The Real Estate Sizzle

The first in my "Golf Course Communities" Series..As always...the best part is always near the END of the article...I  have included Westchase in my series on "Golf Course Communities", but it offers so much more!  Convenient to the Veteran's Expressway, Westchase was one of the the first major r...

On the edge of downtown Tampa, along the Port of Tampa, on Channelside Drive, sits the Channelside District.   Formerly a mass of rundown wearhouses, this area has been transformed into an upscale, urban setting filled with lofts, condominiums, shopping and entertainment. The Channelside Entertai...

I recently sold a home that had two adorable golden retrievers.  Let's call them "Muffy" and "Molly"...They happily greeted us at the door, along with their owners...and the odor!  The stench overwhelmed us!Let's be honest...dogs smell.   Unless they have just come from the groomer, they have an ...

The Florida Legislature, House and Senate,  reconvenes on June 12, for an 11 day session,  to, once again, tackle the issue of property tax reform.  If you live in the State of Florida and believe the current property tax program needs reform, you should contact your representatives today. Some S...

This is the first article in my new "Pet Friendly" series.  Most of my clients have pets, so providing information unique to pet owners, both in Tampa, and those who are relocating,  will be the focus.Moving is stressful for anyone, but it can be especially stressful for pets, who are very "tuned...

                                       JACKIE COLSON-MILLER,  Keller Williams Realty South Tampa has been awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and joins a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in worki...

This is my  my new "Fun and Frolic" series on The Real Estate Sizzle...With the Memorial Day Holiday and Summer Vacations on the horizon, it's the perfect time to introduce my new series about the lighter side of life...Enjoy my travels and share some of your own!Great Weekend Getaways...Part 1So...

Florida lawmakers seem determined to make some changes in the Property Tax System before the taxpayers revolt!  Here are the latest proposals as outlined in the Tampa Tribune today.I would really like some FEEDBACK about which proposal you think is most likely to get through the Legislature.  I c...

If you missed Part 1, or would like a copy of the FAR-9 contract, find it here.These are the rest of the changes most likely to impact you, along with the paragraph of the FAR-9 contract, in which the change was made.4. The Effective Date of the Contract is now calculated as the date the last par...

The Latest Version of the Florida Association of Realtors Real Estate Contract (FAR-9) went into effect on May 1, 2007.  There are some "sweeping" changes that every Buyer and Seller in the State of Florida should be aware of before entering into a contract.  For a copy of the contract, to follow...