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Money Being Invested into Florida Real Estate

Some Eastern Europeans who have amassed great fortunes since the fall of communism are seeing Florida Real Estate as a great place to invest their money.  Florida Venture Partners is a newly formed corporation of Russian businessmen who are gobbling up property where they can.  Florida Real Estate is noted as being on the down side of the real estate cycle and investors are not only planning on receiving rental income but plan on property values increasing over the next three years as well.   Another company, an American held company, Phillips Development is doing the same thing, buying distressed properties knowing that they are undervalued and that large profits stand to be made.  If you have money it is a great time to buy, the deals are there and profits will be there in the not-so-distant future.

Interested in Tampa Bay Real Estate?

For a complimentary look at all available listings in the Tampa Bay MLS please visit www.intampaflorida.com Team Bohannon can be your tool for real estate success, arming you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to make a smart real estate decision.  Call Team Bohannon today at 800-373-4708, to learn more about how Tampa Bay Florida is doing and why it might be a good idea for you to take a look.

Live Oak Preserve Has a Home For Everyone in New Tampa FL

Live Oak Preserve is a gated community in the heart of New Tampa.   Comprised of newer homes built by Engle Homes, Southern Crafted Homes and Standard Pacific Homes, the community features a superb clubhouse, resort-style pool and playgrounds. Tampa’s Live Oak Preserve contains  “A”  rated schools such as Turner Elementary School and Bartels Middle School. Live Oak Preserve is across the street from the “B” rated Wharton High School.  Live Oak is close to a Walmart Super Center, Super Target, and a major regional mall – The Shops at Wiregrass.

Engle Homes has just introduced plans for their 2009 homes.  The six new plans are for homes that start at about $170,000.  The homes area 3 and 4 bedroom homes that are created with families in mind. 

If you are interested in looking at New Tampa Real Estate call Team Bohannon today at 800 373 4708.  Team Bohannon will give you the service and knowledge necessary to make your real estate decision educated and informed.

Looking to buy real estate in Tampa Bay Florida?

For a complimentary look at all available listings in the Tampa Bay MLS please visit www.intampaflorida.com Team Bohannon can be your tool for real estate success, arming you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to make a smart real estate decision.  Call Team Bohannon today at 800-373-4708, to learn more about how Tampa Bay Florida is doing and why it might be a good idea for you to take a look.

Hillsborough County Has Done a Great Job Preserving Open Space

Hillsborough County is responsible for having preserved more than 44,000 acres of land.  The preserved land has included beaches, woodlands, swamps and grasslands.  The Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP tax) began in 1987 and in the 20+ years since a great deal of preservation has been accomplished.  Whether these accomplishments continue will be up to the voters in November.  Many people in Hillsborough County hope to see the efforts of ELAPP continue and want the program renewed in November’s election.

Hillsborough County is a beautiful place to call home, much due to the efforts of ELAPP.  If you would like to explore real estate in New Tampa give me, Annette Bohannon, a call at (813) 979-4963.  My team and I have an extensive knowledge of Tampa Bay Real Estate, with the expertise necessary to make your real estate transaction smooth and your decision an informed one.

Looking to buy real estate in Tampa Bay Florida?

For a complimentary look at all available listings in the Tampa Bay MLS please visit www.intampaflorida.com Team Bohannon can be your tool for real estate success, arming you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to make a smart real estate decision.  Call Team Bohannon today at 800-373-4708, to learn more about how Tampa Bay Florida is doing and why it might be a good idea for you to take a look.

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Tampa Palms Arts & Craft Show

The 18th Annual Tampa Palms Arts & Crafts Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday at City Palms Plaza in Tampa Palms.  A wide variety of fare will be there, with 80 vendors selling everything from candles, wood furniture and paintings to weavings, paintings and exotic jewelry.  The Tampa Palms Women’s Club sponsors the arts & crafts show to raise money for local charities as well as club service projects.  The event will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. on both days and admission is free.  Food and beverages will also be available.  For more information call (813) 977-226.

