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Tampa FL Homes For Sale:

6005 Cresthill Drive, Tampa FL 33615
MLS# T2518038

WELL, WELL, WELL!! 

Well-located, well-built, and well-maintained!  Looking for a move-in ready home under $125,000 in a great location?  You've found it!! Not a blade of grass out of place in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-story home complete with a covered 2-car carport!  Energy savings galore with newer A/C, new dual pane energy efficient windows & newer roof!!  You'll love the extra space to spread out in this 1,826 single family ranch-style home.  The completely updated kitchen makes every square inch count & features new cabinets complete with pantry, newer appliances & updated canned lighting! All appliances included! Open floor plan includes living room/dining room combo, breakfast nook, family room, home office space and large indoor laundry room!!  Huge master bedroom offers master bath with convenient shower.  Guest bath is completely updated & features tub & shower combo.  Large covered & screened lanai overlooks a wide expanse of brick pavers perfect for entertaining so no rear yard to mow! Backyard is completely fenced & boasts a large utility shed.  Gorgeous landscape in the front yard provides tremendous curb appeal and is a breeze to maintain with the automatic sprinkler system on a timer.  This home has been meticulously maintained and pride of ownership shows inside & out.  Why rent when you can own?  FHA & VA buyers welcome!!  Enjoy a quiet street that is Close to EVERYTHING!!

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

If you are one of the millions of Americans whose home has lost value in recent years, despair not.  Whether you’re trying to spiff up your Tampa FL real estate for resale, to raise its appraisal, or just to keep current with updating and maintaining what you currently have, there are many relatively easy and budget-worthy steps you can take.   Some of these minor projects designed to increase value are quick fixes while others may require a weekend’s worth of work, but all will certainly revive the look of your property.

Exterior improvements:

• Keep shrubs and trees neatly pruned.  Plant new trees for energy savings and aesthetic value.
• Add low-voltage lighting for pathways
• Pay attention to the front door of your Tampa FL real estate.  Does it need new weather stripping?  A fresh coat of paint? Updated (or at least polished) hardware—knockers, knobs, hinges, and light fixtures?
• Spend $10 to test your lawn for needed nutrients.
• Attend to the garage door.  Use a mixture of one part bleach to three parts water and a soft-bristled brush to give it a thorough cleaning.  Still dirty or stained?  Rent a power washer for about $60.
• Check for faded or peeling paint.  Sand and apply a fresh coat.

Interior improvements:

• If you can’t replace the water heater in your Tampa FL real estate with a tankless model, wrap the one you have in fireproof insulation.
• Install modern light switches and outlets throughout your home.  Add dimmer switches.
• Insulate windows.  (Easy-to-follow instructions.)
• In bathrooms replace dated towel racks, light fixtures, sinks, toilet seats, and hardware.  Purchase a low flow toilet.  Re-grout where needed.  Display matching towels.  If the floor is in poor shape, consider putting easy-to-install vinyl tiles right over the old one.
• Add crown moldings, wood trim, and/or cornices to give room a look of quality.
• Update your kitchen inexpensively by replacing fixtures, faucets, and hardware.  Consider pendant lighting.  Refinish cabinets rather than replacing them.
• Clean and organize all closets. 

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

As our nation’s economic woes continue, millions of Americans are looking for ways to tighten their belts and reduce their monthly expenses.  As a result of this widespread desire, articles in newspapers, magazines, and on the web are filled with suggestions from financial gurus, service organizations, and even Tampa FL homeowners like you on how best to economize in simple but effective ways.  Some of these tips may be familiar to you, but others may provide you with fresh and helpful ideas.

Household:

• Sharpen scissors by cutting through three layers of foil 10 times or by cutting a sheet of fine sandpaper into small pieces.
• Reuse fabric softener sheets to polish chrome fixtures and appliances,
• Prepare an all-purpose cleaner by mixing equal parts of pine cleaner, ammonia, and water.
• Here is a very informative article about cutting electricity costs.

