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Existing-Home Sales Ease, Supplies Tighten -- 2006 Historically High 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Existing-Home Sales Ease, Supplies Tighten -- 2006 Historically High Existing-home sales eased but prices stabilized as inventories tightened in December, while 2006 was the third-highest sales year on record.Total existing-home sales ? including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops ? eased 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million units in December from a level of 6.27 million in November. Sales were 7.9 percent lower than a 6.75 million-unit pace in December 2005.There were 6,480,000 existing-home sales in all of 2006, down 8.4 percent from a record 7,075,000 in 2005. The second highest total was 6,779,000 in 2004; NAR began tracking home sales in 1968.David Lereah, NAR?s chief economist, said home sales remain historically high. "Despite all of the doom-and-gloom stories and dire predictions over the last year, 2006 was the third strongest year on record for existing-home sales," he said. "It looks like we're moving beyond the low for the housing ...

Want to live in Seminole Heights? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Want to live in Seminole Heights? Here's some history and an example of a 1940's Bungalow.Known for its historic background. Seminole Heights is popular due to the craftsman style bungalows from the early 20th century that remain. Certain buildings in the neighborhood existed back in the early 1900's, including the Seminole Heights Methodist Church, Seminole Heights Elementary School, Broward Elementary, Hillsborough High School, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Nebraska Avenue, which runs through Seminole Heights, is also U.S. Route 41, a major commercial road through the neighborhood. The road contains several retailers including Publix, and a few corner stores. Garden Center, a neighborhood park, is used for many events such as art festivals and picnics. Seminole Heights has the longest stretch of Riverfront parkland in the city of Tampa. Rivercrest, Epps, and several unnamed pocket parks provide access to the Hillsborough River. View this Seminole Heights Home-Original in Chara ...

Homes hit the auction block-Tampa, FL 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Homes hit the auction blockAn unusual auction draws bidders to the Seminole Hard Rock.By EMILY NIPPSPublished February 25, 2007TAMPA - Inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, thousands of slot machines jingled loudly over the blare of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer.Straight-faced men and women sat hunched over hands of Texas Hold 'Em. Cigar smoke drifted around patrons at the center bar.It seemed like an odd place to shop for a home. Yet about 250 curious guests gathered in the casino ballroom Saturday and had the chance to bid on an array of Florida properties while sipping free cocktails and eating hors d' oeuvres. Some watched online.Within a few hours, the "All In Mega Auction" was over, and 26 of the 46 properties had winning offers. Judging by some of the offers, it appeared that the festive casino setting and large turnout didn't do much to offset the current buyer's market.The winning bid on a three-bedroom Sarasota home? $50,000.An 1,800-square-foot Bradenton home wit ...

10 Simple Rules of Thumb for First-Time Homebuyers-Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 10 Simple Rules of Thumb for First-Time HomebuyersHandy tips and tidbits to help you make the big decision Know what you can afford to spend. You'll find Qualifying Calculators on sites such as Bankrate.com and E-Loan.com. What they don't add into the equation is home owner's insurance, taxes and any association fees. Get a lender who is local and can provide you with a "good faith estimate" which will outline in greater detail what your monthly payments will be once you factor in these additional costs.Find out if you qualify for homebuying help. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs to help teachers, firefighters and others buy affordable homes. Federal Housing Administration loan programs offer lower down payments to help first-time buyers. Go to HUD's website (www.hud.gov) for details. Get a Realtor who understands the Real Estate Market, what you are looking for, and can guide you in the right direction. A buyer's agent is compensated through the s ...

Website offers one stop shopping for Condos & Lofts-Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Looking for a Loft or Condoin the Tampa Bay Area? www.TampaBayLofts.com has an updated price list of condos and lofts in the Tampa Bay Area, Downtown, Channelside, Ybor City and South Tampa. Pre-Construction pricing and resales available in all developments. Includes: The Slade, The Place, Victory Lofts, Channelside Lofts, The Meridian, Ventana, Grand Central at Kennedy, Box Factory Lofts, the Residences of Franklin St.,345 Bayshore,and The Arlington in Downtown Tampa.To receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEV ... Amp

Condo Demographics- Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Are you condo shopping? If so, do our statistics match up with your needs? We have been tracking our ?registered? visitors who signed up for a quick demographic poll and this is what we have found.http://condodomain.com/blog/condo-shoppingTo receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...

