http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:36:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to the St. Pete Times on August 18, 2008, The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors shows a five percent increase in home sales for July of 2008 in comparison to the July home sales of 2007. One of the reasons for the increase is that the sales ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/08/19/real-estate-market-on-the-road-to-recovery-in-west-central-florida/ With summer almost over, it's time to wrap up all those fun in the sun activies. A trip to Rainbow Springs State Park in Citrus County, Florida is a perfect way to do just that. With Rainbow Springs being the fourth largest spring in Florida, it makes for plenty ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/08/18/101-things-to-do-in-west-central-florida-4/ #3 in the '101 Things to do in West Central Florida' topic is Adventure Island. Located adjacent to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida, Adventure Island features 30 acres of entertainment for the whole family. High speed rides, a wave pool, kiddie water playground, and waterfalls is ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/08/06/101-things-to-do-in-west-central-florida-3/ Cape Coral is the foreclosure capital of Florida, but is only fourth nationally. Presently, with sales prices dropping dramatically the market is beginning to strengthen. Although Cape Coral is one of Florida's youngest cities, in 2006 the average price to purchase a home there rose to $309,000. ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/08/04/cape-coral-florida-lowers-sales-price-of-homes-to-jump-start-market/ Photo Credit: Norma Rans #2 In the 101 'Things to do in West Central Florida' is Busch Gardens! Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, is an amazing adventure for the whole family! It has an incredible blend of intense thrilling rides, live shows, shops, restaurants and ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/31/101-things-to-do-in-west-central-florida-2/ On Tuesday, July 29, 2008, after looking at all the parents complaints and at least one threatened lawsuit, Hernando County has gotten rid of the new K-12 dress code! With only three weeks left until school starts, parents that have already bought their childs uniforms can put them ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/30/last-minute-school-uniform-changes-in-hernando-county/ Lowering the prices on the housing market could be the key to rebuilding real estate sales. In Fort Pierce, Fl and Fort Myers, Fl 32% price drops resulted in a flourish of new home buyers, jumping sales to 43% in Fort Pierce and 29% in Fort Myers just in ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/28/home-price-delines-result-in-incline-of-sales-in-west-central-florida/ The weekend is here! It's time to take off those headphones, turn off the T.V and get out and have some fun. Here's a list of 10 things to do in the West Central Florida area, for $10 or less. Football training starts again! Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/25/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-tampa-fl-under-10/ [caption id="attachment_4798" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Treasure Island resident does his pre-flight check."][/caption] This post is the first in a series of 101. They will not be in any particular order, they are just things to do, that should not be missed, in the West Central Florida area. #1 - The Treasure Island Drum ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/24/101-things-to-do-in-west-central-florida/ Preparing the outside of your home for selling is just as important as sprucing up the inside. Potential home buyers will tend to drive by your home before they come inside. It should be your intention to want them to want to come inside. If the outside ... http://tampabayfloridahomesforsale.com/blog/2008/07/22/preparing-your-front-yard-for-selling-in-tampa-bay/