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  <updated>2008-08-19T16:44:37Z</updated>
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    <title>Existing homes, condo sales improve in Tampa Bay</title>
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    <updated>2008-08-19T16:44:37Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;With the abundance of interesting press regarding the housing slump, there has been a significant increase in optimism and market conditions in the Tampa Bay real estate arena. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;SI Real Estate calls it our "&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shimmer of Hope"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;for the Tampa Real Estate Market.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The experts have been chiming in and we are listening.&amp;nbsp; From the nationally respected Jim Cramer and Dave Ramsey, to all of our local real estate market experts here in Tampa Bay, the news is refreshing and could not have come at a better time.&amp;nbsp; Jim Cramer states that the "The Florida market is the template for all of the recovering real estate markets, being a year ahead of the rest."&amp;nbsp; He further&amp;nbsp;says that Florida is in this position because Florida builders stopped&amp;nbsp;construction 2 years ago, which allowed for an earlier bottom.&amp;nbsp; The inventory has NOW begun to go pending and sold.&amp;nbsp; Let's face it folks, we are headed for brighter days.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In particular... Tampa's real estate market is stabilizing.&amp;nbsp; Throughout Tampa Bay, the gap between the listing price and selling price is narrowing. In particular, South Tampa's prestigious homes are selling at 96% of the listing price.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The math is quite simple.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prices are adjusting, homes are going pending and sold, which will consume inventory.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Summary:&amp;nbsp; Real Estate Correction in Tampa Bay:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Correcting...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/08/11/daily53.html?f=et83&amp;amp;ana=e_du"&gt;http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/08/11/daily53.html?f=et83&amp;amp;ana=e_du&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida Real Estate Market Conditions</title>
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    <updated>2008-05-16T17:10:32Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Friday, May 16, 2008&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Real Estate news today: things are starting to heat up and lookup for the Tampa Bay, Florida real estate market!!!! In an article titled &lt;em&gt;Hot Market: Seeing the Smoke before the Fire&lt;/em&gt; on Realty Times, the smoke is starting to rise as the flame begins to ignite.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With the peak of the housing slump upon us, inventory is steadily decreasing and home sales are beginning to increase, especially in Tampa's real estate market. In a variety of other metropolitan areas, such as Fort Myers, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, the numbers of sales have jumped while the absorption rate has dropped to at least half of what it has been in previous months.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When you consider all of the shuffling and the inconstant movement that the Florida real estate market has been traveling in the past two years, everyone is ready for the smoke to blow out and the fire to blaze again. Don't wait for a whistle to blow to realize that now is the time to buy or to make an&amp;nbsp;investment in real estate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At SI Real Estate we pride ourselves on our ability to offer highly skilled assistance in meeting your real estate needs of buying, selling, investing, managing, or short sales to helping in the search for your next home purchase, condor, or vacation property. We are glad that things are looking up and are available to assist with any questions, concerns, or letting your explore all of the opportunities that the Tampa Bay real estate market has to offer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Link to the original story:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080509_hotmarket.htm"&gt;http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080509_hotmarket.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-The SI Team&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>International Investment in Florida Rising</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-25T15:35:42Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;This week in Real Estate news, Foreign Investment is up! &lt;a href="http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/1009/42/362231.hmt"&gt;The Moscow Times&lt;/a&gt;, a premiere English speaking newspaper in Russia, has reported a surge in the amount of money flowing into Florida&amp;#39;s market. Primarily due to attractive currency exchange rates, Miami and Tampa Bay are benefiting from the weakened dollar. Tampa Bay real estate markets are appealing in the global real estate arena. Specific properties like Cordoba Beach Park, Courtney Palms, Grand Central, , Hyde Park and SOHO areas are popular pockets within Tampa Bay. Waterfront Luxury Real Estate in Mira Bay never loses it&amp;#39;s appeal. New Tampa, the USF and University of Tampa area are all feeling the positive effects of booming foreign investment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tampa boasts many world-class attractions: Busch Gardens, Historic Ybor City, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, 3 Super Bowl contests, fine dining, and superb shopping. These qualities have made the Bay Area a desirable location for investment dollars. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Much of Florida&amp;#39;s international popularity stems from our Award winning Beaches in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Fort DeSoto. Tampa&amp;#39;s proximity to world renowned attractions like Disney World, Universal Studios and the greater Orlando area put us in a prime position for global investors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sirealestatesouthtampa.com/" target="_blank"&gt;SI Real Estate&lt;/a&gt; takes pride in our ability to accommodate all the needs of our friends from overseas. We regularly facilitate relocations and real estate investment from all over the world. Over 40%of recent sales have been purchased by international buyers. SI Real Estate has years of experience aiding foreign investors with opportunities all around the Tampa Bay area.