Jeff Launiere's (sweethometampa) Blog

Pictures are one of the most important parts of your home's marketing plan. They are usually the first thing potential buyers see and can be a deciding factor in whether or not they actually walk through your home. Here are some photo tips for taking the best possible pictures of your Tampa home:...

I have just made a new FREE e-book available for home sellers. This e-book is filled with information on how to stage, prepare and provide you the best chance of selling your home quickly and for the highest price possible. It can be found at my website, or by clicking on the image below. This e-...

You probably will not be surprised to hear that in 2009, on the average, new-home buyers purchased smaller Tampa homes. To be exact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released information showing that the average size of a new home decreased by 40 square feet, from 2,520 square fee...

Is it possible? Is this the year to buy Tampa real estate? Why would 2010 be special? Well, let's look at the current house hunting conditions, which might give some insight: Home prices are lower than they’ve been since 2003. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the median p...

The extension of the homebuyer's tax credit, as well as the expansion to include upgrade homebuyers, has a lot of people looking for their dream home. Many are looking for that dream home in the listings for Tampa foreclosures. Why? The Law of Supply and Demand Quick marketing lesson: every marke...

The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, has helped many a homeowner buy a Tampa home for sale by providing mortgage insurance through FHA-approved lenders. However, a change in policy, announced in January, may make it harder for those with poor credit. Before we talk about FHA's change in po...

If you have a Tampa home for sale and it's sitting vacant, it's a perfect target for vandals. The signs are obvious, such as uncut grass and lights that never come on. In fact, a vacant house doesn't just look vacant; it feels vacant. Vandals aren't the only problem for a vacant Tampa home for sa...

Thousands of potential buyers of homes for sale in Tampa are now homeowners, thanks to the first-time homebuyer tax credit. You could be eligible for a tax credit if you bought a home in 2009 or plan to buy one before April 30, 2010. But which one are you eligible for? If you have two or three ho...

If you're getting a mortgage on a home, your lender will require an appraisal. This is performed by a licensed appraiser who evaluates your home and determines its value. Here is a guide to your Tampa home's appraisal terms. Age: The actual age of your home is how long since your home has been bu...

28641 Tanner Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 www.28641TannerDrive.com For Sale $200,000 More Photos Below Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Area: Tampa Style: Ranch Square Footage: 1,806 Lot Size: 0.20 Acres Year Built: 1988 This gorgeous 1,806 square foot home has an incredibly open and spacious floor pl...