In November 2009, HUD issued new guidelines for FHA condominium mortgages, and one of those new guidelines was the re-certification process. Under the new rules, condo buildings must be re-certified every two years for HUD/FHA approval. Why is this important? Well, here in Tampa, from the looks of things, not every building has re-applied for […]
FORECLOSURE vs SHORT SALE: What’s The Better Deal?
Often times at Jamason & Associates, we hear from buyers “I only want to see short sales and foreclosure homes”. We understand – hey – everyone wants a deal and to save money right? Of course, and we don’t blame you! But before you decide as a buyer to tell your Realtor this, consider a […]
Just Reduced! Over 3/4 acre of Commercial Potential Land in Brandon!
Please ignore the lot size below – this listing is actually 3 separate parcels totalling .883 acres of land with commercial potential! Just reduced to $99,000! [idx-listing mlsnumber=”T2408478″ showpricehistory=”false” showschools=”true” showextradetails=”true” showfeatures=”true” showlocation=”true”]
Another Home Sold in Under 2 Weeks!
I don’t know what some Realtors did over Thanksgiving break, but it seems as soon as I go out of town, things always get busier! Sure enough, when I arrived at my in-laws in Orlando on the Wednesday before Turkey Day, I had an offer on this property sitting in my email inbox on the […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Your House Hasn’t Sold
I often hear from frustrated sellers who wonder why their home hasn’t sold yet. In one case, a seller had interviewed myself and another agent and ended up hiring the other agent because her office was slightly closer to the seller’s home and she felt that might be important. After a month, she called me […]
FHA Approved Condos: Only 3.5% Down Payment Required
It was big news when it was announced that the Towers of Channelside building got FHA approval – meaning you can purchase a condo in the building with as little as 3.5% down payment! The problem that many Tampa Bay area condo buildings are facing is the failure to obtain financing – any kind of […]
