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88 Types of Turbulence

Whether buying or selling a home, one of the most important things to remember is there more than likely will be some sort of problem or issue during the sales process that will need to be resolved before you can close.  Sometimes it’s unavoidable;…
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To Buy Or Not To Buy

By Karla Nielsen | Dick & Karla Nielsen | Keller Williams Tampa Properties You have been looking for a home and finally find one that you really like.  Now you’re faced with the question:  Should you make an offer, or not? As a…
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Florida Home to 7 of Top 15 Retirement Investments

Via floridarealtors.org IRVINE, Calif. – July 5, 2013 – RealtyTrac released a special report on real estate investing in cities that are retirement hot spots – ones where at least one-third of the population is age 65 or older. “These…
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Make An Offer that Sellers Can’t Refuse

Via FloridaRealtors.org With shrinking inventories, many homebuyers are finding only competitive offers will win them the house they want. A recent article by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance highlighted several ways that homebuyers can make…

New Listing-Horse Country in Dade City

Love horses?  Then this could be the home for you.  Located near Dade City, 15212 Dionna Way has all the bells and whistles that you - and your horses will love.    Just $499,000.  Check it out, and view our virtual tour here: &nbs…

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY 9th 1-4pm

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY 9th 1-4pm  10114 Lake Cove Lane  in  Carrollwood’s Lake Trout area This 1984 custom-built original Carrollwood home exudes quality and functionality – from the massive family room with built-ins to the family…
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Mortgage Rates Drop for 5th Straight Week

Via Inman News Mortgage rates dipped for the fifth consecutive week, following a first-quarter economic-growth estimate that fell short of expectations. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.35 percent with an average 0.7…
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Is the quick house flip making a comeback?

Via Florida Realtors NEW YORK – May 1, 2013 – More Americans are again on the hunt to snag a home at a bargain price, fix it up, and then try to resell it for a quick profit. These home flippers mostly vanished during the housing downturn,…
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Selling Your Home From Afar

Via Realty Times It might not seem like the most ideal situation but sometimes it's the way it goes. Selling your home when you have already relocated, perhaps even to another state, can seem very risky. But if you've selected expert industry…
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Home equity loans: They’re back

NEW YORK – April 26, 2013 from Florida Realtors As housing values rise, home-equity loans and lines of credit are staging a comeback, MSN Money reports. In late 2008 as the housing market slowed dramatically, home-equity borrowing came…
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A smoker’s home can lower value up to 29%

April 18, 2013 – A recent survey of Ontario real estate agents and brokers, sponsored by Pfizer Canada, found that smoking in the home could lower the value of property up to 29 percent. “Smoking has a profound impact on how appealing…
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Millennials want to buy – boomers want to sell

Via © 2013 Florida Realtors® ORLANDO, Fla. – April 2, 2013 – Is it the perfect real estate storm? A survey released yesterday by PulteGroup Inc. finds strong demand soon from buyers 18 to 34. Meanwhile, Arthur C. Nelson, a professor…

Property near public transportation worth 42% more

WASHINGTON – March 22, 2013 – Location, location, location. A new study by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) finds that residential property values performed 42 percent…

Survey: Buyer age impacts preferred home size

Via Floridarealtor.org WASHINGTON – March 21, 2013 – A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) finds that age, race and ethnicity impact the size home the average buyer wants. NAHB’s survey – What Home…

Time to look at the FHA 203k mortgage program?

From Floridarealtors.org WASHINGTON – March 20, 2013 – With the housing market showing signs of growth and expansion it’s surely the right time to look at the FHA 203k mortgage program, financing that allows borrowers to finance and…

Let’s Talk About Earnest Money

When we find the home you want to buy, we’ll meet at our office to write the offer.  Be sure to bring your checkbook!  When you make the offer, you must include “earnest money,” sometimes referred to as a “binder” or “good faith”…
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Housing recovery firmly underway

Kiplinger: Housing recovery firmly underway WASHINGTON – March 13, 2013 Prices are rising and inventories are falling in markets throughout the United States, which has led financial reporting and forecasting firm Kiplinger to declare the…

Why It’s So Important to Stage Your Home

A real estate agent’s job is to help the customer find the best home for your budget, personal needs and desires.  When a home is properly staged, architectural details and special features of a home are played up that might otherwise…

Tips for Selling in a Slower Economy

Consult with an expert, local real estate agent to help ensure that your property is priced competitively and attractively-staged for the market. Why? There are three main factors involved in getting a home sold:  location, price, and condition. …
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NAR: Pending real estate sales jump in January

Existing-home sales expected to rise 6.8% this year By Inman News Inman News® More homes went under contract in January compared to December and a year ago, according to an index released today from the National Association of REALTORS®…

Foreclosure backlogs persist

Robo-signing impacts felt most in judicial foreclosure states By Inman News Inman News® CORRECTION: The original version of this article erroneously referred to statistics for the current year, and has been updated with corrections. The…

Take the Stress Out of Homebuying

Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment,…