Holidays 2018: Where To Celebrate In Tampa Bay
It’s December and if you’re like us, the entire month is dedicated to being The Most Wonderful Time of The Year. So we found this list of more than 100 things to do for the holidays in Tampa Bay from the Tampa Bay Times so you know where to go to find light displays, boat […]
Real Estate Predictions & Trends for 2019
This year started with record-high home prices, historically low mortgage rates and a solid upper hand for sellers. But then the script flipped. Home prices faltered, rates have reached an eight-year high, and the pendulum has started to swing in the buyer’s favor. Suffice it to say 2018 has been a mercurial year for real […]
Veterans Day 2018: Where To Celebrate In Tampa Bay
Monday is Veterans Day and if you’re like us, you’re looking forward to a long weekend with friends and family while honoring those who so selflessly serve our country, both past and present. So check out this exhaustive list of things to do to celebrate Veteran’s Day in Tampa Bay from WUSF News. With a […]
Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
Recently, the Tampa Bay Times published an article about why so many sellers are dropping their prices – despite it still being a seller’s market. And it begs an interesting question: If inventory is low, why are prices dropping? The problem, they say, is that sellers assume that a hot market means they can get […]
Big Impact, Small Budget: Home Renovation Dos & Don’ts
Homes – and their renovations – are like snowflakes: No two are alike. The choices you make are highly subjective and personal but if you plan on selling in the foreseeable future, some are better than others. Let’s all take a moment to bid adieu to renovation trends that have come and gone. In memoriam: […]
To Rent Or Buy: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
In this hot seller’s market, it’s all-too-tempting to consider selling your home – whether you really need or want to move – just to be able to capitalize on the equity your home’s inevitably accruing. But is it the best decision financially? Making that determination of whether it makes sense to sell only to buy […]
It’s Fall In Florida … Or So They Say
It’s officially fall in Florida. Or at least that’s what the calendar and pumpkin-spiced everything says, anyway. Not like we can really tell when we step outside. While we may not get to enjoy the fall temperatures like our neighbors to the north, we’re fortunate that we don’t have to tackle a long list of […]
Snowbirds: Don’t Move To Florida Without Doing These 7 Things First
With summer’s end officially marked by Labor Day weekend, a slight shift in weather is enough to prompt snowbirds to consider a move – albeit seasonal – down south. And who can blame them? With 1,350 miles of coastline and an average of 130-170 clear, sunny days, it’s easy to see why. They don’t call […]
Snowbirds: Don’t Leave Florida Without Doing These 11 Things First
We recently discussed all the things prospective snowbirds should consider before purchasing a home. But for those who’ve already taken the plunge into warmer, sunnier waters, we thought it might be a good idea to also provide a list of property management considerations for your home for the times you’re away. Air Conditioning. Surprising to […]
Should You Buy Or Build
With the market white-hot and inventory maddeningly low, eager buyers are often left to weigh their options. Some choose to patiently wait for more inventory, while others choose to build. So when it’s time to make a decision, how do you decide which is the better option for you? Because unless money’s no object (We […]
Nine Ways To Sell Your Home Faster
Beyond the obvious elements such as location, size and condition, here are nine factors that can affect how quickly your home sells, courtesy of Florida Realtors. 1. Curb Appeal This shouldn’t come as any surprise as much like it’s said that we eat with our eyes first, we shop similarly for houses. In fact, Realtors® […]
Weather The Storms: How To Prepare Your House For A Hurricane
This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has forecasted a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near or above normal. Forecasters predict a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal […]
