As we get into 2016, we must always look back at 2015 and see how the housing market finished for the year. Here in Florida statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 274,769 in 2015, up 12.4 percent compared to the 2014 figure, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry ... » Learn More about 2015 Year End Review Housing Market
DIY 6 Things to Ponder before you start
DIY dilemma: should you call a pro, or try to do the work yourself? After all, it looks so simple on TV and the Internet. Think about this. DIY 6 Things to Ponder before you start Time is money. Doing the labor yourself will undoubtedly be less expensive than the labor costs for a ... » Learn More about DIY 6 Things to Ponder before you start
People You will Meet On Your Real Estate Journey
Just as Dorothy needed her posse to make it to the Emerald City, you’ll encounter a wide range of people on your way to buying a home. Of course, buying a house is more complicated than clicking your heels together three times and chanting “there’s no place like home,” no matter how dazzling your ... » Learn More about People You will Meet On Your Real Estate Journey
Features That Date Your Home
There’s a fine – and often subjective—line between “vintage” and “dated” when it comes to home features. Buyers tend to be willing to pay more for a contemporary-looking property. But how do you determine whether to invest in an update? Here are a few features it’s pretty safe to say are long past ... » Learn More about Features That Date Your Home
Pricing Homes to Sell in today’s market
Are thinking of selling your home? Is your home in the Tampa Bay area? When it comes to selling a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market, one of the most difficult pieces of the puzzle is pricing. And for real estate agents, it can be one of the most difficult conversations to have with clients. As ... » Learn More about Pricing Homes to Sell in today’s market
