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PCS to MacDill AFB? Homebuyer Tax Credit Has Been Extended for Some Homebuyers…Tampa Real Estate News
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Davis Islands Real Estate, First-Time Homebuyers, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, MLS Listings in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Schools in Tampa, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Real Estate Market, Westchase
Moving to Tampa? Looking for the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa? Where are the Best Schools in Tampa? Are you relocating for PCS or a position at MacDill Air Force Base?
This is “relocation time” for many families, civilians and active duty military who are moving to Tampa for a job transfer, or position at Centcom, SoCom or MacDill Air Force Base. While the Homebuyer tax credit is expiring in June, there is a special exception for active duty military who have been deployed for at least 90 days, prior to May 1, 2010. For those who qualify, the homebuyer tax credit has been extended for one year.
If you have more questions about the tax credit extension for active military, or are looking for a home in Tampa, or need advice on the best Tampa neighborhood for YOU, please contact me today!
For information on any neighborhood in Tampa, homes in the highly-rated school districts, or if you are relocating to Tampa, please contact me. It’s a “Buyer’s Market” in Tampa! If you would like to receive listings in a certain neighborhood, or price range, just let me know!
Looking for Real Estate in Tampa or information about the Tampa Real Estate market? Moving to Tampa? Are you looking for assistance in choosing the best neighborhood in Tampa for your lifestyle? I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, 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, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate contact me!
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 04.26.2010
Where are the Most Family-Oriented Neighborhoods? The Best Schools In Tampa? PCS to MacDill Air Force Base? Find the Expert to Help With Your Move to Tampa
Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Cheval Homes, Davis Islands Real Estate, Golf course communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, MLS Listings in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Real Estate News, Schools in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Tampa Schools, Waterfront Homes in Tampa, Westchase
Moving to Tampa? Looking for the Best Schools and the Best Neighborhoods for your family? PCS to MacDill?
I have been relocating families, to Tampa, the Tampa Suburbs and MacDill Air Force Base for over 15 years.
What is the BEST neighborhood? That is different for every family and every price range. The Tampa area has many different areas at all price ranges from city living in South Tampa and the Plant High School District, to the northern reaches of the county and some families choose Pasco county. How to decide where to live? That’s easy…contact me. Internet searches are no substitute for an experienced real estate agent.
Tell me about your family situation, work location, desired commute time, school needs and your social life, along with your housing needs and price range. I can quickly identify which areas and neighborhoods might suit your needs! This is the busy season, so if you are trying to find the perfect home this summer, now is the time to start when the inventory is most plentiful!
You can read some of my previous articles on “Moving to Tampa”:
New Suburb Beautiful…A Top Choice in The Plant High School District
Moving to Tampa? PCS to MacDill Air Force Base?
When you are moving to Tampa, or anywhere in the world, contact me, to find the right home for your family’s needs!
For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, Pasco County, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me.
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 04.01.2010
Moving to Tampa? Start Searching for Tampa Homes Ahead of the Crowds…Tampa Real Estate Searches and More
Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Davis Islands Real Estate, Florida Real Estate, Hunter's Green Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, MacDill AFB, Real Estate News, Schools in Tampa, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate
Finding a home in the Best Neighborhoods, or the Top-Rated School District in Tampa, means start EARLY!
This is “Relocation Season” in Tampa! Many families, with school-aged children, are busy “house-hunting” in the Tampa area, so they can get settled in time for the new school year, which begins in August. This is a busy time of year for a PCS To MacDill AFB, as well. Moving to Tampa with children involves, not only finding the best neighborhoods, but it also requires some research about the best schools in Tampa. Most families want to get settled during the summer, but the best homes, at the best prices, are the FIRST to sell. If you are looking for the most choices in the Tampa Real Estate market, you should start looking NOW. By June, or July, your options will be limited and the “best” homes will already be sold! The earlier you start house hunting, the more likely you are to find exactly what you want in the Tampa Real Estate Market.
If you are moving to Tampa, or looking for a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market, and you have children, finding the right school will be at the top of your “to do” list! Hillsborough County is the 8th largest school district in the Country and has many top-rated schools, both Nationwide and Statewide.
Each street address has a specific “school district” assigned to it, but another option to consider is one of the many “Magnet Schools” available at all grade levels.
I deal with a heavily “International” clientele. Many of my clients have bi-lingual children and want to immerse them in a curriculum that is focused on languages and international studies. I, personally, studied at a French elementary school and later at a university in Switzerland. While studying Russian History in French may not appeal to everyone, it is EXACTLY the kind of challenge that many students thrive upon!
Hillsborough County offers the Interational Baccalaureate programme at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. MacFarlane Park Elementary, offers the IB program at the primary level, focused on ages 3–12. Located on MacDill Avenue, close to South Tampa, MacFarlane Park Elementary is rated in the top 1% of all Florida School. You can find more information about their program here.
