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What school would my children be going to? School Search

02-09-10

Stephanie LeFew: Real Estate Agent in Tampa, FL

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Mobile: (813) 624-3332

When considering a home purchase it is often extremely important to a home buyer what school their children would be going to.

If schools and school ratings are of major importance to you, here is a link so that you can search by address, as well as research school ratings, find private schools, charter schools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools. There is also a link detailing school lunches, as well as a nationwide search for colleges, libraries.

Happy Home Searching!!

Research Tampa area schools now

Warmly,
Stephanie LeFew
Tampa Home Buy Realty
http://www.TampaHomeBuy.com
813-624-3332 cell /813-991-1355 office
813-434-2183 efax
stephanie@tampahomebuy.com
My services are FREE to Buyers!!
Ask me about Buyer Incentives for YOU!!
The Best Compliment I can receive is a referral to your friends and family.

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Income property can have very stable, respectful and reliable tenants. Tampa, FL

02-09-10

Alf Gizzo

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Office: (303) 679-0634

Mobile: (303) 350-9488

Income property can have very stable, respectful and reliable tenants. Tampa, FL

Yes, that’s correct! It all depends on product, location and good tenant screening. If you don’t have all three, your vacancy rate will be too high. Let’s talk about product first. We recommend to our students that they furnish their properties with clean serviceable items, new linens and art work on the walls. What you are creating is an environment that is very agreeable to the tenant, one that not only the renter will look forward to coming home to, but also one, through pictures on flyers, web sites and word of mouth, will attract new inquires. We are all for building and keeping a pipeline.

Lots of furnished rooms for rent are not clean and contain old, thread bear chairs, sofas, and soiled mattresses. Would you want to stay any longer than you had to in a place that does not support a good sense of self-esteem? Nicely furnished rooms generate good paying tenants, who stay for extended periods.

Our favored tenant populations normally do not have their own transportation so proximity to public transportation is necessity.

Key to this equation within our program is good tenant screening, which oddly enough doesn’t include credit or traditional background checks. Our tenants are referred to us, so we gain knowledge about them and their history though direct questioning of people who are familiar with each potential tenant individually. We learn of personal background information and work experience. This type of screening done systematically will produce good paying renters who stay for long periods creating a stable house.

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FHA Changes the Rules for Buying a Tampa Home for Sale

02-09-10

Jeff Launiere

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Office: (813) 469-3163

The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, has helped many a homeowner buy a Tampa home for sale by providing mortgage insurance through FHA-approved lenders. However, a change in policy, announced in January, may make it harder for those with poor credit.

Before we talk about FHA's change in policy, let's cover a few of the basics about the FHA and how it might help you buy a Tampa home for sale.

What is the FHA?

The FHA is a government agency that provides mortgage insurance to approved lending institutions. It assists homebuyers by providing mortgage insurance to lenders to cover most losses that may occur when a borrower defaults. This encourages lenders to make loans to borrowers who might otherwise not be able to get a loan.

What is an FHA Loan?

An FHA loan is a loan provided by an FHA-approved lender and insured by the FHA. In other words, the FHA guarantees that a lender won't have to write off a loan if the borrower defaults - the FHA will pay. Because of this guarantee, lenders are willing to make mortgage loans.

An FHA loan might help you get a mortgage by providing:

Lower down payments
Lower closing costs
Easier credit qualifications

Now let's talk about the changes FHA is making…

The Future of FHA Loans

Until recently, the FHA has managed to weather the real estate turmoil rather well. In fact, the turbulence surrounding other lenders had potential homebuyers flocking to take advantage of FHA loans. However, even FHA's bank account is starting to suffer. In order to shore up capital reserves and keep 34 million families in their homes, the FHA is changing the rules.

Before the changes, borrowers were required to pay a down payment of 3.5% of the cost of the home. Now, borrowers with a credit rating below 580 will be required to pay at least a 10% down payment. As well, the good upfront mortgage insurance premiums of 1.75% are increasing to 2.25%. The FHA is now trying to get Congress' approval to raise the annual premiums from 0.55%, although the amount it will seek is still unknown.

What This Means for You

If you're interested in buying a Tampa home for sale, but haven't because you're waiting for the market to bottom out, you may end up losing out on a great deal. With almost record low mortgage rates, home values lower than they've been for eight years, the first-time and upgrade homebuyer tax credits and a wide selection of homes, there may never be a better time to buy.

Whether you want to use an FHA loan or a traditional loan, I can help you cash in on this great buyer's market. Call me today at 813-469-3163 or email me at Jeff@MakeTampaYourHome.com.

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Tampa Waterfront Condos Real Estate - Tampa Waterfront Condo MLS Listings

02-08-10

Stephanie LeFew

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Mobile: (813) 624-3332

Here is a search for waterfront condos in Tampa from the affordable to multi-million dollar condos for sale in Tampa.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the Real Estate Market in Tampa and the surrounding areas in Tampa Bay.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

All Services are FREE to Buyers!! Ask about Buyer Incentives for YOU as our exclusive Buyer!

Warmly,
Stephanie LeFew
Tampa Home Buy Realty
stephanie@tampahomebuy.com
www.TampaHomeBuy.com
Tampa Waterfront Realtor Tampa waterfront real estate for sale
813-624-3332 / 813-991-1355
Hillsborough County Florida Waterfront Condos for sale

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Waterchase

02-08-10

Pam Joffe

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Office: (813) 657-6223

Mobile: (813) 245-0316

Waterchase is the area's premier community with it's multi-million dollar 6000 square foot clubhouse with fitness center, aerobics room, tot lot, junior olympic sized pool, second pool with 2-story waterslide, tennis and basketball courts. Waterchase has a full time activities director to coordinate the numerous social functions and activities including, Parent's Night Out, Night with the Chefs, Summer Camps, Fall Festival, etc.

Waterchase is part of Westchase which is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Waterchase has easy access via Veteran's Expressway, Linebaugh or Race Track Road. As Waterchase/Westchase is situated close to the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Border it is also close to the glistening beaches. Surrounded by the natural beauty of preserved wetlands, Waterchase/Westchase was designed to be a self contained neighborhood with an 18-hole golf course, parks, swimming, tennis, nature preserves, and soccer fields, schools, daycares, health care center and retail shopping, cafes and banks are at West Park Village Town. Citrus Park Town Center Mall offers more shopping experiences with more than 120 specialty shops and is only two miles away. Westchase Elementary, Davidsen Middle School and Alonso High School are located in Westchase.

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.

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