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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Vintage Homes Realty - BK3121917
Primary focus is on the Heights neighborhoods in Tampa, FL. That may be news and information but also a vehicle to highlight some of the wonderful homes I have listed, my musings and those ever present stray thoughts.

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2007 

Everyone keeps talking about we are in a buyer's market.  However, you would think that would embolden buyers to make offers below asking price, maybe even well below asking price.  That doesn't seem to be happening.  I see buyer's that only seem to be making up their minds after properties they ...
09/29/2007
Seminole Heights was founded in the early 20th century just north of Tampa.  While the city grew to engulf the community, it has retained that small town feel.  There is now an effort underway to capture the history on film through the eyes of those who called the area home.  As the community nea...
09/24/2007
Well it has become a weekend ritual.  This weekend I will have 4918 N. Suwanee Ave. in the Seminole Heights Historic District open from 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday (Sept. 22). An immaculate 1922 bungalow with hardwood floors, historic details like the claw foot tub and open front porch, it also feat...
09/22/2007
In this tough market there are still agents and brokerages that advertise total market coverage of their listings but the web is an after thought. Amazing.  I recently received a mailing from a competitor that listed their open house ads in the local paper and their company website and other comp...
09/20/2007
"TAMPA, Fla. - Sept. 18, 2007 - Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Gov. Charlie Crist, Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) President Nancy Riley joined forces with other supporters Monday to launch a bi-partisan group, "Yes on 1 - Save our Homes NOW," urging Floridians to vote for the largest ...
09/19/2007
We keep hearing about the horrible foreclosure statistics.  My God you would think that we are having a complete disaster in Florida because we rank 3rd in the nation.  So let's give a little context.  So California ranks number 1...well it also ranks number 1 in population among the 50 states.  ...
09/18/2007
Open Sunday, September 16th from 1 to 4 pm.3907 Arlington Ave., Tampa FL 33603  asking price: 189,900Lender will be present to answer financing/mortgage questionsMLS: t2223574This fabulous 1926 bungalow is loaded with charm. Located in Arlington Heights. This bungalow is both cute and spacious. T...
09/14/2007
This past December, our neighborhood gained another new place to eat.  In many neighborhoods that may not be such a big deal but Seminole Heights faces challenges because of the limited depth on many of the commercial lots.  Sometimes folks just have to get creative about location.   That is what...
09/13/2007
As part of my effort to highlight some of the neighborhood gems that we have here in Seminole Heights I wanted to share information on neighborhood businesses that make use a unique community in Tampa.  One of those gems is Tampa Antiquarian Books (813-234-0100).  At a time when independent books...
09/11/2007
Seller motivated and ready to deal on this charming town house in the heart of Town and Country. Asking 145kThis home is located in the quiet park-like setting that Morganwood Garden homes are known for. Two spacious bedrooms. 1.5 baths. Ceramic Tile on first floor. Beautifully remodeled 1/2 bath...
09/11/2007
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Rick Fifer

Broker/Owner, Vintage Homes Realty
local_phone(813) 513-4250
smartphone(813) 758-7444
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Tampa Real Estate information, listings, and stray thoughts. Information on Heights neighborhoods (Seminole, Tampa, Ybor, Riverside) and historic/vintage homes in the Tampa area.