10 Highest Priced Sales in New Tampa

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Curious about the Luxury Home Market in New Tampa? According to MLS sales data for 2011, the top 10 home sales in the 33647 sold for between $679,000 and $1,400,000. Of these 10 homes, 9 were traditional (equity) sales, one was a short sale, and none were bank owned. Top neighborhoods included Tampa Palms, Cory Lake Isles and Hunter's Green. The median home had 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5660 … [Read more...]

Market Update For New Tampa

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What is happening with home sales in New Tampa? Rather than relying on National Association of Realtor data, what are the 33647 zip code sales numbers? Our “Year Over Year” report measures the number of home sales each month and compares it with the same month from previous years. While seasonality and previous tax incentives impact the data, distress sales (forecloses / short sales) and … [Read more...]

Price to Market – Anchoring

If only we did not buy at the peak, or if we sold a few years ago! While many of us understand that local real estate values have declined 30% - 50% in abstract terms, doing the math on our own home often results in shock and disbelief. Homeowners have a tendency anchor their estimate of their home's worth to the price they paid. While the price you paid maybe very vivid in your mind, you may be … [Read more...]

“I am Not a Lead” – The Privilege of Serving

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Ran across this manifesto last year and was impressed. Spoke to Marc Davison of 1000 Watt Consulting and enjoyed his thoughts on the real estate business and the mindset that traditional agents have about "leads". Rather than relying on technologies that de-personalize or attempt to automate "lead response", Realtors should focus on listening, absorbing and responding with accurate information. … [Read more...]

New Tampa Real Estate Market Report

Average Sold Prices in New Tampa

Curious about real estate market conditions in New Tampa (33647)? Check out our market dashboard with charts about:  - Listing Prices vs. Sold Prices  - Number of Listings, Contracts, Sales & Expireds  - Days on Market Click New Tampa Real Estate Report  for 5 charts and analysis. … [Read more...]

New Tampa Home Sale Update

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Low interest rates, rock bottom prices and the first-time home buyer tax credit have fueled home sales across the nation. To gauge the local impact of these forces, we analyze home sales in the New Tampa market, zip code 33647. August 2009 MLS data shows that there were 357 single family homes for sale in New Tampa, while 96 homes went under contract, and 60 homes closed during the month. … [Read more...]

Spend the Weekend at the New Tampa Arts Festival

The third annual New Tampa Arts Festival takes place this weekend adjacent to Grace Episcopal Church, near the Publix Shopping Center off of Bruce B. Downs and Tampa Palms Blvd.  The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday and offers attendees a chance not only to view great art but also to speak with the individual artists and learn a bit more about their art and their inspirations.  … [Read more...]

Discount Flights Offered Between Grand Rapids MI & Tampa Bay FL

Allegiant Air is beginning non-stop service beginning February 3rd between Grand Rapids Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Tampa Bay.  Allegiant will offer four flights a week for an introductory price of $89 each way.  These bargain fares are only available on the airline’s web site.  Tampa Bay is one of the top 10 flight destinations for travelers out of the Grand Rapids … [Read more...]

Tampa Bay Florida Focuses on its Future

Tampa Bay Partnership trying to focus on how Tampa Bay can excel in tough economic times.  Their strategic plan "Bigger Bolder Better" focuses on 2009-2011 and how to become competitive in a global market.  The partnership sees that instead of working against other Florida areas, the region needs to bind together and discover where its strengths lie.  The intense commitment to reinventing Tampa … [Read more...]

If Golf is Your Thing Then New Tampa is the Place to Call Home

One of the great things about living in Florida is that you can play golf year round.  New Tampa offers wonderful communities to live in, many of which have their own golf courses.  One such community is Hunter’s Green.  Hunter’s Green Country Club offers a Tom Fazio designed golf course.  The golf course is beautiful and challenging.  Recently updated the course is in fantastic … [Read more...]