Hillsborough County offers Magnet Programs in Math, Science, Arts, Performing Arts, International Studies and more. Before you enroll your child, consider all of the options available to you. To be considered for a magnet program, there is an application process and a spring deadline for the following school year. This is the time to start investigating your options for the 2009–2010 school year.
Looking for real estate in Tampa? Need a list of the “A rated” schools in Tampa? Send me an email today!
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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For more information about the schools in Tampa, or assistance in relocation to any Tampa neighborhood, contact me today.
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 02.01.2010
Moving to Tampa? Find the Best Schools in Tampa! Tampa Real Estate News
Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Davis Islands Real Estate, Golf course communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Schools, Westchase
We are busy in the Tampa Real Estate Market. The school year is nearly over and this is the time when many families are searching for a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market. The big question is…”Where are the best schools and the best neighborhoods in Tampa?
For more in-depth information on Tampa Schools and Tampa Neighborhoods, you can read some of my previous articles:
Relocation to MacDill Air Force Base
Find the Right Neighborhood in Tampa
When you are moving to Tampa, or anywhere in the world, contact me, to find the right home for your family’s needs!
For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, 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, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 04.28.2009
Buying a Waterfront Home in Tampa? Tampa Real Estate News
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Florida Real Estate, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Schools in 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
It’s “relocation season” in Tampa, the time of year when families with children are relocating and searching for the perfect neighborhood and school district. Many of the Tampa neighborhoods are filled with conservation areas and ponds. Buyers who are moving from northern states are often shocked to see “Don’t Feed The Alligator” signs in the middle of a “city” neighborhood.
Many of the newer subdivisions in Tampa, have natural, or man-made lakes. Plenty of Tampa golf communities are filled with “water hazards” along the golf course. You can find them in Westchase, Live Oak, Cheval and Avila, just to name a few. I remember the first “pond front” house I sold in Cheval. We were doing the “walk through” the day before closing, just as the neighborhood gator was out for a swim. The buyer, from Missouri, was stunned to see the mammoth creature just hundreds of yards away! We don’t have penguins in Florida, but we do have alligators! If you are moving from outside of Florida, and spent your summers enjoying a swim in the local pond, or lake, then you need to understand one simple equation:
Fresh Water = Alligators= NO SWIMMING
Yes, Alligators will come out of the water to sun themselves on the banks, or in search of food. That leads to the second equation about alligators:
Feed The Alligator = Alligator Views Humans as a Food Source.
This article was prompted an article by Seth Godin…Tips To Avoid Alligator Attacks. Common Sense, but pretty funny!
Bottom line? If you want to swim in Florida…head for the pool, or the beach!
Looking for the perfect home in any Tampa neighborhood, or a “bargain” in the Tampa Real Estate Market? Contact me today…we can chat about how to avoid alligators!
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | 2 Comments » | 04.14.2009
Bye-Bye “Buyer’s Market” in Tampa…Tampa Real Estate News
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods
The Latest News on the Tampa Real Estate Market, the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa and Relocation to MacDill AFB.
Shopping for a home in New Tampa? In the Four-bedroom, pool home market, from the $300,000 to $400,000 price range, homes that are nice, and priced right, are selling. FAST!
In the New Tampa area, zip code 33647, 26 homes, priced between 300K and 400K, have sold in the past 90 days, with less than 60 days on the market! How do I know that “buyer’s market” is passe? Of those 26 sales, 23 homes sold for over 90% of the listed price, while 10 homes sold for in excess of 95% of listed price! That zip code includes Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, West Meadows, Cory Lake Isles, Live Oak and Grand Hampton. It is a very family-oriented area with “A”-rated school districts.
It is nice to get back to a “normal” market, where homes are priced right and selling in a reasonable period of time. It would be nice if the MEDIA could pick up on the good news in the Tampa Real Estate Market…maybe they should follow me on Twitter!
While most of my articles on The Real Estate Sizzle are about the Tampa Real Estate Market, you will find plenty to read about living in Tampa, fun things to do in Tampa and great places to eat in Tampa. Check out my favorite restaurants and read my reviews at Urban Spoon!
How about a “Google Alert”? I stopped reading the newspaper and get the majority of my “real estate news” via google. You can set up an an alert for “Real Estate Sizzle”, or any subject you are trying to follow. When an article is posted on that subject, whether it’s in the Wall Street Journal, the local news, or on a website, “google” will find it and email the link to you!
Do you want to receive listings in any Tampa, St. Pete, or Clearwater Beach area? That’s easy…send me an email and tell me what you are searching for!
For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, 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, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me today.
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 04.11.2009
PCS to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa? Tampa Real Estate News
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market
The Latest News on Tampa Real Estate, Moving to Tampa, The Best Tampa Neighborhoods and MacDill Air Force Base Relocation, every day…
MacDill AFB is one of the largest employers in Tampa, with many military and civilian employees, who live all over the Tampa Bay area. It is “relocation season”…the time of year when many families with children are planning their move, or PCS, to Tampa. The top priority for those families is always the school district. With recent changes to school boundaries for six of the area high schools, it is important to work with an agent who knows the best school options for your child and the best neighborhood in Tampa for your family.
