This blog has a bit of a different focus than most of our articles. It shares information we often are asked to provide for many of our transplant clients – homebuyers who have relocated here (St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay area), usually from other states. When their first guests are soon to arrive, they often ask for tips about off-the-beaten-path activities they can share with their visiting family Continue Reading
How To Determine Your Home’s Selling Price
Let’s start with some important facts about recent home sale prices in Florida: According to research by Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, homes in Tampa Bay continue to sell at a premium, far beyond expected prices. While the average home sold in Tampa for 39% above the expected price at the end of 2021, that number rose to 49% as of 3/31/22. In the latest Continue Reading
Should I Buy Now or Wait: Advice from a Tampa Bay Real Estate Broker
We’ve heard from several clients and friends recently who said they are going to wait to buy their next (or first) Tampa Bay home. They have seen or heard recent news headlines that predict a cooled down market with better opportunities for buyers. Frustrated with the current market and being outbid several times, they are postponing their real estate dreams and resigning themselves Continue Reading