Clearwater Short Sales and Bank Owned Foreclosures

Clearwater is one of the hottest markets for short sales and bank owned sales. We have seen a huge surge in closings and homes under contract which is a good sign for sellers. Investors have really started working Clearwater hard and most of the cheap homes are being purchased quickly, so it is important to get on a short sale or foreclosure list so you get a chance at the cheap homes. You can signup for our free foreclosure / free short sale list by going to http://www.myclearwaterhomestore.com/foreclosure_list.htm



If you have any questions about purchasing a short sale home in Clearwater or bank owned foreclosures homes in Clearwater give us a call 888-720-0792 , we can answer any questions on short sales you have.

Grand Venezia Condos Hitting All Time Low Prices

Grand Venezia condo prices are at an all time low. Waterfront condos that sold for over $500,000 a few years ago are now selling for under $150,000 with some of the bank owned condos and short sales going for under $100,000.

We think that these condos are great investments at this price point, the property is beautiful and very well maintained. If you would like to be put on the short sale list for Grand Venezia or the bank owned Grand Venezia list please signup free at http://www.myclearwaterhomestore.com/foreclosure_list.htm

Dockside Condos on Clearwater Beach - Dock at home.

Dockside Condominiums in Clearwater Beach , Florida offers affordable luxury waterfront living. The Dockside Condos were just built in 2006, right on the deep Intracoastal waterways of Clearwater Harbor . Just a short walk across the street, you will find the white sugar sands of beautiful Clearwater Beach . To find Dockside Condos, take Memorial Causeway straight through the Clearwater roundabout, go south on Coronado , east on 5 th street and then south on Hamden. There you will have arrived at 445 Hamden Dr. Dockside Condominiums.
The Clearwater Beach Dockside Condominiums offers brand new construction of an impressive 6-story waterfront building with only 31 condos. There are a variety of luxury floor plans to choose from.

Dockside Condos start at $380,000 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath, 786 square foot retreat and go up to a 2 bedroom/2 bath, with over 2,300 square feet on 3 floors for just under $1 million. Condo association fees are only $399 per month for maintenance free living. Dockside Condominiums offers the convenience of all the Clearwater Beach amenities, fine dining, great shopping, breathtaking sunsets, heated waterfront pool and boat slips at your back door. All of the condos for sale have amazing panoramic Clearwater Harbor views and upgraded luxury interiors.

Dock your boat at your condo. Dockside condos is one of the few condos that offer boat docks on Clearwater Beach.

Turtle Cove Marina in Tarpon Springs

Are you looking for an affordable place to dock your boat on the water in Pinellas County. Turtle Cove Marina of Tarpon Springs is selling new condos for your boat. That's right, you own the deed to your very own boat rackominium in this new state-of-the-art facility with wet and dry boat storage. Turtle Cove Marina is located right on the Anclote River, which is 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Within walking distance, you will find great shopping and dining in an Old Florida style atmosphere. This boater's paradise is cheaper to own than to rent anywhere. Phase I has been built and is now selling from $36,636 and up, depending on the size of your boat. Your deeded ownership has its' convenient privileges to include fuel at cost, 24 hour security, tiki bar, playground, wi-fi, and ship store. Call the Turtle Cove Marina ahead of time to get your boat fueled and in the water waiting for you. On-site services include a boat wash down and engine flush after every use. A new clubhouse with pool, showers, lounge, spa and fitness center will be completed in the very near future. If you need more information on these boat condos at Turtle Cove, just give us a call. 888-720-0792

Affordable 55+ Community in Beautiful Highland Lakes

Are you looking for a wonderful retirement community full of fine ammenities at an affordable price? Then, you must check out the single family homes, villas and condos in Highland Lakes of Palm Harbor. This well-maitained community holds over 2,400 houses, condos and villas which were mostly built in the 1980's and more added on in the 1990's. Highland Lakes backs up against Lake Tarpon with water access and some of its lucky home owners get to enjoy the beautiful waterview or private conservation everyday.

Highland Lakes offers its residents a private 27-hole executive golf-course with no greens fees, tennis courts, heated swimming pools and a wonderful clubhouse with plenty of activities and parking. Most of the homes in Highland Lakes are block/stucco, built with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sunroom, patio, inside washer/dryer utilities and 1 or 2 car garage to suit the senior lifestyle and personal tastes. The villas are considered to be almost maintenance free living at an affordable monthly fee of around $250. Price on the villas range from $70k to $180k in today's current housing market. The single family homes in Highland Lakes offer the same 2 bedroom and 2 bath units but generally have more square footage under the roof and plenty of backyard space. The price range for single family homes ranges from $150k to $300k.

Highland Lakes has prime location and convenience. Shopping and dining are within walking distance. Beaches and airports are only a short 20 minute drive away.

If you are looking for a great place to retire or just a peaceful environment to sit back and enjoy life after 55, we highly recommend Highland Lakes in Palm Harbor to be at the top of your list.

Attention Canadian Investors: We can help you find a great invesment

We are seeing a major increase in the volume of Canadian residents and investors interested in purchasing Tampa Bay real estate and we want to help you find the best deal in town. Prices are still low but homes are finally starting to sell at a good pace again. We don't expect to see a rise in home prices until the massive quanity of Florida Foreclosures are sold. If you want to recieve a daily list of Tampa Florida Foreclosures just signup at the Tampa Bay Foreclosure List center. We will send you all of the Tampa Bay area Foreclosures that come on the market on a daily basis. We cover all cities in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco County including Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Safety Harbor, Westchase, Dunedin, Seminole, Largo, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, Port Richey and over 20 more cities.

We offer a couple ways to find a great real estate deal here in Tampa Bay:

1. You can use our free Tampa Bay Home Search and look for property that matches your price range, size and location.

2. You can call us toll free at 888-720-0792 and speak to a live Florida Realtor and they will find out exactly what you are looking for and we will find homes that match your needs and send them to you every day.

After you find homes that look like a good match, we can arrange to show you the homes when you visit Sunny Florida. We specialize in Foreclosures, Beach Homes, Beach Condos, Short Sale homes, Luxury Homes, Auction Homes and much more. If you are from Canada we specialize in helping buyers setup their new Florida vacation home, including setting up Utilities, getting your investment home rented while your back in Canada and helping you figure what community is best for you.

Most Canadian buyers are looking in the Clearwater Beach area becuase Waterfront Condos are priced incredibly low. Condos that sold for over $500,000 are being sold for under $200,000. It just takes a Top Real Estate agent that knows what to look for and we offer that skill to our Canadian clients for free.

We also can help you find a 55+ Community if you are interested in living in a quiet neighborhood with no children, loud music, teenagers and the other common things found in a regular neighborhood. The most popular 55+ in this area in Highland Lakes, if you are interested in Highland Lakes, please give us a call. They have lots of great ammenties including a Golf Course in the neighborhood, a large Clubhouse, Olympic Size swimming pool, activity center with pool tables, workshops, computers and much more.

Please don't hesistate to call us anytime with any questions. We always like to help.

Buyer Question of the Week: "Is it true that no homes are selling in Tampa?"

Tampa Realtor: “Hi, Thank you for calling My Florida Home Store….how can I help you?”

Jen the Buyer: “Is it true that no homes are selling in Tampa Bay?”

Tampa Realtor: “ Well actually, during April 2008 over 450 homes were sold in Tampa alone with the median price over $185,000, compared to April 2007 in which 595 sold for a median price of over $210,000. This is only a 20% drop in home sales and an 11% drop in median sales price for Tampa real estate.”

Jen the Buyer: “Oh, I didn’t realize that, the news and media make it seem like no homes are selling at all, I didn’t want to be the only one buying, I feel much better knowing that a lot of homes are still being purchased.”

Tampa Realtor: “Yes, the news and media make it seem like you are crazy if you buy a home for sale in Tampa, but they don’t tell you that almost 500 homes sold in Tampa in April alone. If you want a deal, now is a great time to get cheap Florida real estate in one of the best areas in Florida.”

Give us a call 888-720-0792 - We will find you a great deal on Tampa Bay real estate

Seller Question of the Week: Are there double or triple the homes for sale in Tampa

Tampa Realtor: “Hi, Thank you for calling My Florida Home Store….how can I help you?”

Joe the Seller: “Hello, I don’t know if I want to sell my home right now because I heard that there is double or triple the homes for sale in Tampa compared to last year? Won’t this make it impossible to sell my Tampa real estate?”

Tampa Realtor: “I understand your concern, but the numbers tell a different story. In April 2008 there were over 8,900 homes for sale in Tampa, in April of 2007 there were just over 8,000 homes for sale in Tampa. This is only an 11% increase in homes for sale, not anywhere near the double and triple you hear about. With the right Realtor you can sell a home in this market, it just takes a hard working Real Estate Agent that will work for you to get your home sold fast.”

Joe the Seller: “Okay that makes me feel much better, I’m ready to sell this home!”

Call Phaedra to get your home sold 888-720-0792

Foreclosure Rate Going Down Across Nation

The national foreclosure rate has finally started to slow down. Last month, foreclosures were down more than 5 percent from the month before in March. Homes in pre-foreclosure dropped 7.52 percent from March to April. Foreclosure specialists calculated a total of 74,570 homes that lenders had repossessed in April. Now we are starting to see the bottom of the housing market. There are still so many foreclosure homes coming out into the housing market, but investors are already coming back in and buying property.

