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You are constantly reading in the newspapers and magazines about celebrities buying and selling homes.  But just like the rest of us, they still have to make sure they dot their ‘I’s and cross their ‘T’s.  So what do people do when they run into a celebrity selling and buying problem?  Or when other really strange things occur?  Put up with it or maybe even move.

Eccentric behavior is a hallmark of celebrities, but to see it in a buyer is even stranger.  A man who is currently serving time as a guest of the South Caroline penal system decided he was going to sue Martha Stewart for three million dollars for damages.  To rub salt in the wound, anything he gets he’s donating to Rachael Ray.  Why?  He attempted to buy Stewart’s home for the proper price and…

It’s exciting to think and dream about all of the great things you’d like to have in your new home—more space, more updated or luxurious amenities, etc.  There are so many wonderful memories to made, good times to be had, and comforts to enjoy.  Ah… home sweet home, right? 

Well, yes, right.  But no, that’s not the whole story.  What’s missing is that—unless you have the money to pay off the entire balance of your new home on the spot, out-of-pocket (which almost no one does, in all practicality)—the mortgage is going to come due after a month or two.  And the money is going to need to be there.  Even if you or your spouse just got a promotion at work, while that may mean it’s time to trade up to a better home, it doesn’t mean it’s time to go even…

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What's in it 4U: Tampa is recognized as one of the country’s fast growing cities today. Being a bustling port that is home to hundreds of people from varied socio-economic background and lifestyle, Tampa has a rich ethnic diversity that sets it apart from other port cities in the country. People from all over the world go to Tampa to enjoy the beautiful scenery and recreational activities it has to offer.
 
What more is there 4U: While Tampa is known for its gated master-planned communities that offers fantastic golf courses, it is also interesting to note that Tampa offers so much more than this. Visitors…

Celebrities have the ability to purchase just about any house they desire. If they want 60,000 square feet of interior in their home, then they go about finding a home with that amount of square footage. If there is no home on the market to appease their needs, they have one built. With money, comes the ability to purchase every desire you may have in a home. But, there are differences when it comes to home buying depending on the style of celebrity. Flashy, fast talking celebrities like 50 Cent, purchase homes that are famed, huge and ready to move in. While other celebrities of the more humble authority have the patience to buy old and renovate.

Celebrities that climb the ranks of stardom quickly and move from not so affluent to mega stardom tend to…

Lindsay Lohan is one of the most popular celebrities on earth right now. When Lindsay Lohan decided she was going to purchase a new home, the rumor mill filled the blogosphere with guesses and claims about where she would finally take up residency. From Hollywood to Utah, Lindsay Lohan is on the hunt, but Hollywood seems to be winning out for the simple fact that Hollywood has the best shopping and the hottest clientèle.

Lindsay Lohan is, without a doubt, addicted to shopping. She is constantly barraged by photographers with her sister alongside, carrying bag after bag of freshly purchased things from every top name store in Hollywood. When choosing a home, it seemed that Lindsay Lohan was after that same instant thrill. She has been photographed…

A recent article in Forbes.com showcased homes from all over the world which can be bought for $1 million. In metropolitan European cities like London and Paris, this specific amount gets the buyer a one-bedroom apartment near the center of the town. In comparison, a cool million dollars get the buyer a mansion in a master-planned community  in sunny Tampa.

And if one takes into consideration the decreasing value of the dollar in world market, it would be not hard to see how attractive real estate investment is to foreign buyers.

Even if general sale of residential properties have markedly slowed down, foreigners would still have a lot to gain when they decide to purchase a property in Tampa. Apart from the prospect of owning a house in one of the most…

  When people think about buying lakefront property, it's no surprise that Florida is at the top of their prospective locations.  After all, what other state has both a county called Lake County and a city named Lakeland?  Within Lake County itself are nearly 656,000 acres of lakes, while Lakeland boasts 38 named lakes covering 28,000 acres.  Add to that the fact that most major cities in the state have numerous lakes, and you'll understand that there is the potential for millions of acres of lakefront property. So is a lakefront home for you?  It could be.  Lakefront property is good not only for a place to live, but makes for an excellent investment opportunity. Baby boomers are retiring to Florida in record numbers, with more wealth than ever.  And… Read Full Post

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