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Investors Still On Tax Hook (Tampa Tribune (FL) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) For homeowners in trouble, a short sale can be a lifesaver. Lenders allow a house to be sold for less than is owed on the mortgage and then write off the rest. The homeowner just walks away. Unless the owner is an […]
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 […]
If you plan on attending Gasparilla Parade in Tampa this weekend here are some tips on getting around and the Gasparilla Schedule. Gasparilla event schedule: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/schedule.shtml Gasparilla Parking: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/parking.shtml Ybor to Gasparilla Teco Trolley: http://www.gohart.org/pdf/trolley_systemmap.pdf I highly recommend parking in Ybor and take the Teco trolley which is cheap and not affected by traffic
Downtown Tampa If you are in the Downtown Tampa area during Superbowl, here’s an updated list of things to do in the area and transportation tips for getting around the city. Give yourself extra time to get in and out of downtown. HART is enhancing their In-Town Trolley service, including free rides on […]
Credit Crisis & Real Estate Markets Report Federal Reserve Board Slashes Fed Funds Rate On December 16, 2008, the Federal Reserve slashed the target range for the federal funds rate to 0%-0.25%–a clear signal that Chairman Bernanke and other members of the Board will take all necessary steps to achieve economic recovery. The press release […]
Great Deal on the Water; Indian Rocks Beach in the Tampa Bay Area! Waterfront Beach House may be primary residence, vacation home or great lot to build your new home. Waterfront Home 2Bedroom 2 Bathrooms 1800 sq ft home with tile floors, great fireplace, views from living area & bedroom, secluded and set back […]
I asked Katie Hughes with Prospect Mortgage to give me her Home Shopping Holiday Bargain advice! Mortgage rates have dropped AGAIN and are at their lowest point in generations. Here’s what she said about the Tampa Bay Housing Market: If you have been on the fence about buying or refinancing a home, now is the […]
What is a short sale? When researching how to buy homes for sale in Tampa, Florida, you’ll see bank owned (foreclosures) and short sales listed in MLS. They may say “listing price may not be sufficient to cover all expenses” and you’ll know it’s a short sale. Short sales are homes that the seller is hoping the […]
As the Holiday Season approaches everyone is busy doing last minute shopping and running around town. Just thought I’d post something for those of you who don’t have time to figure out what to do for New Year’s Eve. I haven’t even figured it out myself! Feel free to leave a comment if you have […]
Just a quick update on the lowest mortgage rates we’ve seen in a long time! I was sent this today: Conforming 30 yr fixed : 5.25% Conforming 30 yr fixed: 5.0% 30 yr FHA rates: 5.125% 30 yr VA rates: 5.375% JUMBO 5 YR ARM: 5.5% JUMBO 7YR ARM: 5.75% Here is what happened that […]
