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Local Realtors Receive Awards -Tampa, Fl 2007-04-10 22:17:00 For Immediate ReleaseApril 10, 2007 For more information contact:Rae Catanese, Prudential Tropical RealtyPhone: 813-784-7744Email: realtyrae@yahoo.comRae Catanese and Michelle JordanNAMED TO PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE’S CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLETampa
, Fl- Rae Catanese and Michelle Jordan of Prudential Tropical Realty have been named to The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., prestigious Chairman’s Circle –for 2006. The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., is a company of Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU]. They were recognized during special awards ceremonies at Prudential Real Estate’s Sales Convention held in San Diego from March 18-20, 2007. Approximately 7,000 real estate professionals from the United States, Canada and Mexico attended the event. They are both outstanding, professionals to have on our team,” said Zoe Green, Broker, Prudential Tropical Realty, South Tampa. “They are synonymous with integrity and quality service. We are proud to have Rae Catanese and M Read more:Local
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Tampa Bay Outlook-Florida Trend Magazine 2007-04-09 18:42:00 TAMPA BAY: Fulfilling the PromiseBy Art Levy - 4/1/2007HIGH-TECH FOCUS: The entire region should benefit from SRI International's arrival in St. Petersburg and efforts between the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and Merck to create a cancer research venture near the University of South Florida
. "We need to help the SRIs and the Mercks of the world fulfill the promise that exists from attracting those kind of facilities to Tampa
Bay," says Stuart L. Rogel, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay
Partnership.JOBS: According to a Tampa Bay Partnership report, which includes Manatee and Sarasota counties, the region generated more than 37,000 jobs in 2006 and created more than three times as many jobs as Charlotte, N.C., in the first quarter of 2006.CHALLENGES: There are concerns over insurance rates, property taxes, transportation and the availability of affordable housing. The answer? "I don't think you can just sit there, be stagnant and press out widgets every day and su Read more:Outlook
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Tampa high-rise pioneers to plant seeds of urban chic 2007-04-03 02:17:00 Tampa high-rise pioneers to plant seeds of urban chicDowntown condo developers have high hopes the lifestyle spreads like a contagion. By MICHAEL VAN SICKLERPublished March 19, 2007TAMPA - The view from Bobby Neale's home in Land O'Lakes is a field of cows.From his Brandon townhouse, Ian Markowitz scans a retention pond.Rock Scaglione looks out his window in Seminole Heights and sees a street of bungalows.In the coming weeks, they will swap these standard Tampa Bay neighborhood backdrops for something entirely new: high-rise urban chic.By late April, Neale, Markowitz, Scaglione and a few hundred soon-to-be neighbors will be part of a historic migration to downtown's first major offering of urban living: 777 Ashley Drive.SkyPoint, the $80-million 32-story tower with 381 condos, is the biggest residential high-rise in downtown's history. Its future residents will pioneer a way of life in a downtown known for its office towers, parking lots and deserted after-hours streets."Downtown i Read more:Tampa
Outlook of Tampa Bay's Real Estate Market-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-26 18:16:00 Tampa Bay having a growing economy and great climate, is really a wondrous haven to live in. Money magazine predicted that Tampa Bay real estate market will be one of the toughest in the US in the next years to come. Even Fiserv Lending Solutions has the same prediction; in the recent survey it actually forecast a 2.8% growth in the housing prices in the Tampa Bay real estate market in 2006. Florida is jumping with the rise of real estate property prices. The increasing demand of the real estate properties that are most remarkable are its residential and commercial real estate markets. There are array of reasons why the homes are being bought. Holiday makers like the European and American, actually finds Florida as the greatest summer holiday site. So usually heaps of people gather to the place every summer. Florida has a lot of attractions to offer and a lot of it is in Tampa Bay, that’s why masses of visitors and tourists are fond of visiting the place. Because of the speeding grow Read more:Tampa
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Seminole Heights Home Tour-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-24 20:13:00 View this home for sale in SeminoleHeights
