50 Fascinating Things To Do in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Spring 2014) – Score a home run with the Tampa Bay Rays, hit the beach, browse through world class museums, or stroll along streets lined with graceful Mediterranean-style...
View ArticleFlorida Supreme Court: Early red-light cameras were illegal
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that more than a dozen local governments — including several in the Tampa Bay area — illegally established red-light camera programs by installing the...
View ArticleTenants caught in quagmire of homeowners association foreclosures
In February, a new company in Tampa called RE-710 got a terrific deal. It paid $5,700 for a five-bedroom home valued at $311,000. The same month, RE-710 acquired control of dozens of other houses and...
View ArticleBurg Happy Hours
iLovetheBurg.com knows that a lot of us are always looking for the best deals when going out in Downtown St. Pete. More often than not, you’ll get the most bang for your buck during Happy Hour! So...
View Article7 things home buyers love but sellers don’t list
NEW YORK – July 9, 2014 – Sellers, particularly those with normal homes in ordinary neighborhoods, often fail to stress selling points in their listings that first-time buyers love. While the sellers...
View ArticleThe biggest hurdles to homeownership
RIVERDALE, N.J. – July 10, 2014 – With mortgage rates still near historical lows, why aren’t more homeowners making a move? Housing analysts blame student loan debt, overly strict lending standards,...
View ArticlePets’ amenities rising trend for homebuilders
Pets’ amenities rising trend for homebuilders LOS ANGELES (AP) – July 16, 2014 – These homes are set apart by their amenities – for dogs. Standard Pacific Homes is building and selling homes in 27...
View ArticlePricey, posh, tiny apartments rule Tampa Bay’s big-money rental boom
ST. PETERSBURG — When Adrienne Hatch wanted a new apartment, she saw no other option than downtown, where she’d be close to the running clubs and nightlife hideaways of the city’s youngest, buzziest...
View ArticleGround Breaking & Breaking Ground: The Burg Expands
Throughout the Spring and into Summer, we’ve been reporting on the multitude of construction projects prepping to break ground in the Burg. With so much activity surging through the news and business...
View ArticleSundial announces its lineup of tenants; 90 percent leased
ST. PETERSBURG — The veil of secrecy that has long shrouded Sundial is lifting now that the Edwards Group is announcing its lineup of 18 tenants. Most are planning on opening their doors by the end of...
View ArticleThe Fastest Way to Get Pre-Approved
Getting pre-approved for a loan can make the whole home-buying experience go smoother. When you’re pre-approved, REALTORS® are more likely to want you as a customer, sellers are more likely to accept...
View ArticleBuying Bonds means Lower Interest Rates, Looking to Buy?
NEW YORK (AP) – Oct. 16, 2014 – Investors flooded into the U.S. Treasury market in a way not seen since the depths of the financial crisis, causing the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note to...
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