Hillsborough County is a great place to start a career in Real Estate and finding a Brandon Florida Real Estate School is just a mouse click away because we have everything you need here at Rowlett Real Estate School for all your Hillsborough County Florida Real Estate license requirement.  Choosing a good Brandon Real Estate School that will help you pass your Florida Real Estate Exam is easy.  Rowlett Real Estate School has a passing rate that meets or exceeds any other course provider in Florida.  We take pride in our reputation and invite you to visit our website at www.rowlettrealestateschool.com and take a look at our online courses.  Feel  free to give Captain Wayne Rowlett a call at 850-547-1333 and he will be happy to assist you in getting your Brandon Florida Real Estate License. 02/07/2013

If you are a first-time home buyer in the Tampa area who has been looking for the perfect opportunity to buy a new home, then the time is now. The current real estate market is perfect for everything from buying a new home to investing in the real estate market, which is why first-time home buyers and investors have been going head to head and competing for the best real estate on the market. Why, exactly, is now a great time for first time home buyers to purchase a new home? From incredible deals on foreclosure and short sales to low interest rates and a projection for rising home prices in the future, now is the perfect real estate market for first-time home buyers. Short Sales and Bank-Owned Homes If you are a first-time home buyer looking to buy a new home in the current real estate... 12/29/2012

Must See South Brandon Home   611 Breezeway Ct, Brandon, FL 33511 (MLS # T2545919)      Price:   $142,500.    4 Bed Rooms    2 full Baths    1,386 sq ft Living Area    7,301 sq ft Yard   This Wonderful home located in the heart of Brandon. Perfect for a first time home buyer, and recently remodeled from top to bottom. This home has a new roof, new kitchen with granite counter tops, updated bathrooms,new plumbing fixtures, new interior doors &fans, new porch, new tile and carpet throughout along with fresh paint. There is also a new garage door on order that will be installed before closing. This home is convenient to schools, shopping, I/275 & the crosstown expressway. This is NOT a Short Sale, title is clear and ready to close.             Property Type(s): Residential / All, Residenti... 12/19/2012

Check out this short video of Brandon Florida Neighborhoods.    This most certainly isn't all of the neighborhoods in Brandon, but we hope it's a fair representation.  If you have any questions about Brandon's neihgborhoods or homes for sale please give us a call or an email. Related articles: Hot Parsons Woods Calusa Model Brandon, FL Valencia Lakes Genova Model Active Adult Community Tampa Panther Trace in Riverview Florida is Home for Sandhill Cranes and Wetlands 09/12/2012

It's August in Florida, and it's a scorcher out there, well at least here in Brandon anyway. Why not cool down by staying the heck inside in the AC and watch a video tour of this Hot Parsons Woods Calusa Model in Brandon. If you would like to take a closer look, or if your needs are for something a bit smaller, give us a call. We would love to represent and advise you with any builder in the Tampa Bay area. No cost to you, our fees are paid by the builder.  Questions or to Schedule an Appointment 08/22/2012

It's August in Florida, and it's a scorcher out there, well at least here in Brandon anyway. Why not cool down by staying the heck inside in the AC and watch a video tour of this Hot Parsons Woods Calusa Model in Brandon. If you would like to take a closer look, or if your needs are for something a bit smaller, give us a call. We would love to represent and advise you with any builder in the Tampa Bay area. No cost to you, our fees are paid by the builder.  Questions or to Schedule an Appointment 08/22/2012

K. Hovanian Sugarloaf Model Home Brandon, Fl If you would like to take a closer look, or if your needs are for something a bit smaller, give us a call. We would love to represent and advise you with any builder in the Tampa Bay area. No cost to you, our fees are paid by the builder.  Questions or to Schedule an Appointment 08/19/2012