It's that time again...........this will be the Ninth annual Old Seminole Heights Home Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 1. Tour of homes in an architecturally diverse neighborhood in Tampa
. Tickets: $8 at Sherry's Yesterdaze, 5207 N Florida Ave., or www.oldseminoleheights.com. On tour day, $10 at the Seminole Heights Garden Center, 5800 Central Ave. Information: (813) 237-8808.To receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TA
Prudential Tropical Realty adds Quality Service Certified® professionals-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-15 17:58:00 Rae CataneseRealtorPrudentialTropicalRealty
813-784-7744View my websiteFor Immediate Release 3/15/07We're Held to a Higher Standard!Prudential Tropical Realty's QualityServiceCertified
® professionals offer consumers the confidence of a reliable, consistent and accountable customer service process. Quality Service Certified® assures you the highest level of service in the real estate industry.Our World Class Service Guarantee Ensures Your Real Estate Professional will:Prepare a Competitive Market Analysis to assist in developing a pricing strategy Create and present a written marketing plan with strategies, programs and buyer targets Commit to regular communication and feedback Monitor and communicate the status and satisfaction of contract contingencies Complete a thorough market search to identify properties consistent with your needs and price range Prepare a written offer to purchase the property of your choice reflecting your price and terms encompassing all required disclos Read more:Tampa
Condo Demographics- Tampa, Fl 2007-03-14 18:25:00 Are you condo shopping? If so, do our statistics match up with your needs? We have been tracking our “registered” visitors who signed up for a quick demographic poll and this is what we have found.http://condodomain.com/blog/condo-shoppingTo receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT Read more:Tampa
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Website offers one stop shopping for Condos & Lofts-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-09 18:32:00 Looking for a Loft or Condoin the Tampa
Bay Area? www.TampaBayLofts
.com has an updated price list of condos and lofts in the Tampa Bay Area, Downtown, Channelside, Ybor City and South Tampa. Pre-Construction pricing and resales available in all developments. Includes: The Slade, The Place, Victory Lofts, Channelside Lofts, The Meridian, Ventana, Grand Central at Kennedy, Box Factory Lofts, the Residences of Franklin St.,345 Bayshore,and The Arlington in Downtown Tampa.To receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEV
What you should know about selling your pre-construction condo-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-08 19:28:00 What you should know about selling
your pre-construction condo-Tampa
, FlMany people may not realize what their options are when trying to sell a condo that they purchased during a pre-construction sale. How would people know until now, when the buildings in Channelside, Harbor Island, and Downtown Tampa are all starting their closings. There's no telling how many people invested in the big Real Estate boom, purchasing units expecting to make big bucks in the Tampa Real Estate Market.We are now going to experience foreclosures and defaulting of contracts in the areas that became over saturated in condo construction. Our blogsite has been receiving hits over the past month with searches pertaining to "how to get out of a real estate contract" and "are condos good investments". This suggests that people are trying to get out of their contracts, finding out they can't, and then defaulting.It was customary to put down 10% of a purchase price for a pre-construction project. So figure 300K
10 Simple Rules of Thumb for First-Time Homebuyers-Tampa, Fl 2007-03-07 21:29:00 10 SimpleRules
of Thumb
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-Time Homebuyers
Handy tips and tidbits to help you make the big decision Know what you can afford to spend. You'll find Qualifying Calculators on sites such as Bankrate.com and E-Loan.com. What they don't add into the equation is home owner's insurance, taxes and any association fees. Get a lender who is local and can provide you with a "good faith estimate" which will outline in greater detail what your monthly payments will be once you factor in these additional costs.Find out if you qualify for homebuying help. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs to help teachers, firefighters and others buy affordable homes. Federal Housing Administration loan programs offer lower down payments to help first-time buyers. Go to HUD's website (www.hud.gov) for details. Get a Realtor who understands the Real Estate Market, what you are looking for, and can guide you in the right direction. A buyer's agent is compensated through the s Read more:Tampa
