Tampa Bay and Hurricanes

When you think of the Tampa Bay area of Florida, you think of sunshine, beaches, and theme parks. You might also think of hurricanes. But the Tampa Bay area has been fortunate throughout recent years. 

Because of its' location along the mid-west coast of Florida, tucked away in the Gulf of Mexico at such an angle that a boomerang might have a hard time hitting it, the area has not had a direct hit from a hurricane since 1921. That's 91 years. Although over 115 hurricanes have come ashore to Florida since then, none have directly impacted the Tampa Bay area.  However, plenty of damage has been done to  Tampa Bay throughout the years by hurricanes passing through the state and the Gulf, with high winds and rains reaching out to slap the area in the face, as a reminder to not take the weather for granted. But compared to the likes of Louisiana, and even Miami, the Tampa Bay area has been extremely lucky, and hopefully will continue on the same path.

Living in St. Petersburg, Florida!

The town of Saint Petersburg is a great town that is full of arts and culture. The town symbol is the Pelican, and  you can even join a volunteer group that feeds these birds during the winter months! A popular place in Saint Petersburg is the Salvador Dali museum. Salvador Dali was a fantastic surrealist artist whose paintings influenced so many lives in a positive way. You will definitely be fascinated by his talent. This museum houses more Salvador Dali works than any other museum in the entire world. The city is not too far from downtown Tampa, a mere 20 minute trip across the bridge. A beautiful city in a beautiful area of Tampa Bay. Come check out St. Petersburg, Florida!

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Saint Petersburg, FL Water View Homes for Sale - and Lots of Golf!

Real estate near the water in St. Petersburg, Florida, is beautiful, day or night. St. Petersburg is a bustling city that offers its citizens and visitors the joys of the water, and the sports that come with living in a waterside paradise. Whether it is playing on the beautiful golf courses of St. Petersburg, or watching the Tampa Bay Rays play in an air conditioned dome there is something for every sports enthusist in the the St. Petersburg area.

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Scenic Homes for sale in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa is a great place to live. There are a variety of scenic homes in Tampa, Florida, for sale. Between the lush vegetation brought on by the humid and subtropical weather and the lovely beachfront dunes and seaports, Tampa has a scenic picture for everyone. The best part of buying a home in Tampa, Florida, is the opportunities the city presents.

The city of Tampa is very culturally significant. Between the Tampa Theatre and the Opera House, there are a variety of arts and entertainment available for families with children and adults,, alike. Furthermore, downtown Tampa is packed full of bars and clubs, such as in the neighborhood of SoHo. This is a prime location due to its growing business sector as well as its growing entertainment industry.

Tampa has a lot to offer in the way of education. There are a variety of prestigious elementary schools and high schools, both public and private, throughout the city.  And the city’s universities draw people from near and far. Between the University of Tampa and the University of Southern Florida, Tampa has great educational options to go along with the great career opportunities.

Check Tampa out! It’s a great place to work, live, and play!

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Clearwater, Florida, Short Sale Realty

If you always wanted to live a resort style life in beautiful and sunny Florida,  short sale properties in Clearwater, Florida are one of the best opportunities to come along in decades for buyers.

The scenic city of Clearwater is situated in mid Florida, due west of Tampa. Over the past decades, many investors sought homes and property in this luxurious area, but as the U.S. economy struggled during the past few years, the area became distressed, and a large number of properties went on the market about the same time. This caused prices to fall to historic lows and many sellers, attempting to just clear their portfolio and debt, approached their lenders with requests for short sales. The result? The widest selection of fine homes at excellent prices in many, many years.

Now that the market has begun to stabilize, falling home prices have stabilized as well, and you can find absolute bargains on wonderful homes. The Clearwater area is well known for the beautiful powdery beaches, the harbors, and activities. With bank mortgage rates at historic lows, there couldn't be a better time for you to pick up your dream home.

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Hispanics to Make Up Half of New Buyers by 2020

Some housing experts say a “mega-boom in home ownership” is brewing as Hispanic Americans look to join in home ownership. Indeed, Movoto, a real estate brokerage in San Mateo, Calif., predicts Hispanics will make up half of new home buyers nationwide by 2020.

The growtin in that time frame is expected to be big, considerint that currently 75 percent of first-time home buyers are white and only 11 percent are Hispanic.

But observers say that with Hispanics' birth rates and purchasing power drastically increasing, Hispanics are expected to be a powerful force in real estate in the coming years.

More than half of all infants born in the United Sates last year were minorities or multiracial, according to U.S. Census data. Hispanics account for 8.9 births for every death, while whites have 1.1 births for every death. The Hispanic population in the United States has more than tripled between 1980 and 2010, according to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ data. "In veneral, Hispanics hold fast to the American dream," states a recent article at Forbes.com. “According to national housing surveys, despite worries over jobs and the economy, they are more eager to become home owners for both emotional and financial reasons.” 

Source: "American Dream: Hispanic Home Buyers on the Rise," Forbes (May 31, 2012)

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