Groceries:

• Plan a “Meatless Day” once a week.
• Make a list of needed supplies and stick to it when you go shopping.  Resist impulse buying.
• Stock up on frequently used items that are on sale.
• Try generic brands.  You may refuse to give up Hellman’s mayonnaise, but many store brands of other items are just as good as expensive brand names.  Read labels to compare ingredients,

Auto insurance:

• Go on-line to compare rates.  Progressive, Esurance, and www.insurance.com/ each have sites for this purpose.

Entertainment:

• Utilize the public library to borrow, rather than buy, books to read in your Tampa FL home.
• Analyze your cable plan to see where you might make some cuts.
• Visit www.livingsocial.com/ for local entertainment deals.

Couponing:

• Despite the fact that couponing has become very trendy in today’s society, the truth is that it is an effective way to save.  For a list of 80+ sites offering discounts, deals, and free coupons, click here.  Http://www.shopathome.com/  is a similar source. 

Sources other than retail stores:

• Don’t pass up thrift stores or garage sales when you are shopping for a particular item.
• Other non-store bargains can be found on www.eBay.com, www.Freestyle.org, and www.Angieslist.com.  

Planning ahead:

• Consolidate errands so that you can do many in just one trip.
• Institute a “30 day wait period” before making a large purchase.  Use that time to research the best prices, investigate special deals, and re-access your real need for the item.
• If you haven’t already done so, establish a budget for your Tampa FL home—and stick to it!  Here is an easy-to-use worksheet and helpful articles about budgeting.

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

The HARP 2.0 refinance program is up and running at full force and is expected to help millions of homeowners whose homes have lost a significant percentage of their values.

The program is a less-restrictive mortgage refinance program that offers homeowners fixed interest rates and fixed payments on primary homes, investment properties and second homes.

HARP 2.0 lets you refinance no matter how underwater you are on your loan. Homeowners with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans could see interest rates drop to as low as four percent.

"It will have a significant impact on their monthly budget [and] give them more cash-flow," he said. "It could possibly give them more cash-flow to pay more toward their mortgage each month to pay down the mortgage balance quicker."

Watch the video explaining how HARP 2.0 can help you!

Find out if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac owns your loan!

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

The Wall Street Journal reports a new development is catching home buyers off guard as the spring sales season gets under way: Bidding wars are back.

From California to Florida, many buyers are increasingly competing for the same house. Unlike the bidding wars that typified the go-go years and largely reflected surging sales, today's are a result of supply shortages.

Read the the whole story.

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

Tampe FL Real Estate:

8447 Sandy Beach Street Tampa, FL 33634

MLS#T2515580

GORGEOUS 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1-Car Garage town home features wrap around waterfront views from the large, screened lanai! Well-kept, gated community of Solana Bay offers this beautifully decorated town home on the largest corner home site in the community! Photo opportunities galore of the turtles, fish and birds that enjoy the pond as much as you do! Great room plan offers huge living and dining room combination with sliders that opens to a screened lanai that expands the living space! Efficiently designed kitchen with ample storage and counter space offers all appliances including refrigerator, range, built-in microwave and closet pantry! You'll love the solid wood Maple cabinets, breakfast nook and stainless sink. Convenient half bath is located just off the garage entry. Spacious master bedroom offers wrap around water views, a walk-in closet and volume ceilings complete with ceiling fan. Master bath boasts a garden tub and shower combination, dual sinks and wood vanities! Laundry closet, conveniently located upstairs, offers enough room for a full size washer & dryer! Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. The monthly maintenance includes cable, water and sewer, basic cable (Brighthouse), building exterior maintenance, escrow reserves, ground maintenance, building insurance, roof escrows, community pool, gate maintenance and trash removal!! This lovely end unit is just steps to the pool and additional guest parking. Solana Bay is close to EVERYTHING!!

The increases in FHA mortgage guarantee costs that took effect on April 1 have many home buyers asking, "What do these increases mean to me when I get an FHA loan?"  Megan Booth and Rob Freedman with Realtor.tv break down the facts in this informative video.

Lets take a look at March figures. 

Hillsborough County real estate sales statistics for March 2012 show the average sales price increased by 12% to $162,199 when compared to March 2011.  The number of homes sold decreased by 8% in March 2012.  The median sales prices increased by 17%, and market times decreased 4% or 4 days. 

