Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog
The Top 10 Reasons People Sell Their Homes
According to data collected by NAR, the average homeowner stays just eight years before moving on. Selling doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with the house; it just means the homeowner’s situation has changed.
New Way to Buy a House When You Already Have One
Homebuyers now have an innovative option for buying a new house before selling their old one—without having to carry two mortgages or move into a temporary rental.
Should You Consider New Construction in Tampa?
Tampa’s homebuyers face several challenges, including the daunting prospect of carrying two mortgages and stiff competition for move-in ready homes. For many, new construction could solve both those problems.
What Makes Tampa Great, Pt 1: The Riverwalk
Tampa has richly benefited from excellent leadership by men and women who have understood that the public realm is what makes a city great. Look no further than the Riverwalk for proof.
Tampa Named Best Place to Live for Veterans & Retired Military
The Sunshine State is a retirement haven thanks to warm weather, lush golf courses and no state income tax, but in a recent WalletHub survey, Tampa in particular was named #1 place to live for veterans and retired military.
8 Reasons Tampa’s Real Estate Market Will Stay Strong Through 2021
Buyers like to pay 90% of asking price, while sellers naturally prefer to receive 100%. On average, Tampa’s sellers are getting 99%. Little Big Homes predicts this trend will continue through the third quarter of 2021. Here’s why.
Think Local: A Last-Minute Gift Guide
There’s still time to pick up great gifts from the many wonderful shops in our community. Here are some of my favorites!
Martha Stewart Says Your Christmas Tree Reveals Who You Really Are
Martha and her people have dabbled in every holiday style over the years and have arrived at this truth: Christmas trees say a lot about the people who decorate them.
Tampa Real Estate Outlook 2021
2020 was a strange year for real estate. Six million homes were sold despite pandemic and recession, and the average sales price was up 5%. There were record low mortgage rates of course, but Tampa’s real estate market has a few more things going for it.
Tampa is the #1 Relocation Destination in the US
A new report details the reasons everybody wants to move to Tampa.
How One Couple Beat 32 Other Offers to Get Their House
Between rising prices, shrinking inventory and everyone wanting in on historically low interest rates, some shoppers are wondering if it’s even possible to land a house right now.
Only Six Weeks of Housing Inventory in Tampa
Anything less than six months of housing inventory is considered a sellers’ market. Tampa has six weeks.
10 Questions You Wish You’d Asked Before You Moved In
When you’re buying a house, your realtor, eager to help, will ask what questions you have. All you’ll be able to come up with is “I can’t think of any!” That’s where we come in.
The High-Rises & Towers of Bayshore Boulevard
Whether traditional, ultra-modern, a century old or under construction, the condos dotting Bayshore have a few things in common: Dreamy location, stunning views and immediate access to this famous sidewalk.