Best Real Estate Blogs

If you are moving to Tampa, or any one of the many suburbs in the Tampa Bay area, you should know that each area, and each neighborhood, is very unique. From the historic bungalows in Hyde Park to the new construction in Odessa, or New Tampa, Prices and the “number of days on the market” vary drastically from one area to the next. Each area, and each Tampa neighborhood, has a unique personality, and unique sales statistics. Just within the South Tampa area, there are more than 20 different...Read Full Story

THE LATEST NEWS ON TAMPA REAL ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE….If you are buying a home in Tampa, or looking for a property in a foreign country, I have many previous articles on those topics. Looking for the right neighborhood for you in Tampa? Buying property in Budapest, or Panama? It’s all right here! If you would like to read a previous article that I have written, i.e. articles about Property Taxes, or the new FAR-9 contract, or Buying...Read Full Story

A new “Top 100” list of Real Estate blogs, highlights the “best of the best” in Real Estate blogs around the world. Real Estate Sizzle ranks #1 in the Tampa Bay area and 44th on the list overall! Some of my favorite Real Estate blogs are on this list…have a look at a sampling of great Real Estate bloggers around the world. Thanks to my loyal readers…you give me the inspiration to write interesting and informative articles every day! If you are buying a home in Tampa, selling a home in Tampa...Read Full Story

A new “Top 100” list of Real Estate blogs, highlights the “best of the best” in Real Estate blogs around the world. Real Estate Sizzle ranks #1 in the Tampa Bay area and 44th on the list overall! Some of my favorite Real Estate blogs are on this list…have a look at a sampling of great Real Estate bloggers around the world. Thanks to my loyal readers…you give me the inspiration to write interesting and informative articles every day! If you are buying a home in Tampa, selling a home in Tampa...Read Full Story

Author: Archana Dhankar Recently you have been to the supermarket and bought some oranges thinking them to be sweet and juicy. But when you tasted you felt they are not actually what you expected. Now that is ok since they are oranges and you can buy plenty of them again. But what if you bought a home/property and feel it is not exactly what you expected? Can you afford to change it and easily loose all the pains and dollars you have invested in the process? If not then you need a good real...Read Full Story

I've been attending a lot of webinars, conference calls, and discussions of late that focus on internet technology and trends.  From Social Networking, to company intranet, blogging, and user generated web video, there are a lot of new ways to promote yourself, your colleges and your clients.  Why do I call this blog post 'bleeding edge?"  Because most of us out there are not taking advantage of the amazing opportunities these new ideas and technologies present. Social and Professional...Read Full Story

What really makes a property stand out from the crowd in today's market?  Is it price, location, or something else?  I have seen numerous listings locally and nationally that are priced great, have a good location, but are just not getting the showings that will allow for an eventual sale.  What's the fix for these types of properties?  In my humble opinion, it's EXPOSURE. To differentiate your listing from others in the market you must get it out there for people to see.  After all, isn't...Read Full Story

Now is the best time to buy a home in Harrisburg. Why? There are several good reasons:Mortgage Rates in HarrisburgMortgage rates in Harrisburg are the lowest they have been in years and will be rising soon. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have already announced changes that will impact home loan rates and cause them to jump. Experts, including myself foresee this happening very soon, so locking in a low mortgage rate now would be a great move allowing you to get the best home loan!Homes for Sale...Read Full Story

There are so many reasons to consider buying a property that I've created a list and have decided to highlight some of the reasons it's such a valuable choice. Many people realize the value of homeownership, which is why it's at an all time high of over 70% of Americans owning their own property. This is a great form of investing and as Albert Einstein considered compound interest to be”the eighth wonder of the world.” I encourage you to start ,at a young age or at any age for that matter, in...Read Full Story

If you have been “tuning in” this week, you know I am in Las Vegas for two real estate conferences.  During my blogging hiatus, I am bringing you some great articles from other real estate blogs that I enjoy! Bob Fortner, Raleigh Real Estate Talk offers some great insight about the appraisal process! One of my ABSOLUTE favorite blogs is authored by Marketing Guru, Seth Godin.  It’s not about real estate, but he always has something interesting to say. I’ll be attending one of his sessions at...Read Full Story