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Interest In US Real Estate Market Continues to See an Increase The recent increase in international online inquires for real estate in the US is attributed to many factors. Many real estate buyers in the global community are drawn in due to the weakened value of the Euro. France and Italy have always been in the top tier of competition for global real estate searches, but the US is making its way to the top. Seeing a 1.06% increase in the last month may not seem like a great increase to most, but when comparing it to the usual competitors, who have both seen a drop of at least 1.5%; it is a substantial number that draws attention. The following link will offer further in depth details on real estate trends. http://www.propertycommunity.com/property-in-france/us-overtakes-france-in-international-property-searches.html Foreign Homebuyer Proposal to Stimulate the US Real Estate Market Some of this attention could be boosted even higher if a bi-partisan proposal is passed, which would all...

You Cannot Hold a Good Buyer Down! They say that the strong forge forward, this adage is true in real estate as well. A recent article published by Realty Times explains that despite date on the job market and adjusted home values over the past several years, real estate home buyers are still pushing forward in pursuit of the dream of homeownership. Real estate ownership is a desire goal and many are striving to move forward to achieve their real estate goals. A study of over 3000 adults over the age of 20, results in more than 59% of renters and 99% of existing homeowners feel that homeownership is important. Of those surveyed, a large majority also felt that homeownership is an economic cornerstone. Additionally, real estate makes a huge impact on the overall economic vitality of a region or city. It certainly has in Tampa. The most important result of this study is that as many as two million people are waiting to purchase a home when the time is right. Of those surveyed 62% of ...

We encourage our readers to realize why real estate is such a valuable asset. It is the place you call “home” whether it is a rental or you own the home yourself. As previous blogs have emphasized in the past, the real estate market is changing. We are stabilizing out here in Tampa Bay and before prices start going to high we would like to review the top reasons why the majority of America still prefers owning their home over renting a property. Savings It can be a large misconception that owning a home is more expensive than renting a property. In today’s market where many renters are looking for the best properties for their money it is a very competitive market, driving rental prices up. In over 71% of America’s larger cities owning is cheaper than renting a comparable home. Looking in Tampa, you can rent a two bedrooms, two bath, and 1000 sq foot condo near Brandon/Tampa line for about $950-$1000 a month. If you wanted to own a brand new 1250 square foot townhome with two bedroo...

What makes someone visit one city over another? Is it entertainment, convenience, hospitality? We have a winning combination here in Tampa. According to a new report released from Concur, a travel and expense management company, Tampa is the 23rd most visited city in the United States. What sets Tampa apart from so many cities across the country? Concur examined average costs for travel to Tampa but it didn’t identify the reason so many people set their travel plans to land in Tampa. Working in real estate we get an insider perspective about an area. We love Tampa for so many reasons. Residents and visitors get to enjoy close proximity to the beautiful bay, beaches, a strong arts community and unlimited options for entertainment, shopping, and dining. Tampa boasts major sports teams, 3 super bowls in the last 15 years, and national conventions just to name a few. Real estate prices have dropped for the last couple of years. Now unemployment rates are decreasing and housing prices ...

We have seen a decrease in property values across the nation. Tampa Florida is no different, if a buyer purchased at the height of the market, they may not be able to sell the property for what is currently owed. This blog is to help let owners and sellers know what options they have to consider. Revamp All Efforts to Sell House The last thing you want to hear but the FIRST THING YOU SHOULD TRY is exhausting all efforts to get your home sold, relieving you of financial and legal responsibility. Meet with a savvy and local real estate professional. Examine your price point, evaluate your showing effectiveness of your home, and do some touch up repairs and maintenance to have it looking its best for potential buyers. We are seeing homes sell every day! As a matter a fact we reported in our last blog, “ Life of Real Estate Agents in Tampa ”, that we cannot find enough good quality inventory to show our clients! If you have a nice home, and you price it right for today’s market, it w...

In the blogging world, we try to provide facts and interesting articles for our viewers so that you might find helpful information to satisfy your interest in following us. SI Real Estate’s expertise is in real estate here in sunny Tampa, Florida. We feel it is important to inform our clients, associates, and customers that the real estate market in Tampa has a new trend, we no longer have over a year’s worth of inventory. As a buyer client, if you find a home you like, buy it before others start bidding. Instead of quoting a good article or just cold facts we have been following in the real estate market, we decided to give you a real insight into what our company’s valued agents experience on a daily basis here in Tampa. As we all know, real estate is a local industry. It varies greatly from one zip code, city, and state to another. We have agents in our geographic area every day looking for the properties that fits the criteria and wish lists of their customers. What they see o...

Have you thought about purchasing a home, a condo, or townhome instead of continuing to throw your money away on rent every month? We regularly share with our customers that for years the market in Tampa Florida has been leaning in favor of buyers. Right now there is some incredible real estate buying opportunities to take advantage of. According to a press release August 16, 2011 by Freddie Mac, the HomeSteps program is offering a $1500 incentive for qualified buyers in order to put towards condominium association dues. They will prepay condo dues for the new homebuyer to get adjusted into the property. In addition to condo cash, qualified homes may also receive a two year home warranty. To find out more information about what offers there are in the market to help you find your next home, please contact SI Real Estate at 813.631.5144 or email us at Yourhome@sirealestateinvestments.com .