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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:48 PM

Solar Power - Coming Soon to a Home Near You

Favored by the eco-conscious, solar power is clean, renewable, occurs during the time of greatest power usage, and eliminates the need for an expensive power grid. Until recently, however, the cost of the panels and their installation have made it prohibitive
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:48 PM

The New Mortgage Refinance Plan - Who is Eligible?

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). The FHFA hopes that the new program, which eases eligibility rules, will double the number of homeowners currently able to lower their mortgage
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:47 PM

New Taxes in the Future for Business Leases? Florida Real Estate News

Are business leases in the state being taxed correctly? The Florida Department of Revenue hopes to discover the answer to this question in a hotly contested, upcoming study. Florida realtors worry that the Department of Revenue has a hidden agenda, and
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:46 PM

New FHA Requirements Worry Condominium Associations

Unlike traditional loans with their higher down payment requirements, FHA-insured loans have become the loan of choice for condominium buyers. According to Benny L. Kass, writing for washingtonpost.com, in 2010, the FHA issued between 30 and 40 percent
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:45 PM

Consumers Sense Stormy Weather Ahead

October's Consumer Confidence Index was at its lowest point since March 2009, when the U.S. was in the heart of the recession. The Index represents how secure consumers feel about overall economic conditions during the next six months. According to
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:45 PM

Double-Dip Recession Appears Less Likely

According to USA Today, in the wake of government reports issued on Oct. 19, economists are feeling more optimistic about third quarter economic growth. A Bloomberg News survey estimates economic growth up 1.8 percent from economist's projections
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:43 PM

Census Results Show High Rate of Homeownership

According to Information, Inc. and based on data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the rate of homeownership is second only to the high rate of homeownership set in 2000. Rates vary by locale with the highest levels of homeownership, 69.2 percent, found in the
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Monday, November 07, 2011 4:37 PM

Cash for Keys: Incentive for Homeowners and Lenders

Realtors are adding a new set of skills to their portfolio with the advent of the "Cash for Keys." This program allows lenders to offer cash incentives to homeowners facing foreclosure. As the name says, lenders offer homeowners facing foreclosure
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:43 PM

About Bahia Realty and the Tampa Real Estate Market

I know a lot of folks are quite worried at the moment about the current housing industry. This is understandable, as over the past year we have seen the price of housing come down to quite a large degree. But now could not be a better time to be buying
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:38 PM

Jennifer talks about her partner: Raul

My colleague Raul is not only fluent in Spanish, but has a deep understanding of South American Spanish culture from having been born and raised in Venezuela. Additionally, Raul has over five years of success in the Tampa Bay real estate market. Before
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:36 PM

Home buying blunders to avoid

Buying a first home is often a nerve-racking time for many. It’s easy to make a mistake when you’re nervous. While the Bahia Realty Group will do their best to help you avoid mistakes when you buy homes in the Tampa Bay area, there are some
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:32 PM

Who are Habitat for Humanity?

When you’ve been around in the real estate business as long as the Bahia Realty Group have (even though we’ve only recently begun to concentrate on the Tampa Bay area of Florida, we’ve been around for quite a while now), it’s inevitable
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:25 PM

Buying a foreclosure home in Tampa Bay

Many first home buyers that walk through the Bahia Realty Group’s doors looking for a budget-priced home consider buying foreclosure homes in the Tampa Bay area (among the other areas). Foreclosure homes are often a good buy, as the owner is eager
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:20 PM

Avoiding loan fraud

When you’re buying a new house, it’s not just important to make sure that you choose the right property to suit your needs; you also need to make sure that you get the right mortgage deal. When you’re looking for the right property,
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Monday, October 20, 2008 1:41 PM

Keeping cool for less energy in your Tampa home

As we just come out of another hot Florida summer, you might wonder how on earth people survived the summer in the Tampa Bay area without air conditioning. Or else, you might wonder how to cut down on your energy needs/consumption but still keep cool
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