Our own Senator Bill Nelson, Florida Democrat, said recently that money saved by eliminating congressional earmarks should be used for another Homebuyers Tax Credit for another boost in home sales for 2011. 2010’s $8,000 tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers and a $6,500 credit for repeat homebuyers seemed to help stimulate a lackluster housing market, […]
No More FHA Financing on Some Tampa Condos
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 […]