With more buyers shopping for homes on the Web, photos and video home tours are a must.  I recommend the following 8 things you can do make your home shine on camera.  1. Understand the camera’s perspective.  The camera’s eye is very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement. To make a home shine in a virtual tour or video presentation, cater to the lens. 2. Make the home “Q-tip clean.”  Because the camera magnifies grime, each room must be spotless. Don’t forget floor coverings and walls; a discolored spot on the rug might be overlooked by prospects during a regular home showing, but that stain becomes a focal point for online viewers. 3. Pack up the clutter.  But leave three items of varying heights on each surface. For example, on an end table... 07/22/2012

Mount your iPad on the Wall The luxury homes of the future will undoubtedly integrate technology in new and interesting ways. But that doesn't mean you can't upgrade existing homes with incredible gadgets. How about an iPad embedded in your kitchen cabinet? Before you roll your eyes, think about the uses: Cookbooks and cooking videos a touch away Run out of something in the fridge? Mark it on your iPad and sync it to your phone for when you go shopping Stream music and video to the kitchen. (Remember the days when people kept small televisions on the counter?) Leave messages, alerts, and reminders for family members   We came across this impressive DIY project we thought you might like to share with homeowners. It includes a tutorial on how to integrate an iPad into an IKEA cabinet: htt... 07/04/2012

Avoid the 5 Most Costly Mistakes You Can Make When Pricing Your Tampa Bay Area Home—Here’s How! Mistake #1 Overpricing or Underpricing Your Home Believe it or not, pricing your home too low may not bring you a quick sale. Buyers who have studied the housing market may think there is something wrong with your home if it’s listed well below market price. Mistake #2 Listening to Friends and Relatives They may mean well, but unless your friends are licensed real estate agents, they don’t have a solid basis for telling you how to price your home. A licensed agent can tell you which homes are actually comparable to yours and come up with a sellable market price for your home. Mistake #3 Letting Your Emotions Come Into Play The memories and fondness you have for your home will not carry over t... 07/01/2012

Is the CDPE designation a Ripoff to Realtors and a Money maker for others? One aided and abetted by the Bank of America (BOA) and RE/MAX Corporation?   The CDPE designation was first suggested, promoted and pushed by the Bank of America and RE/MAX about a year ago. The designation CDPE stands for Certified Distressed Property Expert.  I believe they should change what this designation stands for to: CDPE – (Certified Disaster of Proportions that are Epic) The set of classes is supposed to teach a Realtor how to deal with short sales and foreclosures. Usually presented as a two to three day event costing anywhere from $400 to $1000but it’s not recognized by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) who promotes and recognizes it own classes and designation. Did RE/MAX make a deal with t... 06/30/2012

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Selling your Brandon home in today’s economy may not be as simple as it used to be, but with an experienced Realtor® and strategic home staging, you can successfully stage your home to appeal to many buyers for little to no money at all. Take note of these simple ways to stage to your home to start attracting serious buyers. Cleaning up the clutter The first step to properly stage your home is to get rid of the clutter or repurpose some of your accessories.  If your home is packed with oversized furniture or lots of personal collections, it will be hard for potential buyers to see through the clutter and envision the home as their own.  Also, oversized furniture can make any room look smaller than it actually is, and you definitely want to give the illusion of an open and spacious area... 01/18/2012

JIMBO DOES JUMBO IN BRANDON FLORIDA Looking for that perfect loan for your new dream home? Well look no further. Jimbo has been closing JUMBO loans in Florida for over 10 years. The key to getting the best rate for a non conforming loan such as a JUMBO is to have an experienced loan originator put the file together for you in the right manner. Shortcuts and files that make for messy presentations end up costing you money. Jimbo is an experienced loan originator that knows how to present your loan in it's best light to the investors. Call Jimbo today for a Free no obligation interview @ 813.205.7958 11/27/2011

