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real estate: A Glance in Real Estate’s Rearview Mirror - 02/16/09 03:21 AM
I consider myself an "old school" real estate agent, I started in 1985. I have seen numerous changes in the real estate industry over the years. Many of the changes had been in regard to license law, but since the mortgage melt down starting in 2006 and the eventual across the board financial difficulties our country has experienced, major changes have started to take place in the entire real estate industry. This evolution is not over but is changing as we speak.
What I'm seeing is that the traditional real estate franchise business i.e. C21, Coldwell Banker etc. are struggling. … (0 comments)
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real estate: Apollo Beach, FL Best Home Buys Under $500k - 08/04/08 09:56 PM
There are currently 315 homes for sale in the Apollo Beach Area between $199,000. And $4,500,000. Some are foreclosures, and some are regular homes for sale. We have done the research for you to identify what Florida's Beautiful Homes believes are among the Best Buys currently on the market in this area under $500,000. A follow-up report will cover the homes listed at $500,000 and above.
The criteria we used were cost per sq. ft. of living area (heated/AC), condition, amenities and neighborhood. None of these homes are short sales, just bargains. Due to the space constraints of this medium we were … (2 comments)
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real estate: Diamond Dwellings Realty Jumps Into Tampa Bay Area Market - 07/04/08 01:24 PM
Welcome to Diamond Dwellings Realty- Brandon, Florida
By way of an introduction, my name is Dave Tipton, also known as "Big Dog". My partner in this venture is my high school friend and idol Rick Frissell. More about us and who we are later.
Rick and I have both been in the residential real estate business for many years. In the past couple of years we have both seen the industry struggle and believe it is undergoing massive changes. These changes are affecting how the real estate industry does business, how they find clients and the services they provide. Many things are … (6 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate Bargains Cited In Tampa Area - 06/24/08 11:42 AM
A recent series of articles on the CNN/Money.com website sited 6 areas of the country for real estate bargains, one of which was the Tampa Bay Area. CNN/Money Article
The news article started by saying that the Gulf Coast is not Atlantic coast of Florida, with symbols of opulence like lavish Palm Beach estates or multimillion-dollar spec homes. The article went on to say that "Tampa, with its more blue-collar feel, offers the same brand of South Florida living at a far more affordable price".
The author went on to say that "Tampa lived large during the boom years; prices … (0 comments)
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real estate: FREE Tampa Bay Area MLS Property Search Service - 05/06/08 06:13 PM
MLS Property Search Service
I recently received a letter from a client who wanted to express his appreciation for the FREE Tampa Bay Area MLS Property Search Service that Florida's Beautiful Homes offers on our website. The client went on to say that he appreciated the fact that our website did not make him jump through hoops in order to have access to this invaluable tool for locating homes and properties in the Tampa Bay Area. In fact you can search all of the property currently listed in the MLS state wide on Florida's Beautiful Homes website.
It is our belief that if we provide … (0 comments)
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real estate: What Goes Into Your Monthly Mortgage Payment - 04/06/08 03:28 PM
Seventh in a Series for First Time Home Buyers
When you're thinking of buying a home, you may wonder what your mortgage payment will look like. When you have a mortgage, you'll have several different portions of your payment each month.
Your mortgage payment consists of principal, interest, taxes and insurance (often abbreviated as "PITI"), and sometimes additional fees, such as homeowners association dues or mortgage insurance.
Principal is the money you borrowed to purchase the home.
Interest is the cost of borrowing money.
Taxes are paid by homeowners to local governments, and are usually a percentage of the assessed property … (0 comments)
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real estate: 5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate - 02/03/08 04:40 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) second-home sales (for vacation homes and investment homes) accounted for four out of 10 homes sold in 2006. While vacation-home buyers purchase primarily for enjoyment, investment-home buyers are looking to generate income in the following five ways.
1. Appreciation
Returns of 10 percent and more are not uncommon if you select good real estate properties. It's a return rate you won't find on bank products or with most stocks.
2. Cash Flow
More than half of all investment-home buyers rent out their properties. Month in and month out these properties create income from … (2 comments)
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real estate: Why Buy Instead of Rent? A Series For First Time Home Buyers - 01/31/08 10:59 PM
If you're thinking about buying your first home, it's essential for you to be confident in your decision to buy instead of rent. However, you may not know about the many great reasons to buy a home! Here are just a few of them:
$mart Investment- When you invest in a home, it offers the possibility for appreciation in value. The equity becomes yours when you're still paying off your mortgage. You even get to live in it while your investment matures.
Tax Advantages- Since both mortgage interest and property taxes are tax deductible, homeownership can save you significant amounts of money … (0 comments)
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real estate: Meet David Tipton Tampa Bay Real Estate Broker - 01/29/08 04:41 PM
Meet David Tipton, Tampa Bay Real Estate Broker
Welcome !! And thanks for visiting the Big Dog Real Estate BLOG.
I'm the Broker/Owner of Florida's Beautiful Homes- Realtors, based in the Tampa Bay Area. We are a small but growing office and we base our success on our in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and our standards of integrity.
I was born in Danville, Illinois, a small town about 90 miles south of Chicago, and about 90 miles west of Indianapolis. My family moved from Illinois to Tampa when I was 9 years old, and except for periods in … (3 comments)
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Jonathan Tipton, Realtor/Appraiser Tampa Bay Home Buying Specialist
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