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You can own a piece of “Tampa History! No stranger in the Tampa Real Estate Market, the stately “Maas” house, on prestigious Bayshore Boulevard, in Hyde Park, has just been listed for sale. Ideal for families, it is located in the Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle and Plant High School District.
This elegant home was originally designed for Isaac Maas, one of the founders of the Maas Brothers Department Stores. The design below the eaves, in the photo below, was the original store logo, and was imprinted on the shopping bags. I remember them well! The recently remodeled kitchen boasts the same design on its’ walls!
Read more about this amazing property on The Tampa Real Estate Sizzle....
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I hate to shop, and I hate to get on the phone to order something, only to be placed on hold to 10 minutes! I do everything possible ONLINE! Need a book? Amazon.com. Need an Outdoor fan? Overstock.com…you name it…from perfume to petunia seeds, it is available online. If I could buy my groceries online, I would love it!
Moving to Tampa, or just across town, involves a lot of organization. From changing your address, to shopping for internet services, lawn services, cable television, newspaper delivery, etc., it could take days of phone calls just to accomplish it all!
Now, you can compare prices and order many of your services online at Whitefence.com. You simply type in your new address and choose the services that you need!
If you are moving to Tampa and need help finding the perfect home, just let me know.
Thanks to fellow blogger Susie Blackmon for that helpful tip!
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Foreclosures are up in the Tampa Market. This is good news for Buyers who are bargain-hunting and bad news for Sellers who are not pricing their homes in line with recent sales, including foreclosures, in the area. Many sellers are still trying to get last year's pricing for their home. They are changing agents, insisting on Open Houses, want plenty of newspaper advertising, and keeping their homes priced like the "Taj Mahal"...in other words, they are doing everything WRONG! It 
doesn't matter what you "could have sold your home for last year"...that is not the market today. Sellers need to "listen" to what the market is telling them.
In today's real estate market in Tampa, the homes that are priced below the competition are the ones that are selling. That is the bottom line. Where are the buyers shopping for homes? On the Internet. Forget newspaper advertising. In a matter of minutes, buyers can place their criteria in a search engine online and have the list of all homes that meet their criteria. What are they looking for? THE LOWEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THEY LIKE. That information is not found in a newspaper ad. Why would buyers look at a simple newspaper ad, when they can see photos, room sizes and amenities, in the same amount of time on the internet.
Through listings in the MLS (which is internet based) and other online home search engines, buyers can quickly see what homes are priced right for the market. Spending money on newspaper advertising is like driving down the street and throwing a One Hundred Dollar bill out the window! Once the buyers have narrowed their search to the homes they like, they will contact their agent to see them.
How do I know this? Buyers and Sellers contact me every day, right here on the Real Estate Sizzle! I tell Sellers the "straight story" about what it takes to sell a home in this market. Stay ahead of the competition. That is Marketing 101.
What about the homes that are overpriced? They will be the last to sell. With over 20 months of inventory right now...sellers need to "read" the market and price their homes accordingly. Every 2-3 weeks your agent should provide you with recent listings and sales in your neighborhood. Keep your pricing at, or below, the competition in your area. The law of supply and demand is really very simple.
Is your home prominently featured on the internet...beyond just the MLS system? Are there multiple photos? Virtual tours work well for large homes with open floor plans, but not for others. Buyers can view 10 photos much faster than a virtual tour. Make your listing easy and attractive to the buyers. Is your agent tech savvy? An agent who still practices 1980's real estate will not be the best choice to sell your home in a sophisticated, tech savvy buyer's market. Receiving email on your cell phone, the ability to scan and email documents, and having an interactive website are standard practices among todays best agents. Ask your agent about what technology he/she uses.
Is your home on a "lockbox" and easy to show? Relocating buyers often have just 1 or 2 days in town to make a home-buying decision. Don't be left off the "list" because your agent needs to meet them. Buyer's agents will choose homes that are priced right and easy to show.
What else can you do to "outprice" your competition? Offer to pay the Buyer's closing costs, Home Owner's Association Fees, or a year of Homeowner's Insurance. When your Real Estate agent gives you the facts about recent listings and sales...and suggests a price change for your home...you need to listen, or be willing to stay put for a while.
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Buying a home in Tampa in a community with a "CDD" fee? Since that term is very unfamiliar to most buyers who are moving to Tampa from other cities, here is a brief explanation of CDD fees. A "CDD" is short for Community Development District which finances and manages community developments. Tax-Free Bonds are issued to the developer to finance the cost of building the infrastructure of a development, including roads, utilities and many amenities including, 
pools, clubhouses,tennis courts, golf courses, etc. Homeowners in the development pay the costs of the "CDD" over the span of 15 to 30 years. There are a number of communities with CDD fees in Tampa, and throughout the State of Florida, so if you are looking for real estate in Tampa, or anywhere in Florida, you should know about these fees.
Can CDD fees go up? Yes. The CDD fees appear on the homeowner's tax bill. Each Community has a CDD board, initially appointed by the developer, which decides whether to include additional assessments into the CDD fee. If a community decides to do additional landscaping, revamp the golf course, add gates, or any other amenities, those costs may be added to the existing CDD fees. That would increase a total tax bill and increase the escrow required by your lender.
What can you do if you live in a community with a CDD fee? Stay informed. Know who the members of the CDD board are and attend any meetings regarding CDD fees. You can find a list of all communities with CDD fees in Florida here.
For assistance in finding a house in Tampa, or any of the surrounding suburbs, or any questions about the Tampa Real Estate market, please contact me. I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter's Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Clearwater Beach, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate...contact me today!
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