Amazing Two-story home located in a quiet gated community just minutes away from Citrus Park mall and Veterans Expressway. Home was built in 2003 by well-respected developer Morrison Homes. This beautiful Dorset model offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and over 2,700 sq. ft. of living space. The entire bottom floor looks amazing with existing marble tiles, astonishing kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 42″ kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, accent lighting, wood blinds, dining room, living room, family room wired for surround sound, laundry room, separate half bathroom and the upstairs offers a large master suite (20 x 12) with seating area, trail ceiling, garden tub, upgraded vanities, his and her sink. The upstairs also features 3 spacious bedrooms and a second full bath with upgraded vanity. Large backyard with heated pool, salt water chlorine pool generator, pavered deck, mature landscaping with lighting and music, security lights. Invite your family and friends over for a nice day filled with swimming, food and fun… If you are searching for a home away from all of the noise and clutter, then this is perfect opportunity for you!!

To learn more about this beautiful Tampa home, simply visit our Avery Oaks community website or call me direct at 813.778.LIST (5476)

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Are you aware of the dangers associated with mold? Mold is a type of fungus that develops in plants and is usually linked to moist locations such as bathrooms. Mold moves through the air and tend to find moist areas to settle and grow. Mold can be extremely dangerous and without question a hazard to anyone’s health.

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Beautiful Tampa homes are available for sale throughout and for much less. Are you currently in the market to purchase a home or real estate property? Well, it seems that the existing Tampa real estate market is not as clear-cut, nor the answer is as simple as it may sound. Yes, there may be an over abundance of Tampa homes for sale, but many qualified home purchasing prospects may be heavily weighed towards their other alternative, to rent.

Tampa rentals are on the rise, can you blame them?

I understand how people may feel renting is a safe alternative to purchasing in this volatile real estate environment, however is it the wisest decision? As Tampa foreclosures continue to develop, it is easy to assume that home prices or values will also continue to decrease. This may or may not be the case. History demonstrates that what goes up must come down. In real estate, the opposite is also true.

Keep in mind that Tampa homes are selling for rock-bottom prices, this also translates to rock bottom mortgage payments. In some cases the new mortgage payment is lower then your average rent payment. However, if you choose to rent do remember that you are paying someone else’s mortgage and in the end you may have wasted a great investment opportunity.

My recommendation would be to learn what your options may be for both, renting and buying. Only after you are well informed can you make the right decision moving forward.

Cheers!

Rick

Tampa’s luxury home real estate market has incurred a popular buzz term…the short sale. Open a newspaper, look on the internet and you’ll see that the market is flooded with properties listed as short sales. Simply put, these are properties that lenders authorize to be sold prior to foreclosure or at a loss to both seller and lender. The advantage is that it may save the seller’s credit and potentially cut the lender’s future loss of maintaining the property during the lengthy foreclosure process or worst yet, foreclosing on the property.

Deals are available all over the place. How about on Tampa’s luxury homes?

Tampa luxury homes are no exception to the short sale market. More than the average middle class homebuyer got swept up in Florida’s real estate bubble that began growing about five years ago. Not only were the Jones’ over borrowing, but the Rockefellers were too, so to speak. Like I said before, shift happens! The bubble burst and some Tampa luxury homeowners are feeling the economic pinch, or perhaps the economic bear hug. The universe has an indelible way of leveling the playing field, which translates into the overwhelming real estate gains of yester-year are now losses.

There is a potential deal for Tampa luxury homebuyers who find themselves in this precarious market. Higher priced short sale properties are available even in Tampa’s luxury home market. Check Rick’s Tampa’s Premier Online Real Estate Resource to do a property search of luxury homes in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding locations.

From personal experience, patience is a virtue when making the decision to buy any short sale or distressed sale property. To aid in the process and prevent the sale from falling through, consult with an experienced loss mitigation specialist. These are typically people who have experience working for large banks who can negotiate with the Tampa luxury home lenders to close the deal efficiently. Without a negotiator to consistently and persistently work to close the deal, many short sale deals may never come to fruition. The short sale will undoubtedly take longer than a normal deal, however to score a luxury home in Tampa, perhaps even waterfront, for 5-10% below market value, is worth it. I’m referring to the fair market value of deals that have closed on comparable properties in the same area.

Closing a short sale on a luxury home in Tampa can happen, despite some real estate naysayers. Know what you are getting into and don’t fall in love with a home. Like people, real estate deals will break your heart if you aren’t willing to dig up the dirt.

Tampa mortgage companies are vying for the business of potential home buyers. If you looked up Tampa mortgage rates on the web you would most likely find an inexhaustible list of companies looking to get back in the game, the Tampa mortgage game that kicked off at the beginning of this year. There won’t be a rush of yardage any time soon, though. But the stadium is packed with inventory, so to speak. The home prices have decreased and lots of foreclosures are available. This might be the exact time to look at the stats and figures, compare the record low Tampa mortgage rates, and get the proverbial ball rolling.

Going through the home buying process now, we put our faith in a Tampa mortgage broker who would do the footwork to find us the best rate. Each case is different, I imagine, but we are first time Tampa home buyers with little available to put down. Luckily, our Tampa mortgage company decision is mostly made up for us, FHA-all-the-way! And thank goodness, because after looking on the web there just may be more Tampa mortgage lenders than cereal boxes in the cereal aisle of the grocery store. If we were in a different situation or purchasing a home for the second time, we would still consult with a Tampa mortgage broker and our bank to get the best rate. No matter what, the final decision is mine as far as which lender and how much to borrow. I know what my means are and have to live within them.

