Lower Fed Rate Means Opportunities on the Rise For the first time in more than four years, the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Funds Rate, which directly impacts millions of American borrowers. And while this important decision has many implications, there’s still some debate among experts about what this means to the economy as a […]
Making sense out of the Superexemtion Tax Amendment-Tampa, Fl
Seller Opens House For Superexemption RallyBy KAREN BRANCH-BRIOSO The Tampa TribunePublished: Sep 18, 2007TAMPA – Since Veronica Greco put her North Hyde Park bungalow on the market, she has held three open houses – with barely a peep from potential buyers or agents.“Maybe five people came,” she said. “At the one this past Saturday, nobody […]
August 2007 Tampa Bay area home sales
August numbers out for Tampa Bay area home salesTimes business reporter James Thorner Ahead of the release dates of the national and state real estate groups, house and condo sales for Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties for the month that just ended are now public, courtesy of the Pinellas Realtors Organization.The news is mixed, though […]
Things to know before you sell a home in today’s Real Estate Market-Tampa,Fl
Key Tips for Selling your HomeHome values will stay stagnant or potentially decrease. Qualified borrowers are looking for deals. Fewer borrowers are qualifying for home loans. Rising foreclosures tend to negatively affect home values. Increased “days on the market” (DOMs) increases the likelihood that buyers will aggressively negotiate prices down. Continued stress in the financial […]
New director to help Riverwalk raise funds
New director to help Riverwalk raise fundsBy JANET ZINK, Times Staff WriterPublished September 5, 2007 TAMPA – The Riverwalk, one of Mayor Pam Iorio’s top priorities, now has some full-time fundraising help. The not-for-profit Friends of the Riverwalk last week hired Alex Petrilak as its executive director. Petrilak, 53, will head a $24-million capital campaign […]
Overnight real estate rates hit flat spot
Overnight real estate rates hit flat spot 30-year fixed rate at 6.17%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.64%Friday, August 24, 2007Inman News Long-term mortgage interest rates were mostly unchanged Thursday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield dipped to 4.64 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average held at 6.17 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate edged up […]
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The Slade at Channelside Becomes a True Reality-Tampa, Fl
The Slade at Channelside Becomes a True Reality – Secures Major Financing Cobalt Development Group secures $66 million in financing for The Slade condominium in Tampa. Construction to begin immediately. Source: Americas Media GroupAug 16, 2007 The Slade at Channelside (PRLog.Org) – (Miami, FL) August 15, 2007- The Slade at Channelside in Tampa took a […]
Buy Retirement Home Now, Move in Later-Tampa, Fl
Daily Real Estate News August 13, 2007Buy Retirement Home Now, Move in LaterWith prices in many areas at a low ebb like the Tampa Real Estate Market, it might make good financial sense for Baby Boomers to buy their retirement homes now, even if they’re still years away from actually moving. They can find renters […]
The BEST way to determine Tampa Real Estate Values
Hi Everyone, Here is the most accurate information when determining what your home is worth, statistics on the Tampa Real Estate Market, and what other homes are selling and listed for in your neighborhood. Our local Tampa Board of Realtors offers Real Estate agents tools to help buyers and sellers determine local market conditions. For […]