Tampa Bay is home to some of the most competitive homebuyers in the US

Residents looking to buy a home in Tampa may face some stiff competition. A recent report from LendingTree found that the Tampa metro area is among top 10 most competitive when it comes to buying a home. To determine that, LendingTree evaluated the 50 largest metropolitan areas based on a few criteria. The report looked
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Affordable ways to refresh a home

Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room. A “midrange minor kitchen remodel” – including hardware, countertops, flooring and a refrigerator – is about $21,000, on average, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2018 Cost vs. Value report. But with the right approach, you
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Freddie’s 3% Downpayments Start Next Week

Freddie Mac will begin offering mortgages with downpayments of only 3 percent – the first time they’ve been this low on the GSE’s loans in nearly five years – starting March 23. The move is expected to make more credit available to entry-level borrowers. “By launching our 3 percent downpayment mortgage now, at the start
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