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The “Mexican Standoff” continues with an edge towards buyers

Posted on March 20, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

I’m surprised everyday waiting for the other shoe to drop and an article to come out telling us what most Tampa Bay area Realtor’s already know. Absorption rates (Inventory Turnover) has been dropping since it hit a peak of 59% back in June 2005. The absorption rate is determined by dividing the total number of [...]

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Real Estate Update 3/15/2007

Posted on March 16, 2007. Filed under: Belle Harbor on Clearwater Beach, Buying Tips for Tampa Bay Real Estate, Clearwater Beach Real Estate Report, Highland Park, JMC Developments, Life, Manadaly Beach Club - Clearwater Beach, Marc Rutenberg Homes, New Construction Projects in Tampa Bay, New Port Tampa, Trump Tower Tampa, Waterchase Real Estate and News, Westchase Real Estate and News, Westshore Yacht Club |

There’s been a lot of interesting news out the past two days so I’m combining them into one article.
2007 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
One hand may not know what the other hand is doing: The Florida House wants to get rid of property taxes; at the same time, however, it has told local school boards to increase property taxes [...]

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on March 14, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

How long will a home improvement actually remain an improvement? How long do new wood floors last? New stoves? A new countertop? NAHB conducted a study that tries to determine the lifespan of home components. Read the entire story or visit www.tomburkett.com

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Posted on March 12, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

A flock of Canadian snowbirds are banning together to call for property tax reform in Florida. Snowbird Phyllis Turek says she doesn’t expect the same concessions as full-time residents, but believes snowbirds should get some credit for paying taxes year-round and using services for only a few months. Read full story

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SandPearl Resort Openning Summer 2007

Posted on March 12, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

The newest hotel build on a Pinellas county beach in over 25 years is set to open this Summer. The Sandpearl resort is a 253 room 4 diamond rated resort hotel that will host conventions, weddings, socials and the like. It will be one of Tampa Bay’s landmark properties. I have a 1 bedroom penthouse [...]

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