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Residential real estate is a constantly changing world where markets are good and bad, and where buyers and sellers can turn from good to bad as is the case in any situation where money is involved. Once the tough negotiations are done you can relax, prepare for this newest chapter in your life, and wait for your closing date. The closing is the final step in executing a real estate transaction. It is here where papers are signed, titles are transferred, and keys and information are exchanged... Read Full Post

Whew! What a weekend this have been so far and it's not over yet. It's only Saturday. Either the buyers are out in herds or those who've bookmarked us are finally calling. But this weekend have been a record for us as far as showing properties in these 3 areas of Tampa: Westchase, Carrollwood, and South Tampa. In the past, we'd be lucky if one or two people look in these areas. Lately we've been getting lots of inquiries specially in Westchase, (our web hits for Westchase Real Estate have qua... Read Full Post

The real winner in this contest is he or she who answers his or her phone and emails in a timely manner and provide REAL response as oppose to automated and scripted response. That is the true challenge. You can be on top of the search engines, but if you can't do this very basic task, someone will always have you for lunch. Good luck to all participants... I'm sure the TRUE winners already know who they are. Read Full Post

Using colors is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to shift the energy in your home based on Feng Shui theories. The colors you should use in Feng Shui should be based on the five elements including earth, fire, metal, water, and wood. Each of thee elements should be placed on specific areas in your home to map the entire space and bring out the beauty of color in your home. Below are the list of elements and their corresponding colors to help you know what colors you should use on s... Read Full Post

First and foremost, for a limited time, we're featuring Tampa bank-owned properties on the "Red-Box Deals" on our site. In the recent weeks, we've had significant increase in inquiries for short sale homes and foreclosures. Most buyers just look at the price tag without realizing that these prices are brokers opinion only and that these prices have NOT yet been approved by the bank (lenders). To a certain extent these have been abused by some. i.e., homes normally selling for $300K may be lis... Read Full Post

Two of the most important concerns in the health of your family are whether or not your home has instances of lead throughout it, and whether or not you are breathing radon gas vapours. Radon is a colourless and odourless radioactive gas that can get trapped beneath your house and cause serious health problems. It has been the cause of over 20,000 lung disease related deaths every year and it is assumed to be in millions of homes. Radon slips into your home from underground, seeping into craw... Read Full Post

After the New Year, I noticed that our inquiries have tripled. All our agents are swamped and a few are burning out. Before I write a blog about maybe the real estate market is picking up, (and make a fool of myself), let see a show of hands who's business picked up after the New Year. Thanks:) Julia Read Full Post

Green Building in Tampa? What is it and Why do we care? The green building movement is all about using our resources efficiently to create a clean environment for ourselves. This includes: efficient use of energy, recycled building materials and using fewer chemicals, low impact use of land, efficient use of soil and water, and improved indoor air quality. Green building of homes now accounts for nearly $2 billion in annual spending in the US and is expected to grow to at least $6.5 billion b... Read Full Post

Tucked away on an island raised from the water and navigable by canals, you’ll find some of the nation’s most desirable real estate. Tierra Verde – “green land” in Spanish – is home of Fort de Soto, named America’s No. 1 beach in 2005. For the last 25 years, the beautiful island has remained unincorporated and a separate entity from surrounding Florida areas St. Pete and St. Petersburg. However, the opportunities and real estate of Tierra Verde have long been attractive to the l... Read Full Post

Feng Shui expert Maxwell Sinclair talks about Feng Shui in this interview. Max is a Portland Real Estate broker for Prudential Northwest Properties and dubbed as "The Rockstar of Real Estate". Max talks about the background of Feng Shui, it's effects, and results. Feng Shui affects us whether we know it or not. He gives several examples on how balance affects us. Choices of colors, placement of furniture, etc. How Feng Shui flaws can be corrected. Enjoy this very informative video on Feng Shu... Read Full Post