Here in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area, we are finding that foreclosure homes are selling very rapidly and once we sell all of the foreclosure inventory, there will be only be one way for the housing market to go. The housing market will rebound and investors know you have to be ahead of the game and start buying while the prices are right. Florida will always be the best place to retire and the place to vacation and live.

The housing market will be back soon and if you are planning to buy, then start now and be ready for it. Great investments are here right now. Call a Realtor at http://www.myfloridahomestore.com/ to find your next great investment today.

Homes are selling in Tampa Bay again

Finally some good news in Tampa Bay real estate. This is the first month we have seen an increase in home and condo sales in the Tampa area. We are also seeing a major increase in Buyers from out of Florida and this is a major sign that things are finally turning around. Our real estate agents sold more homes in April then in the prior 3 months combined. The homes that are selling the fastest are bank foreclosures and shortsales, which are generally priced well below market value.

We have seen a major increase in home sales in Palm Harbor, Westchase, Dunedin, Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. If you own a home in any of those cities count yourself lucky, you will have a lot less trouble selling your home.

Clearwater Beach condos are finally starting to sell again. A lot of Clearwater Beach condo owners started to wonder if they made a bad investment, but with the recent surge of buyers from Canada and the northern United States condos are selling quite nicely now. It is important to use a Top Realtor if you are going to sell in this buyers market, give us a call and we can get your condo sold fast.

Bank of America Takes Over Countrywide?

Countrywide Financial is a troubled mortgage lender in today's market. A proposed takeover by Bank of America has many Countrywide mortgage holders worried that they might lose their homes. Countrywide has not been aggressively helping its borrowers that are currently having trouble making their mortgage payments. Bank of America is giving assurances that if they were to take over Countrywide accounts, they would help borrowers. New loan terms would be offered and for those borrowers that still cannot afford their mortgage and are at risk of foreclosure, Bank of America would help homeowners get out of their homes without a foreclosure affecting their credit. Bank of America also plans on ceasing any new adjustable rate mortgages, seeing as those mortgages got thousands of homeowners into this mess in the first place. If the aquistion takes place and closes at the end of the third quarter, Bank of America will be the nation's largest mortgage lender as well as the nation's biggest consumer bank.

Cutting Property Taxes by 25% or More

The issue of more property tax cuts in exchange for an increase in sales tax has been approved to be on the November ballot. Most property tax bills will see a decrease of at least 25% and if approved, would take affect January 2010. If the amendment is approved, Florida will see a $80 billion increase in economy wealth. Some people fear that property tax relief may come with a heavy price on education and hurt small businesses. The provisions of the amendment not only include a 25% to 50% decrease in property taxes, it also includes a 5% cap increase in taxes for non-homesteaded property. The sales tax would increase about 1%. Could this be the answer to helping the housing industry? Clearwater and Tampa residents are saying they hope this will be the solution to spur retail sales, accelerate the recovery of the housing industry, and help with the mortgage industry. If the amendment is not approved, some residents fear the inevitable property tax increase across the state as the increase for funding education is demanded in the future.

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Since I get phone calls about foreclosures everyday, I decided to post a blog about them. As you know, there are hundreds of homes in the Tampa Bay and Clearwater area that are foreclosures and pre-foreclosures. We have a free list that is updated daily of all the current foreclosures on the market in all of the Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough County areas. Just give us a call with your information and we can set you up on a search for all foreclosure homes meeting your criteria. As foreclosure homes are updated daily, you will be emailed daily of any price changes or if any of the homes have been put under contract or sold. The cities we are currently seeing with the most foreclosures available are St. Petersberg, Tampa and Clearwater in all price ranges. If a foreclosure home is what you are looking for, then start searching with us today before you miss out on a great deal. Visit our website for all listings in the area.

Palm Harbor Rental Homes

Palm Harbor rental homes have become very affordable in this current real estate market. If you haven’t checked in on the rental market lately, I think you will be pleasantly surprised to find rental homes have come way down in price. The Palm Harbor real estate market is now full of affordable housing as the buyer’s market takes over. Renters can now find an incredible house, condo, townhome or villa in Palm Harbor for about $100 less per month than last year’s rental home prices. What an incredible savings for Palm Harbor renters now! Single family homes are renting from $950 to $2,000 depending on the location and square footage. There are plenty of Palm Harbor condos available for under $1,000 per month with all amenities. Palm Harbor is one of the most desirable cities in Pinellas County to live in. Primarily a residential community, Palm Harbor is home to several great family communities and top rated schools. Call your Palm Harbor Realtor to help you find a great rental home at a great price today!

Clearwater Rental Homes and Rental Condos

Clearwater rental properties are at an all time high inventory, especially in the condo market. The abundance of vacancies is driving the listed rental prices down, making it a great time to pick up a good deal on renting your next home. In Clearwater, single family homes are renting for $750-$1,000/mo for a 2 bedroom, $1,000-$2,000/mo for a 3 to 4 bedroom house and over $1,800 to rent a house within close proximity to Clearwater Beach. A Realtor in Clearwater can help you locate a great rental home that would meet your specific criteria, negotiate a suitable rental payment and terms and get all the necessary lease agreements signed and filed. Clearwater is a great place to live and work, with a wonderful school system, easy beach, airport and shopping access and a beautifully clean city atmosphere. We can help you find the perfect rental condo or rental home in Clearwater and Clearwater Beach.

Sellers Resort to Home Swapping to Avoid Foreclosure

Recently in our troubled real estate market, we have been seeing a new trend. Some sellers will do just about anything to get their house sold in this market. Tampa Bay area homeowners are using the free online classifieds of Craigslist to post their homes up under house swapping. Many sellers have had no luck in selling their homes but need to get out from underneath. They have been posting their homes up on Craigslist offering an assumable mortgage to other homeowners in the same situation. For someone looking to downsize or reduce their debt, this could be a great solution. There is a great upside in this situation for homeowners to swap the value in their home for the same value in another that may be bigger, smaller or in a better location. The big downside to this situation is that most of the homeowners that cannot sell their homes are those that cannot sell for less than they have invested. For homeowners to swap homes, the bank would have to approve and with homes not holding previous values, it would be hard for a lender to approve such a transaction. We will keep watching this interesting new trend to see how it works out. If you feel stuck with your house or condo, there are options to save your home from foreclosure. We can help you sell your real estate using the short sale process. Call and we can help you today.

Dunedin Home Sales Staying Strong in 2008

So far this year, there have been 104 home sales in Dunedin, FL. Still selling very well, the little town of Dunedin has not suffered as much as other surrounding cities in Pinellas County . Many feel this gem of Pinellas County is the best place to live and retire. Dunedin lies next to the Gulf of Mexico, between Clearwater and Palm Harbor. For residents and visitors that want a beachy and artsy town without the crowds, this is it. The quaint downtown Dunedin area hosts a variety of fine restaurants, cafe's and boutique shops. You will see people walking the streets everyday, enjoying the outdoor atmosphere on the old brick streets. The downtown area is next to beautiful Edgewater Park and Marina, where you can sit under the tall oak trees and watch the boats go by. At the northern most point of Dunedin is the Dunedin Causeway Beach and Florida's top rated state park, Honeymoon Island. The Dunedin Causeway is the best beach for fishing and boating. Honeymoon Island is the best place to relax on the sugary white sands, take the kids to the park, walk or run the trails or take a ferry boat out to the famous Caladesi Island for a picnic and shell collecting. Residents that live here and visitors that come to the city of Dunedin, absolutely love it. So, if you come to visit the area be prepared to fully enjoy it.

Grand Venezia Condos in Clearwater

The well known place where the baseball players and their families stay during spring training are the condos at the Grand Venezia. Full of prestige and luxury, the Grand Venezia has been through the biggest roller coaster ride in Pinellas County over the past 3 years. Once run by the famous Clearwater Cay Club, condo units sold for $350k to $2 million and each condo owner was required to purchase a now worthless membership to the Cay Club for $25k. Over the past year, the market has changed since the original investors bought their units. Sales prices have dropped and a maintanence prices were completely unaffordable at over $600 per month. Most of the owners went into foreclosure or are currently still in the process.

Today, the Grand Venezia seems to be back in business. The banks own many of the properties and have put them on the market at rock bottom prices. The Clearwater Cay Club is out of the picture with a great new property management company on site. The management company has been cleaning up the mess that Cay Club had left. New monthly maintenance fees dropped to about $350 to $450 per month, depending on the condo unit. Most of these units are fully furnished with top of the line Tommy Bahama and plasmas in every room. Units that investors bought for $500k are now selling for under $200k. Now there is plenty of renewed interest and the place should turn out to be a great investment for the new owners coming in.

