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Title Insurance Policy Surcharge Going Up
Beginning on September 2, 2014, all title insurance agencies licensed in Florida will begin collecting a “Statutory Surcharge” of $3.28 from the party responsible for paying the title insurance premium...
View ArticleNeighborhoods With The Highest and Lowest Negative Equity in Tampa Bay
Zillow Q1 2014 Negative Equity Report Summary: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Region According to the latest Zillow Negative Equity Report, the national negative equity rate fell to 18.8 percent in...
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What is a Hard Money Loan and When Should You Use One?
What is hard money and how do you find a lender? Hard money is an equity based real estate loan that should only be used short term or when you or the property cannot qualify for Conventional, Jumbo,...
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Tampa Bay Housing Market vs. U.S. Housing Market [STATS]
The Tampa Bay Business Journal posted an article today on the current national housing market stating that “Existing Home Sales Fall for the first time in the past 5 months.” This was likely due to...
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5 Great Real Estate Apps You Should Be Using Now!
Here’s my favorite real estate apps for 2014! All can be used on the iPhone and Android. The video below shows you the basics of how to use some great real estate apps for house hunting. They go over...
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What Buyers Want in Today’s Housing Market [STATS]
According to the National Association of Home Builders and other experts, today’s house hunters are looking for smaller homes (and smaller mortgages), energy efficiency, comfort and organization....
View ArticleNew Casa Bahia Condos at Westshore Yacht Club-Tampa, Fl
Why you should be living at Westshore Yacht Club and the NEW Casa Bahia Waterfront Condos! The Westshore Yacht Club in Tampa, Fl is one of the only truly upscale resort style Waterfront communities in...
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Would You Be Scared To Buy a Home If You Knew Someone Died In It?
Is there such a thing as a haunted house and if a house can be haunted, does it affect the home’s value? This was a question Realtor.com decided to ask. In early October, the website conducted a...
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Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Disputing Taxes Q & A
Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Property taxes and the process of disputing your tax bill is something people start thinking about once they receive their tax bill in October. Find out what you...
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Waterside at Coquina Key Waterfront Condos in St. Pete starting in the low 100’s
Waterfront Condos and townhomes in St. Pete starting in the low 100’s! …. Waterside Yacht club with private Resident-only restaurant and bar Boat docks, boat slips, lifts and dry storage Lighted tennis...
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Zillow’s Most Viewed Home in 2014|Over 187,000 Views|HGTV Magazine
Zillow’s Most Viewed Home in 2014 was right here in St. Petersburg, Fl with Over 187,000 Views and Featured in HGTV Magazine! Last year HGTV Magazine did a spread called “Real Estate Spy.” It was an...
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3% Down Conventional Mortgage Offered to First-time Home Buyers
A new 3% down conventional mortgage will be offered to first-time home buyers, but there's a catch! First, let's break down what is considered a first-time home buyer. Fannie Mae considers a first-time...
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Are You Preparing Your Home For Sale The Right Way?
These Home Selling Tips Will Help You Determine If You Are Doing It Right. How does your home compare to the competition? Are you really prepared to sell? So many homeowners think they don't have to do...
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Tips for Hiring the Best Listing Agent in Tampa
Sellers: Picking the right listing agent is half the battle to reach the closing line. The Tampa Real Estate Insider Selling a home in Tampa, or anywhere else, is a stressful event even in the...
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Luxury Waterfront Home Market Statistics 2009 vs 2015-Tampa, FL
In the Tampa Bay Area defining a luxury home community usually means a large waterfront home in a desirable neighborhood. How is Tampa, Florida's Real Estate Market performing in high end home sales?...
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2015 Housing Market Forecast | Tampa Real Estate Market Trends
Will 2015 Be A Seller’s Market in Tampa Bay? Here's my 2015 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions! This is the time of year when experts in every industry make predictions about what will and won’t...
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Selling a Home TIPS: How I Got This Home Under Contract in 3 Weeks
A seller recently came to me in despair wanting to sell her Bayshore Beautiful home in South Tampa quickly. She had listed her home with another Tampa Realtor, had tried selling it herself, and had...
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New Construction Homes in Tampa Heights, Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights
New construction homes for sale are definitely on an upswing in the trendy neighborhoods of Tampa Heights, Seminole Heights and Riverside Heights. There are several builders offering houses in all...
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Zillow Listing Accuracy | Is Your Dream Home Already Under Contract?
I know it is tempting to look at homes for sale on Zillow. If you are buying a home, chances are you are going to look online at consumer websites for homes for sale. It is just too tempting not to...
View ArticleNew Waterfront Condos |Westshore Yacht Club | Casa Bahia
Looking for New Construction Condos for Sale on Beautiful Tampa Bay? Casa Bahia (meaning house on the bay), is a WCI Community and are currently the only waterfront condos being built on the water in...
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