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 actually do, and why do I need one? A well accomplished Realtor will be […]
Great Real Estate Apps You Should Be Using Now!
Here’s my favorite real estate apps for homebuyers! Both can be used on the iPhone and Android. The video below shows you the basics of how to use some great real estate apps for house hunting. They go over the big 3 companies, Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. If you are using these already that’s great, […]
How to Win the Real Estate Bidding War Without Overpaying
There’s a saying that a property is worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Here in the South Tampa Real Estate market buyers are willing to pay more. In our capacity as a seller’s agent, we are experiencing multiple offers in all price ranges. People are willing to pay asking, if not above asking price […]
What the Media Doesn’t tell you about the Tampa Real Estate Market
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
Buyers Market picking up due to low interest rates- Tampa, Fl
Beautiful Seminole Heights Bungalow Lowest Rates in 25 Months We couldn’t have asked for a better Thanksgiving treat than the one we got on Monday: the lowest 30-year fixed-rate in over two years. That’s right. For those of you who have been patiently waiting, here’s your chance to save anywhere from $5,000 to $7,500 or […]
How to make informed decisions when buying a home-Tampa, Fl
Gaylord: Know Your MarketNAR President Richard Gaylord says consumers need to understand what’s going on in their own area. “There is no such thing as a national housing market – it doesn’t perform like the equities markets,” he says. “What’s really important for consumers is to make informed decisions based on individual needs, desires, and […]
Home prices falling at record pace in August-Best Time To Buy
ECONOMIC REPORT Home prices falling at record pace in August Down 4.4% over the past year in 20 major cities, Case-Shiller says By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch Last Update: 11:29 AM ET Oct 30, 2007 WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – The 13-month-long decline in home prices in 20 major U.S. cities accelerated in August, with prices dropping a […]
Foreclosures Skyrocket-Article reveals where most foreclosures are in Tampa, Fl
Tampa Palms Townhome I have been hesistant on posting articles related to foreclosures in the Tampa Bay area, however I found this article and thought it had enough info worth while. If you are looking to purchase foreclosures in the area check out these statistics. It may help you decide where the best places are […]