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Homes hit the auction block-Tampa, FL 2007-02-28 00:54:00 Homes hit the auction block
An unusual auction draws bidders to the Seminole Hard Rock.By EMILY NIPPSPublished February 25, 2007TAMPA - Inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, thousands of slot machines jingled loudly over the blare of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer.Straight-faced men and women sat hunched over hands of Texas Hold 'Em. Cigar smoke drifted around patrons at the center bar.It seemed like an odd place to shop for a home. Yet about 250 curious guests gathered in the casino ballroom Saturday and had the chance to bid on an array of Florida properties while sipping free cocktails and eating hors d' oeuvres. Some watched online.Within a few hours, the "All In Mega Auction" was over, and 26 of the 46 properties had winning offers. Judging by some of the offers, it appeared that the festive casino setting and large turnout didn't do much to offset the current buyer's market.The winning bid on a three-bedroom Sarasota home? $50,000.An 1,800-square-foot Bradenton home wit Read more:Tampa
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Want to live in Seminole Heights? 2007-02-26 22:56:00 Want to live in SeminoleHeights
? Here's some history and an example of a 1940's Bungalow.Known for its historic background. Seminole Heights is popular due to the craftsman style bungalows from the early 20th century that remain. Certain buildings in the neighborhood existed back in the early 1900's, including the Seminole Heights Methodist Church, Seminole Heights Elementary School, Broward Elementary, Hillsborough High School, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Nebraska Avenue, which runs through Seminole Heights, is also U.S. Route 41, a major commercial road through the neighborhood. The road contains several retailers including Publix, and a few corner stores. Garden Center, a neighborhood park, is used for many events such as art festivals and picnics. Seminole Heights has the longest stretch of Riverfront parkland in the city of Tampa. Rivercrest, Epps, and several unnamed pocket parks provide access to the Hillsborough River. View this Seminole Heights Home-Original in Chara
Existing-Home Sales Ease, Supplies Tighten -- 2006 Historically High 2007-02-21 21:11:00 Existing-Home Sales
Ease, Supplies Tighten -- 2006 Historically High Existing-home sales eased but prices stabilized as inventories tightened in December, while 2006 was the third-highest sales year on record.Total existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – eased 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million units in December from a level of 6.27 million in November. Sales were 7.9 percent lower than a 6.75 million-unit pace in December 2005.There were 6,480,000 existing-home sales in all of 2006, down 8.4 percent from a record 7,075,000 in 2005. The second highest total was 6,779,000 in 2004; NAR began tracking home sales in 1968.David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist, said home sales remain historically high. "Despite all of the doom-and-gloom stories and dire predictions over the last year, 2006 was the third strongest year on record for existing-home sales," he said. "It looks like we're moving beyond the low for the h
Florida Insurance Crisis Update, Tampa, Fl 2007-02-08 02:00:00 Florida governor freezes property insurance ratesBy Michael PeltierReutersTuesday, January 30, 2007; 12:13 PMTALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) -Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday froze property insurance rates and blocked insurers from canceling policies as the state prepares for another hurricane season and insurance reforms kick in.One week after state lawmakers signed off on a sweeping package of property insurance reforms, Crist said the remedies needed time to work and that he feared insurers may attempt to drop customers and raise premiums that do not reflect the recent changes backers say would reduce their risk."It's fundamental that we make sure no policies are canceled and we make sure that no rate increases are slipped under the door before this law becomes effective," said Crist, a Republican.Soaring homeowners insurance rates, coupled with rapidly rising property taxes, were a threat to Florida's fast-growing economy, according to Crist and others.Crist's emergency rule Read more:Tampa
