Sheila's Tampa Real Estate News Blog
If you are a first-time homebuyer with a job and fairly decent credit, your dream of owning a home instead of throwing away your money in rent can come true. There are so many incentives available to you that you simply cannot afford to wait. Below is a list of the top 10 reasons [...]
Finding a job in today’s economy is very tough. Employers have their pick from the cream of the crop and are no longer seeking the fresh, young college grad. Why would they when they can hire an experienced person with impressive credentials for the same amount of money? Employers know people are desperate and are [...]
A new and growing concern in the Florida real estate market is drywall that was manufactured in China. U.S. manufacturers of drywall couldn’t keep up with new homebuilders demand during the housing boom from 2000 to 2006. In addition to the housing boom, Florida suffered through a bad hurricane season that dramatically increased the [...]
I have seen a strong influx of first-time homebuyers coming off the fence and helping the housing market and the economy. The $8000 tax credit that became effective as of January 1st this year is apparently working. Not to be mistaken with a tax deduction, this is a true tax credit. The benefit of [...]
How does a buyer who cannot afford a hefty down payment take advantage of the great home deals on the market today? Most of the lower priced homes in the $50,000 to $90,000 price range do not qualify for a straight FHA loan because they need work. So what is a buyer to do? [...]
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