valrico fl: 2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation - 12/23/19 04:10 AM
2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation 
2020 forecast shows continued home price appreciation!  Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year:Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, which estimates the probability of home prices being lower in two years. Based on the most recent results, 32 of the 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.) had a minimal probability of lowering by 2021.
Did you miss this Blog "Biggest Issue Facing Housing Next Year"   Bottom Line Experts forecast home price … (4 comments)

valrico fl: Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now - 12/22/19 07:46 AM
  Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now!  Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer.
Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks the average number of appointments received on active U.S. house listings. The latest index revealed:
“Traffic was more active once again compared to 2018, as the nation saw its third straight month of higher year-over-year showing activity…The 5.5% increase in showings nationwide was the largest jump in activity during the … (6 comments)

valrico fl: Why NOW May Be the Perfect Time To Sell Your House - 08/08/19 07:25 AM
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Sell Your House.  As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay? Should I move? The list goes on and on.
As long as I remember, August is not the time to put your house on the market because of "last summer days vacations" and "back to school" shopping.  Maybe that is true in the past, but it looks like that may not be true this year!
 
Read More On How This Year Is The … (1 comments)

valrico fl: 9458 Swift Creek Circle Dover, FL 33527 Just Listed - 10/29/15 03:59 AM
Listings to Leads - eFlyers
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valrico fl: What is the History behind Valrico, FL? - 05/26/10 03:41 AM
How did Valrico get its name? How did a city that’s name sounds like it has a Spanish background, but has loads of southern charm get its name from a northern man?
There's also no other town quite like it, it is unique. Valrico is one of a kind, and it’s the only community with that name in the entire country.
Valrico began as a region of cotton plantations before the Civil War. The area surrounding what is now Valrico Lake was first known as "Long Pond".  Thus Valrico area was known as Long Pond.
The arrival of the Florida Central … (2 comments)

valrico fl: Third Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Presented by the Brandon Ballet Nov. 2nd - 10/24/08 03:20 AM

The Brandon Ballet has planned a magical afternoon for you for the showing of the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea.  You will not want to miss this opportunity to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Arabian Princess and Company Dancers!
Two Seatings: 1-3 PM and 4-6 PM
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Students 17 & Younger
Sunday November 2, 2008
River Hills Country Club - 3943 New River Hills Parkway - Valrico, FL
Call Brandon Ballet for tickets at 813-684-4282 to order via VISA/MC or visit their office at 161 East Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon. Office hours are M-F 10 a.m. - … (0 comments)

valrico fl: 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)

valrico fl: Fish Hawk Ranch- Lithia, FL's Real Estate Hot Sheet - 07/30/08 07:40 AM
Florida's Beautiful Homes Best Real Estate Buy
  
MLS# T2324459,  6128 Gannetwood Pl, Lithia, FL  33547  $267,900.  $120.62   Per Sq Ft
Awesome Home!  Large kitchen, custom cabinets, upgraded tile and carpet, custom archway, Master garden tub w/ shower, great storage space in attic.  Good sized pool with hot tube.  Landscaping 1st class.  This house is spectacular! This is a beautiful home inside and out.  It has many upgrades.  Both the carpet and the tile are upgraded.  Upgraded granite in kitchen with solid cherry, shaker cabinets.  Decorator "garden shelves" in the kitchen.  The kitchen has plenty of room.  The breakfast nook sets itself apart … (0 comments)

valrico fl: 5 Foreclosure Laws You Should Be Familiar With - 07/16/08 03:26 PM
Know the rules of the foreclosure process in your state.
Foreclosure laws very from state to state so research your state's laws.  A good place to start your research of your states foreclosure process is www.foreclosurelaw.org/.  If you or someone you know is facing a foreclosure of their home, there are 5 laws that that you should be familiar with:
1. Active Duty Military-  If the borrower or the borrower's spouse is on active duty military, the Civil Relief Act of 2003, prohibits a lender from foreclosing on the mortgage. Additionally, the borrower may qualify for a reduction in the interest rate … (3 comments)

valrico fl: Brandon Area Real Estate, Now is the Best Time to Buy - 07/10/08 01:59 PM
Here's Six Excellent Reasons Why....
1.  It's a Buyer's Market- What exactly does a Buyer's Market mean? A Buyer's Market is a real estate market which has more sellers than buyers. Lower prices result from this excess of supply over demand, also called a soft market.  Additionally, buyers have a much easier time negotiating concessions such as who pays what closing costs or the cost of new carpet and whether those gold brocade drapes stay behind.
2.  The huge inventory of homes for sale gives the buyer a fantastic selection to choose from.  The number of homes and land for sale in the Brandon Area … (1 comments)

valrico fl: Alderman's Ford Nature Preserve and Park, Eastern Hillsborough County Gem - 07/09/08 03:39 AM
Alderman's Ford Nature Preserve and Park