Palm Harbor Sales for 2008

Home sales in Palm Harbor, FL have been slowly increasing this year. With 242 sales in just 4 months, more buyers are falling in love with the Palm Harbor area and making it their permanent home. Palm Harbor has the best public schools in Pinellas County, making this city a preference for families with school-age children. With the new school zoning coming back into policy, Palm Harbor is where many parents are choosing to move. You won't find as many pre-foreclosures or bank-owned homes in Palm Harbor. Homeowners are not having a difficult time selling their homes compared to other cities such as Tarpon Springs and St. Petersburg. Palm Harbor has always been an established area, known for safe residential neighborhoods, great schools, parks and activities. New families coming to the area will be pleasantly surprised by all the activities, festivals, nearby beaches and entertainment available to them as Palm Harbor residents. An area known as downtown Old Palm Harbor has been completely redone with wonderful indoor and outdoor entertainment and right across the street is the Pinellas Trail and Pop Stansel Park with public boat launch. The new area of Palm Harbor that was built up in the big construction boom has alot to offer. Newer single family homes, condos, townhomes and villas at affordable prices. All new shopping plazas, restaurants and schools were set in place for it's new residents to enjoy. This new north end of Palm Harbor has become very affordable now as the market has bottomed out. Some of the newer communities I would reccomend for great deals at this time are over in Lansbrook, Tarpon Woods and Ridgemoor.

Buying a Newly Constructed Home in Today's Market

Requested permits to start building newly constructed homes in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties had decreased tremendously over the past two years, but now in 2008, we are seeing a rise in sales of these homes. Buying new construction has it's advantages and disadvantages in today's real estate market.

On one hand, you get exactly what you want, picking out your own colors and finishes. The home is built exactly to your taste and no one will have ever occupied it before you. All appliances are new, energy efficient and under warranty. Homeowner's insurance is easily attainable and lower than older homes because of new construction's current hurricane and building codes.

On the other hand, newly constructed homes take a long time to come to completion. Any upgrades that the builder does will be very costly to you. Most new homes will come without things such as, ceiling fans, lighting, certain fixtures and window treatments which is an additional expense.

Coming to a happy medium is what current buyers are beginning to do. Most of my buyers are requesting homes that are less than 3 to 5 years old. Resale values are currently less than that of brand new construction and within 5 years, the home will still be in new condition. All appliances will still be in prime working order, all fixtures, window treatements and lighting has been added. The new landscape that was put in has had time to mature and the neighborhood has had some time to become established. That happy medium has the best of both worlds and these homes are becoming sought after throughout Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties.

The best place to find a great variety of these happy medium homes is in the community of Trinity. Trinity has become a well-know and established community of beautiful homes, great family neighborhoods and top-rated schools.

Short Sales Become Easier

Most lenders have recently come to realize that it is sometimes cheaper for them to take a loss on a short sale than have to foreclose on a property. It costs the banks thousands to foreclose on a distressed home and they have to put the house back on the market along with the thousands of other homes currently trying to sell. The short sale process is still a tedious one, requiring a lot of time and paperwork. If buyers are not pressed for time in their new home purchase, then picking up a short sale property can be a great investment. Check out short sale homes or pre-foreclosure homes in Clearwater, Dunedin and Palm Harbor to see what all the talk is about. A Realtor that is familiar with the area can show you all the short sale listings and guide you through the process with the lender.

April Showing Signs of Market Stability

It makes sense to buyers out there that are looking to buy their next home in the Pinellas County area, that now is the best time to buy. Interest rates are low and home buyers have not seen such low home prices in a long time. Plenty of houses on the market, gives today's buyers great choices to find the perfect home with a huge amount of negotiating power. For instance, we had a buyer get a great 4 bedroom pool home in Clearwater for only $205,000. That home's value had not been that low since 2003. This year's home values seem to be stabilizing compared to about a 5% drop per month in 2007. Once the housing market becomes completely stable towards the end of this year, we should start to see a recovery. When the market shows signs of recovery, watch out, we might start to see interest rates rise once again.

Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

There are many questions that you should have answered before you go out and start house-hunting in the Tampa or Clearwater area with a Realtor. The first questions for yourself are; how soon do you need to move? Are you in a hurry or are you going to wait as long as it takes to find the right house at the right price? If you are in a hurry, then tell your Realtor so they don't waist your time showing you any short sale properties. Those pre-foreclosure homes can take 3 months or longer to close. Your second question should be; has a lender prequalified you for a loan? If so, for how much and do you have a budget for monthly payments? Lenders are getting very strict on loans now. It is not as easy to get a loan and you should know how much cash you can put down towards the purchase. Some other questions that you should have answers for are; how many bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage do you need in your new home? What special requirements do you need in a property? At least having these questions answered, will help get you on a good start and not waste any time looking at properties that will not suite you in the long run. Your Realtor can help you find exactly what you are looking for if you have these questions answered.

What is the problem with a pre-foreclosure?

A home that is in the foreclosure process but not completely foreclosed on and owned by the bank is called a pre-foreclosure. The house may sit in this position for a year. Lenders that hold the outstanding mortgage on the home have been willing to take a loss on the home by letting the current owners out of the debt and selling the home to a new buyer at a low price. Hundreds of these types of homes in the Tampa and Clearwater area are currently on the market and lenders are finally letting the homes go for way under market value just because their inventories are so high. The problem with a pre-foreclosure is that is a long waiting game with the bank. From the time you submit the contract offer to the bank until you hear any word back could take up to 3 months. For buyers that need to move within a time frame, this might not be the best route to take.

Should you Rent vs. Buy your next home right now?

The rental market has been overwhelmed with new listings of homes for rent in the Tampa Bay area. Single Family Homes, Condos, Townhomes and Villas are at an all-time-high for availabilty, therefore driving the monthly rental prices way down. Right now is a great time to move into a new rental and get a great deal. On the other hand, now is a great time to buy, with all the bank foreclosures on the market. Bank-owned homes and pre-foreclosures have been selling rapidly at low low prices. Buyers have been getting the best deals ever so it's up to you. Either way, renting or buying right now has become affordable once again.

Selling your home fast at Tampa real estate is quite difficult especially if you haven't done any tricks at all to make your home attractive and appealing. You have to learn and do certain tricks in order to sell your home fast at Tampa real estate.

Most of these tips are common sense but unluckily not all sellers knew these tips and they do not practice them.

As a seller, you do not simply post ‘home for sale’ at your yard to make a sale. If that is the only thing you will do or have done, for sure you won’t be able to sell your home fast or you will not have any offer at all.

You have to check out if your home is appealing enough to make a sale, view it as a buyer and not as a seller and be honest with your answer. If you think your home is not appealing enough, then you have to do something to make it attractive.

Hiring a real estate agent can be done; it is really up to you. If in case you do want to hire someone, just make sure to find the one who will guide and assist you with your quest, make sure that the agent has the proper expertise.

For sure your real estate agent will let you fix and clean up your home to make it attractive and to catch the attention of potential buyers.

You have to repaint your home if it is faded already. Just use cheap paint. You do not have to spend so much in making home improvements. Just clean up the walls before repainting.

Check out every part of your home and clean it all up. Remove mess and clutter that can make your home crowded. You have to make it spacious not in a way that you will empty your home. You have to put décor and furniture that can make it attractive.

After making your home attractive, the next thing that you have to consider is the price. You have to make it appropriate enough for the market. In order to make your home have the appropriate worth, you have to look at the comparable home sales in your neighborhood. Your real estate agent can do the work for you, the agent will go to your neighborhood and find the home that are similar with yours and find the prices of the homes. It is wiser that after knowing your home value, you have to discount it by at least three percent of the price. With this strategy, you can easily sell your home at Tampa real estate.

You also have to advertise your home, aside from putting for sale sign at your yard; there are other means of advertising your home. Of course, you only have to look for low cost advertising. There are plenty of websites that allows to list your home and give a picture of your home for free and others for little amount. You also have to make flyers and signs and put them anywhere possible. But in doing so, make sure that you are obeying the local laws regarding where to put some flyers and signs.

All of these things can make you sell your home fast in Tampa real estate, so you have to understand and consider all these tricks and tips that can make your home worth a sale.

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Tampa is a good place to relocate and to purchase a new home since it has plenty things to offer. Definitely, Tampa is a beautiful place to live in.

If you plan to move to Tampa real estate, there are plenty of properties that you can choose from, from single family homes, mansions, condos and so on. It is up to you which property you prefer to purchase and it really depends on your budget.

In moving to Tampa real estate, you have to consider your kids. You have to know that kids are not flexible enough especially when it comes to moving to another location, they can’t easily adjust. Definitely, they will have lots of concerns when it comes to moving or relocating to another place such as they have to make new friends, they will miss their family and friends, these are few of their concerns that is why it is tough for them to move and relocate.

But of course, there are some ways in order to make the kids adjust easily as you plan to move in Tampa real estate. You have to let the kids know about moving a year or several months before you actually do it. This would help, so it will sink to them that you need to move or relocate.

If in case, immediate moving should be done, you have to make sure that the kids will love and enjoy the new location. Yes, Tampa has lots of beautiful places and amenities to offer, so you can bring out your kids and let them enjoy. There are plenty of fantastic beaches, nice amenities that you and your kids can visit.

One good way for the kids to easily adjust is to let them enjoy the beauty of the place, let them be fascinated with Tampa. If you have to bring them to beaches, let them go on skiing, boating and so on.

If your kids do love the previous surroundings, you have to decorate your home with similarity with your former home; you can do the same arrangements and put the same decors and furniture. Decorating their room as it was before is helpful as well, put the same style and design. These things can aid your kids to cope with the relocation to another place.