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Happy Earth Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-The SI Team&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Advice for first time home buyers</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-19T14:36:11Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Buying a home for the first time can often be an intimidating ordeal. Below is an excerpt from an article from Realty Times regarding the Dos and Don&amp;#39;ts of first time home buying. I strongly agree with two of the Dos: getting pre-approved for a loan &amp;amp; finding a dream team of professionals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting pre-approved will allow your interest to be taken more seriously and you will get much better response from all parties involved. It will also help give you a better idea of what price-ranges you should be looking at.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Working with a quality real estate professional will also make your first home purchase much smoother. It is important to have somebody representing your interests in the transaction to ensure that you are getting the best deal possible. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SI Real Estate has done an excellent job of representing first time buyers in the Tampa Bay area. We know the market inside and out which allows us to make sure that our clients are getting the right property at the right price. I urge you to read through the following excerpt so that you can be better prepared for buying your first home. If you are looking to buy real estate in the Tampa Bay area, please give us a call and we can help you evaluate all of your options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Dos &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO browse for housing information.&lt;/strong&gt; Begin your search by arming yourself with information. For example, Coldwell Banker&amp;#39;s the &lt;a href="http://www.coldwellbanker.com/real_estate/Buyer_Resources" target="_blank"&gt;Home Price Comparison Index&lt;/a&gt; allows you to compare average housing costs in over 400 U.S. markets. RealtyTimes &lt;a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtmcrtop/home.htm" target="_blank"&gt;Market Conditions&lt;/a&gt; gives you a snapshot of thousands of local markets. About.com&amp;#39;s &lt;a href="http://homebuying.about.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Home Buying/Selling&lt;/a&gt; section is chock full of the nitty gritty insight you&amp;#39;ll need to get going. Stick with the known, long-time real estate information Web sites and you&amp;#39;ll learn more than you need to know. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO examine your credit standing.&lt;/strong&gt; You need to know your credit standing. You may need to request corrections if there are errors. You may need to adjust your habits if your credit behavior is less than sterling. And you need to take those steps before seeking a loan. Your credit report is free from &lt;a href="http://www.annualcreditreport.com/" target="_blank"&gt;AnnualCreditReport.com&lt;/a&gt;, the federally regulated place to go. You can stagger retrieval of your credit report from each of the big three credit bureaus, getting one from a different agency every four months. Your report is free, but you may have to pay a nominal fee for your credit score (a numerical scoring of your creditworthiness) depending upon your state law and other factors. Learn more about your score at &lt;a href="http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs6c-CreditScores.htm" target="_blank"&gt;Privacy Rights Clearing House&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO explore a mortgage pre-approval or commitment.&lt;/strong&gt; An early green light on a loan will put you in a good negotiation position when you find your dream home. It will also help you shop within your budget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO line up a dream team of professionals.&lt;/strong&gt; You may need a real estate agent, attorney, mortgage broker, home inspector and others to be your professional eyes during your home search. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO buy for your lifestyle.&lt;/strong&gt; Your first home may not be your last, so try to anticipate how long you&amp;#39;ll live in your home and buy based on plans for the duration. Raising kids, starting a business, taking on a new job, housing Grandma could all impact the size or type of home you need first. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO heed housing priorities.&lt;/strong&gt; Separate your &amp;quot;wants&amp;quot; from you &amp;quot;needs&amp;quot; so you know where you can compromise to stay on budget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Don&amp;#39;ts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON&amp;#39;T&lt;/strong&gt; get taken by the first house or neighborhood you see. Keep an open mind and spend sufficient time finding the right fit in a house and neighborhood for your needs. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON&amp;#39;T&lt;/strong&gt; buy more than you can afford. Lenders will often loan you as much as your financial condition warrants, but that may not be what you can comfortably afford. It&amp;#39;s better to live with a comfortable mortgage on a smaller home than to struggle every month paying a mortgage on a house with more room than you really need. The down payment, closing costs, monthly expenses and taxes must in total all be within your income and savings range. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON&amp;#39;T&lt;/strong&gt; treat your home like a stock portfolio. Homes appreciate and depreciate in cycles which often aren&amp;#39;t so predictable. Don&amp;#39;t expect your home&amp;#39;s value to skyrocket. Buy a home because you need a roof over your head, not for a quick profit. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON&amp;#39;T&lt;/strong&gt; try to time the market. Pinpointing the bottom of the market almost always happens after the market has started to turn up. How, otherwise, can you see the bottom? Focus on personal lifestyle needs, not market trends, in terms of timing your home buy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON&amp;#39;T&lt;/strong&gt; sign for a confusing mortgage. Shop around for the best loan, read every detail of your loan contract and get some help understanding terms and provisions that confuse you. Avoid exotic, &amp;quot;creative financing,&amp;quot; multi-option loans you don&amp;#39;t understand. Again, lifestyle is key. Get a loan that fits. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tampa Bay: Real Estate for Everyone</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-08T14:47:26Z</updated>
