South Tampa Realtor
Did you know that insurance companies offer wind-mitigation credits worth hundreds and even thousands of dollars in savings on homeowners insurance policies? Whether you already own your home or buying a new home, you may qualify. Here’s some tips on how you can save money on homeowners insurance in Tampa Bay. […]
If you could get the same deal buying a home from a seller instead of a short sale or bank foreclosure would you? So what’s the big attraction to short sales and foreclosures? Can you really get a better deal buying one? That seems to be the number one question people ask me. They say […]
Timing Couldn’t Be Much Better for First-time Homebuyers– Be Sure You Make the Right Moves By Rae Anna Conforti, PA Prudential Tropical Realty-Tampa, Fl First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transactions, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That trend is likely to continue […]
Decision Time Draws Near for First Time Buyer’s Credit While the economy continues to show signs of improvement and many housing markets are beginning to heat up, scores of would-be buyers are still waiting on the sidelines for further positive housing trends. But for first-time buyers, time is running short on the federal government’s $8,000 […]
If you are a first time home buyer you probably have a lot of questions on how to buy a home, and if it is the best decision for you and your family. As a Buyer’s Real Estate agent, I would be more than happy to answer any other questions you may have about the […]
Before you start your home search you may want to think about a few things: There is never a wrong time to buy the right home. All you need to do in the short run is find a good buy and make sure you have the financial ability to hold it for the long run. The […]
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 […]
Foreclosures take heavy toll on home prices but bargain hunters are re-entering worst-hit markets. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer The Median Sales Price, for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas has dropped 20% to $173,400 from October 2007 to October 2008 A flood of foreclosures has driven home prices down. As many as […]
Join us for the Tampa, Fl Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup. This group is organized by experienced Real Estate Agents and is intended to educate and share ideas with other people who have similar interests. Learn the differences between home auctions, short sales, and bank owned property. We will be teaching negotiation techniques, contracts, […]
The frequently asked question about the new federal tax credit for first time home buyers is “does it have to be repaid”? The answer isn’t exactly a cut and dry and yes or no. What the government has defined as a first time home buyer is misleading in my opinion. It’s actually a big bonus because it really isn’t […]