Looking for the best school that can make them learn more and for them to gain new sets of friends is a good way to make them cope with the relocation at Tampa real estate.

Yes, moving to another place is not easy for kids, but considering some factors that can help them cope up with it is the right things to do. You have to give some of your time, effort and patience until the kids have finally coped with it.

You will definitely enjoy the moving and buying of new home in Tampa real estate, if you will be determined and patient enough in letting your kids cope with the moving at Tampa real estate.

Eliza Maledevic Ayson http://www.tampa-realestate.biz

Tampa Bay is an area that is full to the brim with amazing homes and with new homes being built all the time there is pretty much an endless selection to choose from. However, this may be a moot point as the newly proposed property tax laws may severely affect the average home owner's ability to purchase a new home in the Tampa area. This reality could have some fairly alarming effects on both the real estate and business sectors as both have a huge and vested interest in the success of Tampa's home sales. This will also have a huge effect on who is able to purchase homes as with property taxes on the upswing it seems likely that the large yearly cost may cause some buyers to shy away from home ownership. Let's have a closer look at exactly what this proposed property tax bill will mean to home owners and interested home buyers if it does in fact get passed.

The first amendment that is up for consideration is a homestead exemption of $50K to $195K. The idea is that this will replace the current homestead exemption as well as replace the "Save Our Homes" tax plan already in place. The greatest value in this new deal will be home owners whose home value is in the 200 to 300k range. These home owners should see a significant decrease in their property taxes. However in areas like Tampa where homes are starting in the $400K range it really does not seem that the new tax law will have any positive impact.

It would appear that a 60% vote by Florida voters is needed in order for this bill to pass into law. Now, the question is is this going to happen? Current opinion is that the bill will not pass with the percentage that it requires and that the government need to rethink the approach to the problem of high property taxes. The question that home owners should be asking is why are the taxes as high as they are in the first place? And what can reasonably be done about the situation? It is apparent that a revamping of the property tax structure is indeed in order and the proposed law only scratches the surface of what really needs to be done.

Calum and Kathy MacKenzie are experienced and professional Tampa, Florida real estate agents who specialize in helping families relocate to the Tampa area. They've lived and worked in New Tampa for eleven years, and their extensive knowledge of New Tampa real estate can help make relocation a breeze.

There are a few places in this country that naturally lend themselves to the construction of luxury homes. In past years we have seen the emergence of Tampa as one of these elite locations. Luxury home markets can be a finicky thing to deal with as people are expecting the utmost in services and amenities as well as unparalleled views and scenery. Tampa is a location that has all of these elements hands down. Located in sunny Florida in Hillsborough County, Tampa showcases the best of Florida living on the Gulf Of Mexico. A city of beautiful beaches and swaying palm trees, it is hard to imagine a more peaceful and serene setting.

One of the major drawing points of Tampa is the climate which has made Florida one of the most popular destinations in North America. This is an area that receives over 300 days of sun every year and temperatures are rarely under 75 degrees! Tampa is also known to be one of the best areas in the country for golf, with one of the higher courses to population ratios in the country. There are a number of other assets that Tampa offers to buyers and home owners alike. A stable and dynamic economy is one of the attractive building blocks that Tampa has to offer. Based mainly in the tourism and culture industries like much of Florida. The economy however does not depend solely on tourism and also have strong bases in finance and telecommunications.

As a coastal city, Tampa offers a number of fantastic oceanfront homes that easily fall into the luxury home category. There is also a remarkably strong public school system that serves the Hillsborough County area. With a number of alternate private options as well, there is a real commitment to education in Tampa that follows through to the post-secondary level. Tampa is a great place to raise a family, enjoy the autumn years of life or simply enjoy the amazing summer days with sunsets that seem to go on forever. Tampa is simply a beautiful place to live. This is the kind of place where outdoor life is showcased and the value of homes continues to rise. There are few places in America that can compare to Tampa when thinking about beautiful beaches and scenery. Come and explore what Tampa has to offer you and your family. It is a trip that will be well worth the time.

Calum MacKenzie is an experienced and professional Tampa, Florida real estate agents who specialize in helping families relocate to the Tampa area. They've lived and worked in New Tampa for eleven years, and their extensive knowledge of New Tampa real estate can help make relocation a breeze.

Are you a victim of a foreclosure scam? More and more companies claiming to help people beat foreclosure are popping up everywhere, and unfortunately, many of them are just scamming their victims out of thousands of dollars and not doing a thing to help them.

Recent evidence shows that foreclosures across the country are on the rise. This is mostly due to the generous lending practices of mortgage companies everywhere. In the past few years, mortgage companies made it easier for people to buy a home with very little needed to qualify. Many bought homes under interest only payments for the first few years with the anticipation that they would be making more money later and could afford the increase in a mortgage payment.

Unfortunately, reality is that they didn't get the increases in pay needed to cover the new interest plus principal payment. They fell behind in payments to the mortgage company. This led to foreclosure proceedings. This also invited in the foreclosure scam artists.

One example of this is of a family in Ohio who had been paying their mortgage for years. When they fell on hard times, the bank started to threaten to foreclose. The family started to get flyers in the mail from foreclosure companies that could help them and prevent a foreclosure. The family paid the $1200 and waited.

The foreclosure company was supposed to stay in contact with the mortgage company and negotiate a settlement/pay plan that would keep the family in their home. This never happened. Instead, the company took the money and disappeared. The family had to figure out another way to fix their problem.

So, what are some signs to look for?



Be wary of anyone who says they can stop foreclosure for a flat fee and letting them do the rest.
Be wary of anyone who advises you not to contact an attorney or call the mortgage company.
Be wary of unsolicited contact. Mortgage information is readily available to the enterprising criminal.
The absolute best way to help yourself out of a foreclosure is to contact your lender right away and discuss options with them. They stand to lose money if you foreclose. They would rather you get your payments caught up.

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The impact of the housing market and the tighter lending standards has put the homeowners into a dilemma. Lending crisis continues to shake out, it has affected homeowners particularly those who have used creative mortgages. Long-time homeowners who refinanced their properties based on increased value too could find themselves in tax trouble with foreclosures.

The increasing foreclosure rate in the country resulted from the collapse of the subprime loan market. These Subprime loans were sold forcefully to gullible borrowers. Today the real value has suffered and equity has taken a record beating. According to the recent data it exhibited that neighborhoods with home prices less than $250,000 are taking the worse beating, on the other hand, higher-prized communities remain relatively unscathed.

As debt cancelled by lenders is considered taxable income, taxpayers who lose their homes might be left with a higher than expected tax liability. It is reported that there might be some legislative relief from D.C.

President George W. Bush announced his support for a proposed amendment to provide relief from discharge of indebtedness income for taxpayers who lose their primary residences to foreclosure.

The President calls on congress to change a key housing provision of the Federal Tax Code so it does not punish families who are forced to sell their homes for less than their mortgage is worth. The current tax law counts cancelled mortgage debt on primary residences as taxable income. The President also proposes temporary relief to ensure that cancelled mortgage debt on a primary residence is not counted as income.

Bush's proposals would make it easier for adjustable rate mortgage holders to refinance using the recourses of the Federal Housing Administration, a Depression-era agency created to help low and moderate income Americans to afford homes.

An estimated 60,000 homeowners are behind payments because their mortgages have reset. They can refinance with FHA-insured loans, as they do not insure refinanced loans from borrowers who are currently delinquent.

As part of the mortgage package, Bush said he would support legislation currently pending in Congress. This could temporarily change tax law to let homeowners avoid paying taxes on forgiven debts in loans restructured by financial institutions. He also urged the Congress to modernize and improve FHA so more homeowners could qualify for mortgage insurance. This programme will only benefit those with good credit who have lagged behind refinance for a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) secured loan.

This relief is proposed only to give homeowners a time-out from foreclosures. The scheme does not guarantee recovery to all consumers and community organizations that have been urging for a six-month foreclosure freeze. This scheme focuses more on rescue loans and the release of more funds for credit counseling agencies. The freeze will only provide suffering homeowners time to get their bearings.

The government tries every way it can to control the rise in foreclosure rate. Bush's proposal is to help delinquent borrowers avid foreclosures.

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The Heritage, a 6800 square foot home appraised at $895,000, provides a breathtaking example of what the newest home construction technologies and trends are making available to homebuyers through modular homes.

Called the "modular mansion", this immaculate home is the most recent custom modular home offering from Building Systems Network, a nationwide modular homes builder and designer of custom modular home plans. The Homestead is one of the largest and highest appraised home built by Building Systems Network, and demonstrates the trend in American homebuilding of combining the advanced technologies of the modular building process with hand-craftsmanship and custom finishes to provide luxurious homes at significantly less cost than that required by a traditional site built home.

The Heritage not only demonstrates the elegance and innovation of BSN's custom modular home designs, but also the infinite possibilities available to homebuyers through modular home technology. Modular homes are constructed in the same steps as traditionally built homes but, because many of the components are pre-constructed, homes require less "site-building" time and are completed at a fraction of a traditional home build. Modular homes are also built with stronger components than traditional site built homes, utilizing ten to fifteen percent more construction materials to ensure the maximum strength and durability of all home components.

