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By Rick Frissell, aka "The Red Baron of Real Estate"
(HomeXpress Realty)
Gasparilla Pirate Fest Tampa The Gasparilla Pirate Fest Tampa is about to happen.  Each year the legend of Jose Gasparilla and Ye Mystic Krew launch an all out invasion of the city of Tampa.  As the Krewe gather together, there is nothing on their mind than capturing the city another year.  Only yesterday, there was an attempt to have the mayor of Tampa surrender, only to be rebuffed and the pirates promise to return on Saturday, January 25. I grew up in Tampa.  I remember the excitement we children had when Gasparilla as about to arrive.  In those days, it was simply Gasparilla Day, but is now known a Gasparilla Pirate Fest Tampa.  The marketing department may have changed the title, but the day is not much different than is was those many years ago of yesteryear. There is more than a ...
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By Nibal Elsaadi
(SI Real Estate Tampa)
Nationwide economic growth is projected to increase to 2.9 percent from the estimated 2.6 percent growth in 2013, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group reports. This increase can be attributed the return of consumer confidence following the government shutdown last fall, which affected hard working men and women across numerous industries. With rebounded optimism, an increase in both consumer and business spending is expected to boost overall economic growth throughout 2014. A significant driving force contributing to economic growth, according to Fannie Mae’s Chief Economist Doug Duncan, is the continued improvement in the real estate market. RealtyTrac published some encouraging statistics in its most recent Foreclosure Market Report, which recorded a 26 percen...
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
*See Heritage Isles Home Prices - Heritage Isles New Tampa Homes* - Beautiful Golf Community located in the New Tampa area offering golfing, tennis courts, resort style clubhouse, large playground area, large community pool. This search includes affordable homes for sale, short sales listings, bank owned homes, large luxury homes some directly on the golf course, mediterranean style homes, homes with pools, some with pond view.  Minutes from Wiregrass Mall.   Please let me know how I can assist you in your home search in Apollo Beach FL and what your time frame is. I am here to work with you at your pace.  *See Tampa Bay Waterfront Homes for Sale – Tampa Bay Homes on the Water MLS Listings* Buyer Incentives also – It’s my way of saying Thank You. *Please click here to learn more about ...
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
Cory Lake Isles is a wonderful gated community in the New Tampa area in zip code 33647, in in Hillsborough County.  This master planned waterfront community has a 165 acre lake, community boat ramp,  24 hour security, brick paved roads, a lush tropical resort style community, fitness center, tennis courts, park, playground, close to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and I75.    *Cory Lake Isles Real Estate for Sale* - This search includes houses for sale, residential lots for sale, new homes to be built, short sale listings, bank owned or REO properties, from affordable homes to very luxurious.    See Tampa Florida MLS Listings - Hillsborough County - You can do your own custom search or select special searches that have already been created for you. Feel free to contact me about any qu...
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
*See Live Oak Homes – New Tampa Real Estate* Please let me know how I can assist you in your home search in New Tampa FL and what your time frame is. I am here to work with you at your pace. *See Tampa Homes for Sale - Hillsborough County -  Tampa MLS Listings* Buyer Incentives also – It’s my way of saying Thank You. *Please click here to learn more about the details* Please call me to start learn more and start your home search in Tampa, Stephanie LeFew – 813-624-3332 Tampa Home Buy Realty New Tampa Realtors to Assist you in your home search & purchase Live Oak Amazing Tampa Real Estate at affordable prices www.TampaHomeBuy.com    Stephanie@tampahomebuy.com 
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
Grand Hampton is a extraordinary gated private community located in New Tampa Florida with community wide 24 hour security.  This gated community features a large resort style clubhouse with many amenities, 2 large pools, water slide, 4 tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness, walking trails, playground, park, private lake and dock.  Minutes to the SHOPPES OF WIREGRASS , I-75, I-4, USF, VA, MOFFITT, PEPIN Heart Hospital, and MacDill. This search includes new homes and exisitings homes, townhomes, short sales, bank owned homes, and foreclosed properties. *See Grand Hampton Homes – New Tampa Real Estate* Please let me know how I can assist you in your home search in New Tampa FL and what your time frame is. I am here to work with you at your pace. *See Tampa Bay Homes for Sale – Tampa M...
