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    <title>Salt or Chlorine? Keeping Your Pool Clean</title>
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    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/salt-or-chlorine-keeping-your-pool-clean/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The addition of chlorine has long been the traditional method of keeping swimming pools fresh, clean, and sanitary. For increasing numbers of people, however, it&rsquo;s no longer the preferred method. Salt water swimming pools are steadily increasin... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-26 01:47:57</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Living</category>
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    <title>Which Heater Is Best for Your Pool?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/which-heater-is-best-for-your-pool/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/which-heater-is-best-for-your-pool/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ When it comes to swimming in cooler weather, there are few things more enjoyable than luxuriating in the warmth of your own private heated swimming pool. If you own a pool which does not already have a heating system installed, however, you have a de... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-22 12:23:40</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Living</category>
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    <title>Essential Facts about Florida Real Estate Taxes</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/essential-facts-about-florida-real-estate-taxes1/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/essential-facts-about-florida-real-estate-taxes1/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Understanding Florida&rsquo;s real estate tax laws is tricky, as there are several different factors which may affect how much you pay in property taxes. If you&rsquo;re buying property in Florida or are relocating to Tampa, understanding how propert... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-29 17:16:00</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Taxes</category>
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    <title>Understanding Florida CDDs - Community Development Districts</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/understanding-florida-cdds-community-development-districts/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/understanding-florida-cdds-community-development-districts/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Over the past several years, concerns about Florida&rsquo;s rapid population growth have led to concerns about the quality of services and infrastructure supplied to the state&rsquo;s residents. These have in turn led to the increasing popularity of ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-27 14:09:30</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Taxes</category>
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    <title>Disaster Safety and The Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/disaster-safety-and-the-institute-for-business-home-safety/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/disaster-safety-and-the-institute-for-business-home-safety/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ After running a short series on preparing for the Florida hurricane season, I was contacted by the Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety&mdash;they saw one of those articles and wanted to let me know about their organization, which is coincidental... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-03 22:42:04</pubDate>
    <category>Misc.</category>
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    <title>Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/are-you-ready-for-hurricane-season/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/are-you-ready-for-hurricane-season/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ June 1 is the official start of Florida&rsquo;s hurricane season. That means it&rsquo;s time to rush up on your disaster preparation&mdash;a disaster plan and supply kit will go a long way toward helping you and your family keep safe during a storm. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-29 11:42:29</pubDate>
    <category>Misc.</category>
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    <title>Florida Home Inspections: The Six Most Common Problems</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-home-inspections-the-six-most-common-problems/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-home-inspections-the-six-most-common-problems/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I&rsquo;d like to thank Dave Day with Dave Day Professional Home Inspections for helping us with this article. We&rsquo;ve been working with Dave for close to five years and Dave has to be one of the best in his field. It be difficult to find someone... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-13 00:21:53</pubDate>
    <category>Misc.</category>
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    <title>Top Ten Ways to Save on your Florida Homeowner's Insurance</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/top-ten-ways-to-save-on-your-florida-homeowners-insurance/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/top-ten-ways-to-save-on-your-florida-homeowners-insurance/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ First, I'd like to thank Dan McNeil with New Tampa Insurance for helping me compile this list of 10 ways to save on your Florida Homeowners Insurance.&nbsp; 



Dan is fantastic guy and he runs a first class operation, if you're in the market for... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-24 17:22:06</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Insurance</category>
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    <title>Are you Affected by Florida Property Insurance Changes?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/are-you-affected-by-florida-property-insurance-changes/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/are-you-affected-by-florida-property-insurance-changes/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In the last week of March, some proposed changes to Florida property insurance were approved by the state Senate that may result in an increase in property insurance rates for Florida homeowners by an average of 3%.
Coming in the wake of the destruc... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-13 19:59:24</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Insurance</category>
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    <title>Outdoor Adventures in Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/outdoor-adventures-in-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/outdoor-adventures-in-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Everyone knows Florida is famous for its tourist attractions, beaches, golf courses, and sunshine, but sometimes we forget there is so much more to Florida, at least I know I do.&nbsp;
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist attra... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-10 10:00:42</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Living</category>
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    <title>New Tampa Real Estate Report for 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-real-estate-report-for-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-real-estate-report-for-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The statistics for the 2007 New Tampa real estate market cover single-family homes, villas, condos, and townhome sales for the 33647 zip code.
