Interest rates are low, there is a lot of property on the market and if real estate isn’t on its way up now it will be soon enough. The beauty of buying today is that you absolutely know that you are not buying in an elevated market, now is the time to buy a bargain and you as the buyer have the opportunity to bargain with the seller. Take advantage of low interest rates while they are still … [Read more...]
The Bailout, Short Sales and Foreclosures in Tampa
September 23, 2008 By
The details are still evolving, but the proposed bailout is now estimated to be $700 Billion. How will this impact the Tampa housing market? Will the bailout address the problems of distressed homeowners in the Tampa Bay area, or will Congress cater to the needs of Wall Street? Below are some provocative observations from Alex Charfen of the Distressed Property Institute, LLC that apply to … [Read more...]
Thinking New Tampa? Think Richmond Place
September 22, 2008 By
Like most New Tampa communities Richmond Place offers people a great community in which to live, coupled with the opportunity for a fantastic lifestyle. Conveniently located in the center of New Tampa, Richmond Place has it all. Richmond Place has a superb community center which offers tennis, swimming, basket ball courts, playgrounds and nature trails. Residents of Richmond Place can walk … [Read more...]
Need to Sell Your Tampa Home Now?
September 22, 2008 By
If you are considering selling your Tampa home, here are 8 ideas to consider. 1. Don't Wait – Act Now (a) By many accounts, Tampa home prices are expected decline by an additional 15-20% between mid 2008 and 2011. (b) Even though prices have fallen from historical highs, NOW should be the best time to sell in the Tampa Bay area unless you are prepared to wait for at least 5 years. 2. Fix … [Read more...]
Tampa Sales Trends by Zip Code from Trulia – Heat Map Page
September 22, 2008 By
One of the many websites we use to market Team Bohannon listings is Trulia. Check out Trulia's Tampa Heat Map Page and see the table under the map for sales pricing trends. In addition to Trulia, Team Bohannon listings are marketed on: Zillow, YouTube, Craig's List, Yahoo, Google, MSN, AOL, Realtor.com, Homes.com, FloridaMoves.com, ColdwellBanker.com, Kijiji.com, Propsmart.com, … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Florida Offers Much More Than Just the #1 Beach
September 21, 2008 By
While everyone who reads or knows how to Google now knows that the #1 beach is a Tampa favorite, Caladesi Island, Tampa has much more to offer than fantastic beaches. Tampa offers culture, first-rate sports and proximity to endless attractions and amusements. Tampa Bay is a great place to visit and an even greater place to live. For a complete tour of Tampa Real Estate contact me, Annette … [Read more...]
Short Sales: A Win-Win Scenario or a Minefield?
September 21, 2008 By
The average Tampa Realtor sells less than 1 home per month and has ZERO training negotiating short sales with banks. I am selling 10 homes per month in the Tampa Bay area, and have successfully implemented CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) training to negotiate with dozens of banks. Regarding details on some perspective on short sales, the Sacramento Bee states: "Short sales are a … [Read more...]
Pebble Creek is Great Golf Course Living in Tampa Bay Florida
September 20, 2008 By
If you love to golf and want to live in a golf community look at Pebble Creek today. You can find a home in your price range and enjoy living the lifestyle you want all at the same time. Homes in Pebble Creek range in price from the mid $100’s to mid $200’s for single family homes. Pebble Creek has many activities available offering more than just golf, there are tennis courts and … [Read more...]
New Tampa Offers Everything You Need Including Location
September 20, 2008 By
New Tampa offers community, location and comfort in close proximity to anywhere you might want to be. Take West Meadows for example. West Meadows is a New Tampa community located in northeastern Tampa, less than 30 minutes from Downtown Tampa and the Tampa International Airport and closer to the University of South Florida and the North Tampa Medical Center. West Meadows places you close to … [Read more...]
Short Sale Success – 10931 Cory Lake Drive
September 20, 2008 By
Another successful short sale! Team Bohannon's "short sale" listing at 10931 Cory Lake Drive just closed. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), I successfully listed, found a buyer, assembled a complete package, and negotiated with the bank on the homeowner’s behalf. The homeowner is relieved, the buyer is thrilled, and the community is happy to have a new neighbor. Worried … [Read more...]
