Another Step for a Trailblazing Neighborhood - 04/06/09 12:27 PM

Seminole Heights has developed a reputation for have some of the most active an organized neighborhood associations in the city of Tampa.  When there was a possibility that Architecural Review Commission would keep Starbucks from moving in well over a hundred went to city council.  When it looked like the city would keep Cappy's Pizza from opening again city council was packed.  The neighborhoods banded together more than 10 years ago to create a residential overlay district to compliment the historic districts and the character of the area.  The neighborhood has pushed the city to test out form based code … (0 comments)

The best deal is actually the one you can get a loan on. - 04/06/09 12:19 AM
Buyers Beware
We have had a crushing 3 years of a buyers market here in the Tampa bay area, indeed the whole state of Florida.   Sellers thought the good times would never end so they borrowed and borrowed and never saved a cent.   They had a hard time adjusting to the falling home values.  "Under water", "upside down", "short sales" became a routine part of the home buying and selling process.  Buyers regained a more level playing field. 
Well it has been a long 3 years.  The price has dropped on that home beautiful home down the street. Rates are low. … (0 comments)

Going Green or Already There? - 04/05/09 11:32 PM
Lately I have been doing some thinking about the going green craze.  Our local MLS has a category for "green certified home."  I have a customer who is very curious about a house that is advertised as a "green" house.  It is a many ways a fad.  It is trendy to be green. 
When it comes to "green" houses there are some questions that never seem to get asked. I am curious about what use to be where the new "green" house or development has been built.  Did it use to be a wooded area?  Did they drain a wet land … (2 comments)

1923 Seminole Heights Bungalow on a 1/4 acre - 04/04/09 03:23 PM
Built in 1923, this spacious 3/2 bungalow is located in the Seminole Heights Historic District on just over a 1/4 acre.  The home features a deep front porch with stained glass entry door and stained glass french doors from the front bedroom on to the porch as well.  Original wood floors through out the home.  Gas fireplace.  Rebuilt custom bookcase dividers between the living room and dining room.  Beautiful cabinetry and granite countertops.  Stainless appliances. Two bathrooms. Porte Cochere and 1 car garage. Second half of the garage has been converted to air conditioned space that is current used as a … (3 comments)

 
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