Seven Oaks is a community where the quality of life is a high priority. With a commitment to preserving its natural environment Seven Oaks has miles of nature trails, walking and jogging paths and pristine preservation areas, lakes and wildlife habitats. The community has parks and playgrounds spread throughout, a perfect place for the active family. The Sports Core had everything to offer … [Read more...]
New Tampa is a Fast Growing Community in Hilsborough County, FL
August 28, 2008 By
The community of New Tampa is a fantastic planned community, offering an active lifestyle in a fantastic setting. Complete with parks and nature trails New Tampa also offers golf courses, tennis courts and swimming facilities. New Tampa is near the University of South Florida, offering it great educational and cultural amenities. Among the communities of New Tampa are Arbor Greene, Cory Lake … [Read more...]
Home Sales Up, Home Prices Down, Equates to Great Time to Buy in Tampa Bay
August 28, 2008 By
With home sales on the rise and home prices down, Tampa Bay real estate appears to be rebounding. It couldn’t be a better time for buyers to look at real estate in Tampa Bay. There are are a lot of homes on the market, giving the buyer a lot to choose from as well as a great bargaining position to be in. If you are looking for a primary residence, a second home or an investment property no … [Read more...]
Home Valuation: What your home is NOT worth
August 28, 2008 By
Your home is not worth what Zillow estimates, what the county tax data says, or what website generated pricing models suggest. Your home is definitely not worth what the appraiser said it was two years ago when you re-financed; or what your neighbor’s home sold for at the market's peak. Looking at asking prices on Realtor.com can be misleading. Only 1 out of 10 homes in the Tampa Bay area will … [Read more...]
Increase in Home Sales Makes Tampa Bay a Buyers Market
August 26, 2008 By
Despite home sales in the South dropping over 18% in July, home sales were up 5% in the Tampa area during the same time period. While single family home prices are still going down, it is uplifting to see home sales rising especially when home sales have dropped significantly elsewhere in the country. Approximately one third of homes sold in the Tampa area have been bank foreclosed properties, … [Read more...]
Number of Tampa Homes Sold in July Up 5%
August 26, 2008 By
Good news - 5% more homes sold in the Tampa Bay area in July 2008 compared to July 2007 (see story). The celebrating is tempered by the pricing data, however, as the median sale price has fallen 18 percent to $176,500 during the same period. The median price peaked at $239,600 in June 2006, then tumbled to $215,600 in July 2007, and now rests at $176,500. There are 4 keys to stabilizing this … [Read more...]
Should I Sell Now? 10 Questsions to Ask Yourself
August 25, 2008 By
“Should I Sell now?” As Residential Real Estate Consultants, we have been asked this question thousands of times. If you have a major life changing event that would require selling within the next few years, then yes….investigate selling now. Many indications from economist point to continued declines in housing prices in the Tampa Bay market. If you are not experiencing a life changing … [Read more...]
Living in Tampa Bay Puts You Next to the #1 Ranked Beach in the US
August 25, 2008 By
This year Caladesi Island was ranked as the best beach in 2008 on an annual list of “Best Beaches”. Caladesi Island beat out beaches in Hawaii and California to get the top ranking this year. What makes Caladesi’s beaches so fantastic is its remote location, beautiful water and amenities. Caladesi offers restrooms, showers, kayak and beach chair rentals, as well as a snack bar where … [Read more...]
