Tampa Bay Real Estate

March 2011 - Posts

• It's a buyers market-The property absorbtion rate for Tampa real estate.

  In 2005 when Tampa Bay home sales were at their peak, the average time on the market was less than 60 days and the inventory of homes to purchase were minimal. Builders in new subdivisions couldn't put them up quick enough and buyers were in bidding Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2:14 PM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• The "Shadow Inventory" and the Tampa real estate market.

  The Tampa real estate market has failed to show real signs of improvement despite record-low mortgage rates, government tax breaks, and slashed prices. Why? Because the problems keep growing and the inventory of available housing continues to increase. Read More... Posted Monday, March 28, 2011 10:16 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Foreclosure versus Short Sale in the Tampa real estate market-Which should you choose?

  More and more people are struggling to make their day to day expenses, because of job loss, health issues, or reduction of income. You could be one of those who have to consider how to decrease your debt and may find that getting out from under your unaffordable Read More... Posted Sunday, March 27, 2011 4:48 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Tampa Real Estate-Did stalling foreclosures translate to higher home prices?

  The foreclosure slow down initiated by banks because of fraudulent practices was supposed to lead to a sharp drop in bank-owned properties and an increase in short sales, at least in the short term. Some felt that a reduced inventory of Tampa homes for Read More... Posted Friday, March 25, 2011 3:28 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Could a tough winter help the Tampa real estate market?

  It was 80 degrees and sunny in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area this past weekend. There were people around the pool in the community I live in, evening softball games, and outdoor gatherings. Outdoor events were held at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2011 7:17 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions

• Tampa Real Estate News-Home values fall another 9% in 2010

  According to Zillow.com, in 2010, the value of homes in the Tampa real estate market fell another 9 percent on average. This is no surprise given the number of homes on the market and the lack of buyers. Most people making a purchase are looking for the Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:31 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments

• Tampa Real Estate-Monthly Home Sales Report

  According to data reported in the Tampa MLS, homes sales were up 21% over the last 30 days. It seems that the spring buying season in the Tampa Bay area may have kicked off a little early. Sales occurring this same time last year were much lower. The Read More... Posted Monday, March 21, 2011 11:45 AM by Tony Delgado | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Seller Information