real estate: On Line House Value Estimates Will Cost You Thousands of Dollars!
- 11/15/11 01:16 AM
Notice in the headline title the word "will" and not "could" is used. The probability is that it will! As a real estate agent in the Tampa area market, I frequently hear prospects or clients use the "Z" word, Zestimate. When Zestimates arrived in 2006, I would have squirmed a bit. "Well, if the computer says your house is worth that much, my CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) must be wrong. My visit to your house, Mr. Prospect, the analysis I did of your upgrades and the adjustment I made for the double wide trailer behind your property must be wrong. Let's … (0 comments)
real estate: Finding the Right Real Estate Agent Does Not Have to be a Game of Cat and Mouse!
- 11/05/11 08:55 AM
The Dreaded Phone Call The phone rings, I answer "Hello, this is the Red Baron Realtor ...." I can hear the defense in their voice as they speak. "Eh, Hi, eh yes, eh I am looking at one of your yard signs." Red Baron: "Yes sure, which one are you in front of? Caller: Hesitation, as if an answer will reveal way too much information. Caller Thinking: Must give that info if I want to ask a question. "Well, I am over on 123 Main Street." Now with a quicker pace to not give any time for the agent to start … (4 comments)
This historic home has been remodeled and is ready for someone to enjoy. Keep ... or get a horse and still take the children to the Fishhawk sports complex for soccer or lacrosse. This house in on 1.8 acres of land, but two adjoining lots are available for purchase as well with a total of 5 acres available. The house will be completed soon, but an interested buyer can still add some options and colors at this time.
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real estate: Fish Hawk Ranch Community Garage Sale
- 09/08/08 03:58 AM
Fall Community Wide Garage Sale October 11, 2008 8:00am until 12:00pm Start clearing out those garages, closets, and playrooms and get ready for our Fall Garage Sale on October 11th from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents can register their address and sale items either by stopping by the Resident Services Office located at the Osprey Clubhouse or by paying with the PayPal. There is a $5.00 fee per residence which covers the cost of advertising, balloons, and signage throughout the community. The Goodwill collection trucks will be on hand from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. again in Park Square and … (2 comments)
real estate: Localism comes to the Brandon, Valrico and Lithia, Florida Area
- 09/03/08 02:43 AM
What is Localism? A new website has launched, called Localism. Localism is powered by Active Rain, which is an online real estate community with over 100,000 members nationwide. The members of Active Rain have been building content about local communities for over a year, and Active Rain has organized this information into Localism.Com. Localism.Com is designed to allow neighbors and local merchants to share what's happening in their community. It's people collectively communicating the unique flavor and nuances of where they live, work, eat, and play. Localism is 'Old-School' in a New World portal. It's reminiscent of an earlier day … (2 comments)
real estate: River Hills, Valrico, FL has an American Hero!
- 07/23/08 02:54 PM
River Hills is a great place to live. River Hills is a gated community in Valrico, FL. It has some very nice amenities such as the River Hills Country Club that includes an Olympic size pool, clay tennis courts and a challenging 18 hole golf course. It has one other thing. An American Hero. This afternoon I was driving to my home. I entered the gate, slowing as my vehicle passed the bar scanner, causing the gate arm to slowly rise and allow me passage. As I drove down River Hills Causeway, the main drive, I came to a sign posted … (13 comments)
real estate: How to Negotiate a Purchase of Brandon Area Real Estate Foreclosures
- 07/20/08 06:46 AM
The first thing you should know about buying a Brandon Area REO is that you have greater negotiating leverage if the property has been on the market for a while. When an REO first goes on the market, the bank may be unwilling to negotiate down on its asking price as it wants to get as much of what was owed on the original loan back as possible. However, once a home or condo has sat too long on the market with few bites, a bank becomes more willing to take what it can get since its primary goal is to get … (0 comments)
real estate: When Do You Invest in Real Estate?
- 06/30/08 09:14 AM
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 prices follow jobs. A strong local job market is a sure sign of a healthy real estate market. While the Wall Street Journal gives you insight into the nation's overall economy, check your local newspapers for statistics in your area. Housing Inventory- The housing inventory is the number of houses … (0 comments)
real estate: Is Owning Your Own Home On Your Mind? #2 In a Series For First Time Buyers
- 06/24/08 06:57 AM
When you're thinking about making a move, the first steps in the home buying process are: 1. Deciding when you want to make your move 2. Considering how much money you would like to spend 3. Thinking about what needs you have in a home 4. Deciding where you would like to live The next step is usually finding out how much loan you can qualify for and deciding the type of financing that will work best for you. If you're in the "thinking" stage, you will want to speak with a lender about receiving pre-qualification. If you choose to become … (0 comments)
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