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As anyone here at SI can tell you, Tampa Bay has some of the best Real Estate properties you are likely to find anywhere. However, many people seem to overlook Tampa in favor of its famous cousin slightly to the east. Not this time though, in a recent article written for Turks.us World News, Vanessa Arellano Doctor explains exactly why the Tampa Bay area is such a wonderful place to live. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;quot;For those who are familiar with the communities around Tampa Bay, they would understand just how dynamic and culturally infused its real estate market truly is. When it comes to different lifestyles, the Tampa area has it, with notable areas like Hyde Park, Downtown, Channelside, New Tampa, Brandon, and Westshore, it&amp;#39; quite easy to locate a place that compliments an individual&amp;#39;s unique style and personality. According to long-time observers, one of the joys of living here is that local culture and themes are best exemplified in the condominiums that are home to the area&amp;#39;s residents. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Depending on its design, whether it&amp;#39;s the futuristic and stylish patterns of the &lt;a href="http://www.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/1374769"&gt;Grand Central Condominiums&lt;/a&gt; of Downtown Tampa, the classical old-world inspired beauty of &lt;a href="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/1380939"&gt;Cordoba Beach Park&lt;/a&gt;, or the tropical charms of &lt;a href="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/1406075"&gt;Courtney Palms&lt;/a&gt;, there&amp;#39;s a nice condo here to call home for anyone looking to live the active and vibrant lifestyle in a city like Tampa. And if you&amp;#39;re searching for a condo unit for yourself, or seeking to buy an investment property, the condo market in this area is viewed as a wonderful place to purchase or rent one. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With a wide array of leisure, cultural, entertainment and sporting attractions, the Tampa Bay area is seen as a vibrant place for those who want to go on vacation or find permanent home. The city of Tampa and St. Petersburg are famous for their wonderful beaches, fishing, golf, boating, and dining. And with the Port of Tampa nearby, vacationers can easily plan on taking a relaxing cruise into their itinerary. The city&amp;#39;s central location also makes it comfortable to visit the sights and enjoy the activities in nearby Orlando, and go to popular places like Disney World, MGM, Universal Studios, and Sea World.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.turks.us/article.php?story=TampaRealEstate-HomeBuilderConfiden"&gt;Original Article&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pamela Elsaadi, Director of Sales &amp;amp; Marketing &lt;br /&gt;SI Real Estate - Real Estate In Every Way &lt;br /&gt;Saadi Investments - Privatized Suburban Renewal &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;813.631.5144 SI Real Estate &lt;br /&gt;813.631.1806 Saadi Investments &lt;br /&gt;866.459.5537 Toll Free Fax (documents) &lt;br /&gt;www.Saadi-Investments.com &lt;br /&gt;www.SIRealEstateInvestments.com &lt;br /&gt;www.SouthTampaRealEstate.Blogspot.com &lt;br /&gt;Pamela@Saadi-Investments.com &lt;br /&gt;Pamela@SIRealEstateInvestments    </content>
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    <title>Looking Back at Snow Bird Season</title>
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    <updated>2008-03-25T16:00:58Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;This past winter proved once again that Florida is still a hot spot for those seeking relief from the cold. Here as SI Real Estate, inquiries were coming in left and right for furnished and seasonal vacation rentals in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Rentals in places like &lt;a href="http://saadi-investments.com/RentalDetails.asp?ID=73" target="_blank"&gt;Coquina Key&lt;/a&gt; in St. Petersburg, &lt;a href="http://saadi-investments.com/RentalDetails.asp?ID=49" target="_blank"&gt;The Moorings&lt;/a&gt; in Tarpon Springs, as many others were in high demand and were snatched up early in the snow bird season. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All season long we were receiving phone calls from individuals from the Northern US, Canada, Europe, and even Russia. With so many attractions in the Tampa Bay area it is no wonder that so many people want to vacation in Florida. Tampa and St. Petersburg are renowned for their world class beaches, fishing, golf, boating, and dining. And with the Port of Tampa so close, vacationers can easily plan on fitting a relaxing cruise into their schedule. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tampa&amp;#39;s central location also puts all the activities of Orlando right at your fingertips. With legendary theme parks such as Disney, MGM, Universal Studios, and Sea World so close by, there is always something fun to do within a short driving distance. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SI Real Estate was able to help many people find the perfect vacation rental for their needs. As experts in Tampa Bay real estate, SI Real Estate truly is &amp;quot;Real Estate in Every Way&amp;quot;. Whether somebody is looking for a short term or long term rental, SI was able to help them find it. And many people enjoyed visiting the area so much that we were even able to help them purchase their very own piece of Tampa! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year&amp;#39;s snow bird rental season truly was a smash hit, and SI Real Estate was glad to be a part of it! In Florida, every season is a vacation season...The vacations never end!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best Regards,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pamela Elsaadi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SI Real Estate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.Saadi-Investments.com"&gt;www.Saadi-Investments.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com"&gt;Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Point2 question...please help!</title>