Grant Smereczynsky, CEO of Building Systems Network, is actively encouraging consumers to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities available to them through new homebuilding technologies and trends, and to educate themselves on the possibilities provided by modular homes.

"The Homestead and other BSN modular homes represent a significant development in home construction technologies, and a brighter future for homebuyers," Smereczynsky says. "Homebuyers of modular homes reap the benefits of the cost savings provided by the systems-built process while attaining their dream home exactly the way they envisioned it."

Some of the benefits of utilizing the modular homes, systems-built construction process are significantly reduced construction time, which saves interest on construction loans, as well as considerable savings in materials costs due to the high-volume purchasing abilities of systems-built production facilities.

Modular homes, or systems-built homes, are constructed under optimum building conditions within controlled environments at fractions of the cost and time required by traditional site-built homes. Since the modular homebuilder provides 80 to 85 percent of the home, buyers do not face the risk of giving money to a builder and not having a home built to their specifications.

Additionally, unlike modular homes, site-built homes are exposed to unfavorable weather conditions during the construction process, making the home vulnerable to water or weather damage, and increasing the costs of the project by adding additional materials and replacement components.

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Is your home still out in the market without any offers yet? Posting a ‘for sale’ sign in your yard is not the only thing you should do to make a sale in Tampa real estate.

Advertising your home is helpful in selling your home in Tampa real estate, but do not advertise it with the persons you know only.

But before advertising your home for sale, is your home really ready to be sold by the market? Is it attractive enough to catch the interest and attention of the potential buyers?

Do not simply post for sale sign, you have to do some home improvements to make sure to make a sale. You have to view your home not as a seller but as a buyer in order to see what should be improved.

Look at the outside of your home, is the paint fading already? If so, you need to repaint it. Purchase cheaper paints, since you do not have to spend too much in making home improvements. Clean the walls first with soap and water in order to remove the dirt. As soon as you have cleaned it up, that is the time that you repaint it. In terms of choosing paint color, do not use your own taste and preferences. What you should do is consider the buyers and not your own tastes and preferences. It would be better to use earth color paints such as cream, since cream can make a home look bigger and cleaner.

Cleaning and removing mess should be done a well. You have to check out each part of your home and clean them all up. Remove the equipment and materials that are not usable, these can make the home spacious and comfortable to be with.

You have to put decors and equipment that can attract buyers, but do not over decorate it.

Clean the yard as well. Trim the trees and grass. Clean the gutter. It is advisable to plant some flowers, in order to attract buyers.

Working with a real estate agent is advantageous, since the main role of a real estate agent is to make a sale. But do not hire just a real estate agent; make sure that the real estate agent possesses the necessary expertise, skills and experience in order to aid you to get the best deal out of your home. The real estate agent will also help you out in making the right asking price.

Yes, asking price is also a factor you need to look up to. You have to make sure that you have the right asking price for your home’s real worth.

Advertising your home should be done as well. You should make flyers that you can put anywhere, but make sure that you will comply with the rules and regulations in terms of posting flyers. Put flyers on your flyers box as well.

In making flyers, you have to put the details and a photo of your home, in order to attract buyers. With all of these, soon you will have the best deal out of your home in Tampa real estate.

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For those who wanted to buy second homes and make real estate investments, condominiums in Tampa Bay real estate are popular choice.

The reason why a lot of people seek their second homes and make investments in Tampa Bay real estate is the benefits they will get with living in condos. The Tampa Bay has a lot to offer such the beauty it possesses, rich sunshine, perfect and attractive beaches. It also has attractions such as Busch Gardens, Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World.

Now, you may be asking why you should buy a condominium over a single-family home. In buying a single home, one is required to purchase homeowner's insurance, in order to protect financing from lenders and to secure you from theft, loss because of fire and the likes. But in terms of buying a condominium, the insurance is already included in the monthly maintenance fee, so there is no need for you to purchase separate homeowners insurance policy.

If you buy a single-family home, then you are entitled to maintain your own home and do the lawn yourself. But in owning a condominium, you can do other activities you desire while someone cleans the gutters and do the lawn. This maintenance is actually included in the Condominium's maintenance agreement, so you do not have to worry about the gutters and to the lawn.

Of course, safety of the family and the security of the Tampa real estate property, are very much important to you. In owning single-family homes, you have to purchase some pricey gadget alarm system to protect your family and homes. But in owning condominiums, the condos are protected twenty four hours a day everyday, so even if you are away, you know that your property is secured and protected.

In a single-family home, it is easily be detected if the owner is away, by means of lights off, and no activity is happening around the home. But in condominium, there are always some activities that covers that you are away from your property.

Another benefits of owning a condominium, are the amenities that you can take advantage of. These wonderful amenities are fitness rooms, pools, spas, restaurants, hair salons, tennis and golf to its residents and the likes. In a single-family home, it could be impossible to have all of these amenities.

But you have to bear in mind that having a lot of amenities requires higher maintenance fee. Because putting all these amenities up costs a lot. But of course, these amenities are the ones that make the residents relax and enjoy. Actually, amenities are the factors that make owning and living in condominiums a popular one. So the more the amenities the better it will be desired.

So now that you know all the benefits you can get in owning a Tampa Bay condominium, so you will have the place to go to, enjoy and relax and feel the beauty of Tampa Bay, the beach and the sun will make you feel at peace and relax. You do not even have to worry about no vacancies on resorts and hotels if you wanted to have a vacation.

If in case you need to have additional income, if you are not staying in your condo everyday, why not consider renting your property.

Now, if you wanted to have your very own condominium now, start contacting your Tampa Bay realtor. They can help you in searching for the second home, investment property that you wanted.

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In the dynamic city of New York, the real estate scene is thriving with upscale, luxurious condos. Many of these condos are available right in the heart of the city. One of the advantages of living in a condominium is the fact that you can still live close to all of the excitement of the downtown city life. And in NYC you never run out of things to do or people to see.

A great tip to remember when looking for your new residence is to make sure you get a loan pre-approval letter before you start your actual hunt for the perfect condo. This letter will not only give you a better idea of the amount of money you have to work with, but it will also give you heightened credibility.

Once you have found your dream condo be sure to take in all this spectacular city has to offer! New York City is one of the brilliant metropolises of the world; it represents one of the world’s centers for fashion, business, shopping and culture. The Big Apple has great things to offer you and your family.

There are many activities and events that are children-centered and family friendly. New York City’s Coney Island is home to Astroland Amusement Park, which contains the New York City Landmark Cyclone Rollercoaster. There are also children’s museums available including the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Also, you can visit NewYorkKids.net to find an enormous list of NYC family activities, shows, museums, tours, shopping, beaches, sports and attractions.

For sports fans there is never a dull moment in NYC! The city’s teams include the Yankees (MLB), Mets (MLB), Liberty (WNBA), Knicks (NBA), Rangers (NHL), Islanders (NHL), Giants (NFL), Jets (NFL) and the Magic and Metrostars soccer teams. Make sure to take advantage of all these sports offerings, pick your favorite teams and enjoy all the excitement they provide.

New York City is also home to the 843 acre refuge of Central Park. This luxurious oasis located directly in the heart of the bustling city provides 25 million annual visitors with a place to relax and enjoy some recreation. Activities in the Park include horse-drawn carriage rides, rock climbing walls, Tai Chi, Yoga, Music in the Park, basketball, tennis, chess, cross-country skiing, ice skating, lawn sports, swimming, birding, fishing, soccer and football.

The city also holds the annual ING New York City Marathon. In 2000, the race accommodated over 30,000 athletes from all around the world, representing more than 100 countries! The marathon travels through the five boroughs of NYC and ends in Central Park.

Another great thing about NYC is that there is always a cultural activity or event happening. Whether you want to visit one of their world-renown art museums, catch a Broadway musical or visit the exquisite Metropolitan Opera, your weekends can always be filled with entertaining, enriching events.

As you look for the perfect condo for you and your family make sure to pay particular attention to location. Find a residence that is centrally located so you can experience the excitement of living in the heart of one of the world’s most renowned cities.

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Are you on a small budget, but you want to purchase a home? If you are on a small budget, and you want to get a home, to start living as a family in an area that you love, look towards homes that have recently been foreclosed. A foreclosure is one that someone else has lost. The homeowner may not have been able to keep up on their mortgage payments, and the bank has taken over the property. Banks and financial companies don’t like to hold onto these properties for long, because of the interest, the payments and the money that is being lost over all.

To find a home that has been through foreclosure you can begin your search online or offline. Many links to foreclosure companies and banks are going to offer listings of where foreclosure homes have been located. A foreclosure company is going to offer great rates, and will offer great prices on homes that they want to sell.

While nothing can be done for those who have been through the foreclosure process, and for those who have lost their homes, you can take advantage of the situation. You can purchase home, at a reasonable cost, and create a home for your family.

To purchase a home that has been through foreclosure, the process is going to be very similar to that of any other mortgage. You will have to apply for a mortgage, you will have to pass the background check, and you will be subject to interest costs, and closing costs of the mortgage. A foreclosure home may require some additional legal background work, so you will need to hire an attorney to look out for your best interests.

