About Hillsborough County, FL

Over the past few weeks many news sources have released predictions for strong real estate stabilization in 2010. A recent article from NuWire credited the expansion and extension of the first time home buyer tax credit for the predicted stabilization and home sales increase. According to NuWire recent article, "Home Sales to Increase in 2010":

"After more than a three year downturn in the hardest hit areas of the nation, some markets have experienced slight rebounds, prompted by the first time buyers' tax incentive and low mortgage rates. But higher price ranges have been hindered in their recovery. However, momentum should gain strength in the second half of the year with expected improvements in mortgage lending and make strides towards stabilizing in 2010.

A series of interest rate cuts taking mortgage rates to near historic lows are one of the Fed's attempts to re-stimulate the housing market. But record foreclosures are producing a market that threatens to keep home prices at low levels for years to come. More than 19-million vacant homes sit empty in the U.S., much of which is an inventory that will have to be absorbed by home buyers before markets fully stabilize.

Still, signs of a recovery in housing are showing promise. As we maintained last year in our annual national forecast, improving conditions, however, do not signify that housing inflation or appreciation will develop in most areas for a number of years. The recovery will be a long haul."

Tampa's real estate recovery is underway. We have seen signs of real estate market stabilization throughout Tampa Bay, with appropriately priced Tampa homes spending fewer days on market, multiple offers being placed by first-time buyers and foreign investors, and sharply discounted homes being quickly absorbed.

We have even seen an increase in interest from Tampa home owners who were previously unable to sell their homes, now more interested in listing their property for sale. It surely is going to be a long haul but with positive signs becoming more and more prevalent, we are sure looking forward to what 2010 may have in store for the real estate market!

Why is there always at least one thing that we know we need to do, but we just dont or wont do it?

Knowldedge is power, and yes the lack of it destroys, but how do we define or characterize a person who knows and just refuses to do?

A person who smokes, who knows it causes cancer, and sincerely wants to quit, but just wont.

Someone who may be dealing with weight, who knows it is unhealthy, and sincerely wants to lose weight, but just wont.

A student with an exam, who knows its challenging, and sincerely wants to pass, but wont study for it.

The loose handle on the door that opens at will-

The faucet that has been leaking so long it would be abnormal if the tune was missing in the house-

The runny toilet with the continuous flush-

The death trap that most people call a garage that looks like someone is just moving in or on there way out-

The pile of leaves in the back yard raked up into a small hill like decoration that was suppose to be bagged up over a year ago-

The Christmas lights that seen every holiday of the year......Twice!

I know you know exactly what Im talking about!

The first two examples I used were for illustration purposes only (no judging or means of disrespect intended), but the severity or the seriousness that surrounds it was my focus.

Business is no exception to these (what seem to be) small things, because procrastination and putting things off evolves into a habit.

Organization and structure starts with you! How can you actually expect your business to out perform you and your regular characteristics, personality, and work ethic? You cant because it wont!

What you do and how you are at home, is a clear representation that will determine your outcome away from home. What am I trying to say? If you procrastinate with your personal obligations, you will most definitely procrastinate with your business obligations, whether you see it, feel it, believe it or not.

Now this does not apply (well it does but to avoid unnecessary arguements) to those of you who know how to put on a great "Front" on the outside (business world, etc) and pretend to have it all together when deep down you know your really a mess on the inside (at home, etc,).

I challenge you to pick just one (and we both know there is at least one) thing that you have been putting off or procrastinating about and simply go get it done. No ifs, ands, or buts- factor it into your schedule as a main objective and a goal, and go make it happen.

You will be surprised how something so small or what seems to be so irrelevant, can make such a huge impact on both your personal and business character and work ethic. No matter how small, you will be excited to see that your "to do list" finally has some check marks on the side of items and/or some lines etched across some of the words on the page which stands for Completion.

Procrastination is evil and the majority of the time its you that is the most hindered by its very existence. We have to learn how to control the controlables, and that starts with and definitely includes YOU!

Test it and see for yourself, just pick one thing that you know without a doubt that you have repeatedly procrastinated about over and over, and make note of how good you feel once you have finally completed the task.

Remember, procrastination is habitual, however, whatever you "Make" you have the choice to "Break."

Thanks for reading,

Family Priority

Come check out Barcelona City Homes, which are just a couple of blocks to Bayshore! These three story city homes built in 2006 are located in the heart of Palma Ceia,. Many of the units have gorgeous wood floors, spa-like master baths, walls of windows, private landscaped terraces and backyards. They also have two car garages. These homes are located in the well established neighborhood in South Tampa where you can walk to family restaurants and shops. Near by schools are Roosevelt Elementary, Coleman Middle, and Plant High. You will enjoy the quick commute to either downtown Tampa or MacDill Air Force Base.

