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Tampa Housing Market Fairs Better Than National Real Estate Market
As reported in a recent Tampa Tribune article, the Tampa housing market has seen a 10% increase in home sales compared to last year. This is especially good news when you look at the market nationally which has seen a continuous decline in home sales. For more in depth information regarding the Tampa real estate [...]
7 Steps to Buying Your First Home
The home buying process can overwhelming for the first time home buyer. By following these 7 steps to buying your first home, your home buying experience will be a bit easier and definitely less overwhelming. Hire A Realtor – If you’re new to the area or just unfamiliar with the communities, this will save you [...]
Sneak Peek! Bank Owned home in Dupree Lakes
This Land O Lakes home is located in Dupree Lakes off of Land O Lakes Blvd. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2 car garage and is 2230 sq ft. The price is unknown at this time but should be very affordable for a first time home buyer. Call (813) 317-4300 to be [...]
3 Good Reasons to Love Real Estate
This being Valentine’s Day we thought it appropriate to focus on what there is to love about real estate. We came across the following information in a recent issue of SmartMoney Magazine. You may find it useful in motivating your buyers to make their move now. 1. Smart people are buying real estate. Last fall [...]
Negotiating? Don’t post it on social media.
I just read an interesting article about a couple who cost themselves quite a bit of money for posting too much information. Who would have ever thought a social media site could cost you while you’re negotiating on a house?
New Home Buyer Tax?
Beginning September 7th, the cost of mortgage insurance on FHA loans will be increasing. FHA loans only require 3.5% down payment which makes them a preferred loan for most first time home buyers. To avoid the increased mortgage insurance and higher mortgage payment, you must have your FHA case number assigned prior to this change. [...]
Which Loan Is Right For You? Part Three… FHA Loans
The last option that I want to discuss is the FHA loan. This loan through the Federal Housing Administration has come a long way. This loan used to be very difficult to obtain with lots of paperwork and very strict repair standards. This is no longer the case. Now FHA loans can easily compete with [...]
Which Loan Is Right For You? Part Two… VA Loans
Part two of our series, “Which loan is right for you”, covers the VA loan set up through the Veteran’s Administration. If you’re a veteran with active duty service, who was not dishonorably discharged, you may want to consider a VA loan. Through the Veteran’s Administration you can borrow 100% of the loan amount. The [...]
Which Loan Is Right For You? Part One… USDA – Rural Housing
This is the first of a three part post on different loan options that are available. The first loan is one that very few real estate agents even know about but that is becoming increasingly more popular. Through the USDA (yeah, that’s right the guys that put the stamp on meats) there is a program [...]