A foreclosure home is one that has been abandoned because the previous owners could no longer pay for the home. You will find that many types, sizes, and styles of homes are often included on the foreclosure listings by banks. You will find one bedroom homes, two bedrooms homes, rental units, retail and commercial buildings and you will find luxury homes, vacation homes, even mansions included on foreclosure listings.

The home of your dreams could be very affordable if you take the time to look at the foreclosure listings. The foreclosure listings will give you an idea of the city and the state where the home is located, and from there you are often required to contact the bank, the financial company or perhaps a real estate agent as listed, to find out more about the property. The only limitations you will have in purchasing foreclosure homes is going to be your credit limit and where you want to live. Homes from across the nation, from Vegas, California, to Virginia, Florida and in Washington are available for purchase.

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Builder Gets Special Thank You From This Mansion's New Owners



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Builder Jerry Glaser got an extra special thank you after completing this fabulous mansion located just off of Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs. The St. Petersburg Times reports:


Glaser's wealthy clients so admired his work on their $15.6-million, 26,000-square-foot estate near Tarpon Springs they bought a full-page color ad in Sunday's St. Petersburg Times.

The super-sized Hallmark card cost the equivalent of a decent Winnebago: $49,452.

"Thank you Jerry Glaser of Glaser Custom Homes for all the hard work that you have put in our project for the last three years,'' the ad read. "Because of you, our dream home has become a reality. Thank you, The Baumgarts."

Glaser had returned from church on Sunday, poured himself a coffee, and retreated to his balcony with his newspaper. About a dozen pages into the thick Sunday copy, he got more than a caffeine jolt.


The mansion is located in a highly secluded millionaire enclave developed by former NBA basketball great Matt Geiger. Geiger resides in that enclave, but this house is one of the area's more superior dwellings.


Inside a wing of the eight-bedroom, 14-bathroom house, Glaser built a cobblestone "piazza" fronted by shops that include a working ice cream parlor and 1930s-style movie house gleaming with 4 pounds of gold leaf trim.

The 30-foot ceiling over the piazza is illuminated by dimmer lights that simulate the passing of the day. The Baumgarts' swimming pool is a facsimile of the lazy river ride at a theme park in Orlando. The 5,000-square-foot guest house surpasses in size most people's full-time pads.


Glaser was so thorough in the building of this highly elaborate estate home that he even hired a contractor who helped build Oprah Winfrey's home to build the movie theater. I give this home an E, for Exquisite.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
International Buyers Flock To Florida Real Estate

Inman News reports that a devalued dollar has provided a number of buyers with more buying power in the Sunshine State, and that foreign buyers are particularly drawn to Florida luxury homes, considering that Florida gives foreign buyers more for their money than their native lands do.


The National Association of Realtors estimated in a report last year that perhaps 15 percent of all homes sold in Florida from May 2004 to May 2005 were purchased by foreign buyers – and real estate professionals say this influx of international buyers continues to leave its mark on the luxury market.

The median sales price of homes purchased by foreign buyers in Florida was $299,000, which was 52.4 percent higher than the state's overall single-family median sales price of $196,200 during the survey period for the Realtor group's Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida report.

And about 22 percent of foreign buyers are purchasing homes priced at over $500,000. The report is based on a survey of 986 respondents who closed 1,844 home sales transactions to non-U.S. residents from May 2004 to May 2005.

The U.S. dollar has lost significant worth against the euro, British pound and Canadian dollar in the past five years. One U.S. dollar could buy about $1.60 in Canadian dollars in January 2002, for example, compared to a current value of about $1 U.S. dollar for every $1.11 in Canadian currency.

One U.S. dollar bought almost 1.2 euros in 2002 and is now worth a fraction of the euro. The British pound is worth nearly twice as much as the U.S. dollar, and has hovered around this level for the past couple of years.

The exchange rates have not been as favorable for Latin American buyers, though other factors such as political or financial instability in their home countries have played a role for those buyers.


Baby boomers are the largest population segment making up foreign buyers buying in Florida, and foreign buyers make up a large segment of the second home market. Most foreign buyers find homes and condos using the Internet, according to the report. Developers and brokers who understand the mindset of foreign buyers will find a new segment to market their projects to.

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Friday, April 28, 2006
TAMPA MANSION JUST SOLD AT AUCTION!!!



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This fabulously luxurious mansion located in the northern area of Tampa just sold at auction for $5.95 million, says today's Times. Surrounded by lavishly lush landscaping, this beautiful home has 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and a private gym overlooking a beautiful lake, and is not far from some of the most fantastic golf courses Tampa Bay has to offer. Area beaches are within 30 to 40 minutes from the home. The nearly 30,000 sq. ft. mansion was built in the Avila community, near Lutz, in the 1990s. The Guerrini Corp. handled the auction where the home was sold. The buyer's name has been kept private. Contact me for a complete list of currently available Tampa Bay area mansions and luxurious estate homes. Your privacy will always be protected when your real estate needs are in my hands.


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Thursday, April 27, 2006
Home Sales Higher In March

The National Association of Realtors reported today that existing home sales rose higher in March. Single family home, condominium, townhome and co-op sales edged higher to 6.92 million units in March, up from 6.90 million in February, according to a NAR press release. existing home sales slid slightly from last year's record high of 6.97 million, a decrease of 0.7 percent.

David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, said this trend supports what he has said all along about the housing market.

"It's a good sign to see home sales holding close to the level of a strong rebound in the month before," said Lereah. "This is additional evidence that we're experiencing a soft landing. We may see some minor slowing in home sales as interest rates rise, but the market clearly is stabilizing."

Lereah said he expects 2006 to be the third strongest year on record for home sales.

Interest rates averaged 6.32 percent in March, up from 6.25 percent in February for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, up from 5.93 percent in March 2005.


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Wednesday, April 26, 2006
JUST SOLD IN OXFORD PLACE AT TAMPA PALMS!!!





I just sold this hot new 2 bedroom/2 bath condo in Oxford Place at Tampa Palms!!! Oxford Place will offer future residents a luxurious and status-filled life at an easily-attainable price (you can own a condo there for $220K or less - compare that to the homes in Tampa Palms, which start at $400K and go into the millions). One, two, and three-bedroom floorplans feature gorgeous gourmet kitchens and garden-style tubs. They also have garages.

Some community amenities residents will be able to enjoy include a resort-style swimming pool with sundeck, and just inside the clubhouse is a gameroom, sauna, a state-of-the-art fitness center. The clubhouse is also available to residents for parties and other social events.

Oxford Place is across the street from Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, which includes fabulous dining, golf, tennis, fitness, and spa facilities.

Condos in Oxford Place are currently priced from the mid $100s, but the developer can increase prices at any time. Should you have further interest in this lovely new condominium community that is a condo conversion in lovely Tampa Palms, or to get more information on it, please contact me today!

Some other wonderful condo conversions include Waterside at Coquina Key, a beautiful Key West-style condo conversion currently underway on beautiful Coquina Key, and some more recent ones include, Beach Way, Bal Harbour, Vantage Point, Itopia Private Residences, the Avalon at Clearwater, the Fountains at Countryside and Grand Key, a resort-like luxury condo conversion in South Tampa. The Club at Feathersound and The Audubon are also very popular, as they are very upscale, gated and located in a beautiful country club community with golf course views. The Madison and The Beacon are highly desired condo conversions in downtown St. Petersburg. These condos make for great investments, second homes or primary residences. Contact me for more information on any of these wonderful condo communities.


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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
JUST SOLD - BRAND NEW CONDO IN BEAUTIFUL GRANDE VERANDAHS ON THE BAY - ONE BRAND NEW UNIT LEFT!!!



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I JUST SOLD THIS BRAND NEW CONDO IN GORGEOUS GRANDE VERANDAHS ON THE BAY!!! There's one developer-owned, brand new unit left for $424,900. Re-sales with waterviews start at around $450,000 with the most beautiful waterview units starting at around $550,000. Grande Verandahs on the Bay is a brand new condo featuring secure, gated entry, coded-entry elevators, a resort-like atmosphere featuring a swimming pool, 24 hour fitness center, and more. Condos have gorgeous nature preserve views from every unit, with higher-level units also featuring beautiful Tampa Bay views. Grande Verandahs is centrally located, near Tampa and St. Petersburg, and is just minutes to major shopping destinations and area beaches. They make fantastic second homes, investments, or primary residences. Contact me to secure your very own condo in Grande Verandahs on the Bay TODAY!


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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Florida Top State For Millionaires To Call Home

CNN/Money reported earlier that Florida ranks as one of the top states that millionaires call home. What do they invest in?


Although real estate is not their sole source of wealth, it remains a staple for many. Forty-six percent of those surveyed own investment real estate like a second home or rental properties.


California ranked as the No. 1 state for millionaires, but many are cashing out their equity there and moving it here to the Sunshine State. Other popular states for millionaires include Massachussettes, Illinois and New York. It is not uncommon for millionaires from these states to have vacation homes in Florida or California, and some own vacation homes in both states.


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Monday, March 27, 2006
Tips For Selling Your Current Home To Buy a New One

Are you considering selling your current home as the means to purchase a new one, or moving up, as some call it? If so, read on. These tips might be helpful to you.