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    <updated>2008-03-25T14:13:26Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;I have been using Point2 for a few months now and we started out getting a lot of leads. But recently they have all dried up and I don&amp;#39;t know why. We were getting a few leads a week right after we entered our properties into Point2, but now we really aren&amp;#39;t getting any. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are properties syndicated only when they are first entered into the system, or are the continuously syndicated? If you know any trick for refreshing your properties and maintaining a&amp;nbsp; stream of leads please let me know. Your help is really appreciated!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best Regards,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pamela Elsaadi&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Attracting Foreign Real Estate Investors</title>
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    <updated>2008-03-22T12:07:35Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;It has been our observation here in Tampa that a large number of transactions are resulting from foreign investors. We have been working with a number of investors from Canada, Europe, and Russia. Most of these investors discovered our properties from our traditional marketing campaigns (i.e. Craigslist, Point2, etc.). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We haven&amp;#39;t done too much direct marketing towards foreign investors. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to accomplish this? Are there any particular sites you have had success with? We would love to do a better job taking advantage of these opportunities. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please share your thought!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best Regards,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;Pamela Elsaadi &lt;br /&gt;SI Real Estate - Real Estate - In Every Way &lt;br /&gt;Saadi-Investments - Privatized Suburban Renewal &lt;br /&gt;Real Estate Acquisitions, Investments, Construction &amp;amp; Engineering &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.saadi-investments.com/"&gt;http://www.saadi-investments.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/" title="blocked::http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/"&gt;http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" title="blocked::http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/"&gt;http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;813.631.1806 Saadi Investments &lt;br /&gt;813.631.5144 SI Real Estate &lt;br /&gt;813.215.4522 Mobile &lt;br /&gt;866.459.5537 Toll Free Fax &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Rentals@Saadi-Investments.com"&gt;Rentals@Saadi-Investments.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com"&gt;Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreign Investors Taking Advantage of Discounted Dollar</title>
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    <updated>2008-03-08T10:07:43Z</updated>
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      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
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Greetings! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Well it finally happened!&lt;/strong&gt; The US dollar has finally slipped to a record low against the euro ($1.54/1&amp;euro;), breaking the $1.50 barrier that seems to have an emotional, as well as an economic, impact on the US. The US dollar is doing even worse against the British pound, which is up to about $2.00/1&#8356;. The surge in foreign investment in the US real estate market shows how this currency change has not gone unnoticed abroad. Foreign investment in real estate has been flowing in from all over the globe, including a great deal from Canada, Europe, and Russia &amp;amp; South America. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Foreign investors are seeing their buying power increase in the US and have started to capitalize. And when it comes to purchasing real estate in the US there is no place like Tampa, Florida. The Sunshine State has attracted overseas real estate buyers who are looking for both investment properties, as well as buyers who want to purchase vacation homes for their own enjoyment, taking advantage of reduced prices and discounted US dollars. Coastal cities such as Tampa and Miami have been receiving a great deal of attention from abroad due to their potential to generate income and their attractive waterfront locations for personal enjoyment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is a link to an article with even more info on how the recent currency fluctuations are affecting the market: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/statesmanhomes/01/13/0113foreignbuyers.html"&gt;http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/statesmanhomes/01/13/0113foreignbuyers.html&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please let us know what your thoughts are on the subject. We love getting your feedback and reading your comments! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Best Regards, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pamela Elsaadi &lt;br /&gt;SI Real Estate - Real Estate - In Every Way &lt;br /&gt;Saadi-Investments - Privatized Suburban Renewal &lt;br /&gt;Real Estate Acquisitions, Investments, Construction &amp;amp; Engineering &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.saadi-investments.com/"&gt;http://www.saadi-investments.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/" title="blocked::http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/"&gt;http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" title="blocked::http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/"&gt;http://www.southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;813.631.1806 Saadi Investments &lt;br /&gt;813.631.5144 SI Real Estate &lt;br /&gt;813.215.4522 Mobile &lt;br /&gt;866.459.5537 Toll Free Fax &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Rentals@Saadi-Investments.com"&gt;Rentals@Saadi-Investments.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com"&gt;Info@SIRealEstateInvestments.com&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tampa Condos Are Great Resource For Buyers and Tenants </title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/406805/Tampa-Condos-Are-Great" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/406805/Tampa-Condos-Are-Great</id>
