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Foreign Investors Invade The Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market!

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Florida Beachfront property, Florida Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market

 The Latest News on the Tampa Bay Area Real Estate Market every day on The Real Estate Sizzle…

Florida is the place for British and European Investors! While dining, and relaxing by the pool, on Clearwater Beach this weekend, it seemed everyone was speaking a foreign language!  There were Danes, Norwegians, Australians, British and Europeans everywhere I went! We had much discussion about the Clearwater Real Estate Market and the “value” it represents for foreign investors in 2008! 

 

With the British Pound trading at 2 to 1 against the American Dollar, many of the investors in the Florida market are from the U.K. As the Euro continues to rise against the Dollar, we are getting increasing numbers of European buyers, as well. Now, Canadians are enjoying a 1 to 1 currency exchange with the U.S. Dollar. Prices in Florida are the lowest in years, so the time is right for foreign investment. There are some great bargains on beachfront condos, so don’t wait until the prices begin to recover! If you are interested in buying a condo on the beach, a home in Tampa, or Real Estate anywhere in the world, contact me.

A portion of my business is focused on the International Market. I am a Certified International Property Specialist and member of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). Many of my clients are from foreign countries or work for foreign companies Beachin the U.S. Florida is very much an “International” Destination. Tampa is perfectly situated between Disney World and the Gulf Beaches. It is a great location for foreign investors. Having the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation, which is earned by less than 1% of all Real Estate Agents, allows me to better assist my foreign clients. Every country handles foreign investors differently and CIPS agents are specially trained to understand, and facilitate, the purchase and sale of Real Estate in every country around the world!

Real Estate is no longer a “local” market. Savvy buyers are Global. They are looking for smart investments all over the world, based on World_mapthe strength or weakness of a country’s currency, political stability, it’s economic development and potential for long-term gains. The political and economic situation in Venezuela right now, is sending Venezuelans to seek safe shelter for themselves and their finances. Many of them are heading to Florida and Central America. Check the latest exchange rate for your currency to see what you can spend in U.S. Dollars!

Conversely, the political and economic climate in Panama, makes it the number one Retiree destination in the world right now! Watch for more on the advantages of buying property in Panama, Costa Rica and Eastern Europe… in future “International Real Estate” articles…stay tuned…

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I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…Panama, Costa Rica, Europe, U.K…contact me!

Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   07.05.2008

Why You Won’t Find Neighborhood Sales Statistics for Tampa on The Real Estate Sizzle

Filed under: Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Davis Islands Real Estate, Florida Beachfront property, Historic Tampa, Hyde Park Real Estate, Relocation, Sellers, South Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Market

If you are moving to Tampa, or any one of the many suburbs in the Tampa Bay area, you should know that each area, and each neighborhood, is very unique. From the historic bungalows in Hyde Park to the new construction in Odessa, or New Tampa, Prices and the number of days on the market vary drastically from one area to the next. Each area, and each Tampa neighborhood, has a unique personality, and unique sales statistics.

H-gJust within the South Tampa area, there are more than 20 different neighborhoods, with unique sales statistics. In Hillsborough County, there are well over 100 different areas and many more subdivisions.

The media loves to report Tampa Housing Market Statistics, but they are not real numbers, in terms of specific neighborhoods.

For instance, the South Shore area, which includes Riverview, Apollo Beach and Ruskin, has close to five years of inventory available, while some neighborhoods in South Tampa have less than 6 months of inventory.

If you are considering a move to Tampa, or thinking of selling your home in Tampa, you need to look for sales statistics for the specific neighborhoods that interest you.

So, if you need information about any area in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Clearwater Beach, or St. Pete Beach, just contact meyou will get the latest listings AND sales information for specific zip codes, or neighborhoods.

Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   2 Comments »   |   03.24.2008

Foreign Investors Are Lurking in Tampa!…Tampa Real Estate News and More!

Filed under: Florida Beachfront property, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate News, Tampa Real Estate, Waterfront Homes in Tampa

THE LATEST NEWS ON THE TAMPA REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, AND REAL ESTATE ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE.

With the rising value of the EURO against the dollar, and the drop in Real Estate prices locally, its no wonder the European Investors are Clearwaterbeachlying in wait for the best real estate bargains in decades!

Nearly 25% of my readers on The Real Estate Sizzle live outside the United States! They are looking for information on all matters related to Real Estate in Tampa and Beachfront Condos in Floridalooking for the best location at the best price.

As a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), I am specially trained to assist foreigners with property purchases in the U.S., including assistance with estate and tax issues for foreigners. There are unique tax issues for foreign buyers, so you should not proceed with a purchase in the U.S. without advice from a specialist. I have a comprehensive guide for Foreign Investors, in several languages, that is available to my International Clients.

Prices along Clearwater Beach, Redington Beach, St. Pete Beach and Sunset Beach are at record lows. If you are looking for a beachfront condominium, or property anywhere in Florida, I can send you a list of what is available in any price range, including foreclosuresjust contact me! Let me know what price range, property type and area you are interested in!

I can help with your move to the beaches, or any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Beach Condos in Florida, Clearwater, St. Pete, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estatecontact me!

 

Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   12.13.2007