Of course, there are no surprises here; 2007 was a slow year, and the statistics confirm it. In 2007, just... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-09 14:38:24</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Time Magazine Article - Ignore the Headlines</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ There was a great article in a recent issue of Time Magazine titled Ignore the Headlines.&nbsp; The article explores the cost of trying to time the bottom of the housing market.&nbsp; Yes, home prices may continue to decline and although the Federal ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-06 11:45:49</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>More Home Insurance Options in Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/more-home-insurance-options-in-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/more-home-insurance-options-in-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ There is a good article in today's Tampa Tribune on a host of new companies now offering homeowners insurance here in Florida.&nbsp; These companies are all based in Florida and specialize in property insurance here in Florida.
The article focuses o... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-22 08:38:34</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Insurance</category>
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    <title>Altered Plans for New Tampa's K-Bar Ranch</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/altered-plans-for-new-tampas-k-bar-ranch/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/altered-plans-for-new-tampas-k-bar-ranch/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ K-Bar Ranch, a massive master-planned community off of Morris Bridge Road in New Tampa has been subject to some significant development changes.&nbsp;Mobley Homes, K-Bar&rsquo;s main developer has decided to cancel plans for a large mixed-use town ce... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-31 14:00:42</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Florida's Flourishing Population is Growing Strong</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/floridas-flourishing-population-is-growing-strong/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/floridas-flourishing-population-is-growing-strong/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Recent studies from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), which are run by a research team at the University of Florida, indicate that the myths of a declining population here in Florida have been wildly exaggerated.&nbsp;You may have ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-31 09:50:11</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Easton Park, Tampa, FL</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/easton-park-tampa-fl/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/easton-park-tampa-fl/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ There is an exciting new real estate development underway in New Tampa: Easton Park, off of Morris Bridge Road is the area's newest venture.&nbsp;Builders Mobley Homes and M/I Homes are offering great closing cost incentives and refinancing options t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-24 14:00:11</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>No More Hurricanes!</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/no-more-hurricanes/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/no-more-hurricanes/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ No more hurricanes?!?!&nbsp; Seriously??? No, not exactly... however recent studies by scientists at the University of Miami&nbsp;are showing that global warming is having a serious effect on the creation and duration of hurricanes in the U.S.&nbsp; ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-23 16:01:23</pubDate>
    <category>Misc.</category>
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    <title>Tampa Code Enforcement</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/tampa-code-enforcement/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/tampa-code-enforcement/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The city of Tampa has decided to propose a new system to ensure quicker code enforcement to its citizens.&nbsp; Officials are attempting to instill an immediate &quot;justice system&quot; in which offenders will face fines on the spot.&nbsp; The fine... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-23 14:46:22</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>The Wesley Chapel Retail Scene</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-wesley-chapel-retail-scene/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-wesley-chapel-retail-scene/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The residents of Wesley Chapel are excited to hear about the upcoming retail centers that are currently underway.&nbsp;Besides a few boutique shops and a couple of&nbsp;big name regulars, like Super Target and Sam&rsquo;s, Wesley Chapel is long overd... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-11 13:41:43</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Could Weak Dollar Spur Housing Sales?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/could-weak-dollar-spur-housing-sales1/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/could-weak-dollar-spur-housing-sales1/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Gather round, kids. As the value of the dollar drops on the world market, we here in the Florida real estate market are in a prime spot to watch how international finance issues have very local effects. Last week, an AP article speculated that the we... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-06 19:32:54</pubDate>
    <category>Misc.</category>
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    <title>Reaping the Benefits of Greener Living</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/reaping-the-benefits-of-greener-living/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/reaping-the-benefits-of-greener-living/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ It&rsquo;s no secret that going green can cost you money up front. It&rsquo;s also no secret that those green changes you make &ndash; low flow shower heads, xeriscaped yards, solar water heaters and more &ndash; will save you money over time. What&r... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-24 10:57:49</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>How to Post or Print Your Vflyer</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/how-to-post-or-print-your-vflyer/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/how-to-post-or-print-your-vflyer/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Using your Vflyer is just as easy as creating it. In most cases, it only takes a few clicks to post all the details and information from Vflyer to other classified ads listing services. With Vflyer, you can:
&nbsp;
