Tampa Bay Real Estate Market Bounce

Great news!   This is the one of the markets that CNBC has identified as a market with upside potential.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47354510?slide=11

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Is the Real Estate Market turning to a "Sellers Market"?

As a Realtor that works with buyers trying to take advantage of some of the great market deals out there, we have more and more examples of competitive bidding situations.   Real Estate Buyers want a deal and the news portrays these as easy to get, however, homes priced well, go under contract quickly.

Finally the news has recognized this trend.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/bidding-wars-break-out-over-tampa-bay-area-homes/1222782

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Fortune Magazine says Tampa #5 place to Buy Real Estate

As the news changes, so does our attitude toward real estate.

Here is a great article  http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/news/1103/gallery.best_cities_for_buyers.fortune/5.html

2011 is ready to be an exciting year in real estate

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.UniqueTampaHomes.com

CNBC Realty Check Blog — Olick: Is Housing Really in Recovery? — CNBC.com Real Estate News - CNBC

With a quick spike in activity, all of a sudden once again we are feeling a quite spell.   Oil prices and consumers waiting out the recovery may be a temporary stop.

One recent observation:  Intown prices are rising and availability is shrinking....The suburbs are still quite slow.   Once again the real estate rule of Location,Location, Location Holds True.

There are some great deals and good properties are selling.

Here is what CNBC commentary had to say.

CNBC Realty Check Blog — Olick: Is Housing Really in Recovery? — CNBC.com Real Estate News - CNBC

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders CoalitionSmith & Associates Real Estatehttp://www.UniqueTampaHomes.com