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Units Remain at The Arlington Downtown Tampa 2007-01-31 18:34:00 View the Arlington
Loft Condo-Only 1 unit remains! Rooftop terrace overlooking DowntownTampa
.By MICHAEL CANNINGLOCATION: 1209 N Franklin St., downtown.DEVELOPER: Stephanie Ferrell and Russell Versaggi as Arlington Partners LLC.DESCRIPTION: Two-story circa 1910 brick vernacular building with 31,000 square feet. The ground floor is being converted into 10 units ranging from 1,200 to 1,620 square feet for retail, commercial, residential or live-work use. The upper floor will have 11 residential units, seven of which will be one-story flats. They will range from 680 to 1,200 square feet. Four other units will be two-story townhomes ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet.PRICE: Call for pricing, some units are available. 813-784-7744AMENITIES: The flats and townhomes will feature much of the historic building's original trim work, including doors, transom windows, carpentry accents, 12-foot ceilings, plus hardwood floors and stone kitchen countertops. The townhomes will have rooftop deck
Resources for Relocating to the Tampa Bay Area 2007-01-30 19:14:00 Tampa BayConvention & Visitors BureauTampa Chamber of CommerceRelocation and Information GuideTampa Tribune"Tampa Bay Area
Relocation Guide"Tampa Tribunetourist oriented, "Florida Info" Tampa Tribune"virtual tour of Tampa Tamp Bay Home Search To receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT Read more:Tampa
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Tampa Heights, the first suburb of Tampa 2007-01-30 19:04:00 View this homeTampaHeights
is a beautiful community. It is a picturesque neighborhood where stately oak trees, brick streets, and dedicated residents create a small-town feeling. The convenience of being close to downtown and Ybor City, as well as easy access to both I-4 and I-275, affords Tampa Heights a uniquely central location.Its glorious past sets the stage for the renaissance now taking place. Established in the early 1880's, notable 'Heights' residents included Judge Joseph Robles, W.B. Henderson, and Wallace Stoval, founder of the Tampa Tribune. Thomas Puch Kennedy, the son of one of Tampa's earliest pioneers is credited with naming Tampa Heights when he moved just one mile north of downtown to the "Highlands". Thus began downtown residents' first flight into the suburbs. One hundred years ago, Tampa Heights was developed as the first suburb of Tampa. One hundred years later, the neighborhood is experiencing resurgence as downtown's newest/oldest suburb.The picture you
Best Websites for Tampa Real Estate- Tampa, Fl 2007-01-30 15:57:00 It seems as every Realtor has their own website today. They are used to promote Realtors listings, MLS searches and even financing options. One of the things we considered when developing our website is what would a buyer or seller want to know that they may not be able to get access to.Information such as statistics on the housing market. The most accurate information comes from our Tampa
Association of Realtors. The 2006 stats were just published and can be found at http://www.tampabaydwellings.com/MLSdata. The data compares home sales from 2003-2006 with average days on market, average sales pricing and current inventory.There are two other links on http://www.tampabaydwellings.com/ that home buyers will be interested in.One is school districts for both Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. When families are searching for homes how do they know which schools are best, how they are rated, how many students per class etc.? Simply type in your property address and get the information ins Read more:Estate
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Tampa Bay Builders Association "Whole House Makeover"-Tampa Real Estate 2006-11-06 17:17:00 Finz of Tampa
featured their exotic salt water fishSaturday Nov, 4th our home was featured in the "Tampa Bay
Fall Tour of Homes" TM. As some of you may already know, our Waterfront home was featured for the "WholeHouseMakeover
" for the Tampa Bay Home Builder's Association. The concrete floors were a hit, as many single family homes don't have them. You usually only see them in trendy lofts like The Place at Channelside or the Meridian. A lot of people were surprised because the outside has a very Spanish style and the inside is modern.The home features many "hidden" upgrades: All lower third of bottom floor is Green board with sheet metal, hidden attic door, insulation in interior walls, wireless internet, laundry shoot, double insulated windows. This canal front home is a 5/3 with circlular paved driveway, 2 story block, polished & stained concrete floors, vessel sink, balconies overlooking water, courtyard, wall fountain, private entrance for office or bedroom, tile roof, new ele Read more:Estate
