All Things Tampa Bay

HOW DO I FIND A REAL ESTATE AGENT?         Once you get a good sense of what you're looking for, your next step should be to connect with a real estate agent or broker. How do you decide who to choose? Ideally you'll want to find a real estate professional who is familiar with your target area, ...

The 10 Most Redneck Cities in America 162   Embed Slideshow     Play the video below while you read for maximum redneck-iness! Whenever someone asks me where I’m from, I proudly say “Austin”—the land of live music, beautiful parks, active, healthy people, art, theater, and open-mindedness. It is ...

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT I WANT?         Before you begin the search for a new home, you'll want to figure out what your home absolutely has to have—and this can be overwhelming because there are so many different factors and features. Read on for an easily digestible overview of how to narrow down yo...

  HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN I AFFORD? While there's no single number that fits every home shopper, your finances should be in good shape if you want to purchase a home. Ideally you should be: debt-free have three to six months' worth of paychecks saved also have enough saved up to cover your down paymen...

  WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BUY A HOUSE?         Aside from knowing if now is a good time for you to purchase a home, you should make sure you have the capabilities to do so. If you're particularly interested in figuring out your price range, we delve into that next in "How much house can I afford?"   ...

      IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY?         With the dramatic changes that took place in the American housing market in the late 2000s, it should seem obvious that real estate is not a predictable industry. However, there are read-able factors that can help you determine if now is a good time for yo...

  Funshine Festival Starts Today!   May 2, 2013 by Maria Brown Funshine Festival starts today! Check out our vendor village and shop away in the shade under our Jumbo Funshine Shopping Mall tent which is adjacent to the Corona Extra Stage. We will also be selling Funshine Festival t-shirts! The A...

Six of the Worst Real Estate Investments Zillow, Contributor Comment Now  Follow Comments As any experienced real estate investor will tell you, not all investment properties are created equal. Homes that might be perfect for a primary residence, for example, might not yield positive cash flows —...

Today’s Dream House May Not Be Tomorrow’s Leslie Herman By ROBERT J. SHILLER Published: April 27, 2013 FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+ SAVE E-MAIL SHARE PRINT REPRINTS ...

    Your Realtor: John Soliman  May 2013 Million $$ service for all!!!! Copyright © 2013 Realty TimesAll Rights Reserved. Your Home Isn'tSelling Because...   Your home has languished unsold on the market for months, but you can't fathom why.       Chances are, you've overlooked what buyers really...