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 00:27:58</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Your First VFlyer</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/your-first-vflyer/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/your-first-vflyer/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A free account gives you ten chances to create your perfect flyer. You can create up to ten real estate flyers in your free account, though only five of them can be active at once. So before you get serious, play around a bit with a practice flyer. H... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 00:12:09</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Using Vflyer to Create Enhanced and Watermarked Photos</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/using-vflyer-to-create-enhanced-and-watermarked-photos/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/using-vflyer-to-create-enhanced-and-watermarked-photos/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Browse through any of the real estate listing sites and you&rsquo;ll find your attention captured by photos that sport bright red corner banners declaring &ldquo;Reduced!â and &ldquo;Fairytale Cottage!â. Eye-catching banners are a great way... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 00:10:03</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title> How to Create Your Own Vflyer Template</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/-how-to-create-your-own-vflyer-template-/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/-how-to-create-your-own-vflyer-template-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Vflyer provides a wide range of templates for your flyer, but maybe you just want something completely different. Lucky for you, Vflyer also allows you to create your own template with a simple template editor. Creating your own template allows you t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 00:07:41</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Showcase Your Home with Photos</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/showcase-your-home-with-photos/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/showcase-your-home-with-photos/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The free Vflyer Starter account allows you to upload up to 15 photos of your home for your flyers. For $9.95 a month, you can upload up to 25 photos and a video. The additional ten photos give you the opportunity to highlight the special features of ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-22 00:02:29</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Ten Tips for a Home-selling Ad Description</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/ten-tips-for-a-home-selling-ad-description/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/ten-tips-for-a-home-selling-ad-description/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Your beautiful house is likely to sell faster than your affordable house, though having a motivated seller just may slow down the sale. According to Paul Anglin, a Canadian professor who teaches real estate and housing trends in Ontario, the words th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-19 16:32:51</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>5 Steps to a Home Selling Headline</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/5-steps-to-a-home-selling-headline/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/5-steps-to-a-home-selling-headline/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Here&rsquo;s an age-old marketing truism for you to chew on:
&nbsp;
8 out of 10 people will read the headline of a classified ad. 2 out of 10 people will go on to read the rest. 
&nbsp;
This is even truer on the internet, where the reader usually... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-19 16:22:27</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>What To Include In Your Internet Home Listing</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/what-to-include-in-your-internet-home-listing/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/what-to-include-in-your-internet-home-listing/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ When it comes to your home listing, there&rsquo;s really no such thing as too much information. You never know which detail is going to capture a buyer&rsquo;s attention. The fireplace in the upstairs bedroom may be just the thing that sparks someone... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-16 12:35:40</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Vflyer &acirc; All Purpose Tool for Selling Your Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/vflyer-all-purpose-tool-for-selling-your-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/vflyer-all-purpose-tool-for-selling-your-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ These days, there are many avenues for promoting and publicizing your home. You can advertise in newspapers, local magazines, realty magazines, on web sites, on REALTOR search sites. You can do it yourself, or seek the help of an experienced REALTOR.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-14 13:11:41</pubDate>
    <category>101 Ways to Market Your Home</category>
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    <title>Why Build Green from the Start?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/why-build-green-from-the-start/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/why-build-green-from-the-start/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Is your dream home a green home? If you&rsquo;re building new in Florida these days, you have a lot of company, and a lot of choice. Some of the busiest builders in the state are those that consider themselves &ldquo;green builders&rdquo;, and there ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-07 07:00:59</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>Suggestions for Green Renovation from Florida Green Building Coalition</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/suggestions-for-green-renovation-from-florida-green-building-coalition/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/suggestions-for-green-renovation-from-florida-green-building-coalition/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Florida Green Building Coalition is working toward the creation of a Florida Green Home Standard to award Green Home certificates to residential and business properties that meet high standards of sustainability and conservation. To qualify as a ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-29 20:43:57</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>9 Steps to a Greener Lifestyle</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/9-steps-to-a-greener-lifestyle/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/9-steps-to-a-greener-lifestyle/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference to the world. Take a look at these simple things you can change in your life to reduce your personal impact on the environment.

