Tampa’s 2009 Economic Forecast Slated for November 20

Experts plan to host an economic forum on November 20 at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, at 3:00 p.m.  The forum is titled "Focus on 2009: A Tampa Bay Economic Forecast" and is being presented by the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Largo Library Foundation. All issues, global, national and regional will be discussed with specific reference as to how it all … [Read more...]

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Tampa Palms Arts & Craft Show

The 18th Annual Tampa Palms Arts & Crafts Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday at City Palms Plaza in Tampa Palms.  A wide variety of fare will be there, with 80 vendors selling everything from candles, wood furniture and paintings to weavings, paintings and exotic jewelry.  The Tampa Palms Women’s Club sponsors the arts & crafts show to raise money for local charities as well as … [Read more...]

Distress Sales Equal Great Buying Opportunities in Tampa Florida

Short sales are up in the Tampa area, ranging anywhere from 20% and up.  One third of the home sales in Hillsborough County are bank-owned properties or being sold by homeowners for less than the mortgage balance.  These sales are called distress sales and while sad for those losing out these distress sales offer great opportunity for buyers.  New Tampa has a large inventory of distress sales … [Read more...]

What is a Real Estate "Team"? How would you benefit?

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You might be wondering “what is a Real Estate Team”? Why should I care?  If you require a predictable level of service, and are seeking an exceptional experience with a Realtor in Tampa Florida…please see below. Realtors who provide excellent service can expect to see their business grow. Like any small business, there comes a time when the business grows to a point where one person can no … [Read more...]

Tampa Real Estate – Find Your Opportunity

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Change is constant, the question is: how can we take advantage of the evolving situation in Tampa's real estate market? The residential real estate business in Tampa is changing rapidly. New home builders are declaring bankruptcy, title agencies are closing, realtors are leaving the business, lenders are preparing for congressional hearings, and the related ecosystem is contracting. Coupled with … [Read more...]

Tampa Home Show Focuses on Real Estate Market in Tampa Bay Florida

A Home Show is slated for late October in Tampa and will allow attendees to view new developments, learn about mortgages, see where the market is heading and give the opportunity to speak one-on-one with builders and brokers.  The Home Show will be at the Convention Center in Downtown Tampa (333 S. Franklin Street) on October 25th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on October 26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...]

Tampa Bay Florida is a Top Choice for Retirees

For retired people looking for warmth and lifestyle Tampa Bay is a top pick.  Part of the appeal of Tampa is that there are actually 3 cities which make up the general area, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, giving it a wider audience with more to offer.  Tampa as a whole offers a great climate, fantastic recreation, and culture.  For people who want to enter retirement and enjoy themselves … [Read more...]

You Can’t Live in a Mutual Fund, Think About Investing in Tampa Real Estate

It may be hard to say that home prices are going to rise but no one can guarantee that they will keep falling either.  What is obvious is that real estate is not at its peak, which means that purchasing real estate now means that even if it drops a little it will, in the end, go up.  A lot of people have made a lot of money in the real estate market and they have done this purely by … [Read more...]