This week in Wesley Chapel there was no sign of a recession as thousands waited in line for the new outdoor mall, The Shops at Wiregrass to open. People were ecstatic about the opening of the new Barnes and Noble in particular, happy to have a book store in close proximity without having to make the drive into Tampa. The Shops at Wiregrass are seen as a fantastic new amenity to Wesley Chapel, … [Read more...]
Is everything a foreclosure or a short sale?
October 30, 2008 By
Does it sometimes seem like everything is a foreclosure or a short sale? Do not despair. While REO (real estate owned by banks) and short sales (pre-foreclosures) are a new reality in the Tampa real estate market, many homeowners and builders have homes available for immediate occupancy. My business coach talks about "the power of knowing what is true", so I took a closer look at all listings and … [Read more...]
Money Being Invested into Florida Real Estate
October 29, 2008 By
Some Eastern Europeans who have amassed great fortunes since the fall of communism are seeing Florida Real Estate as a great place to invest their money. Florida Venture Partners is a newly formed corporation of Russian businessmen who are gobbling up property where they can. Florida Real Estate is noted as being on the down side of the real estate cycle and investors are not only planning on … [Read more...]
Live Oak Preserve Has a Home For Everyone in New Tampa FL
October 23, 2008 By
Live Oak Preserve is a gated community in the heart of New Tampa. Comprised of newer homes built by Engle Homes, Southern Crafted Homes and Standard Pacific Homes, the community features a superb clubhouse, resort-style pool and playgrounds. Tampa's Live Oak Preserve contains "A" rated schools such as Turner Elementary School and Bartels Middle School. Live Oak Preserve is across the … [Read more...]
Hillsborough County Has Done a Great Job Preserving Open Space
October 20, 2008 By
Hillsborough County is responsible for having preserved more than 44,000 acres of land. The preserved land has included beaches, woodlands, swamps and grasslands. The Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP tax) began in 1987 and in the 20+ years since a great deal of preservation has been accomplished. Whether these accomplishments continue will be up to the voters in … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Tampa Palms Arts & Craft Show
October 16, 2008 By
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...]
Tampa Real Estate – Find Your Opportunity
October 8, 2008 By
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...]
Pride Elementary Offers Great Elementary Education in Cross Creek, Tampa FL
September 30, 2008 By
Pride Elementary School is located at 10310 Lions Den Drive, Tampa Florida. The school is in the community of Cross Creek a New Tampa Community which offers a fantastic lifestyle for its residents. School boundaries also include nearby communities such as Arbor Greene, Kingshyre, Covington, Meadow Creek, Creekwood, Magnolia Trace, Pinehurst, and Cory Lake Isles. Families in Cross Creek can … [Read more...]
Seven Oaks in Tampa Bay Florida, More Than Just a Place to Live
September 27, 2008 By
Seven Oaks does, of course, have amazing homes to choose from. You will have no problem finding the house you have been dreaming of at the price you would like. Above and beyond a home however, Seven Oaks offers a lifestyle that most Floridians desire, an active one. The Seven Oaks Clubhouse offers activities galore. From swimming and tennis to yoga and music classes. Seven Oaks is a … [Read more...]