    <updated>2008-03-04T12:26:15Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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Greetings!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are familiar with Tampa Bay, you understand just how dynamic and culturally infused its real estate market really is. When it comes to different lifestyles, you name it...Tampa has it! With areas such as Hyde Park, Downtown, Channelside, New Tampa, Brandon, and Westshore, it is easy to find a place that compliments your unique style and personality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the joys of living in these areas is that the local culture and themes are captured in the condominiums that are home to the area&amp;#39;s residents. Whether it is the sleek and stylish design of Grand Central Condominiums of Downtown Tampa, the European inspired charm of Cordoba Beach Park, or the tropical tranquility of Courtney Palms, there is a place to call home for anyone looking to live the Florida lifestyle in Tampa Bay.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you are looking for a condo home for yourself, or looking to purchase an investment property, the Tampa condo market is a great place to purchase or rent. SI Real Estate has in-depth knowledge of the Tampa condo community and can be of great service to anyone looking to buy or rent. We have worked with buyers, sellers, and tenants in nearly all of the condominium communities in the Tampa area and can help you find the right unit, in the right community, at the right price. Feel free to explore our websites, call, or email with any questions or comments you many have. It is always a pleasure to hear from our readers!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are interested in learning more about the condo market as a whole, here is a link to a great article written by Blanche Evans, a well-respected real estate journalist for Realty Times.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080220_realtyviewpoint.htm"&gt;http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080220_realtyviewpoint.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Best Regards,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pamela Eslaadi&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Regal New Tampa Home With Stunning Design</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/342628/Regal-New-Tampa-Home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/342628/Regal-New-Tampa-Home</id>
    <updated>2008-01-17T16:18:47Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
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&lt;div class="blogEntryContents blogEntryComplete"&gt;                                 &lt;br /&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.realtownblogs.com/uploads/SIRealEstate_Facade.jpg" height="400" alt="" width="512" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Stunning Home! Unique luxury and style make this New Tampa home an absolute gem. From the overall design to the smallest detail, this property is sure to please any home buyer. The exterior stone accents and artistic tiling really stand out. Newly built by Mercedes. Every room has access to the lanai/atrium focal point. Gourmet kitchen totally upgraded with an eat-in area. Butler pantry between kitchen and dining room w/ wine rack. Master bedroom has an adjacent sitting room, of course an awesome and elegant bath, and a private covered deck. The home comes with cable and internet throughout the home at no additional cost to the resident. In every room there is access to both cable and internet. The entire first floor is tiled with tiled focal points which accent the center of the living room and kitchen. Exterior stone accents really compliment the fa&amp;ccedil;ade and are consistent with the interior styling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com" target="_blank"&gt;Tampa Florida Real Estate Services--SIRE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sitampabaycondorental.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Tampa Florida Condo Rentals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestatetampabaylisting.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Tampa Bay Florida Real Estate Listings&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestatesouthtampa.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;                             &lt;/div&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Florida Real Estate Agent Needed ASAP!!!!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/324578/Florida-Real-Estate-Agent" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/324578/Florida-Real-Estate-Agent</id>
    <updated>2008-01-02T17:04:06Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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&lt;div class="smallfont"&gt;&lt;img title="Smile" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.wannanetwork.com/discussion/images/icons/icon7.gif" border="0" height="16" alt="Smile" width="16" /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need Agent With Tampa, FL Knowledge ASAP!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;div id="post_message_35588"&gt;We are looking to grow our team. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/Intro.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com/Intro.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are a small boutique broker located in Tampa, Florida. We are looking for team oriented experienced agents that would like to work with us to grow our company while expanding your own business. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person! Leads are provided!!!!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First Quarter 2008. &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is especially important because we strive to meet our immediate goals first, with other goals to follow in 2nd Quarter 08!&amp;nbsp; We need&amp;nbsp;to provide timely follow-up for our prospective buyers and sellers, investors and tenants.&amp;nbsp;We need a &lt;u&gt;Lead Managment Specialist&lt;/u&gt; ASAP that is willing to work on a referral fee basis. This position&amp;nbsp;will be long term for the right candidate. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also have a &lt;u&gt;Team Leader/Coach&lt;/u&gt; position available within our company that would focus on growing our immediate team, recruiting, mentoring, and coaching, etc. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideal candidates would posses the following: &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reside in Tampa&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail Oriented&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Friendly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experienced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trustworthy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent Communication Skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsible&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;#39;Hunter&amp;#39; Mentality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div id="post_message_35588"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please contact Pamela at 813.631-5144 or &lt;a href="mailto:Pamela@sirealestateinvestments.com"&gt;Pamela@sirealestateinvestments.