The REALTORS® Political Action Committee, or RPAC, – a national bipartisan grassroots-based political advocacy organization – has added another name to its “Hall of Fame.” Connie Johnson, a current member and past president from the Greater Tampa REALTORS®, was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame recently in recognition of her contribution and support. “RPAC…
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by Martin Kessler Board Certified Real Estate Attorney 813-254-5014 Over the years, I have seen people make many mistakes in legal matters. Here are some hints to help avoid some common errors. 1. Don’t try to be your own lawyer. The old adage is that he who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer. …
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Many changes already taking shape and we are not done. Did you know that there is a huge focus on our Affiliate Business Partners Program? Great ideas have been shared and Meredith and Dennis listened! Creative minds have been hard at work, and we all say Thank You! We are re-structuring the Affiliate Membership package…
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by Mitch Perry, Extensive Enterprises With nearly 7 out of every 10 college graduates contending with a student debt topping more than $35,000, the immediate economic future of our best and brightest has never been hazier. But they’re not the only ones hurting. That was the message that came out of a news conference held on…
Detailsby Diane Acken, REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Chair As members of Greater Tampa REALTORS®, we have a legal advantage that most REALTORS® may never have. While not all Tampa area REALTORS® utilize the legal information that our association provides, the information is available for those who attend Legal Lounge with Mercedes Gonzalez Hale, Esq. or Commercial…
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The Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) is proud to announce the Association’s rebranding with the unveiling of a new logo and name, in an effort to better represent the organization and its members within the real estate landscape. The Association has changed its name from “The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR)” to “The Greater…
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The REALTOR® Commercial Alliance (RCA) at GTAR has more exciting events in store for those agents signed up for CAP (Commercial Ambassador Program). CAP is for agents interested in Commercial Real Estate sales but who lack Commercial sales experience or are currently Residential Real Estate agents. Must you have signed up for CAP to take…
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You’ve been in business for a few years now and everything is going well. You are hitting your numbers, achieving your goals, and you are making a mark in your local community. As a real estate agent you are always on. Your phone is always on. You are always on your email, and you are…
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But the $2 billion real estate development, which was launched by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and has been in the planning stages for five-plus years, still lacks an essential ingredient. A name. Without that, people and news reports have resorted to calling it the “Jeff Vinik project.” That has…
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Tampa, Florida (August 1, 2016) – The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), proudly recommends the following candidates in the August 30 Primary Election. These candidates have been selected based on their positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights. Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative – District 16 Edwin “Ed” Narain, State…
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