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Tampa #1 buyers market according to Forbes and CNN

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Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 SL3130026

CNBC recently reported that Tampa has the #1 buyers market in the country right now!!

Investors have left the market and affordability is now back for Tampa buyers!  The Job growth continues here in Tampa and our unemployment numbers are low.  As this CNBC video states, our Employment remains strong and diverse, Housing inventory is high, and there are many new transfers into the City of Tampa

They also remind us the difference between Market Value and Assessed or Appraised Value.

Limited Mortgages available play ONLY a small part of who can enter the Tampa housing market.  We STILL have subprime loans and we still offer 100% financing for buyers with a job, income, decent credit, and an ability to REPAY the loan.  

                    Can you believe how unreasonable lenders are these days?

It's not the lenders my friend, we are reverting back to days where people actually have to show they have a good track record of payment and housing history to get a loan.  Since recent reports show that we have 1 in every 79 households are facing foreclosure, more and more banks are taking short sales to get the over supply of 'buy back loans' off their books!

Take just a few minutes to see what CNBC has to say about Tampa, and mentions FORBES again and our "V Shaped economy" we have...

Watch out Tampa folks... we are in for a ride back up soon, so if you plan to buy now in the Tampa area, get the bargains while you can!!  When we start heading back up in values ... we are going to go UP

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Mana Tulberg
805 County Real Estate - Camarillo, CA
Real Estate Agent - Camarillo CA
Katrina, Great post on the Tampa Bay market condition. You are a Realtor who is active and in tune with the market and that is a kind of realtors buyers should seek.
Aug 31, 2007 01:08 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Katrina... this is good news for your market. I think we'll see things pick up a little in many markets. Good post and a timely one.

jeff belonger

Aug 31, 2007 03:43 PM
Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater Beach, FL
Clearwater Beach Condos - Real Estate Homes for Sale
Katrina - I believe things will rebound quicker than many buyers may realize - I think some may be kicking themselves later. Timely info.
Aug 31, 2007 05:09 PM
Loretta Buckner
Real World Properties, Inc.| Your Real Estate Consultant for Life - Palm Harbor, FL
Your GREEN Real Estate Consultant For Life!

You are so right, Katrina--so many buyers on the fence will find themselves locked on the wrong side of the gate soon if they don't take the leap!  It doesn't take much to turn the Florida market into boomtown once again...

Great post!

Sep 01, 2007 05:25 AM
Kathleen Garvey
HomeSmart Cherry Creek - Denver - Denver, CO
Denver's Neighborhood Expert - Listings & Sales
Thanks for the heads up!! FLorida will do just fine and then some.......Regards-Kathleen
Sep 01, 2007 09:24 AM
Katrina Madewell
Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL
Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196

Mana - Thank you!   I have worked SO hard on my Relocation Guide to the Tampa Bay Area!

Jeff - agreed!  you know Floridians & Californians seem to be the 'trend setters' if you will!

Cyndee - There are always plenty that are a day late and a few bucks short, we are looking for the 'decision makers', they are the ones that lead the pack anyway.

Loretta - It's always a leap to make any major purchase... is it not?  A HOME is most peoples biggest, investment, asset, as well as liability, I do understand one's hesitation.  Like Nike says "just do it!".  There are the Do'ers and the Thinker's.

Kathleen - Florida is much like a cat, we always seem to land on our feet, and we have 9 lives right? :o)

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Sep 05, 2007 06:21 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
We are already seeing the market picking up down here in Sarasota county!!!
Oct 04, 2007 04:43 AM
Sherry Laursen
Remax Premier Group - Wesley Chapel, FL
MAKING YOUR REAL ESTATE DREAMS A REALITY
Katrina you are so right, I think people will be surprised when our(Florida) market bounces back quickly. Buyers who seem to be hesitating about making a decision will wish they jumped on it faster. Great post.
Oct 07, 2007 11:33 AM
Anonymous
shaun darragh

Houses are selling if they are priced right, but there are still too many people trying to get 2005 prices, or slight below that. I haven't plunked down my money yet, and my totally unprofessional analysis leads me to believe that this will not be a "V" market turnaround. How many "attagirl" commenters have purchased a house within the past six months?

Nov 19, 2007 05:02 AM
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Katrina Madewell
Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL
Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196

Shaun - Thanks for stopping by.  I can think of 2 that have bought in the last 6 months that make your "attagirl" comments as you so call them. 

No matter what you may think, there are still people buying and selling homes!  You are absolutely correct in saying that we don't have 2005 prices, that's not really a secret to anyone, as you and the rest of the world are well aware of!

You kinda sound like a 2005 buyer that is sore about the current market.  "It is what it is", and this IS A BUYERS Market.  IF you bought in (or around) 2005 (when the market was at it's peak, chances are you're not sitting too pretty right now, especially if you have to sell right now)! 

Did you read the whole post, and check out the CNBC video and Forbes info links I have posted above?

Florida has SO much to offer, the year round tropical climate, beaches, entertainment, jobs, anything you could want is here in TAMPA!  (except for snow that is - well maybe North Florida)  Our prices and taxes are no where near NYC and some other northern heavily populated areas.

Nov 20, 2007 07:12 PM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
May I also point out that Tampa is home to University of South Florida? I think I read it has the 9th largest enrollment for educational institutions in the state. Informed parents of college students make GREAT prospects!
Jan 18, 2008 04:36 PM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
May I also point out that Tampa is home to University of South Florida? I think I read it has the 9th largest enrollment for educational institutions in the state. Informed parents of college students make GREAT prospects!
Jan 18, 2008 04:36 PM
Katrina Madewell
Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL
Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196
Vickie you are so correct!  Ya know, I live here, and always have.  Sad to say it's easy to take advantage of things in your own back yard.
Jan 18, 2008 06:13 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes
I am thrilled to read the positive comments on the Tampa market.  What is the media thinking when they write those negative articles day after day?  I know.  I know.  Sensationalism sells.  AND SO DO HOUSES!
Feb 05, 2008 03:41 PM
Palm Coast Homes
100 Plus Realty LLC - Palm Coast, FL
Palm Coast/Flagler County Real Estate, The Ross/Co

Palm Coast Florida was just ranked #3 by Forbes as one of America's fastest growing metros... Here is a link to my post about it....

http://activerain.com/blogsview/427557/Forbes-Magazine-Palm-Coast

Looks like Florida is finally starting to get the good publicity back...we sure need it...been a tough two years and we have about another year to go before we really get back to normal.

Our pending sales have gone up huge in the last month here.  The "Smart Money" is making its return...most closing are cash right now.

Great post.  I really enjoyed it!!! 

 

 

 

Mar 17, 2008 04:23 PM
Doris Freeman
Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN
Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799
That's great information, Tampa area is one of our favorite spots to vist in the winter.
Mar 28, 2008 03:22 AM
Ron D'Aniello
Exit Realty Advisors - Tampa, FL

Katrina that is great info that everyone in the Tampa Bay area and beyond can use.  Hopefully all those buyers will jump down off the fence and start buying properties. 

Mar 31, 2008 03:26 AM