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information. Be sure to put &amp;#39;employment&amp;#39; in the subject line of your email.&lt;/div&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Beautiful Urban Community In A Tropical Setting!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/312581/Beautiful-Urban-Community-In" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/312581/Beautiful-Urban-Community-In</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T13:14:13Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.postlets.com/rts/153225" target="_blank"&gt;View Property Flyer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.vi360.net/frontend/view_listing_non_branded.php?id=44215&amp;amp;style=&amp;amp;page=360" target="_blank"&gt;View Virtual Tour&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="pricelinetext" height="35" valign="top" width="350"&gt; 			2 Bdrm Condo&lt;/td&gt;                                 &lt;td valign="top"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;                                 &lt;td class="pricelinetext" valign="top" align="right"&gt;$1,850/month&lt;/td&gt;                               &lt;/tr&gt;                                                              &lt;tr&gt;                                 &lt;td valign="top"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" class="attributeblock" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"&gt; 				                                  &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel"&gt;Bedrooms&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue"&gt;2                                       &lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt;                                   &lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel2"&gt;Bathrooms&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue2"&gt;2 full, 0 partial                                    &lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt; 								&lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel"&gt;Sq Footage&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue"&gt;1,274                                    &lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt;                                   &lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel2"&gt;Parking&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue2"&gt; 					Unspecified&lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt; 								&lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel"&gt;Pet Policy&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue"&gt;No pets&lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt; 				&lt;tr&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributelabel2"&gt;Deposit&lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;td class="attributevalue2"&gt;$1,795&lt;/td&gt;                                   &lt;/tr&gt; 				                                &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;                                                                          &lt;br /&gt; 				DESCRIPTION                                   &lt;hr class="hr" /&gt;                                   &lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"&gt;                                     &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;                                       &lt;td class="contenttext"&gt;Beautiful urban community in a tropical setting, close to many restaurants and shops. Premium location close to downtown, Channelside, I275, I75 &amp;amp; the Crosstown. Built in 2005, inside features hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a total of 1274 sq. ft. Kitchen features ceramic tile. Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer and Dryer are included! Community features gorgeous pool, fitness center, and dock/boat slip available for rent. Gated, waterfront community, don&amp;#39;t miss this one! &lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;/tr&gt;                                   &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;                                   								  &lt;/td&gt;                                 &lt;td valign="top" width="5"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;                                 &lt;td valign="top"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" class="pictureframe" border="0" cellpadding="8" width="100%"&gt;                                     &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;                                       &lt;td&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20070706/153024_Exterior_Building_View_thumb.jpg" border="1" height="262" alt="" width="350" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/td&gt;                                     &lt;/tr&gt;                                   &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;                                     &lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"&gt;                                     &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;                                       &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="350"&gt;                                         &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;                                           &lt;td class="contentlabel" height="25" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Built in 2005&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;                                         &lt;/tr&gt;                                         &lt;tr&gt;                                           &lt;td class="contentsubtext" height="20" align="center"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;                                         &lt;/tr&gt;                                       &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;                                         &lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" width="351"&gt;                                           &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr valign="middle" align="center"&gt;                                             &lt;td height="89"&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/thumbs/20070706/153024_Exterior_Building_View_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt; &lt;td&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/thumbs/20070706/153025_Courtyard_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt; &lt;td&gt;&lt;div align="right"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/thumbs/20070706/153025_Boat_docks_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Please call us at 813.631.1806 to inquire about this property&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate Blog&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tampa's Most Coveted Luxury Condominium Community!