buying a home in tampa: Be careful to do your due diligence before you rent - 12/07/15 02:11 AM
When you are looking into renting a home, please do your due diligence and make sure that the home isn't in foreclosure.  
 
There are scam artists that look for homes that a foreclosure has been filed on with an out of town home owner.  Then these scam artists pose as the home owner, run an ad, possibly even hire a real estate agent to fill the home with a tenant.  The tenant then moves in after paying first and last month's rent as well as possibly a security deposit.  Then comes the notice that the home is now owned by the … (0 comments)

buying a home in tampa: The importance of binding your home owner's insurance asap - 11/21/15 11:54 PM
When you are trying to narrow down your favorites, it's a great idea to confirm whether or not the home is in a flood zone that requires flood insurance.  Flood insurance can get very pricey, and there is a lot of talk on the news and from insurance companies about flood insurance increasing each year.
Your Tampa Realtor can pull a flood map off the MLS and provide it to you when you're looking at homes.
If you are under contract on your new home, it's a great idea to start getting quotes asap.  Once you have selected the policy and company, ask … (2 comments)

buying a home in tampa: Mortgage Loan - Owner Occupied Loan vs. Investment Property - 11/07/15 12:12 AM
   When you apply for a home loan, the buyer is asked if they are going to be living in the home.  Lenders want to know if the borrower is intending to actually live in the home that they are buying (primary residence) or whether it's an investment property or second home.  If the home isn't a primary residence, the borrower's chance of default tends to be higher.  
   Investment properties or second homes require a higher percentage down.  Owner occupied homes require a lower amount down, and you get a better interest rate.
   Please let me know how I can … (0 comments)

buying a home in tampa: LOST The Final Season Begins Tuesday Feb 2nd -- We can't wait - 01/25/10 12:33 AM
My family just loves LOST.  Everything is just so enexpected.  So many twists and turns.  Sawyer lost his love in the last show of the season last year....or did he?  We may somehow see her again, ie Jack's dad.
We will be sitting couch side enjoying every moment. 
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Stephanie LeFew

Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You

Tampa, FL

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