Archive for July, 2009

Home Staging Believer »

The other evening at 9 pm we received an email from Mark Reed, Corporate Relations Director with www.stagedhomes.com out of California. He was in the area doing a “Home Staging” training class in Tampa and desperately needed a home to stage. He needed a home currently on the market, furnished by the owner, and one [...]

Hurricane Activity in Tampa FL »

So Hurricane season is in full swing. What can we expect this year to bring us in Tampa Bay? While we all wish we had crystal balls on this issue, no one can see the future. The good news is that the experts are calling for a much quieter year than we have had in [...]

Florida First Time Homebuyer $8000 Tax Credit »

As of July 1, 2009, Florida has created a program to help first-time homebuyers get their federal tax credit early, allowing them to use up to $8,000 toward a down payment. The effective date for the program is July 1; however, it will probably be another few weeks before the funds are available. This is [...]