If you are like me and love contemporary furniture you won’t want to miss the new IKEA store opening in Tampa. Their furnishings are inexpensive and perfect for the urban lofty style that fits into the Channelside and Downtown Tampa areas. Välkommen, IKEA! By GARY SHEPHERD Some people call Ikea the biggest retail deal ever for […]
South Tampa Canal Dredging Update-Waterfront Homes Likely To Increase Values
Owner’s of Million Dollar Homes on the Water in South Tampa finally get the approval on Canal Dredging by the City Of Tampa. If you are looking to purchase a home on one of the canals that is scheduled for dredging; this is very important information to know. As a Realtor working with buyers, I would advise you […]
Property Tax Portability Tampa, Fl | Hillsborough County|Pinellas
Everyone has money on their minds today and one of the ways property owners can save money this year by taking advantage of our property new tax laws. Here’s how you can save whether you are buying, selling or staying put in your own home. AMENDMENT 1 On January 29th, citizens of Florida approved Amendment […]
Downtown Tampa News Update
Photo by: by joerosh1675 Hello Everyone, I subscribe to http://www.tampasdowntown.com/ which is a site focused on Living in Downtown Tampa and what’s new. If you are looking to relocate or just want to know what’s going on in Downtown Tampa you can register to receive updates on their website. Here’s the latest update that I […]
Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Borrowers-Tampa, Fl
Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Borrowers Hot on the heels of its surprise inter-session rate cut of 75 basis points last week, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates again, the fifth straight cut since September 2007. In its statement last week, the Fed said it had decided to cut the federal funds […]
Outcome of Amendment 1-Tampa, Florida
(Bay News 9) — Florida voters have given a thumbs up to Amendment 1.About 65 percent of voters voted yes on the amendment. The measure required of super majority of 60 percent to pass. The property-tax cutting constitutional amendment will double the homestead exemption for primary homes except on school taxes and provide an average […]
Update on Why you should Vote Yes on Tax Amendment 1
Best Mortgage Rates allow Buyers to take advantage of homeownership
Mortgage Rates Down to the Low Levels Continuing declines in mortgage rates — down to the lowest levels we’ve seen in nearly two years — should be brightening the outlook for anyone interested in buying or selling real estate.Equally important: Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has strongly hinted that the Fed will lower short-term rates […]
When is a good time to buy Real Estate-Tampa, Fl
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW – VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 1
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW – VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 1 On January 29th, you will have the opportunity to lower your property taxes by voting Yes on 1. With the passage of Amendment 1, Floridians will gain the freedom to purchase a new home without huge tax penalties, and rental home owners, second home owners […]