Tampa, Fl in Top 15 States to Buy vs Rent Relocation may be far from your thoughts if you’re a renter, but there’s a moment when your best option is to make a move ASAP: When it’s cheaper to buy than to rent. As a Realtor in the Tampa area, I can assure you that the...
5 First time home buyer misconceptions that will cost you Here’s Why Buying Without a Realtor Could Cost You $$$ With what may seem like a treasure trove of information available on the Internet, homebuyers may make the mistake of thinking they should go it alone. Why...
Are you paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI)? In 2014, private mortgage deductions could disappear For tax year 2013, you can treat qualified PMI premiums as home mortgage interest, but the deduction only applies if your adjusted gross income is no greater...
Can Shopping for a Mortgage Hurt Your Credit Score? Tips to avoid negative effects on your credit while buying a home. The short answer: If you do it right; no, your credit score will not suffer during the home buying process. Your credit history is your credit...
As a Tampa Realtor, one of the most common questions I’m asked by buyers is “who pays the commission?” A Buyer’s Agent is compensated by splitting the Listing Agent’s commission, so it cost you nothing. So what does a Buyer’s Agent...
Here’s 3 key factors to consider when negotiating offers on a foreclosure. I’ve based this on an example of a condo listed for sale in Tampa, Fl at $149,900. By the way, the unit originally sold for $269,000 back in 2005. In this case the bank has already...
Rae did an excellent job as my agent. Having relocated to Tampa, she was very familiar with the city and the real estate market, and was instrumental in finding the perfect home for me.”
