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Creative Loafings Best of Tampa 2008

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:34:23 -0500

Creative Loafing had their annual Best of the Bay awards last night. And the winner for Best Neighborhood in Hillsborough County for 2008: Seminole Heights in Tampa. Best Neighborhood in Pinellas County for 2008: Old Northeast in St. Petersburg. The annual Best of the Bay Awards have become a much sought after recognition for neighborhoods, restaurants, clubs, sports teams, local celebrities, politicians, etc. across the Tampa Bay area. These are the votes of their readers, not an editorial staff decision. This year's award ceramony was held in the Historic Tampa Theater. Yeah some of the categories are wacky but it is a community event that takes the pulse of the public, pokes fun at some politicians and some poorly thought out policies, but generally highlights the the best of the Tampa Bay area.

Now is a great time to get a great deal in our "Buyer's Market" from Vintage Homes in Tampa, Vintage Homes in St. Petersburg, Tampa Heights and Downtown Tampa, Ybor City area, Old Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights, Wellswood, and South Seminole Heights, Temple Terrace, All South Tampa Neighborhoods, and more. I am ready to help you find the home that is "Best of the Tampa Bay" for you.

Riverside Heights News

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:37:09 -0500

Riverside Heights is by far one of the "quietest" of the Heights neighborhoods in the urban core of Tampa. On the east it is bounded by several cemetaries and on the west it is bounded by the Hillsborough River. The northern boundary is MLK jr. BLVD and on the south Columbus Dr. In between is a whole lot of quiet and more than a few brick streets. It is a neighborhood of about 1,400 homes ranging from the 1920's to today. The Riverside Heights Civic Association has just elected new leadership for their board. Dianne McNeilly is the groups new President and she has set an agenda of reaching out. Check out the neighborhood website to learn of upcoming events.

To search for homes, please go to: Riverside Heights

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Rick Fifer

Florida Executive Realty

Kenwood and St. Pete Featured

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:37:25 -0500

The Fall edition of American Bungalow is out and features vintage bungalows in St. Pertersburg and the Kenwood neighborhood in particular. For those in love with the charm and funtionality of bungalows this is your coffee table periodical.

To find your Bungalow or vintage dream home in St. Petersburg: Vintage Homes-St. Pete.

Stay tuned the Winter issue of American Bungalow will feature Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood.

The picture to the right is from St. Petersburg's Rosier Park neighborhood.

www.RickFifer.com Your vintage home specialist

Florida Executive Realty

Seminole Heights documentary...a finalist

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:41:08 -0500

The Seminole Heights documentary has made it as a finalist in the Independents' Film Festival. Another kudo for for Seminole Heights and the efforts of Suzanne Prieur, the Chair of OSHNA's Preservation Committee and Krissy and Gene Howes who produced the documentary. Earlier this year the film made it's debut at the Tampa Theatre to a sold out crowd. For those who missed that showing the is another opportunity on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM when both the Seminole Heights & the Hillsborough High School movie will be shown at the Hillsborough High Auditorium. Tickets are available at Sherry's Yesterdaze on the corner of Florida and Frierson in Seminole Heights.

Hillsborough High School is without a doubt the most beautiful school in Hillsborough County with magnificent Gothic Revival architecture and the recently restored stained glass windows.

Seminole Heights is like a small town in the heart of Tampa, what the urban planners call an "urban village". If you are looking for a home in Seminole Heights visit www.atHomeintheHeights.com to learn about the area and search our vintage and newer homes.

Rick Fifer, your neighborhood specialist

Florida Executive Realty

Awesome St. Pete Bungalow

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:43:05 -0500

Fabulous vintage two story bungalow (3/1.5) on a brick street in St. Petersburg. Just a block from the Bay and a block from Lake Maggiore. Minutes to USF St. Pete Campus and downtown. Open and inviting front porch. Original wood floors. Spacious living room with fireplace (currently gas). Oversized dining room with built in shelving. Roomy kitchen with plenty of counter space. 1st floor bedroom. Exceptionally large master bedroom with seating nook in the roof dormer. Full bath on second floor and half bath on first floor. Relax in the back yard on a pergola covered deck shaded by a centuries old grand oak. Privacy fenced yard. Almost new air conditioning system. Roof approximately 10 years old. This charming home has been re-wired. Plumbing updated. Appliances included. Priced to move but not a short sale.

