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South Tampa Real Estate Market Conditions

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jon Tipton

Over the last year, the rate at which homes are sold has steadily increased. The amount of homes on the market has decreased slightly shifting from a “buyer’s market” to a neutral market. Continue reading →

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What To Do If A Low Appraisal Kills Yor Deal

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Jon Tipton

First….call me.
This is happening all too often. An out-of-area or unqualified and just plain lazy appraiser comes into town and uses bank-owned and short sales as comparables with non-distressed transactions.
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Tampa FL listed as one of 10 metro areas with fast-moving real estate

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jon Tipton

Tampa Bay Appraisers Blog learned today that Realtor.com has released a list of metros areas with the lowest median age of inventory. A measurement of how long a property from those market areas typically spends on the website.

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Reasons Zillow is No Alternative For Tampa Bay Home Appraisals

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jon Tipton

I hope the headline caught your attention.  While I have never been a big supporter of Zillow, they do have some cool features on their website.  However, I must warn anyone interested in buying or selling real estate to take … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas From the Tampa Bay Appraisers

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Jon Tipton

Happy Holidays From Florida’s Beautiful Homes ~ Realtors Tampa Bay Area Continue reading →

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