brandon homes for sale: Hot Parsons Woods Calusa Model Home Brandon, FL - 08/22/12 01:20 AM
It's August in Florida, and it's a scorcher out there, well at least here in Brandon anyway. Why not cool down by staying the heck inside in the AC and watch a video tour of this Hot Parsons Woods Calusa Model in Brandon.
If you would like to take a closer look, or if your needs are for something a bit smaller, give us a call. We would love to represent and advise you with any builder in the Tampa Bay area. No cost to you, our fees are paid by the builder.  Questions or to Schedule an Appointment … (0 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Brandon FL 33511 New Home Model - 08/19/12 06:13 AM
K. Hovanian Sugarloaf Model Home Brandon, Fl
If you would like to take a closer look, or if your needs are for something a bit smaller, give us a call. We would love to represent and advise you with any builder in the Tampa Bay area. No cost to you, our fees are paid by the builder.  Questions or to Schedule an Appointment
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brandon homes for sale: 8 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Video Tour - 07/22/12 06:25 PM

With more buyers shopping for homes on the Web, photos and video home tours are a must.  I recommend the following 8 things you can do make your home shine on camera.  1. Understand the camera’s perspective.  The camera’s eye is very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement. To make a home shine in a virtual tour or video presentation, cater to the lens. 2. Make the home “Q-tip clean.”  Because the camera magnifies grime, each room must be spotless. Don’t forget floor coverings and walls; a discolored spot on the rug might be overlooked by prospects during a … (4 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Easy Tech Upgrade for Your Home - 07/04/12 11:20 PM
Mount your iPad on the Wall The luxury homes of the future will undoubtedly integrate technology in new and interesting ways. But that doesn't mean you can't upgrade existing homes with incredible gadgets. How about an iPad embedded in your kitchen cabinet? Before you roll your eyes, think about the uses:
Cookbooks and cooking videos a touch away Run out of something in the fridge? Mark it on your iPad and sync it to your phone for when you go shopping Stream music and video to the kitchen. (Remember the days when people kept small televisions on the counter?) Leave messages, … (6 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Red White and Blue Food for the 4th of July - 07/02/12 05:11 PM
The 4th of July is the celebration of the birth of our country. Where ever you choose to celebrate, beach, mountains, park or back yard, there is usually plenty of good food.  Here is a quick receipe to get your juices flowing in regards to that very important topic.
All-American Burger Recipe The invention of placing a cooked ground-beef patty between a toasted bun is viewed as genius by many. America's favorite sandwich might even be considered a national treasure. Recipe Serves: 4 Yields: 4 burgers                                     … (0 comments)

brandon homes for sale: 5 Most Costly Mistakes You Can Avoid When Pricing Your Home - 07/01/12 04:38 AM
Avoid the 5 Most Costly Mistakes You Can Make When Pricing Your Tampa Bay Area Home—Here’s How! Mistake #1 Overpricing or Underpricing Your Home Believe it or not, pricing your home too low may not bring you a quick sale. Buyers who have studied the housing market may think there is something wrong with your home if it’s listed well below market price.
Mistake #2 Listening to Friends and Relatives They may mean well, but unless your friends are licensed real estate agents, they don’t have a solid basis for telling you how to price your home. A licensed agent can … (3 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Beautiful Brandon Short Sale - 10/10/11 07:41 AM
 817 Greenbelt Cir, Brandon, FL 33510
   
  Virtual Tour View Full-Size Photos Tucked away in the heart of Brandon, in the well established and quaint community of Lakemont Hills is this MOVE-IN READY, 3bd/2ba home.Home provides an exceptional split floor plan that boasts a spacious living room complimented by a cozy wood burning fireplace and double sliders that leads you out to the refreshing screen-enclosed patio, GREAT for entertaining!
The bright and open kitchen, overlooking the living room offers plenty of cabinet/counter space, pantry, decorative plant shelving and spacious eat-in space. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or reading … (0 comments)

brandon homes for sale: What is Housing Inventory in Tampa? - 10/01/11 01:16 PM
What affects the number of homes for sale and why it matters. Housing inventory is a key indicator of the strength housing market and the overall economy. Housing inventory, simply put, is the number of homes for sale. Economic forecaster keep a close eye on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) housing inventory report, which estimates how long it would take to sell all of the houses on the market at that time.
Understanding the Housing Inventory In a healthy housing market, it would generally take six to seven months for the available housing inventory to sell. During 2008 the Housing … (2 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Exquisite Lithia FL Home For Sale - 09/29/11 03:50 AM
Exquisite Mediterranean Estate in Lithia, FL, privately nestled on 5 acres in a gated community & zoned for horses. As soon as you enter this fabulous 6br/7ba/6cg,10,000sf home you will know you're home. You're sure to be impressed w/ the amazing details & upgrades of this custom home built by the current owners. Admire the two custom wood/wrought iron staircases that overlook the formal living/foyer area and the library w/French doors that lead you out onto a private balcony.
The chef's kitchen boasts every upgrade imaginable and also features a decorative ceiling and offers a great view of the pool area.Just … (0 comments)

brandon homes for sale: What do Jon Tipton, Realtor and Glenn Beck Have in common? - 09/22/11 03:31 AM
What do Jon Tipton, Realtor and Glenn Beck have in common? The Duncan Duo with Keller Williams Realty Tampa. Jon, who has great experience in the real estate industry himself has recently joined Andrew and Angela Duncan of the "Duncan Duo Team". Jon is quoted as saying "The Duncan Duo is on fire in the Tampa Bay Area, they have created a great opportunity and I'm honored to be a part of their team".
 
To Contact Jon Tipton, Call, Text or EMail: 813-391-6121 … (0 comments)

brandon homes for sale: A Taste of Old Ybor City in Brandon, Florida - 11/15/08 06:42 AM

Having grown up in the Tampa area, I have fond memories of traveling from south Tampa to Ybor City along Seventh Avenue. We would often stop there to eat or pick-up food for a trip to Busch Gardens or Orlando.  My favorite as a kid was a Cuban sandwich and a Deviled Crab roll.  At some point my parents made me broaden my horizons and I tried Lechon Asado (roast pork) and black beans and rice w/plantains.  This quickly became my new favorite, and is to this day.
I moved to Brandon as an adult, and I was delighted when … (6 comments)

brandon homes for sale: Brandon, Florida History - 02/12/08 11:15 PM
As outlined on Wikipedia, the free internet encyclopedia
Brandon's history began on January 20, 1857, when John Brandon arrived at Fort Brooke (now Tampa) from Mississippi with his wife Martha and six sons. At first he moved his family to what is now the Seffner area. Then in August 1858, John Brandon purchased 40 acres of land in the New Hope area (now Brandon) south of Hopewell Road (now SR 60), between Parsons Avenue and Lithia Road. Nine years later, after his wife died, John left everything he owned to his son James Henry Brandon and moved to Bartow. In … (7 comments)

 
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