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
*See Arbor Greene Homes in Gated Community – New Tampa Real Estate* Please let me know how I can assist you in your home search in New Tampa FL and what your time frame is. I am here to work with you at your pace. *See Tampa Homes for Sale – Tampa MLS Listings* Buyer Incentives also – It’s my way of saying Thank You. *Please click here to learn more about the details.* Please call me to start learn more and start your home search in Tampa, Stephanie LeFew – 813-624-3332 Tampa Home Buy Realty New Tampa Realtors to Assist you in your home search & purchase Arbor Greene Tampa Real Estate at affordable prices www.TampaHomeBuy.com    Stephanie@tampahomebuy.com 
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By Stephanie LeFew, Making Real Estate Easy for You-It's all about You
(Coldwell Banker, Tampa FL)
*See Pebble Creek Homes – New Tampa Real Estate* Please let me know how I can assist you in your home search in New Tampa FL and what your time frame is. I am here to work with you at your pace. *See Tampa Homes for Sale – Tampa MLS Listings* Buyer Incentives also – It’s my way of saying Thank You. *Please click here to learn more about the details.* Please call me to start learn more and start your home search in Tampa, Stephanie LeFew – 813-624-3332 Tampa Home Buy Realty New Tampa Realtors to Assist you in your home search & purchase Pebble Creek Tampa Real Estate at affordable prices www.TampaHomeBuy.com    Stephanie@tampahomebuy.com 
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Join me for a class on Lead Generation and Website Technologies on January 28 in Tampa! On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 9:30am to noon I will be teaching a class on Lead Generation and Website Strategies in Tampa at the Greater Tampa Area Association of REALTORS. I taught this class in Sarasota at the Sarasota Association of REALTORS and it was a huge hit! The class sold out and, by all accounts, it was extremely helpful to all attendees, so make sure you sign up quickly! In this class you will learn about how to generate more leads by utilizing specific website strategies. Topics to be discussed include lead generating techniques and caveats, sources of lead generation, real estate websites, direction regarding costs along with opinions about where to begin and the future of lead gen...
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By Phil Stevenson, CRMP, "Mortgage Nerd" in Miami, Florida and Texas
(PS Mortgage Lending 305-791-4874 or 888-845-6630)
"When You Teach a Homeowner to Fish…" We are bombarded with a lot of messages daily, courtesy of advertising, but I sometimes wonder if advertisers ever consider educating consumers first before throwing their "message" out there.  Turns out there is a discrepancy between financial advertising and financial education, and the gap shows no signs of slowing down. According to an article published in Reverse Mortgage Daily, a recent study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that for every $25 dollars spent on financial marketing, only $1 is spent on financial education. I don't know how we expect to guide the public, and help them in their time of need if we advertise more than we educate. I'm not saying not to market your products but how about mixing some education into tha...
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By Chuck Ward Local Video Marketing, SMS Marketing, Google Plus Local Pages
(Florida Mobile Fusion Mobile, Marketing, Local SEO)
So what do the following items have in common One Bread Pan measuring 4-1/2 inches by 8 inches Two Flowerpots (terra cotta in nature) One Bolt and Washer 4 Vanilla Tea Light Candles   Check out the 4:36 minute video.  Around the 4 minute mark, learn how it can help you in business in 2014 Enjoy (Please reblog, post, comment, and send a fellow active rainer some love) If you want this video customized with your name and number on it so that you can send it out to your clients (who may be looking to buy a home) let me know ---- only $7.00
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By Nibal Elsaadi
(SI Real Estate Tampa)
Happy New Year to all! As the stabilization of the real estate market continued to improve over the year, it created extreme excitement about what 2014 may hold for the market, especially in our Tampa Bay area. In this blog, we will briefly discuss the most recent events that occurred in the housing market during the final months of 2013, as well as discuss what the real estate industry may see during the year of 2014. Looking Back Due to the short supply of inventory throughout the majority of 2013, the real estate industry witnessed some swift price increases resulting from the increased demand for homes. In response to increased demand, constructing spending reached the highest point the market had seen in the last five years. Sales, pending sales, median prices, and closings all saw...
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By Phil Stevenson, CRMP, "Mortgage Nerd" in Miami, Florida and Texas
(PS Mortgage Lending 305-791-4874 or 888-845-6630)
Non-Existent Long-Term Care Solutions The harsh realities of retirement and long term care are upon us but America continues to prove its unequipped to handle the growing number of retirees who will need long term in the future. “Unfortunately, America does not have a strategy to deal with this growing demand,” writes Long-Term Care Commission chair Bruce Chernof in an editorial, according to an article published in Reverse Mortgage Daily.  The sad truth is, that while the biggest retirement concern is financial security and the "Golden Years" are slowly becoming the "Debt Years" few initiatives are being taken to provide affordable long term care solutions. Part of problems abound from misunderstanding between retirees and family members, particularly those who falsely believe their fa...
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By Nibal Elsaadi
(SI Real Estate Tampa)
The SI Real Estate team would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! This time of year is truly magical as we get to spend the last days of the year with those who matter the most to us. As we look back on the year 2013, we should cherish all the wonderful moments and also know how to appreciate everything we have as many around us do not have the luxury of spending the last days of the year with our loved ones. As we are coming together to celebrate the holidays at the end the year, we exchange gifts, cook meals, decorate our homes, and partake in many other meaningful activities that bring us closer to our friends and families.  Our entire team wishes you all the best for the upcoming year of 2014 and we wish you success, prosperity, and most of all happiness in your personal and busin...
