South Tampa Realtor
Beginning on September 2, 2014, all title insurance agencies licensed in Florida will begin collecting a “Statutory Surcharge” of $3.28 from the party responsible for paying the title insurance premium on the Settlement Statement. This surcharge will be payable to the underwriter and is not split with the agent. This surcharge is the result of two title insurance underwriters going out of business and their […]
Who are the Best Real Estate Agents in Tampa Bay? There are approximately 8,000 Realtors in the Tampa Bay area, so selecting the BEST Realtor may be difficult. You know the old saying that 10% of sales people do 90% of the sales? Well that’s true in the real estate industry as well. After all, […]
Hi Everyone, I’m looking to help my buyers find the perfect home. Today, the buyers asked for my help, so I figured I would reach out to my blog subscribers, social media connections and friends to help with this challenge. Here’s what they are looking for: Single Family Home 4 Bedrooms Minimum 2.5 Bath Minimum […]
Thinking of Selling your Home? Then You Should Know if the New 3.8% Tax Applies to You. Maybe you’ve heard of the new 3.8 percent tax on real estate. If so, chances are you’ve been listening to a number of rumors circulating on the Internet. In truth, the 3.8 percent tax isn’t a real estate tax at all; it’s […]
How to Find Top Realtors to Help You Buy or Sell a Home in the Tampa Bay Area By Rae Anna Conforti, Realtor at RE/MAX Bay to Bay Tampa, Fl Top realtors should be the best in their field. Whether you hire a listing agent to sell your home or engage the services of a buyer’s […]
This is a guest blog post by Charles R. Gallagher III, Esquire Don’t expect the bank to stop the foreclosure lawsuit because you have applied for a modification. For those in foreclosure, a loan modification often appears to be a safe way out of trouble. Loan Modifications can lower payments, interest or […]
What’s Your Home Really Worth in Tampa Bay? Here are some of the best ways to uncover the value of your house. If your home is priced right, it will sell no matter what the real estate market is like and chances are it will sell within three months. Instead of asking yourself, “will my […]
Examples of How to Use QR Codes in Real Estate Whenever new technology comes along, everyone gets all hot and bothered about it. While everyone is talking about it, few people are talking about how to use it. For example, not many realtors are tech savvy or interested in sharing their QR Code marketing tips. […]
Income Tax Tips When Selling Your Home The IRS publishes a helpful pamphlet called “publication 523 Selling Your Home”. It was last published for use with 2011 income tax returns. The publication contains tax information related to the sale of your home if you sold your main home during the previous tax year. What is […]
Underpricing your house. Is it risky or a good strategy for Tampa Real Estate? If you are thinking of selling your home, this thought may have crossed your mind: I should price my home high just to see what happens. Why not? Times are tough and no one wants to lose money, so why not […]
