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About Jim Steele
Jim has extensive experience with buying and selling properties in the Tampa Bay area. He is professional and strives to exceed his client's expectations. His lending background gives him additional expertise as he has 15 years experience with originating mortgage loans. Jim is a Multi-Million Dollar producer and has been successful in today's challenging market.
He utilizes cutting edge technology to market and sell homes. He lives in the Trinity area with his wife Lori and children Ryan and Sydney. He is active in the local community theatre circle and can be seen on stage at any given time.
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Most Promising Real Estate Markets In The U.S.
While 2020 has been a challenging year for many of us and the global economy in general, it was a pretty intriguing period for the real estate industry in the United States. The pandemic and all the myriad changes which were brought along with it, such as working remotely, continue to reshape the landscape of real estate investing. While many people are selling their ...
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How To Become A Better Real Estate Professional
If you’re in the real estate game, you know that staying at 100% is crucial if you want to achieve success. If you slack off for as much as a minute, you might lose your edge and fall behind the rest of the pack. It’s not enough to stay stationary; you’ve got to constantly be moving forward with every aspect of your career. For newer real estate ...
Homebuyer Tips
Choosing a new city to call home is a challenging task. You’ve got to consider a myriad of factors such as public safety, cost of living and job availability. You have to ask yourself whether or not the attractions available in the area are suitable for your tastes, and whether or not the climate suits your preferences. All these factors are important and need ...
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Living In Miami FL, America's Cleanest City
Immaculate beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, bordered by the cerulean blue Atlantic ocean. Thousands of energetic spring breakers and partygoers moving together in time to the thunderous sounds and spellbinding lights of an EDM concert. Luxurious waterfront mega-mansions and towering downtown office buildings dazzling all who behold them. What do all of ...
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Pros And Cons Of Living In Land O’Lakes Florida
If you love the coastline vibes and gorgeous orange sunsets, then Florida is the State for you! In the Sunshine State, there is no shortage of such places, and one of the most popular coastal areas is the Tampa Bay region. If you are looking for the perfect weather, coastal vibes, and a cozy beachfront home, then this is the place for you. On the other hand, these ...
Real Estate Glossary Terms
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Assumption Fee
Charge assessed a mortgagor by the mortgagee when assuming a pre-existing mortgage. The assumption fee is often included in the closing costs when purchasing property. ...
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Functional Deficiency
Negative characteristics about real property which do not meet the needs of the usual occupant. Examples are inadequate lighting in the rooms and a one-car garage when a two-car garage is required. ...
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Gross Estate
Sum total of all assets owned by the decedent to include personal property, real property, and trust property. ...
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Keogh Plan (hr-10)
Act first passed in 1962 that permits the self-employed individual to establish his or her own retirement plan. This individual can make nondeductible voluntary contributions and tax-deductible contributions subject to a maximum limit of 25% of earned income up to $30,000 for a defined contribution ...
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Underwriter, Lay
Individual who works in the home office of an insurance company and performs the function of underwriting to determine if an applicant is insurable at standard rates, substandard rates, insurable at preferred rates, or is uninsurable. ...