Tampa-area housing sales, prices rise in June

August 4, 2014 by nickdavis

Tampa area housing sales prices rise in June

Tampa-area. More home sales closed and for higher median prices this June compared to a year ago.

The June housing report released Tuesday by Florida Realtors paints a fairly bright picture of the Tampa-area market here with more closed sales and better median housing prices than the Tampa metro area saw a year ago.

And for buyers, there is slightly less pressure in the Tampa-area, since the cash buyers and the hedge fund companies that were snapping up properties for rental have backed away from the area, one consultant said.

Closed residential real estate sales are up 7.5 percent over June 2013 in the Tampa-area, St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area and the median sale price on the homes that sold was up 2.4 percent to $162,250 for a single family unit and up 9.6 percent over June 2013 for condos and townhouses, to $111,281.

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Beautiful Pool Home in Wesley Chapel, FL!

July 30, 2014 by nickdavis

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2014 Why the Second Half Will Be Better Than the First

July 28, 2014 by nickdavis

Why the Second Half of 2014 Will Be Better Than the First

In 2014 the housing market has been sluggish in many markets over the past six months, after last year’s double-digit appreciation.

But researchers at the real estate brokerage Redfin say they see signs that the housing market is now edging back to normal. In a new report, they say they expect the market in urban areas to regain its footing over the second half of 2014.

“The second half will not be without its wobbles,” Redfin researchers note on the brokerage’s blog. “The housing market will have to jockey between poor economic indicators and pent-up buyer demand. But the housing market can maneuver around the juggernaut of sub par long-term economic fundamentals, based on the very real difference between this year and any other year post-crisis: Housing is now edging back to normal.”

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7 tips to get the best mortgage

July 14, 2014 by nickdavis

Trying for a mortgage to purchase a home? These steps will help get you there.

7 tips to get the best mortgage

As the real estate market begins to perk up, many people find themselves in a good position to start looking for a home. Even though interest rates continue to hover at the lower end of the spectrum, shopping for a mortgage is still a tricky process, especially if you’re doing it for the first time.

But don’t fret. These seven steps will help you navigate the treacherous waters of mortgage shopping, and they’ll save you time and money in the process.

1. Have your credit report ready

2. Work on improving your debt-to-income ratio

3. Plan for a big down payment

4. Decide between a fixed or hybrid mortgage

5. Shop for lenders

6. Submit a thorough application

7. Lock in your interest rate

To see the complete article 7 Tips to get the best mortgage please visit our website at www.TampaHomesSold.com/Nick-Cindy-Davis-Blog.aspx

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Renting to Buying a home 5 Things to Know

June 23, 2014 by nickdavis

Renting to buying a home – 5 things you need to know

: Renting vs Buying a Home

Renting right now? And you’ve decided it’s time to purchase your own home and leave the world of renting behind. If you’ve always rented or it has been quite some time since you have owned a home. There a quite a few changes as you become a homeowner.

Here are five things to look out for as you start the process of buying a home.

1. Get Your Credit in Check

2. Budget, Then Shop

3. Take the Inspection Seriously

4. Factor in the Extra Costs

5. Repairs are Your Responsibility

We will go more into depth in each area. To see complete article 5 things you need to know when coming from Renting to buying a home. Please visit our website at http://www.tampahomessold.com/nick-cindy-davis-blog.aspx

Lowball Offer is what we want to do – It’s a Buyer’s Market

June 9, 2014 by nickdavis

We want to make a Lowball Offer – It’s a Buyer’s Market

We want to make a Lowball Offer

No one wants to feel like they’ve been taken advantage of in a housing transaction. These days, in most markets prices are rising and inventory is still tight, which means that tossing a lowball offer isn’t just bad form; it’s a sure-fire way to kill any hopes of getting a seller to accept your offer.

But many buyers may not realize how much the market has recovered and their price expectations may not be rooted in reality. It’s Nick & Cindy’s job to educate you and help guide you when it comes to determining what offer will get them a great deal, without totally turning off a seller.

We will cover the top 4 reasons why this is not a good strategy in your home purchase to make a lowball offer.

1. Market Reality Check

2. Comps

3. You cannot Drag it out

4. We Don’t Want to Insult the Sellers

To see complete article: Lowball Offer is what we want to do – It’s a Buyer’s Market . To see complete article; please visit our website at www.TampaHomesSold.com/nick-cindy-davis-blog.aspx

Tampa REALTOR Here to Assist You in Your Next Home Purchase

June 2, 2014 by nickdavis

Tampa REALTOR

The Six Major things that You as a Buyer Should

We are Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group and we are the REALTOR in the Tampa area here to assist you in purchasing your next home.

As a buyer purchasing your first home, second or tenth home it is typically the single most expensive thing you will do in your life. You should have someone who cares about your purchase as much as you do. We as REALTORS® always ask buyers what they’re looking for in a home. But have you asked what yourself what you are looking for in the REALTOR® who helps you purchase your next home. The Six Major things that You as a Buyer Should want in your REALTOR

1. You Want to Trust Your REALTOR

2. You Want Your REALTOR to Be an Area Expert

3. You Want Your REALTOR to Do What They Say

4. You Want Your REALTOR to Have Their Act Together

5. You Want Your REALTOR to Listen to You

6. You Want Your REALTOR to Have Good References

To see complete article: The Six Major things that You as a Buyer Should want in your REALTOR To see complete article; please visit our website atwww.TampaHomesSold.com/nick-cindy-davis-blog.aspx

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Relocating to Tampa 10 Tips to get your House Ready for Moving

May 19, 2014 by nickdavis

Relocating to Tampa 10 Tips to get your House Ready for Moving

10 Tips to Get Your House Ready for Moving

So you are relocating to Tampa.

After 20 years in the military and relocating seven times and one of those times was relocating to Tampa from Germany. Or in the Army we called them Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) which were from cross country to cross continent moves, we’re firm believers in ensuring that your house is ready for moving ahead of time—whether it’s a self-move or you’re hiring someone to do it all. We don’t know about you, but when we don’t have a plan, and the things around us are disorganized, our life feels a little out of control. And when you’re dealing with the stress of a move, the last thing you want is to feel out of control. Besides that, in most cases, the more stuff you move, the more your move costs. That could mean preparing your house is a money saver too. Maybe it sounds intimidating, but really, if you do it right, it doesn’t have to monopolize all your time.

Here our 10 Tips to get your house ready for moving.

Tip #1 Purge, eliminate…whatever you want to call it, just get rid of stuff you don’t need

Tip #2 Have a garage sale

Tip #3 Organize the stuff you keep

Tip #4 Clean as you go

Tip #5 Use things you can’t take with you

Tip #6 Begin an inventory

Tip #7 Create a “move file.”

Tip #8 Gather all important forms and documents

Tip #9 Begin collecting boxes and moving supplies

Tip #10 Return any borrowed or rented items and pick up any items you’ve loaned out

To see the complete article; which goes over each of the 10 Tips to get your house ready for moving more in depth please visit our website at: www.TampaHomesSold.com/nick-cindy-davis-blog.aspx

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3 Tips when your move involves pets-Tip #3 For All Moves

May 17, 2014 by nickdavis

3 Tips when your move involves pets

Tip #3 For All Moves

We will go over each of the 3 Tips when your move involves pets more in depth. In today’s Article we will cover Tip #3 For All Moves. To see complete article; please visit our website at www.TampaHomesSold.com/nick-cindy-davis-blog.aspx

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3 Tips when your move involves pets-Tip # 2 If You’re Traveling By Plane

May 16, 2014 by nickdavis