    Drink shade grown, Fair Trade coffee. Most Fair Trade cof... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-28 11:30:57</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>5 Ways to Save on Gasoline</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/5-ways-to-save-on-gasoline/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/5-ways-to-save-on-gasoline/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Our dependence on petroleum based fuels is as bad for us as it is for the Earth. Reducing the amount of gasoline and oil that we use pays off benefits in more than one way.

    Keep your car properly tuned up properly. A car that&rsquo;s running e... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-26 21:22:24</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>Living Green - 8 Backyard Savings Tips</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/living-green-8-backyard-savings-tips/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/living-green-8-backyard-savings-tips/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Pools, landscaping and outdoor features can also be run more efficiently or use less energy. 

    Cover your pool and hot tub to slow evaporation. 
    Use native plants in your landscaping wherever possible. It will cut down on their watering ne... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-25 13:59:14</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>15 Ways to Use Less Energy</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/15-ways-to-use-less-energy/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/15-ways-to-use-less-energy/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ With the world&rsquo;s population edging up toward 7 billion (we&rsquo;re only four years away), it&rsquo;s growing ever more important to reduce our use of consumable energy and turn to greener sources of power. 

    If you have the choice, choos... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-24 14:50:14</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>Ten Ways to Save Water Now</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/ten-ways-to-save-water-now/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/ten-ways-to-save-water-now/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Friends of mine are planning the purchase of their new car &ndash; one of hybrids that will save gas and be kinder to the environment. It&rsquo;s a big investment for them, but it&rsquo;s worth it, they tell me. They&rsquo;re doing what they can to r... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-23 16:15:24</pubDate>
    <category>Living Green</category>
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    <title>Using Ancient Wisdom to Choose Your New Home Site</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/using-ancient-wisdom-to-choose-your-new-home-site/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/using-ancient-wisdom-to-choose-your-new-home-site/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I like to think of myself as a practical kind of guy. I believe in things that you can see and touch and calculate. I believe in things that make a difference. I believe that when things are broken, you fix them &ndash; but first you make sure that t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-08 20:37:47</pubDate>
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    <title>Saving for a Down Payment</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/saving-for-a-down-payment/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/saving-for-a-down-payment/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In the housing boom of the last several years, many lenders have been happy to jump on the bandwagon with low and no down payment mortgage offers. Times have changed, and with the specter of government regulation and oversight looming, 0% down paymen... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-30 14:09:32</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage and Tax Info</category>
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    <title>Homeowners Insurance Rates on the Rise Despite New Bill</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/homeowners-insurance-rates-on-the-rise-despite-new-bill/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/homeowners-insurance-rates-on-the-rise-despite-new-bill/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Last March I published an article explaining Florida's New Insurance Bill, in fact it's been one of my more popular articles, second only to&nbsp; Understanding Florida's Real Estate Taxes.&nbsp; Anyway, at the time of the article I stated that altho... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-26 12:45:43</pubDate>
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    <title>Keeping Your Credit Score Healthy and Fit</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/keeping-your-credit-score-healthy-and-fit/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/keeping-your-credit-score-healthy-and-fit/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you&rsquo;re in the market to buy a house, then you&rsquo;re going to need a credit report that&rsquo;s in great shape. You have to qualify for a mortgage, and that means that your credit report is going to have to do some heavy lifting. If you&rs... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-23 11:56:20</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage and Tax Info</category>
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    <title>10 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Sarasota, Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/10-reasons-to-buy-a-second-home-in-sarasota-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/10-reasons-to-buy-a-second-home-in-sarasota-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Thinking of buying a winter getaway? Take a look at Sarasota, Florida and the barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.&nbsp;Here are 10 great&nbsp;reasons to make Sarasota your home away from home.