It's a good idea for folks who do have to sell to buy to start looking right after they have listed their home, or even before listing their home. It typically takes anywhere from three months to six months for a home to sell in the current market, or perhaps even a year if it's priced at $1 million or more. If someone has looked for a new home during the time their current home is on the market, once their home is under contract for purchase it makes it easier for them to find one they like more easily in an area they like, that way they don't have to rush in a panic.

Here are some tried and true tips you can use for when you need to sell your current home to buy a new one:

(1) Start looking in areas where you may want to buy your next home before putting your current home on the market. This will help you to get to know several areas and help you decide whether or not you would like to actually live there.

(2) Talk with your Realtor about your goals and see if they're realistic. After all, you may not be able to get what you need from selling your current home to buy your next home, and you need to know that before putting your current home on the market.

(3) List your home for sale with a Realtor you know and trust. Your Realtor can help you sell your home while simultaneously finding a new home. Do not go with the one who offers to list it for the highest price, as this can often keep it sitting longer on the market.

(4) Do not wait until the last minute to search for your new home. Even before your home is listed for sale, it's a good idea to have your Realtor show you homes in certain areas.

(5) Once you find the home you want to buy, discuss making an offer on it with your Realtor. Making your offer contingent upon the sale of your current home is the most common method of doing this, and while this isn't a popular method to use in a hot market, it is very common in normal and slower markets. The market is normal at the moment, and I recently negotiated one of these contingency offers for clients of mine.

I don't advise bridge loans if you can work out the contingent on sale of home contingency, and if you have a good Realtor it's usually not a problem to negotiate this clause into the purchase contract. If you are moving up and using the equity in your current residence to do so, you may need a mortgage of some sort to buy the new home with, especially if it's pricier. Talk with your lender about what type of loan would best suit your needs and financial situation.

Contact me if you're considering moving up, or selling your current home to buy a new home. I am always here and happy to help.


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posted by Billy at 3:17 PM

Monday, March 13, 2006
JUST SOLD - BRAND NEW WATERFRONT CONDO ON BEAUTIFUL TAMPA BAY WITH SKYWAY VIEWS!!!



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I JUST SOLD THIS BRAND NEW WATERFRONT CONDO!!! Prices now start at over $300,000 and range into the $400,000s for condos located right on beautiful Tampa Bay! There's one townhome unit left for in the high $500s. Where else can you find like-new waterfront condos and townhomes in this price range in Tampa Bay???

See my recent Shore Club Pasadena post for details. The main difference between Waterside and Shore Club is that Waterside will have an on-site yacht club, and they offer boat slips for purchase. Shore Club does not have those items, but it is located closer to area beaches. Waterside is located closer to downtown St. Petersburg, but is 15 minutes or so driving distance from area beaches.

Contact me now to get one of these fabulous condos TODAY! If you're a developer seeking to convert apartments to condos, contact me for a marketing plan TODAY!


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posted by Billy at 9:38 AM

Monday, March 06, 2006
The Biggest Mistakes That Home and Condo Sellers Make

RISMedia reported a few of the top mistakes that home and condo sellers make when trying to sell their home or condo. Here are a few mentioned in the article:


Overpricing is the number one mistake home sellers said they made when listing their homes, according to a new national e-mail survey conducted by HouseHunt, Inc. The margin was nearly three-to-one over the second choice.

Survey respondents said their next biggest mistake was "dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer," thereby setting up a possible conflict of interest and possibly a perception that the buyer was getting a better deal.

Third biggest mistake was "failure to disclose known defects or problems." Virtually tied for fourth place were: "under pricing their properties" and "not utilizing Internet technology to market their properties."


If you want to avoid mistakes selling your home or condo, contact a good agent who can help you.


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posted by Billy at 7:38 AM

Saturday, March 04, 2006
Investors and Developers: Downtown St. Petersburg Condo Development Project For Sale



Developers: Contact me now to make this highly profitable condo development project yours TODAY!!


This condo project is now on the market in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg. How much? More than $12 million. Units could start from $300K to $500K and be listed for up to well over $1 million each, and you can buy the land and project as-is, or add to it, or custom-design a new one. There are fabulous waterviews from some units and gorgeous views of downtown all around you. It is a mixed-use project with some office and retail. Most variances have been completed. I call it Vesta Place and have a project positioning proposal and a marketing proposal for it in the file. If you are a developer who is seeking to add to your highly profitable condominium project portfolio, contact me now to make this project yours TODAY, BEFORE IT'S GONE!!

St. Petersburg Times: There Goes The Colony


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Saturday, February 25, 2006
Largest, Most Luxurious Homes Outsell Others



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Million dollar-plus homes are the strongest selling segment in most metro real estate markets, as more and more buyers are demanding more home, or more eloquence for their money, says CNN/Money. Here's what the experts are saying:


Pamela Liebman, CEO of The Corcoran Group, a leading real estate brokerage in New York City, Long Island, New York and Florida, says, "A lot of money is going into high-end housing. Buyers just don't want to compromise their desires."


Where are most of these elaborate, luxurious homes?


The largest areas of million dollar homes cluster in and around big coastal cities and posh beach and mountain resort communities. Among states, California had the highest percentage of million-dollar homes the last time the Census Bureau reported; 4.1 percent of all Golden State homes were worth a million or more at the end of 2003.



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That was almost double the percentage of four years earlier. As housing continued to boom throughout 2004 and much of 2005, the number of million dollar homes in California has, undoubtedly, climbed considerably.

Other centers of high million dollar home ratios as of December 31, 2003 include Connecticut (3.3 percent), the District of Columbia (3.2 percent), and Massachusetts (2.2 percent).

Low million-dollar home areas were concentrated in the prairie states and the South. North Dakota had the lowest incidence, less than 0.01 percent, followed by Iowa (0.04 percent), and Arkansas (0.08 percent).




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Florida also has plenty of luxury homes, located on beautiful luxurious estates, or on absolutely gorgeous waterfronts. The Tampa Bay area has been known to offer more for a buyer's money when buying a large luxury home, or a smaller one, whether on or off the water. Dallas, Texas, offers the most for the money when it comes to luxury homes, without the nearby beaches.


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posted by Billy at 10:09 AM

Friday, February 10, 2006
Shore Club Pasadena Condos Feature Beautiful Boca Ciega Bay Views, Luxurious Living



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Shore Club Pasadena has officially launched, and now you can be one of the first to own one, or more of the lowest priced luxury waterfront condos in Tampa Bay!!!

Shore Club Pasadena offers 1 and 2 bedroom units from $205,900 to $424,900, with beautiful Boca Ciega views!! These are fabulous second homes and prime investment opportunities!

Contact your local waterfront specialist now to reserve your unit TODAY, and get in before these low-priced waterfront condos are GONE!


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posted by Billy at 4:21 PM

Saturday, January 21, 2006
Trump Mega-Mansion Makes Forbes' Where We Want To Live In 2006 List



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Donald Trump's beachfront mega-mansion project made Forbes' Where We Want To Live In 2006. Here's how Forbes described the project:


Just because you ask for it doesn't mean you'll get it, but we're curious to see what happens with Donald Trump's splashy new enterprise. Last year, Trump bought bankrupt health care mogul Abe Gosman's estate at auction for about $41 million. The estate has been gutted and renovated, and still has a few months of work left. But Trump has already stuck a price tag of $125 million on it--the highest in the country for an existing home. What do you get for such riches? About 68,000 square feet of space, a ballroom, bulletproof windows, underground garage space for 80 cars and two guest houses. Plus a tremendous Italian fountain that dominates the front of the property. Not to mention, bragging rights.


Bragging rights always make the champagne go down just a little more smoothly.

There are several other homes, condos and locations located throughout the world that also made Forbes Where We Want To Live In 2006 . If your considering buying a home or condo where you want to live in 2006, or if you're considering selling your home or condo and you think it's where we may want to live in 2006, contact me today!


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posted by Billy at 7:45 AM

Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tierra Verde Offers Tampa Bay's Finest Luxury and Waterfront Living



Contact me now to find the perfect Tierra Verde home or condo, or to sell your Tierra Verde home or condo today!


As you cross the bridge from the nearby island of Isla Del Sol, you can see yachts and beautiful sunsets to the west. The Pinellas Bayway, lined with luxurious waterfront condos, greets you as you enter. As you journey down the Bayway, you meet various cross streets, which take you to various Tierra Verde neighborhoods.

Monte Cristo is a haven for upscale luxury homes, and there are others located along Madonna Blvd. and other areas that aren't quite as upscale, but are still luxurious. West Shore (Ocean View) and East Shore (Bayview), on the other hand, are highly coveted areas for corporate executives and others who love large, lavish luxury homes on prime luxury estates. Some of Tampa Bay's most beautiful luxury homes can be found in West Shore and East Shore.

Tierra Verde also offers some of the most fabulous and luxurious condos, such as Hidden Lagoon, Sunset Watch and Villaggio, and it is not far from Bacopa Bay and Dolphin Cay. America's No. 1 beach, Ft. DeSoto Beach, is just moments from Tierra Verde residents' homes and condos, as is the Don CeSar on beautiful St. Pete Beach, where many residents enjoy breakfast and lunch. Here are a few facts on Tierra Verde, courtesy of a somewhat dated St. Petersburg Times article:


Tierra Verde, which means "Green Land," is a mostly manmade island made up of several smaller islands, including Cabbage Key and Pine Key.

