For Many, 2013 Will Be the Year to Finally Buy a Home

By Andrea Coombes │ Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 Bidding wars. Buyers paying cash. Homes selling for more than asking price. Are we entering another housing bubble? No. But prospective buyers in many markets may be shocked at the competitive nature of the home-buying process these days. The number of homes for sale fell to a 13-year low

How To Add Color to Your Home Without Going Overboard

Striking a delicate balance in your home’s decor between relaxed sophistication and engaging pops of color can be a challenge to say the least. Go a little too color happy and it will look like your children decorated your home while you were at work; stray a little too on the conservative side and you
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Real Estate Revival

By Victor Luckerson |  Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 “There’s a good reason your real estate agent is smiling again. The housing market, which has had a fitful recovery from its 2007 collapse, is showing signs of sustained growth. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which covers 20 of the largest U.S. cities, found that home values

Neighborhood Highlight: Culbreath Bayou

Culbreath Bayou, a charming neighborhood in the heart of South Tampa, was developed in the 1960’s by Joe Byers. The neighborhood is shaded by ancient oaks and is popular because of its proximity to A rated public and private schools, as well as playgrounds and tennis courts. Culbreath Bayou maintains a strong sense of community

Florida has 26% of all U.S. international sales

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2012 – Florida Realtors® released its “Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida 2012” today. The survey, conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), found that almost one in five Florida sales in the 12-month period ending in June involved an out-of-country buyer. Researchers say that the 2012 results

Coldwell Banker’s annouces the top Luxury agents in Florida

Hughes Shelton Realtors was recently recognized by Coldwell Banker Previews International as one of the top 30 agents in the state of Florida for Luxury Home sales.  Hughes Shelton Realtors was the number one real estate team for Hillsborough County, Florida in dollar volume and units sold.  

Top 10 Turnaround Housing Markets

Daily Real Estate News |     Thursday, May 10, 2012 Cities hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis are among some of the cities leading a housing recovery, Move Inc. reports in its Top Turnaround Town Report for May. Move Inc. compiled a list of Top Turnaround Towns for this month, using year-over-year housing data from