NEW YORK – March 22, 2010 – More home buyers are snapping up properties with cash, a trend driven in large part by investors returning to the market after four years of falling prices around the country. The share of home sales involving all-cash transactions was 26 percent in January, up from 18 percent […]
Real Estate in Tampa…More GREAT News on the growth of Downtown Tampa, Fl
If you’ve been following the news on Downtown Tampa Real Estate you’ll be interested in knowing how we are growing as a city. I’ve been a believer that Downtown Tampa is a great place to purchase a condo and here’s more reasons. Take advantage of the best buyers market we have seen in years. Studies and […]
Towers of Channelside Condos- Is HOA Association Stable?-Tampa, Fl
The decision to purchase a condo in the Tampa area has many buyers concerned as Condo Associations have been taking a hit with unpaid fees, due to homeowner’s walking away from their properties. The following is great news for anyone looking to buy in The Towers. Towers of Channelside: As of February, 2010, 120 of […]
What is a Straw Buyer? Beware of Mortgage Fraud-Signs you may be a Victim!
The Tampa Bay area is now experiencing situations that may involve mortgage scams. This was recently brought to my attention when I had a buyer who wanted to make an offer on a home that involved flipping a property two times in the same transaction. Basically, the owner of the home made a deal with […]
Florida Mortgage Delinquencies WORST in U.S.-Tampa Foreclosures Creating the Come Back of the BIDDING WAR.
“Florida continues to be the worst state in terms of delinquencies with 26 percent of Florida mortgages one payment or more past due as of December 31st. 20.4 percent of Florida mortgages are 90 days or more past due or already in the process of foreclosure. Nevada is the second worst state with 24.7 percent […]
Relocating to Florida and need to get a driver’s license and car registration?
Moving to Florida and need to get a driver license and your car registered? If you have an out-of-state license, you may be able to convert your license without taking a written or road test. Review the requirements for citizens and non-citizens. Obtain vehicle insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida–in other […]
Don’t Know Where to Start? Tips for Selling Your Home as A Short Sale-Tampa, Fl
Short Sales…A Rising Trend, find out your options and how to determine if you are a qualified candidate to sell. Throughout Florida, the number of sellers facing financial difficulties is clearly on the rise in all price brackets. Many owners holding adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) or interest-only loans are finding it tough to keep up […]
Towers of Channelside Article in Tampa Bay Business Journal
Living in Tampa’s Channel District just got a little cheaper Tampa Bay Business Journal Towers of Channelside Photo Album The Towers of Channelside is becoming more affordable, bad news for sellers. Towers of Channelside, downtown’s most visible representation of a housing market that was, is now offering units at just 58 cents on the dollar, […]
Military receives extra benefits for First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Thinking of relocating to MacDill AFB in Tampa? Here’s a great article on the benefits for first time home buyers for military personnel Armed service, intelligence service and foreign service personnel on active duty and out of the U.S. for 90 days during any part of 2009 get an additional year to buy their homes […]
Towers of Channelside-Bank releases NEW pricing!-Tampa Real Estate update
Towers of Channelside Update- Many of you have been patiently waiting for the new pricing and release of condos in The Towers of Channelside. Now that the bank has taken over, your opportunity to buy at amazingly low pricing is here. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: Bank Released New Pricing in 2010. See current listings at […]