April Sells Tampa

01/14/2014

Mortgage Rate Update: The average 30 year loan slipped to 4.51% from 4.53% last week. The avaerage for a 15-year mortgage settled at 3.56% from 3.55%

01/14/2014

Social Media has EXPANDED its reach! Lending companies are now using social media networks to vet mortgage applications before agreeing to issue them a loan! Lenders are checking to see if applicants are listing the same job information, post about a job termination and even searching ebay for negative reviews! Credit Scoring may also be tossing around the idea of ading social media to its scoring system. BEWARE what you post! Those bathroom selfies may bite you in the butt

01/13/2014

New Year! New Opportunity for Greatness! 2014 is going to be an incredible year!!

10/23/2013

Haunted Home For Sale: Would you buy a house that has had spooky stories associated with it? Here is what the National Associates of Realtors found..
Deal Breakers:
80% would run from purchase if there was a murder in home
75% would be scared off by levitating objects
63% would remove home from wish list after a ghost sighting
61% would be frightened off aftersupernatural sensations
60% would be a no-go if they heard strange noises or footsteps
34% would end the deal if there were warm or cold spots

10/12/2013

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10/07/2013

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April Weeks is a Realtor with McBride Kelly & Associates Realty in Tampa, Florida. Whether you are interested in selling your home, buying a home, or both, April will guide you through the entire process. Tampa Real Estate is also a great investment. If you are looking for a passionate Realtor to ma...

10/02/2013

Art is a home game changer!! It can add a simplistic vibe or cause a flurry of emotions!! Loving my new piece!!

10/01/2013

Amazing Deals Going... Going... Gone!! Prices are moving on up!! Great for Sellers but Buyers need to light a fire under their bums!!

09/27/2013

Buying a Home should make you happy not stressed! My team and I are here to solve problems before they happen! In real estate you need to be proactive and that is exactly what we do!! Let's find your dream home today!!!

09/26/2013

6 Tips when considering investing in home improvement projects:
1. Consider ALL buyers!
2. Don't Over-Improve
3. Consider Risks of Expanding Footprint
4. Consider Cost-To-Value
5. Prioritize Repairs & Curb Appeal
6. Consult an Expert

09/25/2013

HUGE NEWS FLASH: Since bottoming out in March 2010, home prices have soared by about 21%!! The housing market has been recovering over the past year, helped by steady job growth, low mortgage ates and relatively low prices. The average rate of a 30 year fixed mortgage was 4.5% last week.

09/03/2013

Cash is KING!! So I guess FL is King?!?! Seems like an easy assumption! lol Florida has led the nation last month in ALL-CASH home sales: 66%! Investor groups, international buyers, landlords and those in the market for vacation homes are fueling a cash-only market! This doesn't completely eliminate noncash buyers but it does require some extra negotiations. Its critical to find the right real estate to make it work!