I attended the National Association of Realtors conference a couple weeks ago here in Tampa, Fl. Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economic Advisor to the National Association of Realtors was the guest speaker. He had much more to say about the Tampa Real Estate market, however, I’ve been so busy showing properties I haven’t had time […]
Short Sale questions answered-Tampa, Fl
How to know if you are ready to buy a home!
Home Buyer Tax Credit Down Payment Update
Friday the St. Petersburg Times stated that Governor Christ signed a bill to allow for the First Time Homebuyer Credit to be used as down payment and I am getting numerous emails regarding the details so I wanted to take a moment and update everyone. FHA announced today that it will allow the First Time […]
Hillsborough Riverfront Homes a good option for thrifty waterfront buyers-Tampa, Fl
Hillsborough River Home for Sale Frank DePasquale Mid-Century Home on the River in Tampa! I’m always excited to have a new listing, but this one especially gets my blood going. Two reasons: It’s a classic mid-century modern, a personal style favorite of mine, and it’s also a house with a pedigree. The Puritan Road residence […]
$8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers can now be used as a downpayment!
Chinese Drywall Used in Florida Can Destroy Your Home and Be Toxic
Dick and Nancy Nelson, who say the Florida retirement home they bought new in 2006 has Chinese-manufactured drywall, contend all their appliances with copper are failing, according to CNN affiliate WFTS-TV. “The washing machine, the dryer, the microwave, a refrigerator — these are all brand-new appliances, and they’re breaking down,” Nancy Nelson of Palmetto told […]
How to buy Tampa Real Estate with your IRA or 401K?
Think you can’t buy a home as an investment? Looking for a creative way to take advantage of the #2 in US foreclosure market? Use a Tampa Realtor with IRA investing experience. I attended a 3 hour seminar the other day that wasvery informative. Here are some different options you have to buy a home, land […]
IKEA Grand Opening Update!
IKEA store grand opening – Ikea is opening their Tampa store at 22nd and Adamo on Wednesday, May 6. Commuters in that area should expect major traffic impacts throughout the day and the rest of that week. Due to the expected crowds that week Ikea has arranged for free overflow parking for customers in Ybor […]
Home Sales up for Tampa Bay Area!
Home sales were up in March across Hillsborough County as some real estate practitioners hope the housing slump is in the past. Some 1,400 homes were sold last month in Hillsborough, according to the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, the best figures since June 2007. The sales were up 25 percent over February and 20 […]