Sherry Laursen

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT--THE TIME IS NOW

If you have been sitting on the fence waiting for the right time to buy a home, you may
want to consider getting out there now before time runs out if you are a first time home buyer or have not owned a home in the last 3 years.

Reasons to Buy NOW:

* Interest Rates are at an all time LOW (Really your not likely to get much better than this)
* Vast amount of inventory(There are a lot of nice homes out there with really great prices and many of them are getting multiple offers now, especially with the deadline getting closer, don't lose the homes that you love, just because your reading all the negative news or your neighbor said to wait. By then, interest rates may go up, the tax credit may be gone and that house that you love may be gone or that great price may not be there anymore) To find your dream home

*The $8000 Tax Credit

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE $8000 FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT
* Lessor of 10% of cost w/ maximum credit of $8000
* Any single family properties including condos, townhomes that will be used as a principal residence qualify
*The credit is claimed on the tax return to reduce the purchasers liability, any credit amount unused will be refunded to the purchaser.
*Full amount of credit available to those with AGI of $75,000 ($150,000 if filing joint return)
* Credit is available to purchaser who have not owned a home in the previous 3 years prior to purchase
*No repayment for purchases made on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 The Home Must Close By December 1, 2009!!!
For more complete details

To Buy and/or Sell your Home in the Tampa and surrounding area, specializing in the New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O Lakes area's, Contact an experienced REALTOR you can trust to achieve your real estate goals. Contact Sherry Laursen, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 19026 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa FL 33647 Office 813-977-3500 or Direct 813-368-5893 or email

New Tampa Homes For Sale Vs Sold Comparables

These are Homes "For Sale" as well as Homes "Sold" in the New Tampa (33647) analysis for a 1 year comparison.

The market has picked up and buyers are taking advantage of the $8000 tax incentive, as well as the great prices on homes, the great inventory and low interest rates. Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home.

	1 year	15 months
	July 08	July 09	% Change	May 08	July 09	% Change
For Sale	6911	4905	-29%	7131	4905	-31.2%
Sold	491	490	-0.2%	491	490	-0.2%
Pended	515	708	37.5%	562	708	26%

For more information on homes in the New Tampa and surrounding area, contact Sherry Laursen, REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. Tampa, Florida 33647

New Tampa Florida 33647

New Tampa is a flourishing suburban area in Tampa Florida that has experienced extraordinary growth in the past several years in both residential and commercial areas. New Tampa zip code is 33647. Newcomers of New Tampa will enjoy fine master planned communities with premier conservation and waterfront homesites with beautiful palm trees all across the area. Many communities offer amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, fitness centers, clubhouses as well as various planned community activities.

The housing selection in New Tampa is attractive and abundant and offers something for everyone from beautiful townhomes and villa's to exquisite luxury estates. Search home in the Tampa area

Residents of New Tampa are minutes from golf courses, lakes, hospitals, VA Medical Center, Colleges, shopping, and easy access to major roads and interstates. And of course, don't forget, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Adventure Island and so much more to enjoy all nearby.

For more information on specific homes and neighborhoods in New Tampa and to find your home in this beautiful area contact me

To Buy and/or Sell a home in the Tampa or surrounding area, please contact Sherry Laursen, A REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 19026 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL 33647 (813) 977-3500 Office (813) 368-5893 Direct or email me

Arbor Greene is one of New Tampa's most sought-after communities. The community has a 24-hr. manned gate guard at the main gate as well as private villages inside Arbor Greene, many who also have their own private electronic gates.

Arbor Greene is a master planned community where residents enjoy many amenities including beautiful pools, tennis courts, basketball, fitness center and athletic club. There's also well appointed children's playgrounds throughout the community.

Arbor Greene homes are surrounded by 91 acres of beautiful lakes and 105 acres of peaceful conservation. The community also backs up to Flatwoods Park, a 5400 acre wilderness park with walking and biking trails.

Single family homes in Arbor Grene range from $200K to around $1M.

Arbor Greene community consists of Maintenance Free Villa's, 3-Story Townhomes and Single Family Homes.

#Homes Currently on the market in Arbor Greene--39

#Homes Currently pending in Arbor Greene--24

#Homes Sold in the last 6 Months in Arbor Greene-28

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For more information on buyilng/selling a home in the New Tampa or surrounding area contact me

Sherry Laursen, Realtor, Certified EcoBroker Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate