Florida Real Estate

Redington Beach does't have an ordinance on it's books to deal with the vacant homes and foreclosed homes that have or are falling into disrepair and become an attraction for those individuals who are into mischief or causing more damage. To help correct the situation and arm local code en [Read More]

The golf community Meadow Oaks (off Route 52) in Pasco County has 7 spec homes newly under construction. They are all in the gated section that was started when the housing boom fizzled.   At least three different builders are involved in the area with many golf course lots still availabl [Read More]

I know you are probably shoveling right now and not in a good mood. If you are on the fence about moving or at least purchasing in Florida, don't wait for another storm. I moved from Long Island about five years ago and live in Weeki Wachee, Florida. I am in Hernando County which encompasses Sp [Read More]

By the end of December 2009, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, sold 5,000 more homes than they did in 2008.  Although foreclosures and pre-foreclosures made up a majority of the 21% leap in sales; low mortgage rates, government programs and bargain home prices gave the market that much needed ex [Read More]

There are basically three types of listings. The Foreclosure (sometimes referred to as an "REO"), the Short Sale, and the normal listing that we used to see all the time, every day. Here's some statistics to think about. The statistics are as of 14JAN10. These statistics are from the [Read More]

The market in New Tampa has some super deals for first time home buyers. It is definitely a buyers market.

There are still a few quality townhomes available at Marbella Terrace in Temple Terrace. They have great access to the interstate as well as shopping nearby. Stop by and we can give you a tour.

As a realtor in Hernando County, I love to see new construction, but honestly, I am on the fence on this one. There is a developer who is planning on building 3,700 single family and multi-family units with adjoining offices and commercial centers. It is called Lake Hideaway and will be bound by US [Read More]

Our foreclosure market across the bay area including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando Counties is leaving abandoned and vacant homes "easy targets" for vandalism and burglary.  Law enforcement are trying their best to patrol these targeted areas, but with the numb [Read More]

According to the S&P/Case Shiller Home Price index, after four months of consecutive home price gains, the month of October showed no change.  The home price index covered 20 of the largest metropolitan areas, Tampa, Hillsborough County, took the biggest hit, with prices falling 1.6% from [Read More]