Provided By Annette Bohannon, Team Bohannon Real Estate Consultants, Keller Williams Tampa Properties
Happy Monday from Annette Bohannon!
Today, we’re going to see how two of Tampa’s fast-growing communities — New Tampa (33647) and Wesley Chapel (33544) — performed in February.
New Tampa
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I’ve also included a few posts from our blog, other articles, links, videos and charts for those who want more information on buying or selling a house in the Tampa area. Plus, you can find out what’s happening with mortgage rates. If you need downpayment assistance make sure to check out the information at the end of this issue of Tampa Market Monday.
From the Blog:
91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity
Anand Nallathambi, President & CEO of CoreLogic, believes this is great news for the “long-term health of the U.S. economy.” He went on to say:
“The number of homeowners with more than 20% equity is rising rapidly. Higher prices driven largely by tight supply are certainly a big reason for the rise, but continued population growth, household formation and ultralow interest rates are also factors.”
Of the 91.5% of homeowners with positive equity in the US, 72.6% have significant equity (defined as more than 20%). This means that nearly three out of four homeowners with a mortgage could use the equity in their current home to purchase a new home now.
3 Charts That Scream ‘List Your Home Today’
Tampa Lifestyle:
Tampa developer restoring historic Ybor bungalows, building new row houses (Rendering)
That’s according to the magazine U.S. News and World Report, which ranked the country’s 100 largest metro areas on a variety of measures, including cost of living, job prospects and quality of life.
In the magazine’s analysis, Tampa Bay ranks No. 42, one of six Florida metro areas to crack the top half. No state had more places in the top 50.
Tampa launches new downtown tradition: Fourth Friday
A monthly celebration of Downtown Tampa’s rich arts and culture scene! An evening of special offerings and programs by cultural venues, restaurants & more! Many restaurant and bar offerings extend beyond 9pm.
Advice for Buyers:
5 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Save for a Down Payment
Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you’ve got to cobble together a down payment, a daunting sum if you follow the textbook advice to squirrel away 20% of a home’s cost.
Here are five creative ways to build your down payment nest egg faster than you may have ever imagined.
Advice for Sellers
The Features That Help a Home Sell Fastest–and the Ones That Don’t – (Video)
Home Loans
Mortgage rates reverse course for first time in a month
Have a Fantastic week!
–Annette Bohannon, Team Bohannon, Keller Williams, 813-431-2840 www.teambohannon.com
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