Stephanie LeFew's (Tampa Real Estate Market) Blog

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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL - BK3029088

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2015 

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Florida is still the top destination for International Buyers.In 2014, the five countries that accounted for 51% of all purchases by international buyers were China, Canada, Mexico, India & the United Kingdom.International buyers tend to purchase more expensive real estate with the average purcha...
11/28/2015

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When you are trying to narrow down your favorites, it's a great idea to confirm whether or not the home is in a flood zone that requires flood insurance.  Flood insurance can get very pricey, and there is a lot of talk on the news and from insurance companies about flood insurance increasing each...
11/22/2015

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Homes that smell nice and have good curb appeal entice picky buyers to keep looking at your property and not just close the door before seeing the entire home.Often a repugnant smell, whether a strong dog or cat smell, cigarette smell, or a smell of "moisture" will quickllllly turn off buyers and...
11/20/2015

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Under the inspection repair and maintenance section of your home purchase contract, a seller has some limited responsibilities to the buyer to warrant certain items and/or systems in the home. While your agent may be representing you as a buyer, they are in no way qualified to determine the condi...
11/18/2015

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I always encourage my customers preparing for a move to cut back on their possessions to improve a home's staging. If a house is listed with the clutter remaining in the home, the potential buyers automatically think there isn't enough room, not enough storage in the home. Closets should be neat ...
11/16/2015

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Once the price and terms are negotiated and you're under contract for the purchase of your new home, one of the next steps is your mortgage person will order an appraisal to determine that the home is worth at least the contract sales price. We Realtors breathe a lot easier once the appraisal com...
11/12/2015

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Earlier this year, one of my buyers was so excited to close on their bank owned home.  The appraisal actually came in $20,000 above contract place.  I am so excited that they got instant equity. We moved quickly on their purchase of this home that was in an area they had been looking at for quite...
11/11/2015

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Ybor City is an urban environment where there's a lot going on including swanky restaurants, bars, nightlife. This is a very popular area where millenials want to be.Ybor City is centrally located with great transportation and is one of two National Historic Land Mark Districts in Florida. Here a...
11/09/2015

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Per analysis of Realty Trac over the last 15 years, in the Tampa Bay area, the best month to close is in October, when buyer's closing price was an average of 12% discount off the original asking price. The best day to close is October 8th, per the study.  After that, the best days of the year to...
11/08/2015

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   When you apply for a home loan, the buyer is asked if they are going to be living in the home.  Lenders want to know if the borrower is intending to actually live in the home that they are buying (primary residence) or whether it's an investment property or second home.  If the home isn't a pr...
11/07/2015
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