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/312575/Tampa-s-Most-Coveted" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/312575/Tampa-s-Most-Coveted</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T13:05:52Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/11/index.html" target="_blank"&gt;View Property Flyer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="itemImage"&gt;&lt;img src="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/11/images/1646875_main.jpg" border="0" alt="Main Photo" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location: &lt;/strong&gt;Cordoba Beach Park&lt;br /&gt;Spoil Yourself...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amid the whimsical arbors, landscaped courtyards, and trickling water fountains, you will find that living at Cordoba is unlike anything you ve ever experienced. Inspired from the pristine coastal cities of southern Spain, comes south Tampa s most coveted luxury condominium community.&lt;br /&gt;Escape to Cordoba and cross over into a world that yields to no one but you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Every day. Cordoba Beach Park.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Live the Cordoba lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Where life&amp;#39;s elegance is revealed through the smallest particulars.&lt;br /&gt;Revel in Cordoba s luxurious on-site amenities. Finalize that big deal in the 24-hour business center. Work-up a sweat in the fully equipped exercise room. Settle the score over a game of pool in the billiards room. Or simply relax by the lushly landscaped resort-style swimming pool&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Upgrade your address Advance your lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether it s that perfect cup of morning coffee or that finely tailored business suit, you desire a life aligned to your own level of personal standards. Every day, you expect the very best. Shouldn t you require the same of your home?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inside your home, you ll be equally impressed. Wood and tile floors pair with high ceilings, dramatic interior views, kitchens with granite dramatic interior views, kitchens with granite countertops, black appliances, and plenty of storage space. Large walk-in closets and luxurious baths are also at hand. Best of all, you are welcomed home every day through your very own private garage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* 1, 2, &amp;amp; 3-bedroom Town home Condominiums&lt;br /&gt;* Private Attached Garages&lt;br /&gt;* Beautiful Wood &amp;amp; Tile Flooring&lt;br /&gt;* Large Garden Tubs&lt;br /&gt;* Spacious Walk-in Closets&lt;br /&gt;* Cherry Cabinets&lt;br /&gt;* Voluminous 9-1/2 foot Ceilings&lt;br /&gt;* Resort-style Pool&lt;br /&gt;* Enchanting Courtyards with Fountains&lt;br /&gt;* Elegant Brick Pavers throughout community&lt;br /&gt;* Resident Clubhouse&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate Blog&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tampa Luxury Condo Rental</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/312567/Tampa-Luxury-Condo-Rental" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/312567/Tampa-Luxury-Condo-Rental</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T12:58:42Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.postlets.com/rts/253851" target="_blank"&gt;View Property Flyer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign="top"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="contenttext"&gt;This desirable Tampa Bay condo will be a welcome respite after a long day at work. Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the large garden tub or by taking a walk on one of the community walking trails. Sunny Saturday afternoons will be spent happily beside the swimming pool and sun deck. If this sounds like the good life to you, see below for contact information! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; We have multiple units available - please call to inquire!!!&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; Residential Features: &lt;br /&gt; . Soaring 9 foot or vaulted ceilings&lt;br /&gt; . Crown Molding&lt;br /&gt; . Ceramic Tile and carpeting&lt;br /&gt; . Faux granite countertops&lt;br /&gt; . Garden Tub&lt;br /&gt; . Full size W/D included&lt;br /&gt; . Walk-in closets&lt;br /&gt; . Gated community / security systems&lt;br /&gt; . Computer / Office niche with built in shelves. Includes pre-wire for high speed internet&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; Indulge yourself with the luxury of resort living in one of our exclusive condos overlooking a picturesque lake! Courtney Palms is a newly built gated community offering all the community amenities including: &lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; . Resort-style pool and spa with sun deck . State-of-the-art fitness center . Upscale executive business center . Prestigious clubhouse . Indoor basketball court . Indoor racquetball court . Private movie theater . Scenic walking trails &lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Each condo features all the modern conveniences such as: &lt;br /&gt; . Lakefront views&lt;br /&gt; . Soaring 9-foot or vaulted ceilings&lt;br /&gt; . Ceramic tile floors&lt;br /&gt; . 42&amp;quot; custom kitchen cabinetry&lt;br /&gt; . Garden bathtubs&lt;br /&gt; . Faux granite countertops&lt;br /&gt; . Full size washer and dryer&lt;br /&gt; . Private garages&lt;br /&gt; . Walk-in closets&lt;br /&gt; . Spacious pantry&lt;br /&gt; . Computer niches with high speed internet access . Intrusion alarms . 24-hour controlled access community&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Not only is Courtney Palms a majestic community with lavish fountains and extravagant landscaping, it also offers the perfect location. This property is ideal for young professionals and is situated off 301, just a 5 minute drive from downtown Tampa. &lt;br /&gt;   &lt;br /&gt; Location: &lt;br /&gt; Close to Leroy Selman Crosstown Expressway, I-75 and Highway 301. 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  <entry>
