Congress Rolls Back Flood Insurance Rate Hikes
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Your flood insurance premiums won’t rise more than 18 percent a year under a flood insurance bill passed by Congress and on its way to President Obama. Premiums for homes located in one of the nine flood risk categories insured by the National Flood Insurance Program can rise no more than 15 percent in a
Tampa Bay ranks among most affordable metro areas
Monday, 17 March 2014
Tampa Bay landed at No. 18 on the new Forbes list of the most affordable large U.S. metro areas. About 77.5 percent of homes are affordable to families earning Tampa Bay’s median income. Forbes says the three most affordable metro areas are Buffalo, Memphis and Cincinnati Ohio. The least affordable metro areas: New York City
Relocating to America: A Guide to Making A Home Away From Home
Friday, 14 March 2014
by Kalpana Krishna-Kumar “Your home is you – it’s who you are – where you’re from…”. Those poignant words from 2014 Coldwell Banker TV ad Home Sweet Home that debuted Oscar night struck a deep chord bringing a flood of forgotten memories from 1999. To an immigrant from India, the ad literally spoke of my
2014 Coldwell Banker TV Ad: Home Sweet Home
Friday, 07 February 2014
U.S. Senate approves delay in flood insurance rate hikes
Thursday, 30 January 2014
With flood insurance rates — and homeowner outrage — continuing to rise in Florida, Louisiana and other states, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would block parts of a law that forced the increases. The 67 to 32 vote represented a triumph of bipartisanship from a diverse coalition of states, and advocates expressed
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Hughes Shelton Realtors – Simply the Best
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Click the video to see why Hughes Shelton Realtors are simply the best. Buying, Selling, or Leasing… call the agents with proven results.
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10 Hottest Housing Markets for 2014
Thursday, 23 January 2014
From Oakland, Calif., to Memphis, Tenn., these major metro areas are expected to see the biggest increase in home prices this year, according to CoreLogic Case-Shiller’s latest home price forecast. # 6 – Tampa, Fla. Median home price : $177,000 Forecast gain through Sept. 2014: 8% Once one of the nation’s leading foreclosure
Keep Pipes From Freezing
Thursday, 16 January 2014
January 15, 2014 | By Brigitt Hauck During bouts of chilly winter weather, pipes are susceptible to freezing and bursting. To protect your pipes and avoid costly repairs, set the temperature inside your home to at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. When the weather is particularly frightful, turn faucets on to a slight drip to keep water
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Sunset Park home features large great room, spacious second-floor loft
Monday, 13 January 2014
HOT PROPERTY | By EMILY JOHNSON Towering trees and a covered entry provide curb appeal for this three-bedroom home. This property at 4617 W. Lamb Ave. is sure to please all who enter. Located in the Sunset Park area of South Tampa, the home has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,269 square feet of living
Florida to Pass New York State’s Population
Friday, 10 January 2014
January 3, 2014 (AP) | MIKE SCHNEIDER Sometime this year, Florida will surpass New York in population, becoming the nation’s third-most populous state, and sun-seeking seniors are not driving the growth. The milestone is validation of the increasing influence of the Sunshine State as it approaches being home to 20 million residents. Once Florida passes