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Happy Independence Day!! 

I hope you will join me in honoring all those who have served our wonderful country, and take a quick fly-by tour of local foreclosures on the market, too!  For full preview, check the links below, and to get tickets for the foeclosure bus, just go to www.ForeclosureBusTampa.com.

 



 

foreclosure: Sneaky Peeky L@@Ks at Pinellas Foreclosures for the First Half of 2008 - 07/02/08 07:28 PM
So, if you've already looked at Pasco County Foreclosure numbers, what about Pinellas County?  Here's a quickie breakdown:

And, what does this mean?  Let's do a breakdown--down & dirty:  373 sold in the first 2 quarters of the year, an average of only 54 days on the market.  We now ... (0 comments)

foreclosure: Take A Peak Up Countrywide's Skirt...Yikes! Are Foreclosures Slowing Down? - 07/02/08 07:02 PM
Yes, it's true--The State of Florida has a lawsuit against the Nation's largest lender--Countrywide Mortgage, while Bank of America finishes it's acquisition of the troubled company.  Our State's Attorney General says Countrywide HAD to know they were giving loans out like handing lollipops to diabetic babies.  Big news, right?
Here's the ... (3 comments)

foreclosure: Tampa Bay Foreclosure Bus Tour Preview of Foreclosure Homes in Pinellas - 06/26/08 08:02 AM
A totally unique concept--SEVEN Real Estate and Mortgage Consultants from SEVEN DIFFERENT companies all joining together in a unified effort to BEST SERVE our local Tampa Bay area consumers!  The Foreclosure Bus Tour has its first run scheduled for July 19th 12-5 PM, but tickets are nearly sold out, so get ... (0 comments)

foreclosure: Palm Harbor Foreclosure ~ The Bus Stops Here ~ Pool Home in Need of 'Lipstick' - 06/24/08 03:51 PM
Take a l@@k at this lovely Palm Harbor pool home!  Poised between Palm Harbor and countryside--this area would be perfect for the family with teens or pre-teens--the schools are great, the neighborhood safe.  With little more than elbow-grease the house is a steal at just over $200K.
foreclosure: ForeclosureBusTampa stops in Oldsmar for a Super Deep Discount! - 06/24/08 12:41 PM
The Foreclosure Bus will be starting locally on July 19th, but there is no guarantee that THIS home will still be available, but there will be others!  This one needs new carpet/flooring, and appliances, but it has also already been run through for FHA loan approval, so some of the legwork ... 

foreclosure: ForeclosureBusTampa.com Tour Preview in Dunedin~ Spanish Acres - 06/24/08 10:07 AM
 Here's another great three bedroom, two bath home--in need of just the basics--flooring and wall treatments, so for less than $5K in repairs you could have a great home in a great neighborhood! 
 
 
The next bus tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, from 12PM to 5PM and will ...

foreclosure: Palm Harbor Hosts ForeclosureBusTampa.com Preview of Foreclosure Homes - 06/22/08 08:03 AM
Palm harbor has been my home for over thirty years, so I guess you could say I'm a little biased when I feature this community.  I think it is one area that has everything--including easy access to all of the other small local communities, such as Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, and Safety ...
foreclosure: ForeclosureBusTampa.com Tour Preview ~ Tarpon Springs, Florida - 06/22/08 07:52 AM
Did you hear the news yet?  The FORECLOSURE BUS is happening in the "Real" World, Tampa Bay, so hop onboard here for an instant PREVIEW of the kinds of homes you can explore, inspect, and perhaps make your new home!
In case you are unfamiliar with blogs and how to quickly ...
foreclosure: Foreclosure Bus Gets REAL! This One's No VIRTUAL TOUR... - 06/19/08 06:21 PM
That's right--we're gearing up for the FIRST Tampa Bay area Foreclosure Bus Tour in RealTime (this one's no Virtual Tour):
Imagine yourself owning your own home instead of paying rent to a landlord, and saving thousands of dollars at the same time!  Imagine saving money on your income taxes and building ... (6 comments)

foreclosure: The Florida Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act Signed, Sealed, and Applauded! - 06/05/08 02:35 PM
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed into law the "Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act of 2008", which will go into effect in October of 2008. 
What does this mean to Florida homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure?
The law requires anyone providing Foreclosure Rescue Consultant services to have the customer ... (10 comments)