Pasco County real estate sales statistics for March 2012 show that the number of homes sold remained consisitant when compared to March 2011.  The average sales price decreased by 1% to $106,646 when compared to March 2011.  The median sales prices decreased by 2%, and market times increased 8% or 11 days. 

Pinellas County real estate sales statistics for March 2012 show that the median sales price increased by 5% to $ 110,6500, while the number of homes sold decreased by 1% when compared to March 2011. The average sales price increased by 6% to $173,155, and market times increased 18% or 20 days. 

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

20761 Amanda Oak Court, Land O Lakes FL 34638
MLS# T2514796

BETTER THAN A FURNISHED BUILDERS MODEL! 

This popular Ascot model features an open great room plan with interior designer furnishings & décor…and  its all included!  Absolute turn-key villa in upscale, gated Devonwood featuring an impressive Aquatic & Social Center.  Stir up something yummy in this GORGEOUS kitchen complete with dark spice 42" Maple wood cabinets, all upgraded STAINLESS appliances including gas cooktop, range, refrigerator, GRANITE counter tops, snack bar & pantry!! Dining room features upscale lighting and tray ceiling.  Master bedroom features unique ceiling fan & walk-in closet.  Master bath with Corian counter tops, dual sinks, walk-in doorless shower with Listello accents  & wood vanities!  Guest Bedroom has its own full bath.  Den offers 3rd bedroom option.  Seller is willing to install the closet or give a credit at closing. Generous 2-car garage with automatic opener features windows for plenty of natural light & extra storage.  ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED! Respected builder, Southern Crafted, offers transferable builder's warranty.  Extended lanai provides extra space to screen or leave open to the tropical breezes.  Unit comes COMPLETELY FURNISHED with gorgeous, brand new furnishings with the exception of some art pieces near and dear to the seller.  Feels just like a builder's model and is move-in ready!  Relax & meet new friends in the sparkling community pool & social center.  Devonwood is a gated community in Land O Lakes close to new shopping centers, restaurants and medical centers!

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When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.

Tampa Condo For Sale:

14905 Arbor Springs Circle #315, Tampa FL 33624
MLS# T2515114

Resort-Style Condo Pleases The Senses!

ARBORS OF CARROLLWOOD offers this popular, open floor plan featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full bath PLUS LOFT & balcony with storage closet!!  Great room plan features soaring ceilings and includes a dining area, built-in entertainment center & ceiling fan.  Kitchen features ALL APPLIANCES including full size WASHER & DRYER!!  Handy pass through to living room is perfect for entertaining!  Master bedroom will accommodate a king size bed & features 2 closets--one is a large walk-in!  Spacious master full bath features garden tub with ceramic tile tub surround!  Guest bedroom features its own full tub & shower combination with ceramic tub surround.  Loft area is accessed via a spiral staircase and overlooks the living/dining area below.  This space makes a great home office or extra guest space. Monthly maintenance includes building exterior maintenance, escrow reserves, ground Maintenance, building insurance, manager, roof, water/sewer & trash removal!  Resort style Arbors of Carrollwood offers a huge infinity edge pool, separate hot tub/spa, fitness center, screened grill room complete with gas grills for residents use, tennis courts, car wash station, brick paver sun deck & doggie park!  Close to EVERYTHING--walk to shopping & post office and just 10 minutes to the airport or USF!!

When buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your Tampa FL real estate professional!  In order to be the best, I have earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designations.  I have also been awarded a National Award of Excellency by Realtor.com.  This demonstrates my desire to stay on the cutting edge of the Tampa Bay real estate market. My commitment as your Tampa area REALTOR® is to provide you with the customized real estate service you need!

                       ~I AM A SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE SPECIALIST~

As an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime! That's why my goal is to KEEP YOU INFORMED on trends in the Tampa FL real estate market using the latest sales statistics in Tampa.  With prices and interest rates at historic lows, now is the right time to buy real estate in the Tampa market!

Let me know what you need and I will email you a list of properties INCLUDING BANK-OWNED, SHORT SALE & HUD PROPERTIES that suits your location and fits your budget. Please call, 813,728-3880, or email me at any time.