Under new rules, there are now three main kinds of disclosure notices mortgage lenders send to home loan applicants. These are the: Credit Score Disclosure Notice Risk-Based Pricing Notice Adverse Action Notice…
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Tampa Real Estate: Tenth Most Searched by Prospective Buyers in 2010
A large proportion of prospective home buyers searched for Tampa real estate in 2010, according to Move Inc., a real estate company that runs Realtor.com. The finding was based on online searches…
USDA Home Loan Program – Take Advantage If You Qualify
As banks tighten their lending policies, check if you qualify for a USDA home loan. If you’re qualified and if the home you’re planning to purchase is located in a USDA-qualified area,…
Tax Incentives for Businesses Locating or Expanding in Tampa
Businesspeople launching new firms or expanding enterprises in Tampa or in other cities of Hillsborough County can obtain tax incentives this year. Last year, voters approved an economic development proposal authorizing county…
Price-Rent Ratio in Tampa Affirms Buying a Home Over Renting
The decision of buying a home in Tampa rather than renting makes financial sense, based on a study held by Zillow. Tampa scored relatively low in both the home price-rent comparisons made…
Florida Bank-Owned Homes Still Abound for Investors Despite Long Delays in Foreclosures
Despite long foreclosure delays and sharp foreclosure declines, Florida still has a lot of bank-owned homes for investors and homebuyers looking for great deals. According to a report from LPS Applied Analytics,…
Welcoming 2011 with Great Hopes for the Real Estate Market
The first moments of 2011. The fireworks are lighting up the sky. The firecrackers are blasting the air, and people are cheering, shouting. Cars are blowing their horns. Neighbors are shouting greetings….
Homebuilders Confident in the Growth of the Tampa Area
A lot of homebuilders are confident in the recovery and growth of Tampa and its surrounding areas, as the Tampa area was 17th in a ranking of the 50 most active metro…
Tampa Commercial Real Estate Price Attracted Housing Officials
The reduced price of a Tampa commercial real estate building attracted officials of the Tampa Housing Authority and pushed them to work out the purchase of the building despite opposition from the…
Sales of Existing Homes – Tampa Bay Performed Better than the State
Sales of existing homes in Tampa Bay increased by more than seven percent in November, performing better than Florida’s slight rise in sales. Based on a report from the Florida Realtors, a…