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Tampa Real Estate News…New Condominium Disclosure in Florida

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Disclosure, Florida Condominiums, Florida Contract, Florida Real Estate Law, MLS Search, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Tampa Real Estate, Waterfront Homes in Tampa

The Tampa Real Estate Market, along with most of the coastal areas in Florida are filled with condominiums.  As of January 1, 2009, a new Condominum Disclosure must be provided to the buyers of a “resale”, or “non-developer” condominum in Florida. 

This form, called the Condominium Governance Form, details the rights and responsibilities of the condominium board, voting rights for unit owners, meeting notices and other details concerning ownership of a condominium unit within a specific building. 

If you are a condominium owner in Tampa, or are considering the purchase of a condo in Tampa, you should review the form and understand the requirements of the disclosure to a potential buyer.  If your property is for sale, you should gather the latest copy of the Condominum Documents for your association, along with any addendums, meeting notices, or information about special assessments.  If you do not have a current copy, you should order one from your association, since you will need to provide the new Condominium Governance Form, along with the all of the information required by the form, to a potential buyer!

If you have any questions about the new form, or are interested in buying, or selling a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market, contact me today!

I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, MacDill AFB, 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, Clearwater Beach, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate….send me an email!

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   1 Comment »   |   01.05.2009

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5%…Time to Buy in The Tampa Real Estate Market!

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Cheval Homes, Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Davis Islands Real Estate, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Historic Tampa, Hyde Park Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Real Estate Trends, Relocation, South Tampa, Tampa Foreclosures, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Waterfront Homes in Tampa, Westchase, Westshore Yacht Club

The latest news on the Tampa Real Estate Market, The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa and the International Real Estate Market, every day on The Real Estate Sizzle!

While Christmas shoppers head into the last week of scooping up the “bargains” in  the retail industry, homebuyers in the Tampa Real Estate Market should be focused on buying a house in the next month, or so.  Local mortgage brokers are offering mortgage rates below 5%.  Combine low interest rates, with discounted home values and you have the “Buyer’s Dream Market” in Tampa!  I saw Jumbo Rates (mortgages over $417,000) for 5.75% yesterday!  Get those visions of sugarplums out of your heads and start thinking “long term”….a 30 year fixed rate below 5% vs. 6% will save you over $100,000 in payments.

Want to get an even LOWER mortgage rate when you buy a home in Tampa, or Clearwater Beach right now?  Contact me today about how to take advantage of the “buyer’s market” and how to get a “free appraisal”, or “lower interest rate” in the Tampa Real Estate Market!

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You can read some of my previous articles about moving to Tampa, and relocation to MacDill Air Force Base:

MacDill Air Force Base…One of Tampa’s Largest Employers

Orders to MacDill Air Force Base? Find the Best Tampa Neighborhoods

Looking for real estate in Tampa?

 

If you are buying a house in Tampa, or Selling a house in Tampa, I can help with 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, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…contact me!

 

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   4 Comments »   |   12.18.2008

Mortgage Rates at 4.5%?? A Gift for Homebuyers in the Tampa Real Estate Market

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Davis Islands Real Estate, Florida Real Estate, Gated Communities in Tampa, Tampa Foreclosures, Tampa Home Search, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Market, mortgage news

The latest news on The Tampa Real Estate Market, Buying a House in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods and International Real Estate Issues, every day on The Real Estate Sizzle…

The Tampa Real Estate Market is “abuzz” today with the news of mortgage rates dropping to 4.5%.  My phone has been ringing all morning.  Is it true?

Maybe!  The Treasury Department is considering the purchase of mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which would encourage lenders to lower 30–year fixed rates to 4.5%, thereby stimulating activity in the housing industry, with a “trickle down” effect to the rest of the economy. The Treasury Department is expected to make a decision as early as Monday. So, stay tuned.

My advice?  If you are looking for a home in Tampa, or looking to invest in the real estate market, THIS IS THE TIME.  There are plenty of bargains, and foreclosures, in Tampa Real Estate, as well as the Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market.  Sellers are willing to negotiate. When the rates drop again, you need to LOCK and BUY! 

What does that mean?  Most lenders will “lock” your interest rate, for a certain length of time, usually 30 – 45 days. If you are a homebuyer, you need to be prepared to move quickly, to lock an interest rate, find a home, and close in 30 days! Take advantage of the “Best Buyer’s Market” in recent history…low interest rates and lower home prices are a homebuyer’s dream!

Looking for Tampa Real Estate?  Bargains? Foreclosures? Great Neighborhoods and School Districts in Tampa?  Contact me today, for help with the homebuying process, or a local mortgage lender!

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, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Clearwater Beach, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate contact me today!

