Archive for June, 2010
14,830 Reasons The Home Buyer Tax Credit Should Be Extended!
If you’re looking to cash in on the home buyer tax credit, today is your last day to close. There have been talks of an extension for a while but it can’t seem to get the support from our lawmakers. Currently, there are an estimated 14,830 home sales in Florida which will be delayed past [...]
Tampa Events Calendar – July
Happy Independence Day! Check out these upcoming Tampa Bay events! 7/2 Tampa Bay Storm vs. Chicago (St. Pete Times Forum)7/3 Bell’s Fireworks for Yankees (Al Lopez Park)7/4 July 4th Fireworks Celebration (Channelside)7/10-14 The Sail America Tall Ships (Convention Center)7/11 Run Thru Hell (Al Lopez Park)7/14 Pets in the Park (Lykes Park) 11am – 2pm7/16 Art [...]
Strategic Default will get you "locked out" by Fannie Mae
In a strategic move, some homeowners have decided to walk away from their homes even though they could still afford the payments. They simply decide that their value is too low and they either short sale or allow the bank to foreclose. Fannie Mae, making a clear statement, announced Wednesday that they will “lock out” [...]
$75 million for a 13 bedroom UNFINISHED mansion?
Much of the US has seen the effects of the slowed economy, from the job market to the housing market. David Siegel, billionaire and CEO of the time-share firm Westgate Resorts, is no exception. A year ago, Siegel halted construction on his 90,000 square foot mansion when the effects of the economy took their toll [...]
Got bugs? There’s an app for that!
Have you ever found a bug in your home and didn’t know what it was? Now there’s an iPhone app to help you identify it. The tropical weather here in Tampa Bay makes it an ideal climate for all kinds of crawling and flying pests, many of which eventually end up in your house. The [...]