You may not be the only one who recognizes a good deal. When the right home comes along there may be multiple offers. A pre-qualification letter must accompany every offer, regardless if you are looking at bank owned foreclosures, short sales or traditional sales in the Tampa Bay area. While pre-qualification offers leverage during pricing negotiations, a pre-approval letter goes a step further … [Read more...]
As 2009 comes to a close and we consider the 2010 marketing campaign, should we make a Gangsta Rap video of New Tampa that might go viral like this one about Northern Arlington? Funny, ironic and worth the click: http://bizy.be/QV2ZT … [Read more...]
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...]
In Cory Lake Isles you can have it all, quality of life, seclusion and waterfront living near the heart of Tampa Bay. Cory Lake is Tampa’s largest lake and Cory Lake Isles is set along its ten-mile shoreline. Directly abutting Cory Lake Isles is 17,000 acres of protected forest preserve which will never be developed. Cory Lake Isles has two gated entrances, both of which are manned 24 … [Read more...]
With home sales on the rise and home prices down, Tampa Bay real estate appears to be rebounding. It couldn’t be a better time for buyers to look at real estate in Tampa Bay. There are are a lot of homes on the market, giving the buyer a lot to choose from as well as a great bargaining position to be in. If you are looking for a primary residence, a second home or an investment property no … [Read more...]
Despite home sales in the South dropping over 18% in July, home sales were up 5% in the Tampa area during the same time period. While single family home prices are still going down, it is uplifting to see home sales rising especially when home sales have dropped significantly elsewhere in the country. Approximately one third of homes sold in the Tampa area have been bank foreclosed properties, … [Read more...]
This year Caladesi Island was ranked as the best beach in 2008 on an annual list of “Best Beaches”. Caladesi Island beat out beaches in Hawaii and California to get the top ranking this year. What makes Caladesi’s beaches so fantastic is its remote location, beautiful water and amenities. Caladesi offers restrooms, showers, kayak and beach chair rentals, as well as a snack bar where … [Read more...]
Certain areas of the real estate market are more affected than others in the Tampa Bay area. For example, Pasco had the worst decline when it comes to home sales, showing a 45% drop in Value compared to the height of the market in 2006. Pasco was an area where investors were gobbling up properties, a much higher ratio than other parts of the Tampa area. Now many homes are being foreclosed … [Read more...]
Real Estate has switched from sellers market to a buyers market in Tampa Bay and it’s a great time to get in the game or buy the home that you had your eye on a year or two ago. Homes are more of a “bargain” this year than they have been in the past four or five years and that makes buying a home much more attractive. Whether you are looking to buy a primary residence, a secondary … [Read more...]
The rising number of foreclosures, while devastating for those involved, presents more and more bargains for those looking to buy homes. From June to July the number of foreclosures in Florida grew by 14%, a significant amount by any standard. Currently Florida is working hard to help those in foreclosure, making now the time to act. Purchasing foreclosure properties will be easier now than … [Read more...]