1) It was rated as Amer... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-17 15:19:18</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Living</category>
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    <title>The Credit Fixer Upper - 6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-credit-fixer-upper-6-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-credit-fixer-upper-6-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Fixer Uppers are popular in the real estate market. You know the properties I&rsquo;m talking about &ndash; they&rsquo;ve got a lot of value, but they&rsquo;ve seen some hard use and wear throughout the years. Underneath it all, they&rsquo;re structu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-17 11:51:14</pubDate>
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    <title>Boating in Siesta Key - Tampa Living Series</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/boating-in-siesta-key-tampa-living-series/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/boating-in-siesta-key-tampa-living-series/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Without a doubt one of our favorite spots in Florida is Siesta Key.&nbsp;A few weeks ago, as last hoorah before school started, we took the kids, along with some family friends, and went down to Siesta Key and rented a boat from CB Outfitters and spe... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-10 20:59:04</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Bay Living</category>
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    <title>The Libor Index and Adjustable Rate Mortgages</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-libor-index-and-adjustable-rate-mortgages/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-libor-index-and-adjustable-rate-mortgages/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you have an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) that is indexed to the Libor, the London interbank offered rate, there is a good article in today&rsquo;s Wall Street Journal. In a nutshell the article explains why despite a cut in short term rates by t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-05 10:41:28</pubDate>
    <category>Mortgage and Tax Info</category>
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    <title>Wesley Chapel Park Now Open</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-park-now-open/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-park-now-open/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I took a drive up to the new Wesley Chapel District Park last week and the facility looks fantastic.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s enormous; the park encompasses 143 acres and cost over $20 million to build. There are multiple soccer fields, football fields, baseb... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-03 21:13:42</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>July 2007 Wesley Chapel Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/july-2007-wesley-chapel-real-estate/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/july-2007-wesley-chapel-real-estate/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
While there continue to be some bright spots in some of the other Tampa markets, see New Tampa July 2007. Wesley Chapel seems to be taking a little longer to show signs of recovery.&nbsp;July 2007 was down on just about all points; the one positive... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-26 21:41:19</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Longboat Key, Florida Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/longboat-key-florida-real-estate/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/longboat-key-florida-real-estate/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Looking for a close weekend getaway? Just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida sits the luxurious eleven mile long island of Longboat Key. It is only about an hour drive from Tampa Bay.
Longboat Key offers residents and vacationers a variety of recrea... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-25 23:05:08</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Living</category>
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    <title>A Toll Booth on Bruce B. Downs?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/a-toll-booth-on-bruce-b-downs/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/a-toll-booth-on-bruce-b-downs/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Even the other commissioners laughed when Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan proposed setting up a tollbooth on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. There&rsquo;s a good reason for that &ndash; the idea is pretty laughable. Hagan made the proposal last ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-22 14:17:34</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>July 2007 New Tampa Real Estate Report</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/july-2007-new-tampa-real-estate-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/july-2007-new-tampa-real-estate-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
The New Tampa real estate market continues to show some modest signs of improvement.&nbsp;Although I&rsquo;m not sure I can say we&rsquo;ve turned the corner, home inventory is down again with 943 homes for sale in June, compared to 913 in July.&nb... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-21 23:01:42</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Protect Your Home AND Reduce Your Insurance Premiums</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/protect-your-home-and-reduce-your-insurance-premiums/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/protect-your-home-and-reduce-your-insurance-premiums/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Homeowners&rsquo; insurance. It&rsquo;s one of the quickest ways to elicit groans and muttered curses from homeowners here in Florida, especially those who own property along the coast. In the wake of several of the nastiest hurricane seasons in deca... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-15 12:07:07</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Insurance</category>
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    <title>Florida Property Taxes, New Legislation is Only a Step in the Right Direction</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-property-taxes-new-legislation-is-only-a-step-in-the-right-direction/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-property-taxes-new-legislation-is-only-a-step-in-the-right-direction/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;&ldquo;The three problems with real estate in Florida are property insurance, property taxes and bad publicity.&rdquo;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;Nancy Reilly, president Florida Association of Realtors