The Alderman's Ford Nature Preserve consists of 970 acres of natural habitat purchased for preservation under the Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program and the State of Florida's Conservation and Recreational Lands Program.The preserve occupies both sides of the Alafia River and, together with Alderman's Ford County Park, other preserve lands to the east and south, and the Alafia River State Recreation Area, forms part of a permanently protected riverine wildlife corridor of over 10,000 acres.
The hiking trail winds for roughly five miles through some of the most beautiful scenery in … (0 comments)

valrico fl: What Goes Into Your Monthly Mortgage Payment - 07/08/08 05:19 AM
 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)

valrico fl: 7 Proven Ways to Make Buyers Hate Your Home - 07/02/08 02:00 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 Curb Appeal
You must grab a buyer's interest from the curb and hold on to it, if you want to sell the home for top dollar. Home buyers often refuse to go into a house with an unkempt yard, sagging doors or peeling paint. You can't afford to paint? Okay, … (0 comments)

valrico fl: 5 Foreclosure Laws You Should Be Familiar With - 07/01/08 07:00 AM
Know the rules of the foreclosure process in your state.
Foreclosure laws very from state to state so research your state's laws.  A good place to start your research of your states foreclosure process is www.foreclosurelaw.org/.  If you or someone you know is facing a foreclosure of their home, there are 5 laws that that you should be familiar with:
1. Active Duty Military-  If the borrower or the borrower's spouse is on active duty military, the Civil Relief Act of 2003, prohibits a lender from foreclosing on the mortgage. Additionally, the borrower may qualify for a reduction in the interest rate … (0 comments)

valrico fl: All About Real Estate Down Payments - 07/01/08 06:45 AM
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 you.
Lenders used to require a down payment of at least 20 percent of the home's price. These days, however, many lenders offer flexible home loan programs allowing you to put less down five percent or less of the home price. For some buyers it's possible to buy a home with … (0 comments)

valrico fl: Brandon Florida Homeowners Pay a Price for Neighbor's Foreclosure - 07/01/08 06:32 AM
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 estate appraisal terms referring to properties with characteristics that are similar to a subject property whose value is being sought. This can be accomplished either by a real estate agent who attempts to establish the value of a potential client's home or property through comparable market analysis or, by a … (0 comments)

valrico fl: 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)

valrico fl: FREE Tampa Bay Area MLS Property Search Service - 06/30/08 08:54 AM
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 offers on our website.  The client went on to say that he appreciated the fact that we 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 the Florida's Beautiful Homes website.
Please feel free to check out our website for FREE … (0 comments)

valrico fl: Tampa Bay Area Property Management - 06/25/08 08:31 AM
Property Management
You need a company you can trust to handle your operational responsibilities. In the Tampa Bay Area, we are the company that has the experience you want in property management. We offer full service management of  residential single family and multi-family properties. We have a dedicated team of professionals ready to help you maximize your profits without sacrificing on service. Here is just a small list of the services you can expect:
Rate Analysis- We will analyze the market and find the rental rates that will make you the most money.
Lease Administration- Whether it's billing and collection or tenant screening, … (0 comments)

valrico fl: Four Ways to Make a Profit with Real Estate Investments - 06/25/08 03:33 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 of the following ways.
Buy and Flip
Flipping means selling the property you just bought for a higher price as soon (or in some cases before) you take title on the property. While flipping allows you to make money fast in a hot market (or on a property you purchased … (0 comments)

 
Rick Frissell,  aka "The Red Baron of Real Estate"  (HomeXpress Realty)

Rick Frissell

aka "The Red Baron of Real Estate"

Valrico, FL

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