We are A.J. Altieri and Alex Gromkov, the leaders in real estate in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Whether it is residential or commercial, we are always ready to meet your needs. Our reputation of excellence in the real estate field has been achieved through personal integrity and the continuing working relationships we establish with our clients. We invite you to tour our website.  You can search the entire MLS for homes all over the Tampa Bay area. You will also find a wealth of useful real estate information for home buyers and sellers on our website! We are confident that we can tailor a plan that meets your overall real estate objectives!


 

Serving Tampa Bay:

Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater & surrounding towns; Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties.

I specialize in helping:

  • Owners threatened with foreclosure
  • First-time buyers
  • Relocating buyers
  • Fellow musicians: buying, selling and short sales

I can negotiate your short sale anywhere in the U.S.!


** NEW LISTINGS! **

Contact me TODAY for more information and to request a showing of these new homes on the market!



In today's real estate market, you need an agent who can be your personal guide through the long and often frustrating short sale process, and your ally throughout the homebuying process. Having attended college, lived, worked, and raised a family here in the Tampa Bay area, I'm the local expert. (Click here to learn more about me.)

What This Means for YOU!

  • Your Personal Guide Through the Homeselling/Homebuying Obstacle Course: I will take as much time as necessary to make sure you understand each step of the short sale, selling or buying processes, so you can feel secure with the decisions you make. You're always a VIP when you hire the A.J. Team!
  • Your Ally in Troubled Times: When you feel helpless against an adversarial lender, I'll stand with you to help protect your interests and future. I'll help you get your home sold, your debt forgiven, your stress relieved, and your lender off your back.
  • More Time for You, Less Time Hunting for Your Dream Home: I know the neighborhoods that will meet your personal criteria.
  • Contacts, Contacts, Contacts! Not sure where to begin looking for a lender, homeowners insurance, or a property inspector? Don't trust your home to a company picked at random out of the telephone book. I can point you towards local professionals who can help you and provide the services you need.

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Your situation is unique. As your agent, I can provide you with personalized local information based on your unique situation and your personal criteria. Click Here.



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15-yr Fixed3.16%3.33%
1-yr Adj2.78%3.45%
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Real Estate Market Updates:
 
Waterset – Huge Housing Community To Be Built In Apollo Beach
2/9/2012 5:14 PM
APOLLO BEACH — Bulldozers have started pushing dirt again at Waterset, a huge development in southern Hillsborough County that ultimately could boast 6,700 homes. Newland Communities, which already delivered FishHawk Ranch, MiraBay and Covington Park, redesigned its plans for the 2,350-acre site as a result of the Great Recession. Now, company offi...Read More
 
Buying Versus Renting A Home Or Condo In Tampa
2/9/2012 3:03 PM
Knowing when to buy or rent a home or condo in Tampa is an individual decision. However, most people agree that it is usually better to purchase a home or condo instead of renting one. The main exception to this rule may be people relocating from the North, who are unfamiliar with the best communities, [......Read More
 
Home Sales In Tampa Communities Outpace National Trends
2/8/2012 7:18 PM
While the National Association of Realtors has compiled national housing sales numbers that indicate increases in the housing market, “shadow” inventory or homes which aren’t in the housing market yet, (due to 90 day delinquencies on mortgages), can be worrisome. Tampa communities don’t have this pent-up demand. If you listen to Tampa real estate a...Read More
 
Tampa Homes Are Selling, As National Housing Market Gets Better
2/7/2012 12:58 PM
According to the latest figures released by the National Association of Realtors on January 20th, 2012, the nation’s housing market hit an 11-month high on existing homes, in December of 2011. Tampa homes are selling, with increases in median sales price and a relatively-low supply. Tampa Realtors are optimistic about these developments, but home b...Read More
 
Second Home Market May See Increase
2/6/2012 4:52 PM
Despite the fact that 30-year mortgage rates are under 4 percent and home prices have remained low, many people can’t to take advantage of increased housing affordability. Recovery will be slow, according to Karl Case, co-founder of the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, with many homeowners struggling not to lose their property. Rather than re...Read More
 
Nearly 100 Housing Markets Improving
2/6/2012 4:26 PM
The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February for a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). With the latest addition of Miami, the list now includes seven Florida cities: Cape Coral, Deltona, Jacksonville, Miami, North Port, Punta G...Read More
 
How Are Luxury Homes In Tampa Faring The Housing Market Decline?
2/6/2012 9:26 AM
If you would love to own one of the beautiful luxury homes in Tampa, you can expect some price reductions. Many times, you can save tens of thousands of dollars, even though some Tampa luxury homes are located on the waterfront. Tampa is one of the only large metropolitan areas where you can own waterfront [......Read More
 
Tampa Lower-Priced Homes Sell Quickly
2/4/2012 6:23 PM
If you are interested in a Tampa home, the lower-priced properties sell quickly, since they are often snapped up by investors. For those that have the expert advice of a Tampa Realtor, it can help to be ready, when a great deal hits the market. Since many investors were grabbing up the lower-priced properties in [......Read More
 
Tampa Bank Owned Homes Provide Quicker Closing Times
2/3/2012 2:54 PM
For homebuyers looking for discounted home prices, Tampa bank owned homes can provide quicker closings than short sales. In fact, it’s possible to close Tampa REO’s within 30 days, assuming an agreement can be reached, with the lender. It’s helpful to use a Tampa Realtor experienced in foreclosures and short sales, since negotiating deals with [......Read More
 
Mortgage Interest Rates Hit Record Lows
2/2/2012 12:46 PM
As if there hasn’t been enough good news about mortgage interest rates, the latest news is that 30-year mortgages have hit new record lows. For most homebuyers, this amounts to lower house payments, if you can qualify for a mortgage. Tampa homes are priced attractively, as the housing market has hit a stable bottom, with [......Read More




Real Estate Market Updates:
 
Markets with largest percentage-based price declines in Q4 2011
2/10/2012 1:49 PM
NAR: 29 metros with double-digit percentage declines on a year-to-year basis

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Fed's economic rescue attempts are actually working
2/10/2012 12:37 PM
Commentary: 'first solid increase in consumer credit in 4 years'

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Tax-reporting tips for property managers
2/10/2012 11:04 AM
Real Estate Tax Talk

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Habitat for Humanity finds success in one-stop REO shop
2/10/2012 10:39 AM
Priority access to bank-owned inventory among perks

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Strange cases of NIMBYism
2/10/2012 11:06 AM
Putting individual interests first can hurt the greater public good

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Installation musts for below-grade bathroom fixtures
2/10/2012 9:43 AM
Unique pump likely requires multiple permits

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Pitfalls of renting apartment sight unseen
2/10/2012 11:18 AM
Once lease is signed, resolving unsatisfactory living conditions can be a challenge

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Top 10 markets for home-price growth in Q4 2011
2/9/2012 3:29 PM
NAR: Florida, Texas home to 9 of 29 markets with rising prices

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A call to stop the real estate infighting
2/9/2012 2:15 PM
Industry participants: It's time to show your value

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Pros and cons of financing car, house at same time
2/9/2012 1:49 PM
REThink Real Estate

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