Showing posts with label real estate agent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label real estate agent. Show all posts

Friday, May 22, 2015

BUYING PROPERTIES IN TAMPA BAY AREA

Tampa Bay is one of the best places to live in Florida. Aside from the sunny climate and gorgeous beaches, there are plenty of reasons why buyers and investors around the country and the world consider buying a house in Tampa Bay. And if you are too, here is a list of what you must think about when moving to Tampa Bay or just investing.

1.            Location. Everything about Tampa Bay is awesome. You will enjoy living, vacationing, or retiring near the crystal blue beaches and lie down under the sun every day. It’s really the beach life here.

2.      Good Price. With the housing market recovering, there’s a good chance that you can snatch up a good property with a good price.

3.            No lawyer needed. When buying a house in Tampa Bay, a lawyer is not required. This speeds up the transaction.

4.            Work around a budget. There are many types of properties in Tampa Bay that you can put your money in. The question is: how much money are you putting in? If you don’t know much about the real estate in Tampa Bay, a real estate agent can help you find the right property for your budget.

5.            International purchases. If you’re halfway around the globe, hiring a real estate agent will prove to be very beneficial. Realtors are always up-to-date with the latest investment laws and international transaction regulations as well as the financial institutions you can work with to pay for the property.

6.        Taxes. The great news is that Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, which is why many choose to live here. On the other hand, you will need to pay property tax when buying a house in Tampa Bay and this is something you’d want to discuss with a realtor, just to be clear on how much you’ll need to pay vis-à-vis the property you’re buying.

7.            Accessibility. For international investors who just want to stay in Tampa Bay for a short period of time, accessibility is one of Florida’s assets. There are plenty of direct flights to Tampa. And if you want to visit the other cities, there are tons of domestic flights too. To be exact, there are 18 international airports in Florida, apart from the regional ones.

As you can see, buying a house in Tampa Bay isn’t just about the beautiful house along the beach, it’s about considering every facet of the investment as well as what comes with buying a property in Tampa. Hopefully, after reading this, you’ll be able to make the right decision.

Tam-Bay Realty LLC
1408 N West Shore Blvd Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 908-0706

Friday, April 10, 2015

ON A LOOK-OUT FOR A CONDO

As with every property, making a decision should be well thought of. Properties are costly investments. So if this is your first time buying or scouting condos for sale, here are some tips to help you in finding the right condo for you.

1.     Decide on location. The first tip is to decide where you want to live. Usually, people invest in condo units that are in the city for better access. A convenient location will surely have a bigger asking price, but with patience, you will find one that is within your budget range too.

2.       Stick to your budget or budget range. The first tip is to always set your budget before you start looking around for condos for sale. Not only will this narrow down your search, it will also help you focus on condo units offers a bang for your buck. Focus on the condo units within your budget range to avoid excess spending.

3.    Check out building amenities and facilities. For some, condo building amenities and facilities aren’t really that important. But for some people, this is also a huge factor in their decision. Well, if you’ll be paying premium for your condo unit, then the building should be able to offer you various facilities like a gym and a swimming pool. It is a must that you visit the building personally to check out the other features it offers to tenants and residents.

4.       Talk to a real estate agent. Who else would be knowledgeable about properties for sale in area than a real estate agent, right? Also, if you’re too busy and you don’t have enough time to search for condos for sale on your own, then you might want to enlist the help of a real estate agent. The real estate agent will take care of everything; just give him all the details from location, budget, floor area and etc. Payment for the services of a real estate agent varies. Some agents ask for a service fee upfront while others will just get a commission from a deal made.

Buying a new condo may be easy, but finding the best one is surely a challenge. So if you’re not up for the challenge, find a real estate agent to help you score a good deal.

Tam-Bay Realty LLC
1408 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 1000, Tampa, Florida 33607
(813) 908-0706