foreclosure: Foreclosure Scams On the Rise~Caveat Emptor~Let the (Short)Seller Beware! - 06/04/08 02:35 PM
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foreclosure: Virtual Bus Tour ~ Foreclosure Homes in Tampa Bay ~ Holiday Lake Estates Pool Home - 04/02/08 09:15 AM
If you or someone you know is looking for a foreclosure home in Pasco or Pinellas Counties, this is the place to stop first!  Jump on the Virtual Bus and take a look at one rehab-in-progress in Holiday, Florida.  This home has some lovely features, but the work is more than ... (6 comments)

foreclosure: Distress Sale in New Port Richey - The Short Bus Stops Here - 03/31/08 02:57 PM
No, this is not an "anti-PC" post--the "Short Bus" in this case is my newest project--instead of playing on the foreclosure side of the fence, why not tackle the side on which we might actually make a difference and help someone?  That, my dears, is called a "short sale"--when a homeowner ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Short Sale in Port Richey ~ The Foreclosure Virtual Bus Tour Stops in Ridge Crest - 02/28/08 07:54 PM
Foreclosure and Short Sale Virtual Home Tour stops in Port Richey for one of the best deals around. This home in Ridge Crest is an incredible value, listed at only $120,000. Many homes in this area have sold for well over $170,000, so there is instant equity in this home! All ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Lola's Virtual Foreclosure Bus- Tour of Foreclosure Homes in Pasco County - 02/28/08 12:44 PM
If you or someone you know is looking for a foreclosure home in Pasco or Pinellas Counties, this is the place to stop first!  Jump on the Virtual Bus and take a look at one rehab-in-progress in Holiday, Florida.  This home has some lovely features, but the work is more than ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Forest Ridge - Lovely Gated Community in Tarpon Springs, Florida - 02/17/08 03:03 PM
Welcome to Forest Ridge - a well-kept secret just North of the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  There are many fine homes available in this lovely neighborhood, included this example, which is now back on the market.  This home is in great shape, and move-in ready for someone needing a ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Foreclosure Deals in Pasco County - Lola's List Bus Stop #5 - 02/01/08 09:37 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hundreds of foreclosure homes are available in Pasco and Pinellas Counties right now, for under $90,000!
This is the fifth in a series, where I will spotlight as I preview homes in specific areas, highlighting those I feel have the greatest value. This is your Foreclosure 101 Spotlight: Pasco County--check back ... (1 comments)

foreclosure: The Bus Stops Here - Pasco County Foreclosure #4 - 02/01/08 08:26 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hundreds of foreclosure homes are available in Pasco and Pinellas Counties right now, for under $90,000!
This is the fourth in a series, where I will spotlight as I preview homes in specific areas, highlighting those I feel have the greatest value. This is your Foreclosure 101 Spotlight: Pasco County--check back ... (0 comments)

foreclosure: Lola's List - Virtual Bus Tour of Foreclosure Homes in Pasco County, Florida - 02/01/08 07:50 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hundreds of foreclosure homes are available in Pasco and Pinellas Counties right now, for under $90,000!
This is the third in a series, where I will spotlight as I preview homes in specific areas, highlighting those I feel have the greatest value. This is your Foreclosure 101 Spotlight: Pasco County--check back ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Lola's List - Foreclosure and Short Sale Virtual Bus Tour of Pasco County - 02/01/08 06:57 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hundreds of foreclosure homes are available in Pasco and Pinellas Counties right now, for under $90,000!
This is the second in a series, where I will spotlight as I preview homes in specific areas, highlighting those I feel have the greatest value. This is your Foreclosure 101 Spotlight: Pasco County--check back ... (0 comments)

foreclosure: Lola's Tour of Foreclosure Homes Available in Port Richey and New Port Richey, Florida - 02/01/08 06:31 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hundreds of foreclosure homes are available in Pasco and Pinellas Counties right now, for under $90,000!
This is the first in a series, where I will spotlight as I preview homes in specific areas, highlighting those I feel have the greatest value.  This is your Foreclosure 101 Spotlight:  Pasco County--check back ... (2 comments)

foreclosure: Take a Peek at Forest Ridge in Tarpon Springs, Florida - 01/28/08 05:49 PM
A tour of one of the fine homes available in Forest Ridge, a lovely gated community North of the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This home is currently in contract negotiations, but for information on the neighborhood, or a list of other homes in the area please contact me! For ... (8 comments)

Posted Friday Jul 04