Short sale. Situated in the heart of Brandon, this wonderful home  is  located right next door to the highly rated Mintz Elementary school. It is also conveniently located minutes from the Brandon Westfield mall and great restaurants, the Expressway, US 301 and I-75. The Homeowner's Fees are very reasonable. Call today to come see this  attractive townhome! Listed under $80,000. The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell homes.  Contact Pam at 813-245-0316 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco County area. Information is provided in this blog with the intent to educate homeowners a... 10/23/2009

Lake June Estates is a gated community of single family homes found off of Windhorst in North Brandon. The subdivision boarders Lake June. It has beautiful, lush landscaping. Nearby schools are Limona Elementary, McLane Middle, and Brandon High School. Come experience the Florida Lifestyle in Brandon with the nearby sparkling beaches of Clearwater Beach and  just a little bit to the south is St. Pete Beach. It is a just short drive  to I-275 and then it is an easy commute to Largo, Clearwater, Bradenton,  St. Petersburg, or  a quick trip to MacDill Air Force Base. Let us show you your new home in Brandon today! Just contact us at Solaris Realty of TampaBay. You will love  peaceful way of life in Brandon.  The community offers convenient access to beautiful Gulf beaches, golf courses, re... 10/16/2009

Brentwood Hills  of Brandon is a non CDD community with a  low HOA fee provides for the use of the enormous community pool, playground, tennis courts and soccer field all of which are a short walk from anywhere in the community. If needed, a daycare center within Brentwood Hills will add to your convenience.This location offers a short commute to Macdill AFB, and downtown Tampa, as well as easy access to the Cross-town Expressway. Brentwood Hills is just south of Highway 60 off of Mount Carmel Road. New commercial development of commercial dining and shopping is just minutes away. Come enjoy Chilis, Applebees, Home Depot, Super Walmart and and Publix all within a mile of the community of Brentwood Hills of Brandon. Call today to see the real estate of Brentwood Hills of Brandon. Close t... 10/10/2009

Hickory Woods of Brandon is an exclusive gated community built by Ryland Homes from 2003 - 2005. The homes are elegant custom homes all on larger lots, most half an acre or more. Hickory Woods is located just south of Bloomingdale off of John Moore Road. Nearby schools are Cimino Elementary, Burns Middle, and Bloomingdale High School. Come see this gorgeous community of Hickory Woods in Brandon. This single family home community  is a great community for any family. As Hickory Woods is conveniently located near schools, dining, shopping, and major highways for easy commuting, Hickory Woods has access to all the amenities that Tampa Bay has to offer.     The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Pinellas... 10/06/2009

South Ridge is a subdivision that was built by Pulte homes. It is a community of single 3 to 5 bedroom single family affordable homes. It is located off of Kings Ave in Brandon so it is convenient to Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base and the mall. The community does not have a CDD and has reasonable HOA fees. You will love  peaceful way of life in South Ridge. The community offers convenient access to beautiful Gulf beaches, golf courses, restaurants, medical facilities, amusement parks, shopping, downtown Tampa and more. That's why the community is ideal for buyers looking to find the perfect home in a quiet,  community atmosphere. The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area he... 10/02/2009

La Viva is a small gated neighborhood of maintenance free villas tucked away in a private location centrally located in Brandon. These villas are located close to mall, restaurants, shopping, hospital. These villas are located near Lumsden and Kings Avenue. Come live maintenance-free in the heart of Brandon. You will not find a more convenient location close to everything.   La Viva is ideally located close to Brandon Westfield Shopping Center, and just minutes to the Crosstown Expressway for easy access to downtown Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base.  It is also a quick commute to Tampa attractions and airport. It is also just a little over an hour to the Magic Kingdom! Call us today to see real estate in La Viva of Brandon.       The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe... 09/21/2009

Stratford Manor is a great neighborhood of single family homes in north Brandon with easy Access to to I-75. Many of the homesites are huge with 1/3 acre to 1/2 and acre with lush Landscaping and Trees . Many of the homes have no backyard neighbors!  The majority of the homes were built in the late 1980's.  Stratford Manor is only 30 homes. There is an Homeowner's Association with a small annual fee and no CDD's. Stratford Manor is located approx. 2 miles from I-75 and Brandon Mall. You will love  peaceful way of life in Stratford Manor. The community offers convenient access to beautiful Gulf beaches, golf courses, restaurants, medical facilities, amusement parks, shopping, downtown Tampa and more. That's why the community is ideal for buyers looking to find the perfect home in a quiet... 09/18/2009

Kings Gate is located on Kings Avenue south of Bloomingdale in Brandon. The location for the community allows for quick access to Highway 301 and I-75. The elegant single homes in Kings Gate start from the $180,000's. The homes are nestled in area of large trees and peaceful scenery. Kings Gate has unique, spacious floor plans and incredible luxury custom features included in these Sapphire and Diamond Series homes by Shimberg Homes. Kings Gate has no CDD fees and a great location. You will find living in Kings Gate is both affordable and convenient. The schools close to Kings Gate are Kingswood Elementary, Rogers Middle and Bloomingdale High School. Kings Gate is to be a small community of 42 homes. Shimberg Homes builds neighborhoods that are located in desirable areas in Tampa Bay. T... 09/17/2009

Stratford Manor is a great neighborhood of single family homes in north Brandon with easy Access to to I-75. Many of the homesites are huge with 1/3 acre to 1/2 and acre with lush Landscaping and Trees . Many of the homes have no backyard neighbors!  The majority of the homes were built in the late 1980's.  Stratford Manor is only 30 homes. There is an Homeowner's Association with a small annual fee and no CDD's. Stratford Manor is located approx. 2 miles from I-75 and Brandon Mall. You will love  peaceful way of life in Stratford Manor. The community offers convenient access to beautiful Gulf beaches, golf courses, restaurants, medical facilities, amusement parks, shopping, downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg and more. That's why the community is ideal for buyers looking to find the perf... 09/08/2009

