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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!

Contact me Today! 

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

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

When a Storm is Approaching Tampa, Do You Need to Evacuate? Tampa Real Estate News

Filed under: Buying a House in Tampa, Flood Zones in Tampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Hunter's Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, Markets and Shoppng, Moving to Tampa, Relocation, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Waterfront Homes in Tampa

One of the most important questions for homebuyers in the Tampa Real Estate Market is:  “Will I need to Evacuate if a Hurricane is approaching?”

Areas that are in close proximity to the water, are the first to be evacuated.  South Tampa, including Davis Islands, includes many areas that are Flood Zone “A”, which is a mandatory evacuation zone. The threat of storm surge is greatest in those low-lying areas.

You can check the Hillsborough County (Tampa Area) Evacuation map here!

For storm tracking, visit MY favorite site!

For more information on the Tampa Real Estate Market, Tampa Neighborhoods, or moving to Tampa, please contact me today!

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 »   |   08.21.2008

Where Are The “A-rated” Schools in Tampa? Tampa Real Estate Market News

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Cheval Homes, Gated Communities in Tampa, Golf course communities in Tampa, Historic Tampa, International Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Moving to Tampa, Schools in Tampa, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Westchase, Westshore Yacht Club

The Latest News on the Tampa Real Estate Market, Living in Tampa and Buying Property Around the World, every day, on The Real Estate Sizzle.

I am busy relocating several families, with children, to the Tampa area this summer, and the number one question is always about the school district.

Florida schools are rated on a grading system. Most parents moving into the Tampa Real Estate Market want to look at homes in the “A” rated school districts, so I compiled a list of all “A” Rated schools in both Hillsborough County, and Pasco County, which is just north of Tampa. Just send me an e-mail and I will send it to you!
You can read some of my previous articles about the Schools in Tampa and Information about moving to Tampa.

Hyde Park…One of the Top-rated School Districts in Tampa and the U.S.

New Suburb Beautiful

Tampa Schools Receive Top FCAT scores

What is the Best Tampa Neighborhood for YOU?

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 »   |   07.20.2008

What is The “Misery Index” and Are We Really “Miserable” in 2008? Tampa Real Estate News and More!

Filed under: Jackie Colson-Miller, Real Estate News, Real Estate Trends, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market

The Latest News on The Tampa Real Estate Market every day on The Real Estate Sizzle!

Many Americans would tell you that things in the U.S. seem pretty “miserable” these days.  Gas Prices are up, along with the price of anything that needs to be “transported”, including groceries. Home Prices are down, and there is plenty of talk that the stock market is about to “tank” any minute. I know, the home sellers in Tampa are feeling pretty miserable. Yes, everyone is feeling a financial “pinch”.  But, is this the worst that we have seen in our lifetime? NO

It’s time for a “reality check”!  The graphic below, from the Wall Street Journal details the “misery index” for the past 38 years, divided by various Presidential Administrations. What is the “Misery Index”? It is the sum of the unemployment and consumer price inflation rates! It makes perfect sense: Job Loss + High Prices = Misery. When I read this on Saturday, I knew that I had to talk to my readers about it. I have a Psych degree and I love statistics. You can argue any point with me, as long as you have facts to back up your opinion. But, opinion without fact is fiction.  You see, so many of us have no historical knowledge of what has “REALLY’ happened during our lifetime. So, here it is in Black and White. MiseryIndex

When was the U.S. at the height of the “Misery Index”? 1981.  During the Carter Administration. The Inflation rate was over 20%. Mortgage rates were in the “teens”. Ironically, the dollar was strong.  I studied in Europe that year and lived like a queen for a mere pittance!

When was unemployment at an all time high? 1983. The early Reagan years. It was over 10% for the only time in those 38 years. Since then, statistics show, we have become increasingly “less miserable”.

When was the U.S. the “least miserable”?

Two years ago, during the current Bush administration. With unemployment below 5%, along with the lowest rate of inflation, combined with “cheap money” in the mortgage industry, life was good. And, the “misery index” TODAY, shows we are still below the “MISERY” level at the beginning of ANY previous presidential term, dating back to Richard Nixon.  Those are the facts. 

Historical facts, not political opinion. Good information for all Americans.

Yes, Americans are feeling the “pinch”, as is the Tampa Real Estate Market.  It ’s too bad our memories don’t serve us as well, because the numbers prove us wrong! We are not REALLY miserable, history tells us that!

As always, I present the facts, and welcome your thoughts, every day, on The Real Estate Sizzle!

 

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Posted by Jackie Colson-Miller   |   3 Comments »   |   06.13.2008

Looking for a Home in Hyde Park…The Historic District in Tampa is Also One of The Best School Districts in The U.S….Tampa Real Estate News

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Hyde Park Real Estate, Jackie Colson-Miller, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Real Estate News, Relocation, Schools in Tampa, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Schools

Another article in my Plant High School District Neighborhood series

Hyde Park is Tampas Historic Neighborhood. Located in South Tampa, just minutes from Downtown and running along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard, it is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Hydepark-tampatown. Homes with large front porches, dating back to the early 1900s, sit on streets lined with grandfather oaks. You can walk to the shops and restaurants in Old Hyde Park Village, head over to the Best Steakhouse in Tampa, or jog along Bayshore. Its a very neighborly , place to live, in the highly rated Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle, Plant High School district!

Prices for Single Family Homes range from the $400,000s to several million. The waterfront estates on Bayshore Boulevard are some of the most prestigious homes in Tampa. It is just five minutes to Downtown Tampa and 10 minutes to the Airport or MacDill Air Force Base.

Here are a few homes currently on the market in Hyde Park. If you would like more information about living in Hyde Park, or any Tampa neighborhood, please contact me!

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It is a “Buyer’s Market” in Tampa, with plenty of inventory of homes to choose from! 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 Estatecontact me!

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