Tampa’s 10 Most Expensive Home Sales YTD

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Curious about the top 10 most expensive homes that have sold in Tampa thus far in 2011? See: Top 10 Tampa Home Sales Comparison of Sales Data Nine of the ten homes were located in South Tampa (Beach Park, Davis Island, Hyde Park, Bayshore Blvd, St Andrews Park), while one was in North Tampa's Avila. Sale prices for the top 10 ranged from $2,835,000 to $6,750,000. The median sale price … [Read more...]

Clear Capital HDI Market Update

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While not as well known as Case-Shiller, OFHEO or CoreLogic, we also follow the Clear Capital HDI Market Report for Tampa Bay real estate data. The Clear Capital HDI Market Report shows downward pricing trends (peak, trough, secondary trough and tax credit run-ups) in home prices and an increasing of double scenario for many housing markets throughout the nation. “In terms of home prices, … [Read more...]

USDA Loans on Hold

Looking for 100% financing in Pasco County or rural parts of Hillsborough County? USDA loans have been a blessing for Tampa Bay home buyers looking to purchase with no money down. See http://bizy.be/IKmmC for details. The USDA Rural Housing fiscal year will be ending 9/30/2009.  Although USDA fully expects to receive funding for the 2010 fiscal year, they will only be issuing conditional … [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...]

Support Local Charities and Get your Holiday Shopping Done this Weekend in Tampa Florida

The Junior League of Tampa’s annual Holiday Gift Market will take place this weekend at the Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall.  The Holiday Gift Market will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 7-9.  The hours will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This will be a great opportunity to get some holiday … [Read more...]

Don’t Just Vacation in Tampa, Live in Tampa

People come from all over the world to visit Tampa Bay Florida, who wouldn’t want to live here?  Tampa has great weather, excellent beaches (in fact Tampa is home to the world’s #1 beach Caladesi Island), fantastic restaurants and plenty of cultural and educational activities to choose from, not to mention a fantastic quality of life with a plethora of athletic and outdoor activities.  … [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...]

Why Buy Now? A Perspective from TIME Magazine.

One of my favorite articles this year was Ignore the Headlines by Dan Kadlec of TIME Magazine. One key passage is: Consider a typical home that sells for $218,900. You put down 20% and get a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at today's rate of 5.5%. Monthly principal and interest come to $994.31. Let's say that 12 months from now the same house goes for 10% less, or $197,010. But by then the recession … [Read more...]

Looking to Relocate? Why not Choose Tampa Bay?

If you are thinking about relocating, think Tampa Bay, Florida.  In a mixed economic climate many people are thinking about cutting back on their expenses, Tampa Bay makes living much more cost effective in such a climate.  Tampa offers a low cost of living, there is no state income tax, and property taxes are low, just to name a few key financial attractions to Tampa Bay.  Combine this with … [Read more...]