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Tampa Bay Real Estate News

2008

Details on the $7,500 New Homebuyer Tax Credit...
Dec. 22, 2008
IR-2008-106, Sept. 16, 2008 WASHINGTON — First-time homebuyers should begin planning now to take advantage of a new tax credit included in the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act... [Read More]
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Test your knowledge of what's "GREEN"!
Nov. 28, 2008
How green are you?
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There's taxpayer savings in Bailout Bill
Oct. 20, 2008
From Money Magazine: Here's the link: http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/15/news/economy/bailout_tax_credits.moneymag/index.htm NEW YORK (Money) -- By now you're well aware that the government recently... [Read More]
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Florida's "Recapture Rule" Explained...
Sep. 23, 2008
You may have heard it. Tax notices just went out and some folks are saying, "My assessed value went up! In this market? What's going on?" I sent an email to the state for a simple explanati... [Read More]
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Where McCain & Obama stand on major issues
Sep. 17, 2008
Check out this chart devised by The Associated Press on where the presidential candidates stand on major issues... http://www.baynews9.com/Election08/?08issues/stand... [Read More]
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The FLORIDA CODE...
Aug. 22, 2008
a lighter look at living in the Sunshine State
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Use Your IRA Funds to Buy Real Estate Now
Aug. 18, 2008
Use Your IRA Funds to Buy Real Estate Now (ARA) - It sounds almost too good to be true: IRA holders can use their retirement funds to purchase real estate before the age of retirement without incurri... [Read More]
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Five big mistakes made in moving...
Aug. 5, 2008
Courtesy of Van Line Express, a complimentary moving assistance program designed exclusively for Prudential Real Estate Sales Professionals with clients moving state-to-state. FIVE BIG MISTAKE... [Read More]
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New law gives first-time buyers $7,500 tax credit
Aug. 2, 2008
From the Florida Association of Realtors... WASHINGTON – Aug. 1, 2008 – Tell first-time homebuyers it’s time to commit: A provision of the recently-passed federal housing recovery... [Read More]
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Senate passes housing rescue bill
Jul. 26, 2008
The US Senate has passed a housing rescue bill that could allow some homeowners facing foreclosure refinancing at as much as a 40 percent reduction in their debt. The president is expected to sign it... [Read More]
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Under-used FHA loans can aid in home repairs
Jul. 21, 2008
It's the 203k
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Refurbished Oelsner Park a neighborhood favorite
Jul. 13, 2008
Gulf front city park
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How to have a recession-proof home sale...
Jul. 1, 2008
From the Florida Association of Realtors ORLANDO, Fla. – July 1, 2008 – It’s a buyer’s market, but sellers can increase the chance of a sale in today’s climate by workin... [Read More]
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New law helps pool owners cut energy costs
Jun. 25, 2008
New law helps pool owners cut energy costs Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Post a comment | E-mail this story | Print Starting in July 2011, the only pool pumps available will be new, energy-effi... [Read More]
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Facts on Identiy Theft...
Jun. 22, 2008
I don’t understand it. I use my credit card all the time on the Internet with no problems. I use it to cover an unexpected dental bill and end up with fraudulent charges at half a dozen Internet... [Read More]
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Where presidential candidates stand on housing...
Jun. 7, 2008
Where McCain and Obama stand on housing
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Civil War brought hardship to Brooksville area
Jun. 4, 2008
by Tish Osborne Check out my new Brooksville listing -- a great house just blocks from the historic downtown! http://www.realtor.com/realestate/brooksville-fl-34601-1099932601/ Florida succeeded fr... [Read More]
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Historic Brooksville, Fla.: The Brooksville Raid
Jun. 4, 2008
Brooksville reenactment draws thousands
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No. 1 beach is here in Tampa Bay!
May. 23, 2008
Dr. Beach picks Caladesi Island
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Tips for preparing your house for sale...
May. 5, 2008
To do's in a competitive market...
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