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By Nibal Elsaadi
(SI Real Estate Tampa)
New home sales are an integral segment of the continual stabilization of the real estate industry, especially in recent years, and the relationships between home builders and Realtors are allowing for the increased volume of sales.   E.J. Atchner, Senior Vice President of Bank of America, notes that ‘many builders, regardless of their size, are taking a much more collaborative view of partnering with Realtors than in the past.’ An incredible 66% of all new homes sold in 2013 were original prospects of Realtors that were introduced to home builders, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Buyer Profile Survey, and 88% of potential homebuyers said they will contact a Realtor to assist them through each step of the buying process. The regional marketplace expertise possesse...
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By Phil Stevenson, CRMP, "Mortgage Nerd" in Miami, Florida and Texas
(PS Mortgage Lending 305-791-4874 or 888-845-6630)
Educating Clients Should Be a #1 Priority Bloggers come in all shapes and sizes. Cliche, but true. Not everyone is hear to blog about the same thing, nor will everyone bring the same background or wealth of information to the table. What everyone will bring is a way to educate their (past, present and future) clients. Looking back, this is one of the reasons I've always admired about blogging: the freedom. The freedom to blog about whatever, whenever, and share what you know or found out, with everyone on the Internet. Must the content be original and not just copy and pasted off another website? Yes, but this doesn't limit what you can write about. You just need to make sure it comes from you. At a time where information is passed along faster than ever before, it's incredible how much...
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By David Tipton, GRI, ePro, SRES, Real Estate Broker - Tampa
(Grady David Tipton Brokerage)
West Coast of Florida-  Two bald eagles, Ozzie and Harriet, are expecting two chicks with a Christmas Day due date. The nest is being streamed live on the web 24 hours a day.    (See video player below) The nest is located high up in a slash pine tree near Fort Myers, FL. The birds do not see or hear anything coming from the camera. The eggs were laid on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20. The two eagles have been residing in their nest between October and April for over twenty years. The eagles mate for life. The veteran eagle parents take turns incubating the two eggs laid by Harriet by maintaining a 105-degree temperature. That is the temperature the embryos need for proper development. Harriet and Ozzie will continue to nurture their eggs until a few days before Christmas when the eggs are expecte...
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By David Tipton, GRI, ePro, SRES, Real Estate Broker - Tampa
(Grady David Tipton Brokerage)
Valencia Lakes Tampa 55+ Community   Brand New!! Move-In-Ready-Numerous Upgrades!!  This fabulous San Marino model offers 3 BR with Den/Office and 3 car garage. Fantastic Water views from the screened lanai. Open floor plan, split Br's and high ceilings. Kitchen offers GE appliances, 42" cabinets + pantry and granite counter tops. Separate Laundry Room, Security System, Brick Pavers on Driveway and Lanai.    Very active community offers a Fabulous Waterfront Outdoor Recreation area, including 27,000 SF Clubhouse with resort style heated pools, including lap pool and resistance pool. Right next door you 'll find Har-Tru tennis courts, Horseshoes, Pickleball and Bocce Ball courts. State of the Art Fitness Center, SPA with mens and ladies steam room & lockers. Relax at the Internet Cafe an...
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By Toni Weidman, 20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
(Sailwinds Realty)
Tampa, FL -The Rockettes Are Coming to Town Between the Turkey-eating and the sleigh with that large, red-suited, white bearded guy; The Rockettes are coming to town! They are bringing their Broadway musical Christmas spectacular with them. This is a fun show with lots of dancing and fun stuff including the 200+ dancing Santas and dancing toy soldiers.   Photo Courtesy of Straz Center The Rockettes will be at Straz Center, 1010 N. WC Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 from December 12 to December 29, 2013 at Carol Morsani Hall. Ticket prices run from $42.50 - $105.00. Tickets are available through the Straz website or Tickmaster.   This local event information brought to you as a courtesy by Toni Weidman- Re/Max Sunset.  Please contact the organizers for any questions.     Recent Posts Pas...
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By David Tipton, GRI, ePro, SRES, Real Estate Broker - Tampa
(Grady David Tipton Brokerage)
Recycling Wine Bottles? When you pick up your favorite bottle of wine at your grocery or wine store, do you ever give a thought about the glass wine bottle? Do you ever wonder where the glass wine bottle was made or who made it? When you throw your empty wine bottle into your recycling bin, do you ever wonder what happens to it? Well, with this Blog, we’re going to answer these questions and, perhaps, a few more. Americans love their wine. Let’s begin by throwing out a few interesting wine facts. First, each year, we adult Americans consume over “350 Million” cases of wine. That’s about “4.2 Billion” bottles! Florida, by the way, is the “Third” wine consuming State in the nation! Did you know that Florida grows grapes and makes world-class wines? Yep, that’s a fact! Florida can boast of...
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