PURCHASE AND REHAB YOUR HOME IN BRANDON FLORIDA WITH THE FHA 203(K) LOAN - Most home buyers are turned off at the sight or even thought of buying a fixer-upper; a foreclosure or an older home today. However, educated and informed home buyers are utilizing the FHA 203(k) loan to buy their new home and fix it up with no additional out-of-pocket expense. The FHA 203(k) loan is a tool that savvy home buyers, successful contractors, Realtors and mortgage originators have been using since 1978. An FHA 203(k) loan is very similar to the traditional FHA loan. The only real difference is that with the FHA 203(k) loan, the home buyer is adding money to their mortgage balance to finance-in any repair/improvement cost. Whereas the traditional FHA loan requires that certain repairs be done before th... 10/03/2011

Carriage Crossings in Brandon is an affordable neighborhood built in 2003 and 2004 in a terrific location! You have the trees and feeling of the country in an area so easy to get to everything! This neighborhood was build by Highland Homes. This is a very desired area to live with the country setting and yet you have easy access with out the typical traffic snarls in Brandon. Schools nearby are Colson Elementary, Burnett Middle and Armwood High. Brandon has variety of priced beautiful homes that are conveniently located close to schools, shopping, and major roadways. It's only a few minutes commute to beaches, downtown Tampa and the Brandon Town Center. This community offers a wide range of amenities that's sure to keep your family busy. To look for homes on MLX in the Tampa Bay and Pin... 09/11/2011

Brandon is a great place to live! It is very easy for the residents to catch the Crosstown to get to Tampa or MacDill Air Force Base. here is also a mall and lots of eateries.   It is also a quick commute to Tampa International Airport, Raymond James Stadium, The Ice Palace, Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and Tampa's Performing Arts Center. Here are some of the new subdivisions in the Brandon area: Alafia Preserve Brookwood   Kings Gate Magnolia Park Misty Glen Stonewood Whispering Oaks If Brandon is not what you are looking for, we can assist you in finding the right community for you. We can help you find the right home whether it is a Residential, Luxury, Waterfront, Golf Communities, Condominiums, Senior Living, Horse Properties or Land.  Our buyer's services a... 08/14/2011

FHA Loans Now Available With Credit Scores As Low As 500  GREAT NEWS! In an effort to help increase home ownership opportunities to those currently underserved, we are introducing a new program. Our FHA AFFORDABLE PROGRAM was designed to help credit worthy borrowers who have been unable to obtain financing due to their credit scores.  Under this program, eligible borrowers can obtain affordable mortgage financing with scores AS LOW AS 500.  Some of the necessary common sense requirements are:  1) Debt to Income Ratio's must be LOW (31/43 MAX) making the payments AFFORDABLE!!! 2) Borrowers must show a propensity to save money and/or pay down debt  3) Borrowers must have a solid 2 year work history with 6 Months minimum on current job      Exceptions to this rule can be made on recent col... 08/11/2011

Park Lake at Parsons is a condo community that is located in the heart of Brandon. It is just off of Lumsden Avenue and is c located across the street from the Brandon Public Library and just a couple of blocks from  Brandon Regional Hospital. The community offers a  a resort style community pool with arbor and grill area, lakeside gazebo, beautifully clubhouse with billards room, fitness room, racquetball and tennis court.  The community location also  provides for an easy commute to downtown Tampa. It is close to  the Towncenter Mall, the Crosstown Expressway for commuting to McDill Air Force Base. To find out more about Tampa Bay and look for homes for sale or rent on MLX in this subdivision and others in Tampa Bay and Pinellas area go to my website by clicking on  Tampa Homes. The c... 08/03/2011

  Which Government Backed Home Loan Is Best Suited For Purchasing My New Home? If you want a loan with a No Money Down Option then you must be a veteran or you must purchase a home in a HUD Approved Area for Rural Housing. The VA and USDA Loan are the only type loans that offer the No Down Payment Option for buying a home. The FHA loan is the most popular type loan at this time because the down payment requirement is only 3.5% compared to the Conventional Loans which require 5% down. Both require the added cost of Mortgage Insurance any time less than 20% down is used. The VA and USDA Loans do not require mortgage Insurance but have a funding fee that is financed into the loan. The USDA funding fee is currently 3.5% but expected to rise with the growing number of defaults. The VA fundin... 08/01/2011