free mls search: Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion Passed By Congress - 11/05/09 04:37 PM
The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time buyers, due to expire at the end of November, will be extended through April 30 of 2010 and buyers will have an additional two months, until the end of June, to close. First-time buyers who are in the process of making a purchase … (1 comments)
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free mls search: Want The Best Pizza You've Ever Had? - 12/26/08 03:57 PM
All Pizzas are not the same! For years I have heard pizza joints claim they have the best pizza. “Chicago style pizza here!” or “New York Pizza, eat in or take out!” Until I went to The Pizza Zone right on the border of the cities of Tampa and Brandon, I … (4 comments)
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free mls search: Celebrate August at FishHawk Ranch! - 08/11/08 03:48 PM
At 7pm* every Friday night during the summer in Park Square Town Center (the heart of FishHawk Ranch) transforms into the perfect gathering place for family and friends as they present the Third Annual FishHawk Ranch Summer Concert Series. From classic rock and roll to rhythm and blues, the entire … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Fish Hawk Ranch- Lithia, FL's Best Real Estate Buys - 08/04/08 11:19 PM
MLS#T2293568 FishHawk Ranch-Lithia, FL 33547 $299,900. $102.57 Per Sq ft
Tucked away in FishHawk Ranch~ Priced to sell quickly. This fantastic - functional floor plan is chock full of upgrades that makes it a "must see!" ~ oversized bedrooms and closet space ~ formal living & dining ~ all of this plus within … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Brandon Florida- 12 Best Buy Homes - 07/17/08 09:32 AM
Brandon Florida's Best Real Estate Buys
There are numerous homes for sale in the South Brandon area. Some are foreclosures, some are short sales and some are regular homes for sale. The prices range between $85.00 per sq ft of heated area to $195.00 per sq ft. We have done the research … (4 comments)
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free mls search: July 4th Annual Celebration Cruise - 07/05/08 12:34 PM
Each year a group of us friends get together to celebrate the 4th of July on a sail boat. We have done this for many years now and although the trip in many ways is routine, the pleasure and fun is not routine. Every year has different high points.
The pre-cruise … (2 comments)
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free mls search: 7 Proven Ways to Make Buyers Hate Your Home - 07/02/08 09:00 PM
Home Buyer Turnoffs
Are you selling a home? Did you know that even though home buyers are all looking for something different in a home, the majority of them will turn around and walk back out of your door if they notice one or more of these 7 problems.
1. Poor … (0 comments)
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free mls search: All About Real Estate Down Payments - 07/01/08 01:45 PM
Sixth in a Series for First Time Home Buyers
Whether you are buying your home in the Tampa Bay Area or anywhere across the country, an important aspect of getting a home loan is saving money for your down payment. You have many choices to make your home more affordable to … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Brandon Florida Homeowners Pay a Price for Neighbor's Foreclosure - 07/01/08 01:32 PM
Foreclosures Affect Home Values
When it comes to foreclosures, your neighbors could have a serious affect on your ability to sell or refinance your home. Your credit score having virtually little or no affect on your ability to refinance your home.
Comparable sales or Comparables as defined by Wikipedia, are real … (0 comments)
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free mls search: When Do You Invest in Real Estate? - 06/30/08 04:14 PM
Market Indicators Tell You When to Invest in Real Estate
Historically, real estate prices cycle through highs and lows. Tracking the following market indicators will help you decide if it's a good time to invest in real estate in your area.
Job Growth- People go where the jobs are, and home … (0 comments)
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free mls search: FREE Tampa Bay Area MLS Property Search Service - 06/30/08 03:54 PM
MLS Property Search Service
We recently received a letter from a client who wanted to express his appreciation for the FREE Tampa Bay Area MLS Property Search Service that Diamond Dwellings Realty offers on our website. The client went on to say that he appreciated the fact that we did not make … (0 comments)
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free mls search: The Importance of Pre-Approval ~ Fourth in a Series for First Time Home Buyers - 06/25/08 03:28 PM
The Importance of Pre-approval
Pre-approval can be a very valuable step towards purchasing a home. Many home buyers get pre-qualified for a home loan early on, and then become pre-approved before beginning a serious home search. By completing your mortgage application prior to choosing a home, you can get … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Four Ways to Make a Profit with Real Estate Investments - 06/25/08 10:33 AM
Many homeowners get into real estate investing by buying a home and using this home as a rental when they upgrade to a larger home. Called "serial purchasers", they continue to buy and hold onto additional properties.
Other investors prefer to find a quicker path to real estate riches through one … (0 comments)
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free mls search: How Much Home Can You Afford? - 06/25/08 10:22 AM
Third in a Series for First Time Home Buyers
First-time buyers are often unsure about the financial aspects of buying a home, and you may have many questions swirling in your head. How much can I afford? Do I need a large down payment?
Your home price range will be determined … (4 comments)
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free mls search: Tampa Bay's University of South Florida - 06/24/08 08:37 PM
USF History
The University of South Florida was founded in 1956 as the first public university established specifically to address the needs of Florida's rapidly emerging urban regions. State Rep. Sam Gibbons championed USF's creation, and John S. Allen, USF's first president, helped Gov. Leroy Collins break ground in … (2 comments)
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free mls search: Real Estate Bargains Cited In Tampa Area - 06/24/08 01:27 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Brandon, Florida Area History - 06/23/08 12:09 PM
Brandon, Florida Area History
As outlined on Wikipedia, the free internet encyclopedia
Its 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 … (2 comments)
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free mls search: Why Buy Instead of Rent? A Series For First Time Home Buyers - 06/23/08 11:32 AM
Why Buy Instead of Rent?
When 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:
Smart Investment- … (0 comments)
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free mls search: Let me introduce myself - 06/07/08 12:27 PM
PROFESSIONAL:
I am a real estate agent and mortgage broker living and working in the Brandon, FL. area. I entered the real estate industry in 2000 following a layoff from Eastman Kodak. I am very grateful for the 17 years I had with Kodak as I received a fabulous education in … (40 comments)
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