Tampa Palms is a New Tampa community worth looking at.  Tampa Palms offers wonderful residential living as well as great commercial amenities.  If you are interested in looking at real estate in New Tampa contact Annette Bohannon and her team today at (813) 979-4963.  Annette Bohannon and her team are experienced and knowledgeable about Tampa Real Estate and can help make your property search educated and informed.

Distress Sales Equal Great Buying Opportunities in Tampa Florida

Short sales are up in the Tampa area, ranging anywhere from 20% and up.  One third of the home sales in Hillsborough County are bank-owned properties or being sold by homeowners for less than the mortgage balance.  These sales are called distress sales and while sad for those losing out these distress sales offer great opportunity for buyers.  New Tampa has a large inventory of distress sales which equates to many real estate bargains for the New Tampa buyer.

New Tampa is an area of Tampa Florida that offers its residents a wonderful lifestyle in a beautiful environment.  For a complementary search of all available listings in New Tampa go to www.intampaflorida.com.  If you have been looking for a fabulous community to live in call me, Annette Bohannon, today at 800-373-4708.  My team and I can offer an in-depth look at New Tampa Real Estate and all that it has to offer.  Contact Team Bohannon for the best in Tampa Bay Real Estate.

Tampa Real Estate – Find Your Opportunity

Change is constant, the question is: how can we take advantage of the evolving situation in Tampa’s real estate market?

The residential real estate business in Tampa is changing rapidly. New home builders are declaring bankruptcy, title agencies are closing, realtors are leaving the business, lenders are preparing for congressional hearings, and the related ecosystem is contracting. Coupled with tragic increases in foreclosures, divorces, etc…One can barely listen to the news lately.

From innocent homeowners who put down a 20%, to option-ARM “investors”, the decline in values has wiped out hopes and dreams. Tampa’s real estate bubble market gave birth to thousands of new “investors” who were not able to withstand the financial or emotional swings that have occurred; and the result is an unprecedented number of foreclosures. Though tragic on a personal level, the market is working on the macro level.

With each such story you hear, chalk up one more buying signal. Fear is a powerful tool. The best time to buy is when sellers are reacting emotionally and irrationally.

There is a silver lining to be found: affordability is increasing. As Tampa short sales, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures and REOs (real estate owned by banks) have changed the landscape, buying a home in Tampa just became much less expensive. 

Lower prices mean that first-time home buyers in Tampa have options. Move-up buyers are now seeing an opportunity. And Tampa’s luxury home market offers incredible value once again.

Investors are taking a fresh look at Tampa. With prices down by over 30% in many areas, buying investment homes makes sense again. Before the bubble, one could put 20% down and charge enough rent to cover all carrying cost. We have almost returned to pre-bubble levels.

Doug  Bohannon, Annette Bohannon and I have over 60 years of combined experience in  the Tampa real estate market, and we have seen these cycles before. It will take some time, but we absolutely know that prices will rebound. Now is the time to really look at this market.

The question to consider is: am I responding to problems and frustrations in a productive manner? Am I becoming caught up in the drama of discussing what happened versus finding a way to profit? If you spend more than five minutes wallowing in the drama, you are WASTING your time. What happened doesn’t matter, what you will do to change the game does matter.

What opportunities can you spot? What systems can you implement? What experts can you consult? What steps can you take today to capitalize on these tumultuous times? Great people, great leaders, great managers don’t point fingers or cast blame. Great investors can smell an opportunity and take action. Call Team Bohannon today to discuss your ideas. – by dale bohannon

Pride Elementary Offers Great Elementary Education in Cross Creek, Tampa FL

Pride Elementary School is located at 10310 Lions Den Drive, Tampa Florida.  The school is in the community of Cross Creek a New Tampa Community which offers a fantastic lifestyle for its residents. School boundaries also include nearby communities such as Arbor Greene, Kingshyre, Covington, Meadow Creek, Creekwood, Magnolia Trace, Pinehurst,  and Cory Lake Isles. Families in Cross Creek can rest easy knowing that their children are in an elementary school like Pride Elementary School.  Pride has had the opportunity to win numerous awards since its opening in 2000 and it continually earns a grade A from the State of Florida, setting an example for the Hillsborough County School District.  If living in a community with excellent educational standards is important to you and your family consider Cross Creek today.  For a complimentary MLS search of all available listings please go to my web site, www.intampaflorida.com.  My team and I can help make your real estate search easy and informed.  Team Bohannon is the team to choose for exceptional service in Tampa Bay Real Estate.

