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We live in Hernando County (Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee and Brooksville areas); however, what we love most is that we can be in Tampa/Clearwater area in less than 50 minutes. We take the beautiful Sun Coast Parkway, no traffic (we are from Long Island and know traffic). Last night was my husband' [Read More]

For a wonderful dining experience, consider The Tarpon Turtle on Lake Tarpon in Tarpon Springs. They truly have the best onion rings I have ever tasted! Fresh fish, sandwiches - a great variety of dishes. You can sit outside along the lake or relax in the cool rustic inside. It's a great place [Read More]

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, in a weekly comparison, mortgage applications rose 18% last week. Refinances are making up nearly 75% of the mortgage activity, jumping to the highest level seen in over a year.Economists believe that it is the low mortgage rates that are enticing refin [Read More]

To Sell or not to Sell?That is the question for many homeowners in California. While many people have chosen to leave the stage due to the cost of living, others are holding tight believing that their investment, particularly in beach front properties, still offers hope. Not only could the value imp [Read More]

New home construction as well as building permit applications declined in May, according to the Commerce Department. Many economists believe that the reason for the fall is the expiration of the Government programs which have been fueling the real estate market, in the spring.According to James Marp [Read More]

There are programs out there to help first time home buyers get the home of their dreams. Combine that with the availability of incredible deals and you've got a winner. One program matches your down payment 2-1 - if you put $500 down, they give you $1500 towards closing costs. Some programs re [Read More]

Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader, announced his intensions to extend the Homebuyers Tax Credit by three months, in order to allow homebuyers that might not meet the closing deadline of June 30th, some extra time.The Homebuyer Tax Credit, a government run program that offered up to $8,000 in tax cr [Read More]

Rates on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 4.72% this week to the lowest level of 2010, according to mortgage giant, Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac collects rates from lenders across the nation Monday through Wednesday, as rates are closely tied in with long-term treasury bonds they can fluctuate s [Read More]

Have you been thinking about buying in the Tampa area of Florida but keep waiting for the prices to go down? Wait no more. Prices are incredible right now and the best buys are being scooped up quickly. How about a custom home on an acre built in 2007 with 3300 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3-c [Read More]

Even though beachfront property is usually a great investment prospect, finding just the right parcel of land can prove tricky. On one hand, just buying land means less expense. Now you can build to your personal specifications. On the other, there may be reasons that the land has gone on the market [Read More]