For more information please visit: http://www.RickFifer.com

Where your can see more images of this home or search for other vintage homes in St. Petersburg or Tampa

Rick Fifer, Realtor

Florida Executive Realty

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Gay & Lesbian Film Festival...one of Tampa Bay's 25 largest events

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:24:57 -0500

Congratulations to the folks who work so hard to make the Clip Film Festival (formerly known as the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival) the enormous success that it has become and for making it into the ranks of the top 25 Tampa Bay area events. That's right the top 25! That puts the film festival up there with the annual air show at MacDill AFB, the Stawberry Festival, the State Fair, Gasparilla.

The festival now in it's 19th year brings thousands of visitors to Tampa every year making it one of the largest GLBT events in the entire nation. This year's festival begins October 2nd and continues through October 12th.

Book your tickets early. While you're here discover Tampa Bay and it's thriving GLBT community. Tampa and you, feels like home.

For information on homes in the tampa area, please visit www.HomesTampaFLA.US

Rick Fifer, Florida Executive Realty

Must You List?

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:20:53 -0500

The market in Tampa continues to be very challenging (what an understatement). The hardest thing these days seem to be those listing appointments. Folks that bought 2, 3, 4 years ago have lost ground. This is a shocker for them.

It is tough to have to tell someone who DIDN'T buy at the peak of the market that they have no equity or that they have negative equity. Some of these would be sellers didn't do any of the big no-no's. They didn't suck the perceived equity out with a HELOC. They didn't take out interest only mortgages. They were traditional home buyers who now find themselves upside down.

After numerous listing appointments over the past month, I have only found 1 in 10 that actually comped for more than they paid for the home even 3 or 4 years ago. So now I really ask..."Must you list?"

If you must list, be prepared to be totally committed to selling, no body buys a half baked cake.

Market perspective from: www.HomesTampaFLA.US

Rick Fifer, 813-758-7444

Florida Executive Realty

The end of Seller Assistance!

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:42:05 -0500

Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed by President Bush last week to deal with the economic issues surrounding the housing market. Critical to many buyers, and especially first time home buyers is the end of seller assisted down-payments on FHA mortgages.

Up until September 30th, home buyers obtaining an FHA garanteed mortgage can receive seller downpayment assistance for the FHA required 3% downpayment. ON October 1st it all goes away.

If you are looking for a home and struggling with coming up with your down-payment, this window of opportunity for the seller to assist you with it will close on October 1st! The loan has to close before October 1st, it cannot be in process.

What will be even more challenging for first time buyers is that the minimum FHA required down-payment will rise to 3.5% on January 1st 2009.

For buyers who have been trying to time the market in buying their first home, the cost and out of pocket expense is about to go up significantly.

On a $150,000 home 3% is $4,500 more dollars, $6,000 on a $200,000 home as of October 1st.

On January 1st that becomes $5,250 and $7,000 respectively. At the same time mortgage rates are rising, erasing many of the savings from the decline in home prices.

Don't wait too late and find yourself waiting yet another year with yet a new savings goal before you have a home of your own.

Find your home today at www.TampaHomeBuyer.info

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Recycle Tampa...Stuff those blue boxes!

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:11:05 -0500

The City of Tampa's curbside recycling program underwent an expansion last month. When landfill space is a premium and sustainabiltiy is a key buzz word recycling is receiving more attention than ever before. Recycling saves tax dollars, the city has to pay for that landfill space.

For those who found recycling frustrating about what to put in and what to keep out the process has become easier. The following items can now go in those blue curbside boxes: phone books, paperback books, junk mail, cereal boxes, 6-pack soda boxes, office paper and cardboard.

In addition the following items remain filler for those boxes:

Plastic bottles (numbers 1 and 2 only)
Aluminum and steel cans (including empty aerosol cans)
Gable-top beverage containers (juice & milk containers)
Glass bottles & jars (all colors)
Magazines
Newspapers & inserts
Catalogs

If you have trouble remembering what is in and what is out "Curb It" is a link with a visual reminder. And as I found out, if you need an additional blue box, the city is happy to provide you with that 2nd box.

That little blue box can help create a greener Tampa!

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A New Library for Seminole Heights

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:59:17 -0500

Joe Stines, Director of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library, informed Seminole Heights residents that the community is on target to receive funds for a new library. The current library at the corner of Central and Osborne avenues has limited space and limited parking outside. The current facility was built around the time that interstate 275 sliced through this heart of Tampa neighborhood, The original library site is located under the interstate.

The new facility has been budgeted for 7.3 million. There are plans to make the new library two story and there is consideration for a multi level parking deck to access both floors. The school board owns the adjoining property and cooperation will be needed to bring this vision to reality. Mr. Stines stated at one of the neighborhood associations quarterly meetings that if the proposal survives two more budget hurdles, construction could begin as early as 2011.

The Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association has sponsored an annual book sale for 14 years to support unfunded needs and programs at the Library. Clearly the library has a friend in the neighborhood group. The new facility will expand programming opportunities and available resources.

another neighborhood post

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Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association Nominations

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:15:39 -0500

The Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association is the largest voluntary neighborhood association in the city of Tampa. Geographically it is the largest containing more than 7,500 homes. Membership is nearly 600. It contains 2 of Tampa's National Register Historic Districts. In many ways, Old Seminole Heights is bigger than most small towns.

Therefore it is one neighborhood association where the board can impact city hall. The Seminole Heights area was a test for the idea of a residential overlay district (the link goes to a google search of the term) to add some minimal zoning restrictions to buffer the historic districts. It is the test case for Tampa's foray into Form Based Zoning. It has held one of Tampa Bay's most successful neighborhood Home Tours for 10 years running. Located just 3 miles north of downtown, it is a quick commute to the commercial core, the entertainment areas of Ybor City and Channelside, and the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa.

As one of the most active neighborhood groups in Tampa, the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (commonly shortened to OSHNA) the composition of the Association board is important. Nominations are now open (and close in 2 weeks). If you live in OSHNA's boundaries check out what is happening in your neighborhood.

If you don't live here yet, check out: www.Vintage-Homes.com I'll be happy to help you become a neighbor.

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Temple Terrace and the "Old Originals"

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:10:38 -0500

With my bias for "antique" homes, it would naturally only be a matter of time before I turn to highlight the small pocket of vintage homes in Temple Terrace. This small city on the northeast edge of Tampa was intended to have a very different feel. The planned development of a community of Mediterranean Revival homes went severely off track and into a ditch when the 1920's land boom went bust. Just a few more than 80 Mediterranean Revivals were ever built. They range from estate scale to under 1,400 sq ft.

Temple Terrace languished in the weeds until the beginning of the 1950's. Now as the city came back to life and built out, ranch style homes were the growing rage. It is real easy for the 80 old originals to be lost among the thousand of homes that make up Temple Terrace today. Scarcity can make anything more valuable, not surprisingly these homes continue to pull among the highest per sq ft prices in Temple Terrace. Unlike Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Tampa Heights, and Seminole Heights, these homes are practically in USF's back yard.

Below are some links to help learn a bit of that history.

Temple Terrace History, Temple Terrace Walking Tour, Cozy Kitchens,

To search for homes in Temple Terrace and surrounding area

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Rick Fifer, 813-758-7444

Florida Executive Realty

Ybor...GaYbor

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:35 -0500

Ybor City has seen it's ups and downs. It became Tampa's entertainment district in the 90's. Today it competes with nearby Channelside with both areas linked by the trolly that runs between them. In the 1980's the biggest happening in Ybor was the El Goya, the largest gay club north of Ft. Lauderdale. This decade began with the gay/lesbian element largely missing from the scene in Ybor. That has once again began to change. With multiple gay oriented businesses coming back to Ybor, there is now a GaYbor District Coalition and the goal is to make Ybor once again the center of the GLBT community in Tampa.

With Ybor City's close proximity to the GLBT friendly neighborhoods of Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, Riverside Heights, Hyde Park, Palma Ciea, and of course residential Ybor, the Tampa GLBT can certainly support and sustain these and other GLBT friendly businesses.

While in Ybor (pronounced E-bore) keep in mind it is a National Register Historic Landmark District, with the Ybor State Museum, history, restored cigar worker cassitas, galleries,history, and diverse restuarants. Oh, did I say history?

Looking for a home in the center of it all? Check out my link for properties in the Ybor City area

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Rick Fifer, 813-758-7444

Florida Executive Realty

OSHNA..eating meeting

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:43:19 -0500

Tuesday, July 22nd is the Quarterly meeting for the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (OSHNA). This will be the 9th year that the the summer meeting will be a covered dish neighborhood get together. OSHNA provides the drinks, utensils, plates, ham and turkey. Those attending bring a covered dish to share. Pot luck is interesting and adds to the chatter.

If you are in Old Seminole Heights and your last name begins with A-M, please bring a salad or dessert. If it begins with N-Z, bring your favorite side dish or vegetable. Of course if your specialty does not coincide with your place on the alphabet no one will complain about trying your specialty.

The July meeting is also when nominations for next year's board open. OSHNA has the largest voluntary membership of any neighborhood group in the city of Tampa, with about 575 dues paying members.