Seven Oaks in Tampa Bay Florida, More Than Just a Place to Live

Seven Oaks does, of course, have amazing homes to choose from.  You will have no problem finding the house you have been dreaming of at the price you would like.  Above and beyond a home however, Seven Oaks offers a lifestyle that most Floridians desire, an active one.  The Seven Oaks Clubhouse offers activities galore.  From swimming and tennis to yoga and music classes.  Seven Oaks is a place where everyone can find something that interests them and have the opportunity to discover new activities and new talents.  If you want to go to the gym, grab a bite to eat or lounge by the pool Seven Oaks is the New Tampa community for you.

For a complimentary search of all available listings on the Seven Oaks MLS visit www.intampaflorida.com.  Call me, Annette Bohannon, today at 800-373-4708 with any questions or to arrange for a tour of New Tampa Real Estate.  My team and I have the experience and knowledge necessary to make your Tampa Real Estate search easy and informed.  Contact Team Bohannon for a in-depth view of real estate in Tampa Bay Florida.

Plan Now for 3rd Annual New Tampa Arts Festival Weekend of Nov. 15-16th

The 3rd Annual New Tampa Arts Festival will take place Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th in the heart of New Tampa, near the Publix Shopping Center at Bruce B. Downs and Tampa Palms Boulevard.  The New Tampa Community Council has invited all artists who desire to take part to join them in this 3rd Annual New Tampa Arts Festival.  On the last day a purse of  $6,750 will be handed out to 8 selected artists.  In addition local businesses are urged to contact the Festival committee for advertising opportunities, specifically Business Sponsorships.  Thousands of people will attend the Festival, creating optimum exposure for local businesses.  The New Tampa Community Council and the Hillsborough Arts Council will join forces in the planning and presenting of the 3rd Annual New Tampa Arts Festival. For information on attending, taking part or business opportunities contact by Email: newtampaartsfestival@yahoo.com, the Hotline at (813) 293-2464 or call the Event Coordinator, Frank Margarella, at (813) 244-5762.

With a stunning landscape and well-planned communities New Tampa is the fastest growing area in Hillsborough County.  The communities are incredibly well-planned, working within each natural setting and leaving nothing out.  Lifestyle is at the forefront in New Tampa offering sports, recreation, nature parks, excellent golf courses, tennis facilities, swimming facilities, and nature trails as well as shopping, fine dining, great schools and libraries.  For a complimentary search of available real estate in New Tampa go to www.intampaflorida.com today.  Team Bohannon offers the expertise you need to find the property that best suits you.  For the best in Tampa Real Estate contact Team Bohannon today, 800-373-4708.

Thinking New Tampa? Think Richmond Place

Like most New Tampa communities Richmond Place offers people a great community in which to live, coupled with the opportunity for a fantastic lifestyle.  Conveniently located in the center of New Tampa, Richmond Place has it all.  Richmond Place has a superb community center which offers tennis, swimming, basket ball courts, playgrounds and nature trails.  Residents of Richmond Place can walk to restaurants, shops and a movie theater.  With single family homes ranging in price from the mid $100’s to mid $200’s, Richmond Place is an affordable community with so much to offer.

If you are looking for a community which you can afford to live in and enjoy look no further, call me, Annette Bohannon, today at 800-373-4708.  My team and I have the knowledge to make your real estate search educated and informed.  New Tampa is made up of several different communities, Richmond Place being just one of them.  For a complete rundown of New Tampa Real Estate contact Team Bohannon today.