Timing Couldn’t Be Much Better for First-time Homebuyers– Be Sure You Make the Right Moves By Rae Anna Conforti, 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 […]
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City of Tampa will move ahead with Canal Dredging project without taxing homeowners
Boating Communities in South Tampa get approval for Canal Dredging –Tampa Tribune -The original plan was to asses the residence a minimum of 8K, now the City of Tampa will move ahead with the project without taxing homeowners, with the help of federal funds. Now waterfront communities in Beach Park, Sunset Park and Davis Islands will benefit, making […]
What you NEED to know about Selling your Home as a Short Sale-Tampa, Fl
Home Owners may be eligible for Chinese Drywall Tax Break..but you’ll have to PROVE you have it!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — – Homeowners stuck with tainted Chinese drywall could be eligible for big tax breaks. The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it would consider granting a tax deduction for homeowners who can prove they have suffered “sudden, unusual and unexpected” damage because of the building material. In a market where many houses are […]
Foreign Home Buyer Trends Real Estate Report-Tampa, Fl
Foreclosure SCAMS being revealed-Pinellas County helps home owners
Radio show features consumer scams and foreclosure prevention This month’s show features the latest consumer scams and foreclosure prevention tips. Guests are Deborah Berry, Operations Manager Pinellas County Consumer Protection and Bill Sanchez, Vice President of the Homebuyers Club from Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation. The program, sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority, airs the […]
Westshore Yacht Club offers Boat Slip Rentals
Here’s the best idea I’ve heard of yet. The Westshore Yacht Club here in Tampa is offering their boat marina for rent on Tampa Bay, for lease. Even if you aren’t attending the Superbowl what a great idea to enjoy the excitement of the city and have a beautiful resort-style luxury community to utilize. The […]
Florida is Still a HOT Vacation Home Spot!
Second Home Purchases in Florida In addition to being a favorite location for those moving from other states or from abroad, Florida is also a favorite destination for second home buyers. In fact, NAR Buyers Survey reveals the highest proportion of recently purchased vacation properties, as well as investment properties, were in the South, […]