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Bloomingdale is actually several different communities within a broad area called Bloomingdale which are located in Brandon and Valrico. Bloomingdale is generally thought of as the communities south of Bloomindale Road west of Lithia Pinecrest and east of Kings. House prices start in the 100,000's and go up. Bloomingdale is conviently located just east of Brandon, with a quick commute to Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base using either the Crosstown Expressway or Highway 60. It is also a quick commute to Tampa International Airport, Tampa's Performing Art Center, Lowry Park Zoo, Raymond James Stadium, The Ice Palace, Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and Channelside. Going east it is only a little more then an hours drive to Magic Kingdom! Whether you want a luxury home with a view of a... 07/28/2009

Brandon Apartments Apartments in Brandon, Florida 07/24/2009

My wife and I just returned from our dream trip to Hawaii. We visited the five major islands. The big island is as you might expect - very commercialized and crowded. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters took us on a 2 hour tour with included the active volcano - we were lucky and flew over as it was erupting. We would definitely recommend visiting the lesser known islands if you're going to spend the money to get there. We took the ride up to 9,740' to see Haleakala(House of the sun) - what an unbelievable beautiful site. Got some great pics and enjoyed talking to the Park Rangers. What amazes you as you walk each of the islands is that they were all formed from volcanoes. Your front yard is lava - which oddly enough turns out to be quite fertile. There were several spots where the coconuts from ... 07/22/2009

Amaya Estates in Brandon is located off of John Moore, just north of Bloomingdale. This older single family subdivision is situated in south Brandon is close to hospital, schools, shops, restaurants and the Brandon Mall. The beautiful lots are generaly 1/2 acre lots or more  with mature trees. Shopping and numerous restaurants are conviently located within a 3 mile radius. The highly rated Brandon Regional hospital is located just a couple of minutes away.  Westlake Mall and Regency Square shopping center are within 10 minutes from the community. If Amaya Estates of Brandon is not what you are looking for, we can assist you in finding the right community for you. We can help you with search for the right home for you whether it is a Residential, Luxury, Waterfront, Golf Communities, Vil... 07/21/2009

This is a townhome complex that has 2 and 3 bedrooms and is located in the heart of Brandon just off of Kings and Providence. This complex is located in a quiet and secluded park like setting.  The Home Owners Assocation covers roof, exterior, basic cable, and pool at this time.  The community has a pet limit of 25 lbs. The complex has a community pool and lots of gorgeous trees. The location allows for a quick commute to Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base. The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Tampa area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell homes.  Contact Pam at 813-245-0316 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco County area. Information is pro... 07/08/2009

Indian Hills is located off of Bell Shoals Road south of Bloomingdale in Brandon. It is an area of larger custom homes on lots often over 1 acre. The HOA fee is minimal each year. Nearby schools are Ciminio Elementary, Burns Middle and Bloomingdale High. It is just a couple of miles from Bloomingdale Golf Course, if you enjoy playing golf. Families and individuals are moving into the Brandon/Valrico area because of its family activities and its close proximity to surrounding cities. Brandon has variety of priced beautiful homes, condos and townhomes that are conveniently located close to schools, shopping, and major roadways. It's only a few minutes commute to beaches, downtown Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base and the Brandon Town Center. If Indian Hills of Brandon is not what you are look... 06/30/2009

www.TampaHouseMan.com For those of you interested in commercial investment opportunities, here is a brief explanation of CAP rate, a common way of comparing one investment property against another. The CAP rate is simply what percentage of the purchase price will be earned back each year as Net Operating Income (before taxes and debt service). So for example, if the purchase price of a property was $100,000, and Net Operating Income is $10,000/year, the CAP rate would be 10%, meaning 10% of the purchase price will be earned as NOI each year if income and expenses stay the same. Here's another example: Annual Income              $30,000Annual Expenses             $5,000Net Operating Income    $25,000 Property asking price = $450,000Let's assume the eventual sale price is $400,000 The CAP... 06/24/2009

www.TampaHouseMan.com Dear Homebuyers, Here are a few mistakes that are made by buyers.  If you can, try to avoid making these mistakes: Not using factual data to qualify for a loan - Despite being fraudulent, if you overstate your finances to qualify for a loan, you are doing yourself a huge disservice because YOU CAN'T AFFORD THAT HOME! Buying a house that doesn't meet your needs - Sometimes when we are in the moment, there is an ether that makes us do things we don't really want to or mean to.  I'm convinced this leads to buyers remorse.  Make sure you have a checklist of the features that are important in the house and features that are mandatory in the house you want to buy.  If the house doesn't meet the requirements, despite the great view of the water, don't buy it. Not using a ... 06/22/2009

www.TampaHouseMan.com FOR SALE BY OWNER MARKETING TIPS Even though the National Association of Realtors tell us most For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties will eventually list their property with a Realtor, homeowners continue to try to sell their homes on their own.  The reason they usually switch to a Realtor is because most homeowners have regular jobs and lives and don't have the time to properly market the home for sale.  They soon realize that very few buyers (if any) are coming to see their home and those that do never come back.  The reason why is that most homeowners believe if they put a sign up in their yard, the home will sell.  They overestimate how many people actually drive into their neighborhood and by their house and really do care about price.  The fact is most buyers w... 06/22/2009