Realtor ranks likely to drop in soft market 1969-12-31 17:59:59 TAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...

Million-dollar St. Pete townhome plan betting on Old Northeast allure 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Tampa Bay Business Journal - October 27, 2006by Michael HinmanStaff WriterST. PETERSBURG -- J Square Realty Associates is working with Samter Homes to develop five $1 million townhomes on the corner of Beach Drive and 11th Avenue North to be called Merecido.The project is being proposed just ahead of zoning changes coming in March, but the developers behind the five-unit building in the midst of Historic Old Northeast say they are not looking to stand out.The tri-level units will be 3,000 square feet and will utilize an architectural style that pays homage to the homes predating the 1960s that surround it."There's a lot of 1950s and 1960s vintage condominiums on this section of Beach Drive, but no one has built anything new there in a long time," said Jay Miller, president of J Square Realty. "It has a little bit more of a residential ambiance for those who are attracted to the historic charm of the Old Northeast." Hedging bets.The developers have yet to put a price tag on the constru ...

How to Avoid New Construction Nightmares-Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Avoid New Construction Nightmares, Tampa FlTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...

TAMPA REAL ESTATE......... DO BUYERS WANT TO BUY? TAMPA, FL 1969-12-31 17:59:59 In Tampa, FL the past 4 years we have seen a big boom in Real Estate. A local Realtor gives insight to where the market is headed and what your next step should be.http://tampahomebuying.blogspot.com/2006/07/selling-home.htmlTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...

Tampa Real Estate Inventory Report 1969-12-31 17:59:59 View Sales, Days on Market, Comparisons from 2005 & 2006*Data supplied from Greater Tampa Association of RealtorsClick to view largerContact us for a free inventory report for your specific area or subdivision. http://www.tampabaydwellings.com/SellingYourHomeTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...

What you should know about selling your pre-construction condo-Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 What you should know about selling your pre-construction condo-Tampa, FlMany people may not realize what their options are when trying to sell a condo that they purchased during a pre-construction sale. How would people know until now, when the buildings in Channelside, Harbor Island, and Downtown Tampa are all starting their closings. There's no telling how many people invested in the big Real Estate boom, purchasing units expecting to make big bucks in the Tampa Real Estate Market.We are now going to experience foreclosures and defaulting of contracts in the areas that became over saturated in condo construction. Our blogsite has been receiving hits over the past month with searches pertaining to "how to get out of a real estate contract" and "are condos good investments". This suggests that people are trying to get out of their contracts, finding out they can't, and then defaulting.It was customary to put down 10% of a purchase price for a pre-construction project. So figure 300K ...

Skypoint Condos Still for Sale-Tampa, Fl 1969-12-31 17:59:59 View the progress on the Skypoint Condos in Downtown Tampa. http://www.oxblue.com/client/rjgcameras/skypoint/ Units are still available from the Developer. Re-sales are available through Realtors as well but you may be able to get a better deal going straight through the developer. To schedule a showing call 813-784-7744 or email us.To receive more articles like this one subscribe to our Blog!Enter your Email AddressPowered by FeedBlitzTAMPA BAY AREA REAL ESTATE UPDATE BUYERS & SELLERS, TAMPA FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET, INVENTORY HOMES IN TAMPA, TAMPA HOME SALES, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, PROJECTS, RELOCATION, SOUTH TAMPA, LOFTS, CONDOS, HOMES, TOWNHOMES, MLS SEARCH, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS, WATERFRONT, LAND, LOTS, INVESTMENT, REALTOR, CHANNELSIDE, DOWNTOWN TAMPA, YBOR CITY, BEACH PARK, SUNSET PARK, PALMA CEIA, BAYSHORE, WESTSHORE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, TAMPA, FL, WATERFRONT ...