Outrageous Foreclosures and Other Great Home Deals in Tampa

noreply@blogger.com (RealtorTracy) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:29:00 +0000

There are outrageous deals all over the Greater Tampa Area!If you missed the great buying time of the 90's, then be sure not to miss this one!
Visit my site often for great deals!
www.TracySellsTampa.com

2006 5BR/3BA/2 CG $199K!!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1264297193&s=MFR&t=MFR

2006 5BR/4BA/2 CG 3438 sq ft $225K!!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1258196216&s=MFR&t=MFR

2006 4BR/3.5BA/2CG 2729 sq ft $228,900!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1424875434&s=MFR&t=MFR
1999 6BR/3BA/2 CG 3039 sq ft $309,900!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=362593093&s=MFR&t=MFR

1988 5BR/3.5BA/3CG 3249 sq ft $494,500!!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1458776775&s=MFR&t=MFR

2006 4BR/3.5BA/3CG 3457 sq ft $499K!!!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=955990816&s=MFR&t=MFR

1982 2BR/2BA 1055 sqft $118,770!
http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1201946905&s=MFR&t=MFR

WATERFRONT SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES
You can buy one of these alone or with friends or family,
there is local property management available. As long as
you could occupy it for 14 days a yr, the IRS will allow you
to get a great tax break as a second home! Check these out:
under $250 K http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=330228443&s=MFR&t=MFR
under $500K http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=170345826&s=MFR&t=MFR

A Great Time to Buy in Tampa!

noreply@blogger.com (RealtorTracy) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:11:00 +0000

With so many houses to choose from, prices lower than they've been in years, and a v-shaped recovery predicted by economists, this is an opportunity to buy that you shouldn't pass up!

What happened to real estate values in Tampa?
Various factors have resulted in a housing slump in the Tampa market, making this a golden opportunity for buyers. People often wait on the sidelines during market changes, and by the time they jump on the bandwagon, it’s too late. During the real estate boom a couple of years ago, many buyers lamented that they hadn’t bought sooner.
Some sellers sold during that great seller’s market and made a substantial profit, while other sellers waited. Presumably, they waited because they wanted to make more money. By the time most of those people put their homes for sale, there were already too many homes on the market. Days on the market dragged on, prices fell, and the sub-prime mortgage crisis set in. Those sellers jumped on too late. Now that it’s a buyer’s market, those who bought too late were wishing that they’d had better timing.

Tampa is a great place to live.
I am originally from NY. Although I LOVE NY, Tampa has claimed my heart.
Tampa’s climate is wonderfully moderate. Don’t confuse Tampa with Miami’s heat. Our temperatures are kept moderate by the Gulf, and we actually have a mild winter. Though the summers are hot, they don’t get over 100 degrees, and they only last 3-4 months. Our brief and mild winter brings chilly, but comfortable temperatures averaging in the 50’s for a few weeks. They don’t call us “The Sunshine State” for nothing. Tampa has an average of 238 sunny days a year, and those days are longer than most cities in the Northern US.
Tampa also boasts convenience, recreation, arts, culture, education, sports, a growing job market and more. This is what I like to call a little piece of paradise!

Don’t miss this opportunity!
There are great deals in the Tampa area right now. Anyone who has been considering buying, should not let this opportunity pass by! Builders still have brand new homes in inventory left over from the housing boom that they are practically giving away. That fact is also driving down prices on resale homes. Tampa still has a great economy. We continue to grow at an astronomical rate, there are plenty of jobs, and we all seem to continue to spend money. Because of this, we’re expected to have a v-shape recovery. In layman’s terms, economists believe that our home values should increase sharply in the near future. So, if you’re considering buying or investing, now is the time!

Use a buyer’s agent (FOR FREE!)
Last, but not least, always use an agent to buy. Some people think that by working without a buyer’s agent, they’ll save more money. This is rarely true. An agent naturally knows more about the market than you do, and the people on the selling side know this. A builder’s agent will tell you with a straight face that he cannot go down any lower on a price, and cannot include your appliances. That same builder, when faced with a well-qualified buyer’s agent, would drop that price another 10% or more and include those appliances too. There’s also a lot more to a purchase contract than just price. If your financing falls through, will you be able to get your deposit back? What if the agreed upon repairs are not complete before walk-through? You need an agent to see to all of the details in the contract, several of which could either protect you or hurt you. The best part about being a buyer is that your buyer’s agent works for you, but gets paid by the seller!

I worked as a teacher for 10 years before becoming a Realtor. I explain this to my clients because my background motivates me to approach real estate more openly and honestly than Realtors with different backgrounds and perspectives. Please feel free to contact me with your questions, and feel confident that I will give you honest, thorough, and accurate answers.
Please visit my web site for useful information, great links, and free MLS searches.
www.TracySellsTampa.com
Sincerely,

Tracy

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