Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog Updated information on Tampa Bay Area real estate Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:05:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Cheap condos are disappearing http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/56/cheap-condos-are-disappearing.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/56/cheap-condos-are-disappearing.htm#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:05:58 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/56/cheap-condos-are-disappearing.htm Cheap condos are disappearing is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> When ever I used to search for condos under $30k, a dozen per complex would turn up. Now I might find 3 active condos per complex. I have a few for sale on my website at www.tampahomesbestbuys.com

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/56/cheap-condos-are-disappearing.htm/feed 0 Tampa Bay Area homes sales rise 15% http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/52/tampa-bay-area-homes-sales-rise-15.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/52/tampa-bay-area-homes-sales-rise-15.htm#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 12:49:12 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/?p=52 Tampa Bay Area homes sales rise 15% is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> But prices are still falling. The tax incentive once again pushed real estate sales in our area. Some homes saw multiple bids on them as first time home buyers competed for the best deals at the end of the tax time frame. Overall prices are still falling a little, about 1%. Other areas of the country are actually showing increases in value. To get the latest value of your home, go to www.tampahomesvalues.com

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/52/tampa-bay-area-homes-sales-rise-15.htm/feed 0 Builders are Returning to the Florida Market http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/49/builders-are-returning-to-the-florida-market.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/49/builders-are-returning-to-the-florida-market.htm#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:34:02 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/49/builders-are-returning-to-the-florida-market.htm Builders are Returning to the Florida Market is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> Builders are returning to Florida. They are hiring workers and placing options on lots in subdivisions. There is actually a shortage of homes starting in some areas.
Who’s buying now? Mostly first time homeowners. Who’s not buying? Investors–those that drove the scorching hot market of 2005-2006. Many of them have lost the homes through foreclosures or short sales.
If you are looking for a great deal, contact me to see some homes today! Janet Montano 813-956-3563

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/49/builders-are-returning-to-the-florida-market.htm/feed 0 Investors are buying houses again http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/47/investors-are-buying-houses-again.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/47/investors-are-buying-houses-again.htm#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:36:19 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/47/investors-are-buying-houses-again.htm Investors are buying houses again is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> I had my first investor/second home condo buying tour last weekend. It had a good response. Beachwalk condos represent a good value and cash flow position now. They originally sold for $200k to $286k, now they are $40k to $90K. The higher end of the price range has a bay view.
According to USA Today, investors are buying around the country now. And most are buying with cash.
Tampa home sales are up again for Feb 2010 over Feb 2009. The tax credits are helping to stabilize prices.

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/47/investors-are-buying-houses-again.htm/feed 0 Tampa Home Sales Bounce Back! http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/45/tampa-home-sales-bounce-back.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/45/tampa-home-sales-bounce-back.htm#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:24:53 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/45/tampa-home-sales-bounce-back.htm Tampa Home Sales Bounce Back! is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> We just had the best October since 2005 in the Tampa Area. Buyers are scooping up homes to use their $8,000 tax credit.

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/45/tampa-home-sales-bounce-back.htm/feed 0 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/43/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extended.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/43/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extended.htm#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:38:40 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/43/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extended.htm First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> You now have time to finish up a short sale purchase. I have dozens available for you to choose from. Pres. Obama extended it until April 30th.

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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/43/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extended.htm/feed 0 Investors, Get Ready to Buy Real Estate http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/36/investors-get-ready-to-buy-real-estate.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/36/investors-get-ready-to-buy-real-estate.htm#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:39:34 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/?p=36 Investors, Get Ready to Buy Real Estate is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> ACR Elite 813-956-3563
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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/36/investors-get-ready-to-buy-real-estate.htm/feed 0 Tampa Luxury Home Market is Picking Up! http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/32/tampa-luxury-home-market-is-picking-up.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/32/tampa-luxury-home-market-is-picking-up.htm#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:55:58 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/?p=32 Tampa Luxury Home Market is Picking Up! is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> luxury home market.  As consumer confidence improves and people feel more secure about their jobs, the buyers who have been waiting for the market to bottom out are coming out to look at property.   There are some awesome homes for sale in the $1 million+ price range that are priced to sell.  You’d be amazed at what your dollar buys right now.
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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/32/tampa-luxury-home-market-is-picking-up.htm/feed 0 Tampa’s Home Prices Rise http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/26/tampas-home-prices-rise.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/26/tampas-home-prices-rise.htm#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:07:30 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/?p=26 Tampa’s Home Prices Rise is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> Tampa’s latest home pricing reports show inventory dropped way down, so now we have 8 months in a row of reduced inventory and for the 1st time since August of 2006 we are in single digit number of months of inventory (8.76 months).    This means that homes priced fairly will sell in a fairly short amount of time.  Also, June was the 2nd month in a row of increased average list and sales price (jumping over $10,000 from May).     Soon appraisers will not have to calculate  negative “Timing Adjustments”  because when the inventory is going down and the prices are going up,  we are Not Declining any more!!!! �
Here are 3 reasons to buy now:
1.  Low, low prices
2.  Low, low interest rates  (Some of us old broads remember 18% interest rates in 1980, yes I was in real estate then.)
3.  $8,000 from the government right now for buying your first home.  You can amend your 2008 taxes and get a refund.  Use the money to fix up a foreclosure.
I’m a Bank REO listing agent and have lots of homes for you to choose from.�
The closer it gets to the November 30th deadline, the less the selection will be.  Plus you need at least 30 to 45 days to get a new loan anyway.
I hope you call me soon, before you miss out!  813-956-3563
Janet Montano, REmax ACR Group  www.TampaHomesBestBuys.com
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]]> http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/26/tampas-home-prices-rise.htm/feed 0 Buyers’ Market is Fading Away http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/12/buyers-market-is-fading-away.htm http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/12/buyers-market-is-fading-away.htm#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:26:14 +0000 admin http://www.tampahomesbestbuys.com/blog/12/buyers-market-is-fading-away.htm Buyers’ Market is Fading Away is a post from: Tampa Homes Best Buys Blog

]]> Suburban Homes Creative Commons License photo credit: LancerEI know most people think it’s a buyer’s market, but the market in Tampa is changing again.  Houses under $150k are moving quickly.  Homes over $400k are even moving if they are priced right for the number of square feet.
I have an appointment to show houses on Monday to some great buyers in the $400k price range and 3 out of 5 of the homes they selected had contracts written on them in the last 2 days!
A bank REO listing I got last month for $103K got 12 contracts on it in 3 days.  I scheduled an open house for it 2 days after I listed it and buyers were waiting for me to get there.  I haven’t seen that for 3 years.
If you are thinking about buying your first house and are still waiting to start looking, you may miss the boat.  The closer we get to the November 30th cut off date for the $8,000 tax credit, the less affordable inventory that will be available.

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