Another option, made popular by the all-access world of the internet, is submitting a Tampa mortgage application online and let the lenders compete for you. If you don’t have stellar credit and are in arrears to several stores, the process may be akin to getting chosen last for team sports in middle school. But when online lending brokers subtitle their main page with “Over 200 lenders are ready to compete for your business” I would like to believe there is hope for all would-be homebuyers (lendingtree, n.d.).

The Tampa mortgage rates low and there are lots of homes at incredible prices. Game on!

www.lendingtree.com

The Tampa real estate market has and is going through a rough patch, but things are getting better. There are plenty of Tampa homeowners who utilized a large percentage of their savings to purchase a home several years ago. Many of those particular homeowners have lost much of that capital and cannot regain their funds for quite sometime. I am finding 5 bedroom Tampa homes with over 3,500 square feet, selling for less than $200,000. It is truly amazing to learn of such opportunities and fortunate home buyers are scooping them up without hesitation. In the end, available Tampa homes for sale have both a winner and an undeserving loser.

If you or anyone you know is searching for Tampa homes or are placed in a situation in which they must sell their existing Tampa real estate property, please call Rick Durand at (813) 695-3077 to learn about your existing options.

Just when you thought there was enough to consider when listing your Tampa home for sale, it got even more complicated. With the national and global move toward environmentally conscious living, people are interested in how “green” living can positively affect their Tampa home. What does this mean for a potential seller? To become competitive in an already distressed market, you may have to add a few more things to your “to-do” list. No worries, though. It’s actually easier than it sounds. Do some research, visit a Tampa home improvement store, and ask lots of questions.

Did you know that your shower curtain can be offensive to a person suffering from asthma or allergies? Shower curtains are made from PVC which can emit harmful chemicals. Simply replace the curtain with a poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) free shower curtain and you’re well on your way. A person suffering from chronic allergies can walk into a Tampa home and know almost immediately how it makes them feel (Chongchua). Similarly, cleaning products with mild to strong vapors can cause instant asthmatic reactions and turn off a potential Tampa home buyer.

Cleaning is essential to the home staging process since it helps Tampa home buyers see their life against the backdrop of a blank canvas. Nothing says turnoff like clutter and someone else’s “schmutz”, but know your audience when taking measures to repair and clean-up. Since 1 out of every 4 Americans suffers from allergies and asthma, chances are, one of those 50 million people will be looking for a Tampa home to purchase (Achoo Allergy, n.d.). Cleaning with non-toxic material without harmful vapors will be that soothing spa-like retreat the Tampa home buyer yearns for.

Research is available on Tampa home building materials, cleaning products, and decorating goods and their effects on people’s health. Visit a home improvement mega store and realize that for almost every option in renovation, remodeling, decorating, and de-cluttering, there is an eco-friendly, allergen-free option as well. Painting with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) is one of the easiest ways to spruce up your Tampa home for sale and make it inviting and agreeable to even the most sensitive of noses.

http://realtytimes.com/ Selling Home May Be Influenced by What Buyers Can’t See
by Phoebe Chongchua

http://www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com/

http://www.achooallergy.com/allergy-statistics.asp

Have you got a piece of Tampa real estate? Is it up to snuff or in need of a makeover? One solution for many who own a slice of Tampa property is to remodel an existing home to bring it into the 21st century. After all, Tampa real estate is highly coveted and, if smartly renovated, will surely bring a sweet profit to the owners.

What’s considered a smart renovation may be up for debate, however a few things should be kept in mind when contemplating a Tampa real estate reno-project, that being budget, return on investment, and style.

Dig deep because renovation and remodeling projects can be costly. But, many simple projects can be accomplished within a tight budget too. For example, add some all-over color or an accent color to the walls and watch your Tampa real estate property pop with visual interest. Install crown and window molding for a traditional upgrade that adds class and simple luxury. If deep pockets aren’t an issue, bring an otherwise outdated and style-less home back into the present by upgrading floors with hardwood, ceramic and marble tiles. Of course, the heavy hitters are still kitchen and bathroom remodels which can cost $30 to $40 thousand for even a modest Tampa real estate project.

For the most return on your renovation investment, some people prefer to take on the big projects like kitchens and bathrooms. When considering putting a Tampa real estate property up for sale, kitchens and baths still prove to be the top selling features. But, it still doesn’t mean that the bathroom renovation project needs to break the bank to get a worthy return on investment. Switch out fixtures, add a clean coat of paint to the walls, and if you have pink tile in the shower, paint it as well. Home improvement stores have just about everything, even tile paint. Love your Tampa real estate like it was newly built, and when you are ready to sell you’ll be leagues ahead of the competition.

Knowing your budget and getting a nice return on investment don’t mean anything without a style to define your slice of Tampa real estate. Search the internet, buy a few home magazines, and look through some books to discover your style. Or, go a step further and consult the experts, interior designers. No funds for that? There are design schools in our Tampa real estate area that may be up to a design challenge at a fraction of the cost. It’s worth the phone call at the very least.

Truth be told, if you are thinking about renovating a plot of Tampa real estate, you have already done the research, know your style, and have prioritized your remodeling projects according to budget. So my best advice is to get up and get started loving your home again.