 

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   3 Comments »   |   12.04.2008

In a “Buyer’s Market” Does Your Closet Need a Makeover? Tampa Real Estate News

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market

The temperatures dipped into the 40’s in the Tampa Real Estate Market last night, for the first time this fall.  As I crawled into the far reaches of my closet this morning, in search of a specific pair of boots, I made a mental note that it was time to move the “summer wardrobe” to the back of the closet and the “winter wardrobe” to the front. I really hate a “disorganized” closet, and I am one of those people who organizes a closet by style, and color, so having to hunt for a pair of boots makes me crazy!  Add to the mix, a teenager who likes to “borrow” things from my closet, and not return them, and you have “closet chaos”!

If you are selling your house, especially in a buyer’s market, you need to get it clean, and CLEANED OUT! One of the simplest things to do when you are selling your house, is to get your closets emptied AND organized.  Since you are going to have to pack all of your belongings anyway, you should sort through every room, and every closet. Get rid of anything that you really don’t use! I try to do this every six months. My motto is, “When in doubt, throw it out”.  If you have to rent a storage facility, you have too much stuff! The only thing worse than a messy house, is one that smells like a dog!Homebuyers are turned off by odors, and  houses that are occupied by “pack rats”!  The more clutter in your home, the less likely the buyers will be able to “envision” living there. When you are competing with hundreds of other homes on the market, you want your house to be one of the MOST desirable.

You can read some of my previous articles on “How to Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market”:

 How To Beat Your Competition in the Tampa Real Estate Market

The Five Little Words Sellers Should NEVER Say

Selling in A Buyer’s Market

Looking for a home in the perfect Tampa Neighborhood? Relocating to MacDill Air Force Base?  Contact me today!

 

 

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   1 Comment »   |   11.17.2008

Looking for a “Walkable Neighborhood” in Tampa? Tampa Real Estate News

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Channelside Tampa, Historic Tampa, Hyde Park Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Pet Friendly Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate Market

One of the great things about “City Life”  in Tampa, or anywhere in the World, is the ability to walk to shops, restaurants, schools and more.  I’m a “City Mouse”.  I have enjoyed life in cities where I walked, hopped on the tram, or traveled by train every day!

At Walkscore, you can check the “walkability” of any neighborhood!  What a great idea for someone new to town, or looking for a house in a specific neighborhood. 

It’s easy…type in the street address and you get a “walkability score”, along with all of the closest stores, bars, restaurants, schools, libraries and more! It also gives you a detailed map, with the all of the local “joints” indicated by location! Very cool!

I live in a very “walkable” neighborhood in South Tampa. If you are looking for the perfect Tampa neighborhood for your family, contact me today!

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, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Clearwater Beach, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real.  Questions about the best “Walkable” neighborhoods in Tampa…send me an email!

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   11.10.2008

What’s Happening In the Tampa Real Estate Market?

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Foreclosures, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market

All over the country, the Real Estate Market is reacting to the financial crisis and news of the bailout. Tampa Real Estate is no exception.

I was recently interviewed by Inman News, a national real estate news organization, regarding the state of the Tampa Real Estate Market.

You can read the article, my thoughts, and reaction from Real Estate agents around the country.

Read the Inman News Article here.

Mortgages ARE available and, after a few weeks of QUIET, the phones are started to ring again!

Remember, if you are buying a house in Tampa, you must close before December 31, 2008, in order to be eligible for the Homestead Exemption on your Property Taxes for 2009! It’s a “Buyer’s Market” in Tampa!

If you are looking for Real Estate in any Tampa neighborhood, contact me today!

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   11.05.2008

Tampa Real Estate News…Don’t Forget to File For Homestead Exemption

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Homestead Exemption, Moving to Tampa, Real Estate News

The Latest News and Information on the Tampa Real Estate Market, every Day!

Florida Law allows for up to $50,000 to be deducted from the assessed valuation for a primary residence, which can significantly lower your property tax bill.

In order to qualify for the Homestead Exemption, you must file an appication with the property appraisers office. You need only file once, and must reside in the home, on January 1, of the first year you are claiming the Homestead Exemption.

In Hillsborough County, in order to qualify, you must file your application prior to March 2, 2009.

You can download the forms, here, and then see the list of County offices where you can file the application for the Homestead Exemption.

Don’t wait…you will find long lines as it get’s closer to the deadline!

It’s a buyer’s market in Tampa!  I can help find the perfect home in any Tampa neighborhood!

Read some of my previous articles about finding the right neighborhood in Tampa!:

Tampa Homes from $300,000 to $500,000

Orders to MacDill Air Force Base? Find the Right Neighborhood!

Find the Best Schools and Best Neighborhoods in Tampa

Contact me today, for help with the Tampa Real Estate Market!

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   1 Comment »   |   10.27.2008

Search For Homes in The Tampa Real Estate Market

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa,