Buying a Home in Tampa Bay...
You have picked the best time to start looking for a new home! This is a buyer's market that every person should be taking advantage of because you can find your dream home at an affordable price. You can use the Tampa Bay MLS to search homes for sale, or you can customize your own search below and have the results emailed to you weekly.
I also have information on my website to Get Pre-Approved, find out how much your monthly payments would be with the Mortgage Calculator, research the Best Schools in Tampa or Best Schools in St Petersburg and get all of your questions answered about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
You've heard it before, but seriously... NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! First time home buyers and those who have not owned a primary residence in the past 3 years, can qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000. Buyers must purchase a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 to be elgible. For details on the tax credit, click here
Top 10 Things Buyer's Should Know
Buying a new home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Many of my clients ask me what they should do when looking for a home. Here is an article that gives great tips on what a Buyer should be prepared for, Buyer's Guide I have a easy step by step system that will have you on your way to finding your special place, saving you time and money.
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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
This article will give you important information on the benefits of using a real estate agent to help you buy your new home. Click here, Using an Agent
Foreclosures, Short Sales and REO's
Right now the Tampa Bay market is hot in Foreclosures, Short Sales and REO's. There are amazing opportunities to be had in these categories. Here is a great article that explains the difference between foreclosures, short sales and REO's. To view the article, Click here
Contact Me
If you are ready to start looking for a new home, or if you have any questions about buying a home, I would be happy to help you. It may seem easy at the onset, to search for your home alone, but I will truly add value to the process, saving two important things for you, time and money. Email me at mhoward@kw.com to start searching for your new home.