&nbsp;
Florida property taxes have... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-08 00:00:39</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Taxes</category>
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    <title>June 2007 Wesley Chapel Real Estate Report</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/june-2007-wesley-chapel-real-estate-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/june-2007-wesley-chapel-real-estate-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I&rsquo;ve fallen a little behind on my Wesley Chapel Real Estate Reports.&nbsp;It looks like the last report I did was back in March.&nbsp;There has been some good news for the Tampa Bay area since March, including our rating as the number one city ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-04 13:08:46</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>June 2007 New Tampa Real Estate Report</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/june-2007-new-tampa-real-estate-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/june-2007-new-tampa-real-estate-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Although there was a 22% drop in sales from June 2007, compared to June 2006, the New Tampa real estate market has been trending positively over the last couple months. Compared to May 2007, June sales are up almost 46% and May sales were up over 15%... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-31 22:15:34</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Forbes Ranks Tampa Best Buyers' Market</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/forbes-ranks-tampa-best-buyers-market/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/forbes-ranks-tampa-best-buyers-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Forbes Magazine recently ranked the top markets for home buyers and Tampa was ranked #1.&nbsp; The article stated that although home inventory was high, as a result of investors, Tampa's job growth and economic future made it a great candidate for a ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-28 22:48:27</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>The Five Best Home Buyer Incentives</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-five-best-home-buyer-incentives/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-five-best-home-buyer-incentives/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ One of the questions we get asked often these days is, &ldquo;Should I offer some kind of incentive to get my house to sell faster?&rdquo; While incentives are becoming more and more popular in the Tampa real estate market, they&rsquo;re not always t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-25 13:44:25</pubDate>
    <category>Home Selling</category>
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    <title>Tampa Rated #1 City for Retirees</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/tampa-rated-1-city-for-retirees/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/tampa-rated-1-city-for-retirees/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Kiplinger&rsquo;s Personal Finance Magazine rated Tampa, Florida the #1 city for retirees. In selecting Tampa #1 the magazine cited Tampa&rsquo;s vibrant cultural scene and top-rated healthcare facilities.&nbsp;Kiplinger&rsquo;s developed the list wi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-21 10:14:44</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Florida School Grades - Is the News Good or Bad?</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-school-grades-is-the-news-good-or-bad/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/florida-school-grades-is-the-news-good-or-bad/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Each year about this time, the Florida Department of Education releases school report cards for the year that has just ended. Mind you, we&rsquo;re not talking about student report cards here, but on school grades &ndash; a single letter grade for ea... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-16 17:29:39</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Bay Schools</category>
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    <title>The Doom Sayers vs. The Silver Lining - A Look at the Tampa Real Estate Market</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-doom-sayers-vs-the-silver-lining-a-look-at-the-tampa-real-estate-market/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/the-doom-sayers-vs-the-silver-lining-a-look-at-the-tampa-real-estate-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Are we wearing rose colored glasses when we say that this is a good time to buy a home in Florida? 
&nbsp;
As Florida housing prices started to fall in late 2005, many economic analysts who had been predicting a market &ldquo;crash&rdquo; prepared ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-11 09:04:11</pubDate>
    <category>Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Property Tax Reform to Go to Florida Voters</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/property-tax-reform-to-go-to-florida-voters/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/property-tax-reform-to-go-to-florida-voters/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Late Thursday evening Florida Lawmakers agreed on what their calling the &ldquo;Largest Tax Cut in Florida&rsquo;s History&rdquo; and on January 29, 2008 Florida&rsquo;s voters will let the legislature know what they think about their plan. This spec... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-06-18 16:21:18</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Taxes</category>
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    <title>Wesley Chapel Real Estate Stats for March 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-real-estate-stats-for-march-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-real-estate-stats-for-march-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ March 2007 sales in the&nbsp;Wesley Chapel real market were ahead of February 2007 sales, which was not the trend for the same two month period last year.&nbsp; So although March 2007 shows a&nbsp;decline in sales compared to March 2006, there is a p... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-04-17 23:39:55</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Arbor Greene Home Sales for February 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/arbor-greene-home-sales-for-february-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/arbor-greene-home-sales-for-february-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The good news in Arbor Greene is that the construction along Cross Creek Blvd. is just about complete and our traffic signal is close to being turned on.
