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Real OpinionatedReal OpinionatedA Tampa area Real Estate blog written by one of Tampa's most opinionated and professional Realtors. Get home buying and selling tips, or just sit back and relax while you enjoy some pointed commentary on the real estate market. Articles
Journey to the Computer Science Degree
2007-04-03 17:22:00 From time to time, I like to take a post or two and just fill everybody in on what’s going on in my life. It helps people get to know me, and knowing people is the name of the Real Estate game. For those who didn’t know, I have several college degrees: An Associate ... More About: Science , Journey , Computer , Comp , Computer science
Real Opinionated Lands on Boardwalk!
2007-04-03 17:05:00 This weeks Carnival of Real Estate Consumer Content landed Real Opinion ated in the thimble, passing go and collecting $200 in Steve Leungs Monopoly themed carnival. Our post, entitled “How to Be Awsomely Awesome (And Get it Sold)” tied for first place with the venerable Maureen Francis. Her post, “10 Things You Can’t Do When Selling” ... More About: Board , Land , Walk
Homes For Rent At MacDill Air Force Base
2007-04-03 02:52:00 Most Realtors won’t deal with Renters. Why? Bottom line: we don’t make enough money. For all intents and purposes, it costs us as much time to show homes and complete paperwork for a renter as it does for a buyer. Except, when the lease is executed, we get $200 or $300 ... More About: For Rent , Mac , Home , Force , Homes
The Mortgage Implosion: Episode 2
2007-04-02 13:02:00 We pick up where we left off in Episode 1, Bob and Susie Homebuyer just received the news from Jane Subprime…“They can qualify for a mortgage, despite their credit issues!” What a day! (I picture Bob and Susie running through a valley of wild flowers in slow motion…) Bob and Susie sit down with ... More About: Mortgage , Piso , Sion , Gage
What You Get: Homes For 300K in Tampa Bay
2007-04-01 18:08:00 I recently started a series of posts entitled “What You Get.” The idea was totally a knock off of the HGTV show, but I figured they had better things to do than sue me. Larry Cragun writes a similar column, but he’s National in scope. So, I’m writing blog posts about what your ... More About: Home , Hat , Homes , Tampa
Reason Number 231 to Use a Realtor in Tampa Bay
2007-04-01 16:29:00 I guess this guy had some problems with his paperwork with Pulte, the builder of several new developments in the area of Bloomingdale and Gornto Lake Road. I was unable to find anybody to comment on the situation, although the Hillsborough County Sheriff was on scene to try to sort out the dilema of the ... More About: Numb , Reason , Realtor , Number 2 , Real
Sellers: 5 Ways to Be Awesomely Awesome (And Get it Sold)
2007-03-31 03:30:00 Listen, we need to talk. I keep showing houses, and my buyers are in a constant state of barely contained laughter. Why would they laugh, you ask? They’re laughing because the comments on your MLS listing say “Cleanest house on the block,” but when we walked in it looked more like college dormitory after spring ... More About: Awesome , Seller , Elle , Sell , Sellers
Do NOT Pay A Fee For A Mortgage Rate Quote
2007-03-30 18:32:00 I was reading Christopher Smith’s blog post about his recent troubles with USAA and I felt compelled, being that a huge part of my business comes from Military Relocations to MacDill Air Force Base, to inform my military clients about this nonsense. You might think that using USAA for your mortgage needs makes sense because ... More About: Mortgage , Gage , Quote , Rate , Mort
Land O Lakes: 5 Huge Home Buying Mistakes
2007-03-30 18:01:00 Shopping for Real Estate is different in every community. There are always considerations, nuances, and miscellaneous facts that need to be considered in every sub market of a given area. Looking at homes for sale in Land O Lakes is no different. Here are 5 huge Land O Lakes home buying mistakes that could end ... More About: Buying , Home , Take , Mist
FSBO? Fizz-NO!
2007-03-30 04:17:00 You’ve got it figured out. You’ll sell FBSO. You’ll pull in a buyer in no time flat. You’ll save the commission, and everybody will recognize you for the genius that you are. Your wife will love you. Your children will rejoice. The deaf will hear. The blind will ...
How can Tampa consumers avoid predatory lending practices?
2007-03-28 17:24:00 Oh, Beazer…not in our town, please! In response to Jonathans post, let me give a little more education on predatory lending practices. Hopefully we won’t see more mortgage lenders in Tampa getting into this same trouble. But, the good news is, if they do, and they are found guilty, we don’t have to worry about them ... More About: Consumer , Practice , Ending , Predator
Homes for Sale in Land O Lakes: How to Choose
2007-03-28 17:05:00 If you drive down any street in Land O Lakes, homes for sale are a common sight. It seems as if every person in Land O Lakes has decided to sell their home at the same time. While the increased inventory may constitute a problem for those attempting to list their home for ... More About: For Sale , How To , Home , Sale , Homes
Oh Beazer?.Say It Ain?t So!
2007-03-28 00:43:00 After I just wrote a post about how Beazer had finally gotten it right in the Seminole Isle subdivision, they go and get caught with their hand in the sub-prime cookie jar. Geez. Predatory lending practices…..that’s not good for business. Still, I stand by the Seminole Isle development as one of the finest new condo developments ...
Tampa Buyers: Can?t Qualify for a Mortgage?Now What?
2007-03-27 19:19:00 Jonathan posted a great question in regards to my Mortgage Implosion: Episode 1 article. He asked “Is it a good thing or a bad thing that people who aren’t really qualified for loans can’t get them?” If someone can not qualify for a mortgage, there is a reason! It doesn’t mean they ... More About: What , Buyer , Hat , Now What
Why FSBO Flunks the Common Sense Test
2007-03-27 01:52:00 Would you hire a part time Realtor to sell your home? You wouldn’t!? Why not? I’ll tell you why: 1) Part time Realtors are never available when a potential buyer needs them. Your house is positioned correctly in terms of price. It’s designed well and impeccably clean. There’s only one problem. Every time a buyer calls ... More About: Sense , Common , Test , Common Sense , Ense
MacDill Air Show: How to Avoid Getting Arrested or Worse
2007-03-26 18:38:00 I just wanted to point out that Military Police are not the same as regular Tampa cops. Tampa cops have lots and lots of training on verbal judo, conflict resolution, and community policing. Air Force cops have lots of training on Use of Force, Combat Patrolling, and Actual Judo. What’s the ... More About: Mac , Arrested , How To , Arrest , Show
The Mortgage Implosion: Episode 1
2007-03-26 13:54:00 All the buzz lately in the Real Estate industry is the mortgage implosion. What does that mean? Talk to any mortgage lender or broker and ask them how their industry is doing. My general response has been “It’s tough right now, our guidelines for writing loans are changing daily.” The means ... More About: Episode , Mortgage , Piso , Sion , Episode 1
New Title?Mortgage Godess
2007-03-26 13:34:00 Jonathan took the time to give me such a wonderful introduction to your community! I have actually been pondering changing my business card..Leah, Mortgage GODESS. It has a nice ring to it. I am thrilled to have met the Greene team and am looking forward to giving you all my reportings on mortgage happenings. If there ... More About: God , Title , Gage , Odes
BAH Rates are Getting Better
2007-03-26 04:10:00 Did you know that an E-1 with dependents will make $1251.00 per month for housing in the area surrounding MacDill Air Force Base? Geez. You don’t even want to discuss what I made when I was an Airman. More importantly, a Staff Sergeant (E-5) will make $1393.00, which will buy you a pretty nice ... More About: Better , Bett , Rates , Rate
Vacation Home Alert: Beazer Condos at Seminole Isle
2007-03-26 01:46:00 If you’ve been paying attention lately, you’ll notice that I recently sold a new condo to some clients of mine in Seminole, just south of Clearwater, FL. I wanted to briefly feature this community because I think that Beazer has finally stumbled upon a winning combination of location, amenities, and price with their Seminole ... More About: Cat , Home , Vacation , Condo , Ondo
We?re Overwhelmed by the Love!