The meeting will be held in the basement of the Seminole Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of Hanna and Central. Begins at 6:30 pm

Guests presentors for the metting include:

Joe Stines, Director of the Hillsborough County Library System - Will present information about the planned replacement library for Seminole Heights Branch.

Carrie Hurst, Seminole Heights Library Branch Head - Will share information about services at the current library and provide opportunity to sign up for a library card.

W. Ward Cox, Administrator, For The Family, Inc. - Informational presentation on Shelter Is Golden, a volunteer program which enables caring people to safely and conveniently assist evacuees from a Category 1 or Category 2 storm, or other natural disaster.

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Rick Fifer, neighbor and Realtor with Florida Executive Realty

207 Thomas...in Seminole Heights

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:14:14 -0500

Located in Old Seminole Heights west of Florida Ave and just 2 blocks from the Hillsborough River and less than 5 minutes from the Lowry Park boat launch. 6 miles to USF; 4 miles to downtown Tampa. This spacious home features gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace in living room with a custom mantle over the fireplace, and separate dining room with finished wainscoting. Master bedroom with 11x7 walk-in closet. Large family room with access to an outdoor deck and the spacious backyard. This home has charm and character with vintage details like high baseboards, 5 panel sold wood doors and period door hardware. Beautifully remodeled/renovated bathrooms. Includes all appliances: Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Detached one car garage. This renovated home has so much to love about it and is move in ready. Seller assistance with closing costs is possible.

Not a tired, worn out and beat-up foreclosure or short sale that cost far more once you factor the renovation costs! This one already has the curb appeal, the charm, and desirable location that you really want from day one!

For more information about this home and Seminole Heights please visit: www.atHomeintheHeights.com

Two bedroom/ two bath. Asking price of $214,795

Rick Fifer, Realtor

813-758-7444

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Mayor Iorio...Town Hall Meeting in the Heights

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:04:20 -0500

Tampa Mayor, Pam Iorio will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The meeting will be at Graham Elementary School in the media center, located at 2915 North Massachusetts Avenue, (two blocks east of N. Boulevard and three blocks north of Columbus) from 6 pm to 8 pm. Graham Elementary is located in the Tampa Heights neighborhood

"All town hall meetings are free and open to the public and are organized to make city government more accessible to Tampa's residents. City administrators and department representatives will be available to answer questions on a variety of topics."

If you need additional information, please contact Neighborhood & Community Relations Director Shannon Edge at (813) 274-7835 or via e-mail at shannon.edge@tampagov.net.

Another informational posting by: www.atHomeintheHeights.com

Rick Fifer,

Florida Executive Realty

West Tampa Historic District

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:19:20 -0500

West Tampa began as a separate city from Tampa. In 1983 The West Tampa National Historic District was created. It is a district bi-sected by interstate 275. West Tampa has not yet been designated a local historic district by the City of Tampa. Local designation is the designation that comes with both the tax breaks and the regulatory teeth to preserve the areas architecture. A national designation just protects the area from federal spending that would damage the historic designation.

For a map of the West Tampa Historic District

For information on the West Tampa Chamber of Commerce

For information about available homes in the West Tampa area

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Rick Fifer, 813-758-7444, Florida Executive Realty

Tampa Museum of Art...the Interim Location

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:32:08 -0500

While the new museum is under construction (which began in April 2008, and is expected to open by the Fall of 2009), the City of Tampa has located a an interum location in Old West Tampa. The temporary facility is in the historic Centro Espanol Building on North Howard Avenue in the heart of the West Tampa National Register Historic District.

2306 North Howard Avenue , Tampa, FL 33607

    813/274-8130

Admission by donation / Free Parking

           Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Third Friday, 8 - 11 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

For More Information: Tampa Museum of Art

   The new Tampa Museum of Art will consists of approximately 66,000 square feet when it opens in the Fall of 2009 and is designed by San Francisco, CA, architect Stanley Saitowitz.

For information on West Tampa area homes

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Seminole Heights & Hampton Terrace historic districts

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:42:53 -0500

As I search through the MLS listing I constantly see properties identified as being in the historic district of Seminole Heights or Hampton Terrace The attached links identifies the boundaries of the National Landmark Districts and the boundaries of the local Seminole Heights Historic District. Both districts are within the boundaries of the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association.

It confuses consumers who don't know these area and mistakely believe the whole of Seminole Heights is a historic district. As real estate agents I believe we have an obligation to market areas accurately. Hopefully posting these links will be useful to home buyers and real estate agents marketing homes in the area.

