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Real Estate

REAL ESTATE: 46 Years of Reflections

February 5, 2018 by Paradise News Team

As a real estate broker in Florida since 1972, there have been a lot of lessons learned, which may help you with selling or buying decisions. From my first sale in … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags 2018 Advice, February 2018, Jim Beggins, Property Wizard, Real Estate Leave a comment

Real Estate: Know Before Selling or Buying

January 6, 2018 by Paradise News Team

“To do better, know better”. Do you know the differences between our 17 barrier island communities? When you do, you’ll make more informed decisions. Think about them: Tierra Verde, Isla Del … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags 2018 Advice, Advice, January 2018, Jim Beggins, Property Wizard, Real Estate, Real Estate 2018 Leave a comment

Real Estate Beach Market Reflections

November 2, 2017 by Paradise News Team

As a RE broker since 1972, I’ve weathered 4 Florida recessions and was quite convinced that #5 was going to hit hard in October. This opinion was mainly because of … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags 2017 Advice, Jim Beggins, November 2017, Property Wizard, Real Estate Leave a comment

Get Real About Property! Don’t Buy That House

November 2, 2017 by Paradise News Team

Lawyers are often accused of being “deal killers.”  While that may be true for a few, for real estate lawyers, it is manifestly untrue. I, for one, spend a lot … Read more

Categories Legal, Real Estate Tags 2017 Advice, Legal, November 2017, Real Estate, Tom Brodersen Leave a comment

Hurricane Irma & How It Affected the Pinellas County Real Estate

October 5, 2017 by Paradise News Team

Real Estate All Bets Are Off by Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Broker, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Advice for beach sellers was to sell now near the top of the market, rent or … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags 2017 Advice, Hurricane Irma, Jim Beggins, October 2017, Property Wizard, Real Estate Leave a comment

Pinellas Consumer Protection Cautions Residents About Home Solicitation Sales

August 25, 2017 by Paradise News Team

Pinellas County is warning residents about engaging in home solicitation sales as the office of Consumer Protection has received an increased number of complaints resulting from these type of sales. … Read more

Categories August/September 2017 Tidbits, Real Estate Tags 2017 Tidbits, August/September Tidbits, Beware, Caution, Consumer Protection, Pinellas County Leave a comment

Real Estate: Land Value and Pricing Your Pinellas Beach Home

August 2, 2017 by Paradise News Team

Advice: Real Estate By Jim Beggins – “Property Wizard”:  Why Beach Talks?  Pinellas barrier island real estate is “sloppy.” Inventory is very low and buyers are selective. In our last issue … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags Jim Beggins, Property Wizard, Real Estate Leave a comment

Real Estate: Sell by Owner or Hire an Agent 

March 2, 2017 by Paradise News Team

Most homeowners factor in a commission whether they sell by owner or with an agent. Most buyers deduct a commission when they make an offer on a for sale by … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags Advice, Jim Beggins, March 2017, Real Estate Leave a comment

Real Estate: Beach Relevance

February 5, 2017 by Paradise News Team

I began my real estate career part time in 1972 in Miami, while a commercial pilot flying cargo to the Caribbean, Central and South America during the exciting days of … Read more

Categories Real Estate Tags 2017 Featured Articles, Advice, February 2017, Jim Beggins, Property Wizard, Real Estate Leave a comment

Penny for Pinellas Voter Information Session

January 24, 2017 by Paradise News Team

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Community Advocacy Quarterly Meeting focuses on the renewal of Penny for Pinellas Join the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce 9:00 a.m.February 16th … Read more

Categories Government, January 2017 Tidbits, Pinellas Locals Know, Real Estate Tags Government, Penny for Pinellas, Pinellas, Pinellas County Leave a comment
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