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$400 million live-work development shapes up, pending zoning change. Tampa, Fl 2006-10-30 20:12:00 TAMPA --Tampa
Bay Business Journal - October 27, 2006 by Alexis Muellner, EditorAn expansive, 10-phase, mixed-use development is set to come together next year in the Westshore Business District.Lindell Properties snapped up the former JP Morgan headquarters last year and has $28 million
in the deal already. Over time, construction costs could reach $400 million on the site.What was originally nine of 27 holes on the Rocky Point Golf Course became a one-tenant industrial park and now could morph into a new jewel for the city's tax base to include many small businesses, a structured garage, residences, ponds and green space. There could even workplaces employees could walk to from home, said Lindell Properties CEO Ron Weisser.The City Council was scheduled to vote on a land use change late on Oct. 26 that would turn a purely office and industrial use to "CMU-35" to allow hotel and residences. (Monitor the newspaper's Web site, tampabay.bizjournals.com, for updates on the vote.) If app Read more:shapes
Million-dollar St. Pete townhome plan betting on Old Northeast allure 2006-10-30 19:48:00 Tampa Bay Business Journal - October 27, 2006by Michael HinmanStaff WriterST. PETERSBURG -- J Square Realty Associates is working with Samter Homes to develop five $1 million townhomes on the corner of Beach Drive and 11th Avenue North to be called Merecido.The project is being proposed just ahead of zoning changes coming in March, but the developers behind the five-unit building in the midst of Historic Old Northeast
say they are not looking to stand out.The tri-level units will be 3,000 square feet and will utilize an architectural style that pays homage to the homes predating the 1960s that surround it."There's a lot of 1950s and 1960s vintage condominiums on this section of Beach Drive, but no one has built anything new there in a long time," said Jay Miller, president of J Square Realty. "It has a little bit more of a residential ambiance for those who are attracted to the historic charm of the Old Northeast." Hedging bets.The developers have yet to put a price tag on the constru Read more:betting
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Realtor ranks likely to drop in soft market 2006-09-22 23:50:00 TAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT Read more:Realtor
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How to Avoid New Construction Nightmares-Tampa, Fl 2006-08-09 22:38:00 Avoid New ConstructionNightmares
, Tampa
FlTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT Read more:Avoid
Tampa Real Estate Inventory Report 2006-07-28 16:54:00 View Sales, Days on Market, Comparisons from 2005 & 2006*Data supplied from Greater Tampa
Association of RealtorsClick to view largerContact us for a free inventory report for your specific area or subdivision. http://www.tampabaydwellings.com/SellingYourHomeTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT Read more:Estate
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TAMPA REAL ESTATE......... DO BUYERS WANT TO BUY? TAMPA, FL 2006-07-22 23:02:00 SELLING A HOME...............BUT DO BUYERS WANT TO BUY? TAMPA, FLIt seems as though the whole Real Estate industry is at a stand still. At least in Tampa, FL where for the past 4 years we have seen a big boom.So what happens when sellers want to sell their home and the buyers aren't BUYING? The answer is NOTHING until something changes.With interest rates higher than the past few years and insurance rates doubling and tripling in some areas my guess is the prices will have to come down. We are seeing insurance at 3,500 per year for an average 1,500 sf home in Seminole Heights. Add that on to your monthly payment and what you can afford will come down by nearly $300 per month. Stephanie D'attoma, with SunTrust Bank, figured that on a regular 30 year fixed loan, that the extra $300 per month would equate to approximately $46,300 less that a buyer can spend. Likewise, an interest only loan would be equal to approximately $52,500, which is what most home buyers are doing.Many sellers man
Feather Sound, Most Desirable Neighborhood for Commuters 2007-04-11 20:10:00 Feather Sound
