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Thank You Note

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Hello Valued Client:

We just wanted to send you a quick note to say Thank You.

The bulk of our business comes from word-of-mouth referrals.  We do not advertise on Billboards or Street Benches, which experts show has a very low return-on-investment.  As you know, a client sent to us is in excellent hands.

By the way, property values have surged this year!
Click on link below for more details:
Pinellas:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/pinellas-property-values-rise-for-second-straight-year/2182000
Hillsborough:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/economicdevelopment/hillsborough-property-values-are-up-for-third-year/2182375

Best regards,

Elegant Casas

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Client Appreciation

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Hello Valued Client:

We are serving wine and tapas today at 6 p.m. until ?

We will have a live jazz band.

The Living Room, 487 Main St., Dunedin

R.S.V.P. by text message to Oscar at 727-487-2232

Thank you for your business.

Elegant Casas

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Latest Technology

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skype screen share - tampa bay real estateHello Tampa Bay:

We would like to share with you a tool to view properties from your smart phone.  Why is this a big deal?  Apps from Zillow and Trulia offer inaccurate, old data.  Realtors pay huge annual fees to access the same data that we are sharing with you for free.  Besides accurate, current data – our tool also lets you “search nearby”, which works with the GPS on your phone to find nearby properties according to the criteria you specify.
Simply text “casas” to 727-228-2272 for immediate activation.  You will receive a direct link for unlimited access to the data.

Another tool that we are using to help serve both our non-local clients AND our extremely busy clients is SKYPE.  Moving to Florida from overseas?  Too busy to view the current inventory?  We can easily accomodate you by using the “share screen” feature in SKYPE.  You will see the full MLS System (videos, photos, data) on your computer screen as we discuss your needs.  Essentially, a tele-video call.  Our user name is elegantcasas.  Schedule an appointment.

Happy House Hunting.

Elegant Casas

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Predictions for 2014

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Hello Tampa Bay:

I wanted to share with you my predictions for 2014.

PRICES
I predict market values in Tampa Bay will increase by 6% by January 2015.  We are starting to see a stabilization.  The housing market staged a spectacular recovery over the past year.  I see the market continuing it’s upswing, but at a much cooler pace.  Due to this stabilization, as well as lessening inventory and very attractive selling prices, today is a great opportunity to list a home on the market.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
I predict that we will continue to see many bank-owned properties and short sales hit the market.  Although the volume is less than previously, there are still many great investment opportunities that exist.  The good news is that many of the professional investors have left the market, which gives more opportunity to find a hidden gem to flip or rent for an attractive profit.

MORTGAGE RATES
I predict that mortgage rates will increase to 5.00% by January 2015.  30-year fixed mortgages were at record-breaking lows, so it appears that they can only go up at this point.  Especially as the Federal Reserve continues to taper quantitative easing.  As the U.S. economy continues to improve, economists foresee mortgage rates worsening.

ELEGANT CASAS
Elegant Casas is defined by both integrity and a very high level of service.  We have the technological tools, financial backing, and professionalism to ensure that you have a pleasurable real estate experience in 2014.

Best regards,

Michael A. Melnyk

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