing. What it takes to sell a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market

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Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

When I started thinking about a title for this article I came up with quite a few.  The METHOD of the Short Sale was 2nd choice. Although, we are finding there is NO Methodology in the Tampa Real Estate Market. Putting in an offer on a Short Sale Home in the Tampa Bay Area? Buying a short sale … Continue reading Distressed about Short Sales and the Process? Tampa, Fl

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IRS helps speed up home sales -Tampa, Fl

IRS helps speed up home salesTampa Bay Business Journal Amid harsh economic times, the Internal Revenue Service recently sped up the process to help financially strapped homeowners refinance or sell their homes – even if a federal tax lien is already in place. The agency said there are options that would still allow the home … Continue reading IRS helps speed up home sales -Tampa, Fl

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