tampa real estate: What`s stopping new home builders from installing grey water systems?
- 08/15/13 07:33 AM
Day in and day out, millions of people take a morning shower before starting their day. Some take a hot bath in the evening or soak in a hot Jacuzzi and some do both. And let's not forget the couple or more times a day we ALL spend at the sink brushing our teeth. Then there's also those homes that have to do several loads of laundry per week or more. The average four person household can create well over 38,000 gallons of grey water each year from bath and laundries. So where does this water go? If you … (2 comments)
tampa real estate: Are we ever going to see reasonable home insurance rates again?
- 08/15/13 07:04 AM
In Tallahassee, Fl, the Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarthy stated that ''even though Florida hasn`t been hit by a major hurricane since 2005, there are other reasons as to why home owner rates will not be coming down in Fl.'' It was said they might even go up since some companies have spread increases out over several years on of of your biggest expenses. Reports point out that the cost of reinsurance has dropped by 15-20% this year. Insurers purchase this to provide financial backing in case of a major claim. In most cases the big insurance companies are buying additional reinsurance … (2 comments)
tampa real estate: Water restrictions aren't going anywhere,greywater systems could help?
- 08/08/13 02:04 PM
With the water restrictions going on all over the U.S. and even droughts in some parts of the world. It's time we all came together and did something together as a planet to help out with this water crisis. We would use less grey water here since we get rain, but remember every little bit helps. Grey water is actually produced by about 70% of the water you use in your home. What is grey water? Water that is used from sinks/dishwashers, washing machines and bathtub. NOT TOILET WATER!
In parts of the world … (0 comments)
tampa real estate: Buying a home in Tampa is getting more costly more ways than one!
- 08/07/13 02:12 PM
When you go through the closing process when buying a house,most people are aware that there will be closing costs. What they don't know is that mortgage closing costs are higher here in the state of Florida then 41 other states. Which puts us in the top 10 of that list. WOW! Hawaii has the highest closing costs averging almost $3,000!!!
The average closing cost on a loan of $200,000 is going to be about $2,500, this is assuming you have good credit and can put 20% down. These mortgage rates and closing costs … (0 comments)
tampa real estate: Football season is finally here! Here are some backyard appeal ideas
- 08/05/13 02:55 PM
Football season is here! Just another reason to host a party right? Of course! As football season starts to roll, so does the competition of who can throw the best football party. You gotta love the atmosphere that football season brings, so why not embrace that as a theme. There are a few basics steps to doing this. If you're hosting outside, you want to make sure that you have plenty of seating.
Being that in rains out of nowhere here in Florida, bamboo would be a great choice because it can withstand humidity. Also … (5 comments)
tampa real estate: Avila is one of America's most exclusive and beautiful Country Clubs!
- 07/31/13 01:05 AM
If you like golf then you'll love the Golf and Country Club facility of Avila located in Tampa,Fl. Built in 1980, this 72 par, 18 holes, 7000+ yards golf course is is beautifully laid and meticulously kept. The layout is marvelous with rock seawalls lining the water hazards. Beuatifully manicured bunkers compliment the course along with huge oak and cypress trees.
With some of the longest tees, this beautiful course was designed by Ron Garl/(R) Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA which celebrated it's grand opening back in 1980. The vast ammenities at this family friendly Club include state … (1 comments)
tampa real estate: This week's curb appeal tips!
- 07/28/13 08:37 AM
There are so many small projects that you can do while on a budget to improve the curb appeal of your home to make it more welcoming for potential buyers for those with a home on the market. Just something as simple as installing a walkway up to the front door, pressure washing the exterior and the drive way, cleaning the exterior of the windows.
Keeping your home's curb appeal maintained is one thing, but remember there are also projects that can add value to your home as well. Although these projests may be a bit more … (3 comments)
tampa real estate: Space Saving ideas for the kitchen
- 07/20/13 11:06 AM
One of the area’s that creates the biggest challenge when we’re looking for space is the kitchen. Let’s face it kitchens are notorious when it comes to corners or when drawers and cabinet doors start bumping each other. On top of that you lose the extra space contained in the corner itself.