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South Seminole Heights Civic Association Meeting

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:40:07 -0500

While I post a lot about Seminole Heights, it has a slant toward Old Seminole Heights. HOWEVER, there are 3 organized groups that make up the Seminole Heights area. The smallest is South Seminole Heights with about 1,300 homes between Florida Avenue and the Hillsborough River.

The South Seminole Heights Civic Association (SSHCA)

SSHCA will hold itʼs next General Membership Meeting this Tuesday, July 8^th, starting at 7:00PM at The Common Ground Church, located at the corner of W. Chelsea and Clearfield. We are excited to have as guest speaker, State Representative Michael Scionti, who will update us on legislative issues and the recent session in Tallahassee.

TPD Crime Watch Officers will also be present and will discuss recent promotions within their department.

Please be sure to attend this important and informative meeting, and be sure to bring along a neighbor. SSHCA meetings are open to everyone in the neighborhood.

Refreshments will be served and there will be an exciting door prize.

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1417 E. Henry Ave. (Hampton Terrace/Seminole Heights)

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:36:04 -0500

1417 E. Henry Ave., Tampa FL

Great opportunity to own in Hampton Terrace area of Seminole Heights. This adorable home is ideal for a first time buyer and should be eligible for FHA financing. Large eat-in kitchen. Attached storage/laundry. This home may be cozy but the dry basement with concrete floor offers ample storage. Home has central heat and air. Large backyard ample parking off of alley. Hardwood floors under carpeting though seller does not know the condition. There are a lot of foreclosures that need a lot of work, many of which are available as cash only because of the property condition. Here is an opportunity to buy a move-in ready home in one of the most sought after areas of Seminole Heights. Easy stroll to Lake Roberta and Publix. Includes washer and dryer, range, and refrigerator.

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If you are looking for a home anywhere in the Heights, you want the neighborhood specialist Rick Fifer (813-758-7444), Realtor with Florida Executive Realty. In the Heights we have homes to fit every budget. Centrally located between downtown Tampa and USF.

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Open House, Sunday July 6th

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:04:01 -0500

3912 N. Arlington.

Open Sunday July 6th

2 pm to 5 pm.

This graceful southern bungalow has seen a lot in her 94 years. But she still has lots of charm and character to carry her into her second century. Three bedrooms. Spacious livingroom/diningroom. Side porch off of front bedroom. Screened porch off of the master bedroom. Oak hardwood floors. Marble tile floor in bath. Fireplace. Deck. Open front porch. Florida friendly xeriscaping.

Arlington is is just a few blocks long. From MLK and Tampa St. Go south on Tampa. Make your first left. Then left on Arlington to the home.

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Seminole Heights 4/2 for rent

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:23:43 -0500

Great rental opportunity in Seminole Heights. 4/2. 1630 sq ft. Newer roof. Hardwood Floors. Privacy fenced back yard. Large deck. Huge storage shed. Large eat-in Kitchen that has been completely remodeled. Quiet street of single family homes. 3 blocks from Publix. Home available as of June 15th. Lease includes pest control. 1010 E. Jean

$1,500 per month. $1,500 security.

Owner will consider pets based on breed and tenant's credit scores, and $200 security deposit.

If interested please contact me at: www.atHomeintheHeights.com

Rick Fifer, 813-758-7444

Florida Executive Realty

Immaculate in Hampton Terrace

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:04:53 -0500

Located in the Hampton Terrace section of Old Seminole Heights is this beautifully maintain post war cottage with over 1200 sq feet of air conditioned living space. But this home also includes a full basement under the home, 400 sq ft of which has windows and a concrete floor. No lack of storage here. Features a large 400 sq ft family room. Two bedrooms. Remodeled bathroom. Enclosed slate tiled entry porch. Hardwood floors. Ceramic tile in the kitchen and breakfast nook. Includes appliances and washer & dryer.

The backyard is an oasis for relaxing and entertaining guests with a pond, Jacuzzi, and outdoor dining areas. Off street parking is available off of the useable and paved alley. Just blocks from Lake Roberta. A 5 minute walk from Publix. Convenient to Starbucks. Great walkable neighborhood and centrally located for easy access to USF, UT, downtown and Ybor.

This home is priced at $197,449.

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Rick Fifer, Florida Executive Realty

Earth Day...Tampa

Rick Fifer (FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:30:59 -0500

Eco.lutution a project of the urban charette is hosting an movie on the lawn of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. "e2" is about the economies of being environmentally conscious. The movie is free and starts at 8:00pm. For more information: visit www.ecolutiontampa.com

Earth day is Tuesday, April 22nd.

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