2007-03-25 06:03:00 We were just looking through our Technorati stats, and we were overwhelmed by the response that we’ve had to this new blog over the past month. We’ve been trying hard to write good posts for you guys, and you’ve been more than generous with your comments and support. So far, we’ve written 74 posts, but ... More About: Love , Over , Overwhelmed , Helm
Own a Vacation Home in Tampa Bay
2007-03-25 05:50:00 You know you want to. Think of the white sand between your toes, the dolphins splashing playfully on the horizon, and the exciting culture and the laid back atmosphere of the Tampa Bay area. Now, think about what’s going on outside your living room. Is it cold? Is there snow on ... More About: Cat , Home , Vacation , Tampa Bay
Introducing the New Real Opinionated Mortgage Godess
2007-03-23 21:10:00 Her name is Leah Ross, and she’s an exceptionally professional mortgage broker from AmeriFirst Home Mortgage . I initially polled the Active Rain community in search of somebody who would be a good fit for Real Opinion ated and could offer some expert advice on mortgages, lending, and all things Real Estate finance related. In Leah, I ... More About: God , The N
The Military Guide to New Home Purchases
2007-03-23 20:55:00 Let’s face it: You’re going to move every three years like clockwork. No matter how much your boss likes you. No matter how squared away the shine on your boots is, you’re not going to get to stay at MacDill Air Force Base forever. I’m here to help. This advice not only applies ... More About: Military , Home , Guide , Chase , Purchase
New Publix Open in Land O Lakes
2007-03-23 14:44:00 Thank goodness. And not a moment too soon. Residents of Land O Lake s had previously been relegated to a menial, nomadic existence. They hunted for small animals and gathered berries to prepare their nightly meals. They even, on occasion, were forced to fish in their “Land O Lakes” rather than brave the vast wilderness between housing ... More About: Open
Selling FSBO is Like Rolling the Dice
2007-03-21 15:30:00 When a Tampa resident decides to sell his Real Estate For Sale By Owner, he’s signing up for a crap shoot. Any one of several possible outcomes could come into play, and it’s almost impossible to predict which one. Here’s a short run down of what could happen: 1) You could sell your home ... More About: Selling , Roll , Sell , Like , Rolling
The Tragedy of the Real Estate Deal Lost in Clearwater
2007-03-20 22:42:00 Not a deal lost for me, mind you. This is a fictional deal lost to a hypothetical new home sales representative from a condo development in a magical city called Clearwater. Any resemblance of actual events is unintentional (sort of). Here’s the story, and let this be a lesson to you: There once was ... More About: Lost , Estate , Real Estate , Tragedy , Water
7th Consumer Focused Real Estate Carnival: Ninja Style
2007-03-20 00:36:00 *Poof–a cloud of smoke fills the room and the ninja master appears as if from nowhere* Today I have the distinct honor and privledge of awarding my coveted ninja blessings to several real estate consumer content blogging masters. But first, a thought: Writing a blog is very much like being a ninja. One must appear ... More About: Carnival , Estate , Real Estate , Ninja , Consumer
Hey MacDill, Buy a House! That?s an Order!
2007-03-18 04:17:00 Once upon a time long, long ago military families could afford to live in Tampa. They had houses South of Gandy. They walked to work on Mac Dill Air Force Base, and they were at one with the universe. Then, the boom happened. Prices skyrocketed. The rest, as they say, is history. I remember when I was ... More About: House , Hat , A House , That
4 Types of Buyers, and Why FSBOs Can?t Get Them
More articles from this author:2007-03-16 15:24:00 There are only really four types of buyers out there in the market. Sure, every single person in the entire world can’t be narrowed down into four categories, but we’ve managed to come pretty close by watching the market, studying buyers, and just plain paying attention (try it sometime). Here’s what we’ve come ... More About: Buyer , Type , Them , Types , Buyers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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