This space can be easily utilized by installing corner drawers. The space is there so let’s use it. Speaking of corners in the kitchen, what about the unoccupied kitchen wall? For both inside and outside corners, you can build a simple spice shelf and place the ones … (2 comments)
tampa real estate: This week's energy saving tips
- 07/17/13 02:54 PM
By changing some things about your home you can do something good for your family, your pocketbook, and the environment all at the same time. All you have to do is make your home a little greener. A few simple changes in your home can go a long way and fight both global warming and high energy bills. Remember, to be green you have to got to be efficient.
By replacing your light bulbs with CFL’s or energy star bulbs you can make an impact just by switching the 5 bulbs you use most, that alone … (0 comments)
tampa real estate: Tampa Real Estate market update
- 07/16/13 01:32 PM
After an extensive slump period in housing, higher prices and bidding wars have made a comeback in the bay area. The number of single family homes sold jumped up 17.4% in March earlier this year in the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater said The Florida’s Realtor Group.
Condo sales however showed less improvement around this time, but still showed improvement by climbing 1.7% over the year. It wasn’t till recently that condo prices rose a little faster and jumped an impressive 15% to a median of about $92,000.
The reason for this incredible surge … (0 comments)
tampa real estate: Cheval has one of the best golf courses and is a great place to live
- 07/16/13 01:02 PM
Cheval is a planned development which includes a full spectrum of home styles and recreational amenities. Cheval offers patio homes, town homes, executive homes and even custom homes. These villages offer a vast choice of homes in a variety of price ranges.
The vision is to provide a prestigious family-oriented country club that best serves their members by being private and exclusive. The members there are provided with such spectacular recreational services and social value, that they are proud of their association with the club and also proudly bring family and guests to the club.
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tampa real estate: Cheval is a great Golf community in Lutz!
- 07/12/13 01:31 PM
The 18-hole "Cheval" course at the Cheval Golf & Country Club facility in Lutz, Florida is home to 7,005 yards of golf. From the long tees of a par of 72, the course also holds a rating of 74.2 and it has a slope rating of 131 on the Bermuda grass. This course was designed by Steven R. Smyers, ASGCA. The beautiful Cheval Golf course opened in 1985 and is managed by Steve Martin (General Manager).
Cheval’s Golf Course is a meticulously maintained course, it reaches throughout the Cheval Development's gated community. Where cypress trees are abundant along with native Florida wildlife that include deer, … (0 comments)
tampa real estate: A few steps to make your home a green home
- 07/11/13 02:19 PM
There are steps you must take if you want to live in a green home, don't only focus on one part of your house, like the bedroom or living room. You should also put your focus on the kitchen. It's the most important place in a house, think about it, it's where you prep and make food from scratch, dine with your family and spend the majority of your meal times at. The kitchen should ALWAYS be clean, fresh and organized. Insects can thrive in a filthy kitchen, point blank! Therefore, not only a green, but a CLEAN kitchen … (1 comments)
tampa real estate: Summer is upon us! Are you ready to entertain guests outdoors?
- 07/10/13 03:29 PM
Summer is the most common time of year to host parties and other types of gathering at your house. If you enjoy hosting parties and entertaining guests, you want to keep them coming back by giving them a comfortable environment to relax in. By doing so you are not only creating a welcoming enviroment, you are also icreasing the value of your home. Some of my clients call that "the best of both worlds!"
What better way to do that than to improve the Feng Shui of the surroundings. A clean home, inside and out, is … (2 comments)
tampa real estate: Hillsborough county offers down payment assistance!
- 06/10/13 11:35 PM
The Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County (or HFA) has just announced a raising funds to their down payment assistance for low and moderate income first time home buyers in Hillsborough County. This program has assisted over 250 families achieve the dream of ownership in the past two years alone. How many homeowners are in need of down payment and closing cost assistance. The program combines a 30 year fixed rate and fully amortizing first mortgage loan assistance in the form of a second mortgage help to $7,500. The 2nd mortgage is a 30 year differed 0% loan that … (0 comments)
Day in and day out, millions of people take a morning shower before starting their day. Some take a hot bath in the evening or soak in a hot Jacuzzi and some do both. And let's not forget the couple or more times a day we ALL spend at the sink brushing our teeth. Then there's also those homes that have to do several loads of laundry per week or more.
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