has long been considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Clearwater area. The prestigious Feather Sound Golf and Country Club, the beautiful vistas with meandering lakes and the immediate proximity to I-275 are part of the appeal that has made Feather Sound such a coveted address. Audubon Condos is an attended, gated community with two and three-bedroom and loft residences featured in a tropical setting surrounded by panoramic views of the golf course, walking trails and nature preserve. “The truth is that Feather Sound itself is just about built-out,” explains Phil Massey. “There will be no more new developments, which leaves only existing homes on the market. Those who want to live in a luxury community, with resort-style amenities and beautiful well-appointed floor plans would do well to check out Audubon. Massey says the area surrounding Feather Sound has become more and more of an attraction over the past few years as it has grown. Fine restaura Read more:Neighborhood
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20 steps to get the best deal on a home in 2007 -Tampa, Fl 2007-04-15 17:11:00 By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.comWhen it comes to real estate, timing is everything. And if you're buying this year, your timing is perfect. For most homes in most areas, it's a buyer's market. That means you'll see plenty of houses on the market with prices that have slowed, stabilized or, in some places, even declined. And motivated sellers will likely be more amenable to making concessions."For someone who's been sitting on the sidelines, it's a great time to buy," says Eric Tyson, co-author of "Home Buying for Dummies."The biggest problem many buyers may encounter: too many choices. But that's not a bad problem to have, says Colby Sambrotto, chief operating officer of ForSaleByOwner.com. "See everything in your price range so you can make an informed decision," he says. Spring and summer tend to be the prime home-buying season. And in many markets, buyers will have a lot of options. Want to make sure you get the best home for you? Here are 20 steps
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Going Green-Tampa, Fl 2007-04-23 15:32:00 Dispatches from the green front: projects becoming more 'doable'Tampa
Bay Business Journal - April 20, 2007by Michael HinmanStaff WriterDarren Brinkley of REAL Building in St. Petersburg sits atop old roof trusses that will be used in the future landscaping of the home. A single-family home near a canal in St. Petersburg and a 33-story residential tower in Tampa's Channelside District might not seem to have a lot in common. But they represent momentum in what has become an increasing trend in building environment-friendly structures in Tampa Bay -- one some advocates claim is becoming a new local construction standard.Darren Brinkley has started construction on his 2,000-square-foot house at 216 84th Ave. N.E. in St. Petersburg that will double both as his home and a model for his new development company, REAL Building. It just became the city's first home certified by the U.S. Green
Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and will be exactly what REAL Bu Read more:Going
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Property Tax Reform- Tampa, Fl 2007-04-26 16:54:00 Gov. Charlie Crist spoke in Orlando last night on the property tax reform, a colleuge of mine was there with a video camera. I have edited the video and uploaded it to youtube for others to see. Feel free to share this information if you'd like - I think it's important that it's heard. The topics of discussion include rolling back taxes to 2003, doubling the homestead exemption and portability of homestead.Thanks! Here's the link:http://www.ekday.com/blog/files/bbab3bc0ec07dc9341f64673056d9bec-34.htmlTo receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHO Read more:Reform
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Condo Update-Tampa, Fl 2007-05-01 15:45:00 Condo Saturation Soaks DevelopersBy SHANNON BEHNKEN The Tampa
TribunePublished: May 1, 2007TAMPA - Condos For Sale. The loud signs flaunted from street corners across the Bay area are meant to grab the attention of potential buyers.Developers advertise slashed prices and promise flat-screen TVs and computers. They put up inflatable gorillas and even pay people to dress as superheroes at busy intersections. All the hype hasn't worked.The white-hot trend to change apartments into condominiums has long passed, and developers that overestimated the demand have found themselves with half-empty complexes. Some that tried converting them back into apartments aregrappling with foreclosure. Others are turning in their keys, leaving the lenders with unwanted residential properties they're trying to sell themselves.For individual buyers who purchased condominium units, they now must deal with uncertain property values and a less-than-promised quality of life: living in the middle of a sparsely Read more:Condo
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