    <title>Courtney Palms--Resort Style Living!!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/312556/Courtney-Palms-Resort-Style" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/312556/Courtney-Palms-Resort-Style</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T12:48:15Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/9/index.html" target="_blank"&gt;View Property Flyer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="itemImage"&gt;&lt;img src="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/9/images/1811940_main.jpg" border="0" alt="Main Photo" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Location: &lt;/strong&gt;Courtney Palms Near 301 and I-75 &lt;div class="itemContent"&gt;This beautiful and well maintained unit is priced to sell with a water view! Located within the lovely Courtney Palms community, this property offers everything one could want with a listing price of only $125,900! And keep in mind that we do have other units available at Courtney Palms that are priced within the following ranges: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1/1s from $124,900 - $133,000&lt;br /&gt;2/2s from $140,000 - $159,000  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Look below for more photos of this immaculate unit!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Not only is Courtney Palms a majestic community with lavish fountains and extravagant landscaping, it also offers the perfect location. This property is ideal for young professionals and is situated off 301, just a 5 minute drive from downtown Tampa. This desirable Tampa Bay condo will be a welcome respite after a long day at work. Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the large garden tub or by taking a walk on one of the community walking trails. Sunny Saturday afternoons will be spent happily beside the swimming pool and sun deck. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Feel free to contact us at 813.631.5144 if you need any further information about these properties!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate Blog&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tampa Luxury Condo Rental With Lakeside Views!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/312551/Tampa-Luxury-Condo-Rental" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://activerain.com/blogsview/312551/Tampa-Luxury-Condo-Rental</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T12:43:14Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SI Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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&lt;p&gt;A desirable first floor unit overlooking the water, this charming condo will be a welcome respite after a long day at work. Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the large garden tub or by taking a walk on one of the community walking trails. Sunny Saturday afternoons will be spent happily beside the swimming pool and sun deck. If this sounds like the good life you want contact us you won&amp;rsquo;t be disappointed. Not only is Courtney Palms a majestic community with lavish fountains and extravagant landscaping, it also offers the perfect location. This property is ideal for young professionals and is situated off 301, just a 5 minute drive from downtown Tampa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/10/index.html" target="_blank"&gt;View Property Flyer&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="itemImage"&gt;&lt;img src="http://sirealestate.vflyer.com/10/images/1633428_main.jpg" border="0" alt="Main Photo" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location: &lt;/strong&gt;Courtney Palms This desirable Tampa Bay condo will be a welcome respite after a long day at work. Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the large garden tub or by taking a walk on one of the community walking trails. Sunny Saturday afternoons will be spent happily beside the swimming pool and sun deck. If this sounds like the good life to you, see below for contact information! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have multiple units available - please call 813.631.1806 to inquire!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Residential Features: &lt;br /&gt;. Soaring 9 foot or vaulted ceilings&lt;br /&gt;. Crown Molding&lt;br /&gt;. Ceramic Tile and carpeting&lt;br /&gt;. Faux granite countertops&lt;br /&gt;. Garden Tub&lt;br /&gt;. Full size W/D included&lt;br /&gt;. Walk-in closets&lt;br /&gt;. Gated community / security systems&lt;br /&gt;. Computer / Office niche with built in shelves. Includes pre-wire for high speed internet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Indulge yourself with the luxury of resort living in one of our exclusive condos overlooking a picturesque lake! Courtney Palms is a newly built gated community offering all the community amenities including: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;. Resort-style pool and spa with sun deck . State-of-the-art fitness center . Upscale executive business center . Prestigious clubhouse . Indoor basketball court . Indoor racquetball court . Private movie theater . Scenic walking trails &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Each condo features all the modern conveniences such as: &lt;br /&gt;. Lakefront views&lt;br /&gt;. Soaring 9-foot or vaulted ceilings&lt;br /&gt;. Ceramic tile floors&lt;br /&gt;. 42&amp;quot; custom kitchen cabinetry&lt;br /&gt;. Garden bathtubs&lt;br /&gt;. Faux granite countertops&lt;br /&gt;. Full size washer and dryer&lt;br /&gt;. Private garages&lt;br /&gt;. Walk-in closets&lt;br /&gt;. Spacious pantry&lt;br /&gt;. Computer niches with high speed internet access . Intrusion alarms . 24-hour controlled access community&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only is Courtney Palms a majestic community with lavish fountains and extravagant landscaping, it also offers the perfect location. This property is ideal for young professionals and is situated off 301, just a 5 minute drive from downtown Tampa. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Location: &lt;br /&gt;Close to Leroy Selman Crosstown Expressway, I-75 and Highway 301. Be in downtown Tampa w/in minutes, Nearby shopping, dining, entertainment:&lt;br /&gt;Brandon, Ybor, Channelside, Hyde Park, International Plaza, and Convenient to Tampa International Airport.&amp;nbsp;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sirealestateinvestments.com" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://southtamparealestate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;South Tampa Florida Real Estate Blog&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
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