In 1948, Life magazine called Cabbage Key, the precursor to Tierra Verde, "an idyllic but insect-infested strip of beach and mangrove jungle off Tampa Bay."

Not including Tierra Verde's hundreds of private docks, its marinas have 745 boat slips -- about one for every five people.

With 3,574 people, Tierra Verde is larger than these six barrier island beach towns: Belleair Beach, 1,751; Belleair Shore, which had 60 in 1990; Indian Shores, 1,705; North Redington Beach, 1,474; Redington Beach, 1,539; and Redington Shores, 2,238.


Contact me for more information on Tierra Verde homes and condos today!

Tierra Verde is a fantastic place to visit and a wonderful place to live!


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posted by Billy at 12:04 PM

Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Oxford Place at Tampa Palms Joins List of Wonderful New Condo Communities





Oxford Place will offer future residents a luxurious and status-filled life at an easily-attainable price. One, two, and three-bedroom floorplans feature gorgeous gourmet kitchens and garden-style tubs. They also have garages.

Some community amenities residents will be able to enjoy include a resort-style swimming pool with sundeck, and just inside the clubhouse is a gameroom, sauna, a state-of-the-art fitness center. The clubhouse is also available to residents for parties and other social events.

Oxford Place is across the street from Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, which includes fabulous dining, golf, tennis, fitness, and spa facilities.

Condos in Oxford Place are currently priced from the low $100s, but the developer can increase prices at any time. Should you have further interest in this lovely new condominium community that is a condo conversion in lovely Tampa Palms, or to get more information on it, please contact me today!

Some other wonderful condo conversions include Waterside at Coquina Key, a beautiful Key West-style condo conversion currently underway on beautiful Coquina Key, and some more recent ones include Itopia Private Residences, the Avalon at Clearwater, the Fountains at Countryside and Grand Key, a resort-like luxury condo conversion in South Tampa. The Club at Feathersound and The Audubon are also very popular, as they are very upscale, gated and located in a beautiful country club community with golf course views. The Madison and The Beacon are highly desired condo conversions in downtown St. Petersburg. These condos make for great investments, second homes or primary residences. Contact me for more information on any of these wonderful condo communities.


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posted by Billy at 6:58 AM

Saturday, December 03, 2005
JUST SOLD!! BEAUTIFUL ST. PETERSBURG WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON BEAUTIFUL SMACKS BAYOU IN SHORE ACRES OVERLOOK!!!



Contact me to see what your home would sell for in today's real estate market.


Another lovely home located right on beautiful Smacks Bayou, a boater's paradise located in the heart of Shore Acres Overlook just sold! Are you seeking the perfect St. Petersburg home, condo or lot in Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Placido Bayou or another Old Northeast St. Petersburg location? Contact me today and I will help you find it! Whether you're seeking a primary residence, a second home or investment opportunity, I can help you find it. Thinking of selling? Contact me now to see what your home, condo or lot would sell for in today's real estate market!


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posted by Billy at 10:51 AM

Sunday, November 27, 2005
High-End Luxury Real Estate Market Still Hot, Says USA Today

USA Today says the high-end luxury real estate market is still booming in a recent article. How hot is it?


...the market for homes selling for $10 million or more won't be easily pinched. Supply is tight, and demand nearly insatiable among increasingly rich corporate tycoons.


And it keeps getting hotter.


Business is booming. At least 38 homes sold for $10 million or more through September, vs. 31 homes during all of last year, and just nine in 2001, says an analysis for USA TODAY by researcher DataQuick.


While the Tampa Bay area does not have as many luxury homes priced in the $10 million-plus range, it does have some highly eloquent homes in that price range that inspire an insatiable desire for them.


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posted by Billy at 2:40 PM

Sunday, November 13, 2005
Realtors Lobbying For Specialty Plate To Help Police Officers, Firemen and Teachers Own Homes

The Florida Association of Realtors is advocating a Homeownership For All specialty license plate during the Florida Legislature's 2006 legislative session. Funds from the specialty plate would help police officers, firemen, teachers and other members of Florida's workforce to better afford housing in areas they serve. It is something that would greatly help these folks here in Pinellas County and other hot seller's markets where prices have risen beyond affordability for many. Please help get this initiative passed by following this survey link, completing it and submitting it. We need 2,401 Florida vehicle registrants to make this happen. Thank you so much for any assistance you provide to help our police officers, firemen and teachers to attain the American Dream of homeownership!


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posted by Billy at 8:28 AM

Tuesday, November 01, 2005
JUST SOLD!! GORGEOUS WATERFRONT CONDO IN BEAUTIFUL MARINA BAY OF ST. PETE BEACH!!!



It was listed for $599,900. Contact me to see what your condo would sell for in today's real estate market.


This lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath condo with boatslip in beautiful Marina Bay of St. Pete Beach, located right on Pass-A-Grille Way just sold!! The buyers were two of my very favorite clients who I can only refer to as Mr. and Mrs. Wonderful. Are you seeking to buy a lovely condo in beautiful St. Pete Beach? Whether above or below the Don, I can help you find the perfect St. Pete Beach condo. Contact me today and I will help you find that perfect St. Pete Beach or Pass A Grille condo you've been dreaming of today! Whether you're seeking a St. Pete Beach condo as a primary residence, a second home or investment opportunity, I can help you find it.


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posted by Billy at 5:11 PM

Friday, October 21, 2005
KB Homes To Build Martha Stewart-Style Homes





Who says there isn't life after prison? Certainly not fashion maven, Apprentice star and now new home brand, Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia co-announced with KB Homes on Wednesday that the Martha Stewart brand would extend itself from hand towels and kitchen utensils to include a new line of KB Homes.

The homes, inspired by homes Stewart owns in New York and Maine, will be created by KB Home and co-designed by Martha Stewart. The first set of homes will be 650 in number, built in Cary, North Carolina in KB Home's KB Home Twin Lakes development project. Homes will range from the $200s to $400s, from 1,500 to 4,100 sq. ft. and will have flooring, faucets, cabinets and other fixtures for home buyers to choose from at a KB Homes showcase, all selected by Stewart, herself, according to Reuters.


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Oxford Place at Tampa Palms Announced



Contact me now to get your very own condo in Oxford Place at Tampa Palms TODAY before they're GONE!


Straight from the e-mail they sent to me announcing the project:


Oxford Place offers its residents a life of luxury and status at an attainable price. One, two, and three-bedroom floorplans feature oversized gourmet kitchens, garden-style tubs, and available garages. Some of the many community amenities you will enjoy include a resort-style swimming pool with sundeck, sauna, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a community clubhouse—perfect for social gatherings. To top it off, you'll be right across from Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, boasting world-class dining, golf, tennis, fitness, and spa facilities.


They say these will be priced from the low $100s when made available to the public. They're not available now because of state guidelines stating that units must first be made available to current tenants before the general public, they say. Contact me now to get on our VIP Buyer List for this hot new condo conversion!


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Trump To Sell America's Most Expensive Home





Luxist reports that the $125 million home located in Palm Beach, Fla. boasts 43,000 square feet of space, including seven bedrooms, on six oceanfront acres. Apprentice Kendra Todd is handling marketing of the home. A billionaire is already reportedly interested in the mansion. The incredibly large estate home will officially be on the market Nov. 1. The home is believed to be the most expensive home in the U.S. Click here should you have further interest in this home, or other luxury homes.


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Interest Rate Update

While mortgages did edge slightly above the 6 percent range earlier in the week, they ended the week at 5.66 percent for the 30-year fixed. The 15-year fixed was at 5.24 percent, while the popular 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) ended at 5.19 percent. The 5/1 jumbo ARM ended at 5.25 percent, while the 30-yearfixed jumbo ARM ended at 5.91 percent. Rates are belived to be remaining low due to lower consumer confidence, caused by higher gasoline prices and overall inflation. Do not expect rates to remain this low forever, though, as they will continue to edge up, given current market conditions.


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posted by Billy at 10:36 PM

Thursday, October 06, 2005
Tampa Bay's New Most Luxurious Home



Tampa Bay's Most Expensive Home, 2004. Photo courtesy the St. Petersburg Times.


Tampa Bay's most expensive home used to be the one listed for $14.5 million in beautiful Belleair . You recall, the beautiful waterfront estate home with a highly unique design and fabulous views, and very lush grounds . Well, it's no longer the most expensive home in Tampa Bay, so it may soon look like a bargain to some luxury estate home shoppers.



Tampa Bay's New Most Expensive Home, 2005. Photo courtesy the St. Petersburg Times.


The latest most expensive home located here in Tampa Bay hails from Sarasota. This absolutely lovely home located

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Welcome to my new Real Estate Journal. I want to cover the craziness that has become the real estate industry over the past 6 months. As many of you know, there are record numbers of homes listed for sale and that number is increasing daily. There are alot of people going into a state of panic and they continue to drop the price on there homes, people stop paying mortgage payments and foreclosures are popping up everywhere throughout Tampa Bay.

What to expect from my daily journal:

1. I will go over recent sales in certain cities to show recent activity.
2. I will go over recent articles written or news stories related to Tampa Bay.
3. I will state my opinion on the market and what I see in my daily Real Estate activities.