There were four home sales in Arbor Greene in February with an average sales price of $349,514 ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-31 12:21:03</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Construction Begins on I-75 / Bruce B. Downs Flyover</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/construction-begins-on-i-75-bruce-b-downs-flyover/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/construction-begins-on-i-75-bruce-b-downs-flyover/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ If you driven by the I-75 on-ramps at Bruce B. Downs Blvd. lately, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed considerably less trees.&nbsp;Construction has begun on the $41 million I-75 flyover and it is expected to take two years to complete.&nbsp;There will be... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-29 18:08:18</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Cross Creek Blvd Construction Nears Completion</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/cross-creek-blvd-construction-nears-completion/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/cross-creek-blvd-construction-nears-completion/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Those of us that drive Cross Creek Blvd. everyday are starting to get excited.&nbsp;It looks like construction will be complete next week according to an article in the Tampa Tribune. The bad news is it looks like the final phase of widening from Cor... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-29 18:06:05</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>South Tampa Homes Sales for February 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/south-tampa-homes-sales-for-february-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/south-tampa-homes-sales-for-february-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The South Tampa real estate continued to post strong price gains in February, with the average home price rising close to 21%.&nbsp;The extent of this gain was due primarily to group of high end condominium sales that closed in February.&nbsp; As you... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-19 19:05:12</pubDate>
    <category>South Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Wesley Chapel Homes Sales for February 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-homes-sales-for-february-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/wesley-chapel-homes-sales-for-february-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Wesley Chapel homes sales remained steady in February 2007, up 1.1% over February 2006.&nbsp; Homes prices declined by 4.4% compared to last year and inventory remained even with 1,100 active Wesley Chapel listings, compared to 1,089 active listing o... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-13 10:13:48</pubDate>
    <category>Wesley Chapel Real Estate</category>
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    <title>New Tampa Real Estate Report for February 2007</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-real-estate-report-for-february-2007/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-real-estate-report-for-february-2007/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Overall the New Tampa real estate market was down 15.8% in February, compared to the same period last year. The encouraging news was that February sales were up 37% over January.
Below are community specific sales.&nbsp; Tampa Palms sales are slight... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-08 08:53:17</pubDate>
    <category>New Tampa Real Estate</category>
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    <title>New Tampa Community Center and Skate Park</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-community-center-and-skate-park/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/new-tampa-community-center-and-skate-park/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Construction is finally about to begin on the long talked about New Tampa Community Center and Skateboard Park. A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for February 27th and both projects are expected to be completed next year.&nbsp;Both facilit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-08 09:50:59</pubDate>
    <category></category>
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    <title>2006 Tampa Real Estate Statistics</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/2006-tampa-real-estate-statistics/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/2006-tampa-real-estate-statistics/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;At this point, I&rsquo;m sure it will not come as a surprise to many that home sales in the Tampa real estate market were down in 2006.&nbsp;What may come as surprise is that home prices actually rose in 2006, when compared to 2005.&nbsp;That b... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-01-26 14:06:04</pubDate>
    <category></category>
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    <title>Property Insurance Relief on the Way</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/property-insurance-relief-on-the-way/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/property-insurance-relief-on-the-way/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Governor Crist is expected to sign his first bill as Governor Thursday.&nbsp;The bill is expected provide relief to home owners from rising property insurance costs. Florida lawmakers passed the bill on Monday at a special session that was scheduled ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-01-25 17:03:29</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Property Insurance</category>
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    <title>Moffitt and Merck Announce Joint Company - 170 High Paying Jobs for Tampa</title>
    <guid>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/moffitt-and-merck-announce-joint-company-170-high-paying-jobs-for-tampa/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.tampahomes24-7.com/blog/calum/moffitt-and-merck-announce-joint-company-170-high-paying-jobs-for-tampa/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Well just yesterday I posted a story about how Tampa Bay was attracting higher paying jobs to the area; little did I know one day later there would be such a big announcement regarding H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center &amp; Research Institute and pharmac... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2006-12-19 19:21:05</pubDate>
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    <title>Tampa Attracting Higher Paying Jobs</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Greater Tampa Chamber&rsquo;s Committee of 100 reports that although the number of jobs created in 2006 is down from 2005, the average salary for new jobs is up.&nbsp;The average salary for new jobs created in 2006 was $43,469, which is up from $... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2006-12-18 12:15:55</pubDate>
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    <title>PMI will be Tax Deductible in 2007</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Congress passed a law making private mortgage insurance tax deductible for new loans, beginning in 2007.&nbsp;This is particularly good news for Florida&rsquo;s first time home buyers, where home prices have increased substantially in recent years.&n... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2006-12-15 15:52:15</pubDate>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Despite what you hear in the news these days, home builders still have confidence in the long terms prospects for Tampa Bay real estate market. Pulte Homes broke ground today on their new Wesley Chapel community, Wiregrass.&nbsp;The community which r... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2006-12-13 19:30:18</pubDate>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here are the Tampa home sales figures for November 2006.&nbsp;These are based on residential sales in Hillsborough County and are taken from the Tampa MLS. As you can see compared to November 2005, sales is down 39%, yet prices are down less than 1%.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2006-12-11 09:47:47</pubDate>
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