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Outdoor Home Shower

julia — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:55:37 +0000

By Billie Cohen SUMMER means the beach, the sand, the sun, the pool — factors that prompt many second-home owners to think about installing an outdoor shower. Whether the goal is to wash off the ocean brine after a swim, to prep for the pool before you jump in, or to serenely bathe au naturel outdoors, [...]

Looking For the Perfect Kitchen

julia — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:23:40 +0000

More and more people are naming the kitchen as the most important room of the house. Homework is done there, board games are played there, people gather there, business is done there and oh yeah, meals are made there, too! Here are some of the best features for any kitchen. Cupboard and counter space are at [...]

Summer = Bikini Season = Florida

julia — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:48:21 +0000

Think sea, sand, sun and surf and automatically comes to mind is the picture of hot ladies in even hotter costumes. Yes, the bikini is the quintessential piece of fashion accessory that can be found in almost every woman’s wardrobe. Nothing beats spending a lazy Sunday afternoon at the beach wearing [...]

The FSBO 411

julia — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:34:37 +0000

Everybody wants to make as much money as they can when it comes time to sell their house, but it is necessary to maintain realistic expectations if there is to be a successful sale transaction. The For Sale By Owner option is one way perceived to make the highest profit on a home’s sale. In [...]

Real Estate Deal Breakers

julia — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:58:38 +0000

Buying a home is both fun and stressful. Once price and terms are met between buyer and seller comes the time to take care of a little business. Get that loan finalized, have the home inspection and tests done, and then once the appraisal comes in, it is smooth sailing. Usually. Once the paperwork is all [...]

Celebrities Facing Foreclosure: Where did the money go?

julia — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:05:36 +0000

They’re rich, they’re famous and they are running out of money. There are many everyday people who understand very little about how a rich and famous person can have their home sucked out from under them by the foreclosure beast. The normal questions come to mind. Where did all their money go? Who spent the [...]

Today’s Housing Market: An Overview

julia — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:55:09 +0000

Today’s housing market is full of foreclosures and houses with declining values. This is a great time for individuals to buy homes, but a very hard time for those who are looking to sell the home for more than they bought it for. This is a hard time to get a loan as [...]

Mortgage: Benefits of Local Banks Versus Large Corporations

julia — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:23:12 +0000

Most individuals trust their banks with their money every day. These individuals cash all of their checks, pay their bills, and store money at these banks. These banks are trusted with out finances every day, but they are not usually the place that people think to look for their mortgage. Large lending institutions have very large [...]

Tampa4U Customer Service

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:39:04 +0000

Julia didn’t want me to post this photo…. but this is how she starts and ends her day. All of us at Tampa4U are committed to service. This is really what this industry is all about. It’s not about how many designations you have, it’s not about your credentials and conquests in the real estate [...]

The Essence of Feng Shui

julia — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:18 +0000

The measurement of a successful design is known by how comfortable a person lives in his personal space. Feng shui focus on the flow of energy throughout the house so it can help a lot of making personal spaces look and feel better. You should note that energy we get from good feng shui is [...]

What to Look For in a Home Today

julia — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:49:34 +0000

The housing market has so many homes for sale; it can be difficult to find the right home. There are some great homes on the market, but which one is great for you? Here is some advice for finding the best home for you in this market full of great house sales. 1. Write down everything [...]

Earnest Money Negotiation

julia — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:48:00 +0000

A purchase agreement for buying a home involves more terms that just the price. There is personal property to discuss, possession, rent, tests, inspections, closing dates, and more. One term that throws some buyers, especially first time buyers, for loops is the earnest money deposit. What is it? Why do I need it? Do I [...]

Buying an Affordable Beach Property in Florida

julia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:59:06 +0000

Living in Florida is one of the visions of many retired or soon-to-be-retired people as well as single persons and those with families. Some of the desirable features of the State include the humid climate in most parts of the isthmus and of course, the wide areas of beaches. In fact, it’s but effortless and [...]

Overseas Property Investments

julia — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:51:12 +0000

Despite a globally weak real estate market in general, there are still lots of opportunities any investor can attain from investing in overseas properties. Surely, there are many other investment venues and products could get infuse your capital and money into, but experts still recommend buying offshore real estate assets as doing so will definitely [...]

Are Miami and Tampa Poised for a Turnaround?

julia — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:09:24 +0000

This week’s FORTUNE Magazine, dated June 23, 2008, specifically cites Miami (NOT the Beach) and Tampa may be among the six best US markets for investment in a feature article entitled “Real Estate: Where The Deals Are.” Prices have fallen 21.7% and 17.5% in a year according to the S&P/Case Shiller home price index. The FORTUNE [...]