If you are moving to Tampa, for a position at MacDill Air Force Base, contact me, to find the right neighborhood for you, and your family. I have been relocating military families in Tampa for 15 years!
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:
Brandon, Riverhills, Valrico, 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 | Click Here To Comment » | 02.16.2009
How To Get the Latest News on The Tampa Real Estate Market
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Historic Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, International Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, MacDill AFB, Places to Live, Real Estate Blogs, Relocation, Restaurants in Tampa, Schools in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Foreclosures, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Tampa Schools, Things to do in Tampa, Waterfront Homes in Tampa
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While most of my articles on The Real Estate Sizzle are about the Tampa Real Estate Market, you will find plenty to read about living in Tampa, fun things to do in Tampa and great places to eat in Tampa. Check out my favorite restaurants and read my reviews at Urban Spoon!
How about a “Google Alert”? I stopped reading the newspaper and get the majority of my “real estate news” via google. You can set up an an alert for “Real Estate Sizzle”, or “Tampa Real Estate”, or any subject you are trying to follow. When an article is posted on that subject, whether it’s in the Wall Street Journal, the local news, or on a website, “google” will find it and email the link to you!
Do you want to receive listings in any Tampa, St. Pete, or Clearwater Beach area? That’s easy…send me an email and tell me what you are searching for!
For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, 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, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me today.
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | Click Here To Comment » | 01.26.2009
Why Online Home Searches Cost Homebuyers Time and Money! Tampa Real Estate News and More!
Filed under: Buyers, Buying a House in Tampa, Clearwater Beach Real Estate, Davis Islands Real Estate, First-Time Homebuyers, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market
If you are moving to Tampa, or anywhere in the world, you are likely among the large number of homebuyers who begin with an “online” search for homes. Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia and many of the other home search sites are often the “first stop” for homebuyers who are new to an area. They are a good “starting point”, simply to gauge the prices in a particular neighborhood, but they are NO substitute for the knowledge obtained from a local real estate agent. This article was prompted by an email this morning, from a client in New Tampa who has a friend moving to Seattle. The friend has been shopping online for Seattle Real Estate. She is confused about neighborhoods and pricing! Of course she is! She needs a local real estate agent…not Realtor.com!
Here is are some interesting statistics:
87% of all Homebuyers begin their home search on the internet
In the past 15 years, NONE of my clients have bought a home they found on the internet.
Why? Because every online listing is presented to look “attractive”, but what you see is rarely what you get. Listing agents use photos and descriptions to “entice” a buyer. They don’t show the neighboring homes in disrepair, the proximity to commercial properties, the old roof, or any other “undesirable” aspects of the home. Sites like Zillow, which estimate the market value of a home, don’t use accurate information for square footage, or recent sales.
Unlike buying a “Sony camera”, or a specific book or, perhaps a Nintendo Wii on the internet, no two homes are exactly alike, so you can’t “comparison shop” for homes, the way you would for any other product.
Buyer’s agents listen to what a homebuyer is looking for in terms of price, neighborhood, commute, schools and other amenities. There is NO substitute for the knowledge of a local real estate agent who knows “street by street” the different neighborhoods in Tampa.
When you are moving to Tampa, or anywhere in the world, contact me, to find the right home for your family’s needs!
For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, 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, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me
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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller | 1 Comment » | 01.23.2009
How to Buy A Home in The Tampa Real Estate Market…Despite the Economic Crisis! Get an FHA Loan!
Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Historic Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Tampa Foreclosures, Tampa Real Estate Market
Americans are “paralyzed” this week, as we watch various Financial Institutions crumble. They are being “gobbled up” by bigger, and healthier, financial institutions. The European financial markets are experiencing the same issues and the Euro has fallen against the dollar this week. Whether you call it, the “survival of the fittest”, or see it as the Free Market Economy at work, homebuyers in the Tampa Real Estate Market need to be assured that mortgages are still available! And, yes, mortgages are available.
What loan product is available? What is the minimum down-payment? Can a seller help with closing costs? These are common questions for a home-buyer, but are even more important, given our current economic climate.
For the “under $300,000” price point, the best option is an FHA loan!
Here’s Why:
1. Loan limits of $292,500
2. Only a 3% downpayment
3. Seller can contribute up to 6% of the purchase price towards closing costs
4. Buyers with credit scores under 680 are considered
At higher price points, other mortgage products, other than VA loans, require larger downpayments and certain credit scores. In the Tampa Real Estate market, with record low prices gettting an FHA is a great option!
For the latest listings in the Tampa Real Estate Market in all price ranges, or help with an FHA lender, please contact me today!
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