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Port Richey, Florida

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Tampa Bay Real Estate News

The Bloodiest Day in American History...

Sep. 11, 2009
I wrote this article for The Civil War Courier a week after the events of 9/11/2001. Later, the death toll of the terrorist attacks was reduced. The Battle of Antietam of the Civil War, which occurred... [Read More]

Homeowner Associations lose some power over lawns

Jul. 7, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 7, 2009 – A new law empowers Florida homeowners to ignore some community’s covenants or deed restrictions to create an environment-friendly yard. A water... [Read More]

Save $100 on Home Efficiency Checkup

Jun. 22, 2009
Check out this info from GreenAndSave.com about Home Efficiency Checkups. At the end of this entry is a link to the page where you can schedule a checkup with a GreenAndSave certified inspector in our... [Read More]

NAR Green Office Guide

Jun. 22, 2009
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Family Guide to Going Green

Jun. 22, 2009
members/posborne/files/Family_Guide_to_Going_Green_2009.pdf... [Read More]

Be savvy and save on your mortgage

Jun. 12, 2009
Copyright 2009 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc., Kathy Canavan. Educate yourself to cut closing costs ORLANDO, Fla. – June 12, 2009 – Home buyers dicker about appliances, cab... [Read More]

Tampa Bay's favorite longtime restaurants...

Jun. 11, 2009
from the St. Petersburg Times By Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic Posted: Jun 10, 2009 06:00 AM http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/restaurants/article1008654.ece If you are what you eat, Tampa... [Read More]

Maintain your appliances

May. 26, 2009
How To Maintain Your Refrigerator h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Simple m... [Read More]

Federal program to help first-time buyers use tax credit for downpayment

May. 13, 2009
Confused about the first-time buyer benefits? Two programs will allow first-time buyers (those who have not owned a home for at least three years) to use their income tax credit toward a downpayment.... [Read More]

Florida analyzes Chinese drywall...

Apr. 20, 2009
From the Florida Association of Realtors... How can you tell if a home has Chinese drywall? It's a simple question without a simple answer. The Florida Department of Health has a... [Read More]

When your mortgage application is rejected...

Apr. 10, 2009
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29185509// from Bankrate.com When your mortgage application is rejected Nearly half of applicants turned down, but you can find ways to land a loan... [Read More]

Tampa Bay area home sales up 23 percent

Mar. 24, 2009
By James Thorner, St. Petersburg Times Staff Writer Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 To Clearwater investor Jack Shea, a surge in Tampa Bay area home sales in February represented le... [Read More]

Make these natural spring cleaners...

Mar. 22, 2009
If you are in the Spring Cleaning frame of mind, but want to save some cash and the earth, why not make your own green cleaning products? Chances are you'll have the all you need to get scrubbing with... [Read More]

The $8,000 homebuyer stimulus...

Mar. 21, 2009
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has announced that taxpayers who qualify for the first-time homebuyer credit and purchase a home this year before Dec. 1 have a special option available... [Read More]

The Mortgage Modification Plan in detail...

Mar. 4, 2009
Details of Massive Modification Plan Emerge Administration unveils terms of modification plan March 4, 2009 By MortgageDaily.com staff The administration today released more details on its $75... [Read More]

Home prices in two counties drop 40 percent

Feb. 11, 2009
From the Tampa Tribune on Feb. 11, 2009. TAMPA - Home prices in Pasco and Hernando counties have dropped nearly 40 percent since the peak of the housing boom, according to a report released Tuesday.... [Read More]

Homes cheap, so sales are up

Jan. 27, 2009
By James Thorner, St. Petersburg Times Staff Writer Published Monday, January 26, 2009 December marked the fourth month in a row in which home sales improved in the Tampa Bay area. Th... [Read More]

Gov says Buy Florida!

Jan. 26, 2009
Crist: Floridians Should Urge Friends To Buy Real Estate The Associated Press Gov. Charlie Crist says residents of the Sunshine State should urge their friends in the chilly north to buy Florida r... [Read More]

Eight tips for landing a mortgage

Jan. 24, 2009
WASHINGTON – Jan. 23, 2009 – Washington is doing all it can to get money flowing again in the housing sector. At around 5 percent, 30-year mortgage rates are at levels that haven&r... [Read More]