Nearby Bayshore Blvd. has the longest continuous sidewalk approximately 4 and half miles that runs along Hillsborough Bay. Almost every day residents and visitors to the area will bike, jog and walk along the sidewalk. Bayshore Boulevard is also the parade route for the annual Gasparilla Parade. Some of Tampa's most prestigious homes are along Bayshore Boulevard all with views of Hillsborough Bay.

South Tampa is conveniently located to downtown Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base. Bayshore Place is also a quick commute to Tampa International Airport, Raymond James Stadium, St. Pete Times Forum, Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Performing Arts Center and to the nightlife at Channelside and Ybor City. Several golf courses are also conveniently close by. Bayshore Beautiful also offers a quick commute over the bridges to Pinellas County.

Come experience the Florida Lifestyle in Tampa with the nearby sparkling beaches of Clearwater Beach and just a little bit to the south is St. Pete Beach. It is a just short drive to I-275 and then it is an easy commute to Largo, Clearwater, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, or a quick trip to MacDill Air Force Base.

Let us show you your new home in Tampa today! Just contact us at Solaris Realty of TampaBay.

Whether you ever wanted a luxury home with a view of water or a condo next to downtown you can find them and more in the South Tampa area. South Tampa has a wide range of housing choices and we can help you find your dream home.

The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Tampa area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell homes. Contact Pam at 813-245-0316 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco County area. Information is provided in this blog with the intent to educate homeowners and buyers about Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Valrico, Odessa and other communities in the Tampa area. For more information on different communities and subdivisions go to my website at TampaHomeGuides.

Visit my profile to find my more about my services. Call 813-245-0316. To view homes for sale in the Tampa area, click here and then fill in the information on your dream home.

Ryland Homes is a builder in Bahia Lakes. The homes start in the $170,000's. The homes are at least a four bedroom with 2 bath and 2 garages, but some have 3 baths and 3 car garages. The square footage ranges from 1961 to 3200 square feet. Nearby schools are Ruskin Elementary, Beth Shields Middle and Lennar High.

Bahia Lakes is a quiet secluded community in the desirable South Shore area. South Shore is located in southwest Hillsborough County east of I-75 to Tampa Bay. Bahia Lakes is close to many types of water activities, shopping and dining, but is a convenient commute to downtown Tampa, Bradenton or St. Petersburg. Bahia Lakes has lake and pond areas, parks, tot lots, walking trails, community pool, cabana and picnic areas. Many of the homes in Bahia Lakes back up to lakes.

Standard Pacific is also a builder of new homes in Bahia Lakes. Their homes are from 120 square feet to almost 2000 square feet. The homes are 3 bedroom to 4 bedroom homes. Call us today to see these wonderful homes in Bahia Lakes.

The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell homes. Contact Pam at 813-245-0316 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco County area. Information is provided in this blog with the intent to educate homeowners and buyers about Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Valrico, Odessa and other communities in the Tampa area. For more information on different communities and subdivisions go to my website by clicking on Tampa Home.

Visit my profile to find my more about my services. Call 813-245-0316. To view homes for sale in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area, click on Tampa Home and then fill in the information on your dream home.

We usually only have 1 chance, 1 shot, 1 attempt, and only 1 time to make our stamp, get our point across, and provide an impressive first impression for our customers/ clients.

Do not waste this 1 opportunity with providing "fluff", beating around the bush, and ultimately building a further disinterest in you and/or your product by throwing pointless sales pitches.

This is 2009 (closer and closer to 2010), and information is not hard to come by anymore! There is not too much you know that cant be googled! There are no real secrets in business anymore, just lack of knowledge and laziness.

However, that is another topic- Back to the point, the more upfront and direct to the point you are with your customer, the better. The more you give out for free (so to speak), the more people will be interested in you and/or your product.

It is simple, the more you give away, the more you intrigue others to want to obtain more and more, and if your freebies are full of great information and very informative then your product must be exceptional.

Listen, if you are still pumping "fluff" into the system and are still utilizing the 1980's and 90's sales techniques and strategies, I would encourage you to stop while your ahead.

People, fortunately (unfortunate for some), caught on to the bait and switch methods of selling. Yes, it still works, but the real question is- who is it that it actually works with? What type of client are you attracting into your business with these tactics? How long will they be around? How many repeat sales and/or business can you factor in with this particular client?

Deliver powerful content right from the start, and eliminate the "Fluff!"

Thanks for reading,

Family Priority