Recently I was interviewed for a blog about historic homes, and I thought my blog readers might be interested to read my responses about what’s going on in the Tampa Bay real estate market, as of December 2018. Note for the images below – our stats generally come out 45-60 days later which is why […]

Well, it has happened again! For the third year in a row, the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA) has increased the amount of money that can be borrowed through a standard home loan. Not planning to buy soon? Please keep reading to see why this news can still be important to you. The details: • The standard […]

I had the opportunity to speak on Bay News 9 a few days ago about the local Tampa Bay real estate market and what we are seeing in the 3rd quarter of 2018, as well as millennial and real estate and what a “gift letter” is. Have a look! What are you seeing in your […]

Q: I am thinking about solar panels. Are they a good investment and do they help increase your home’s value as the salesman said? A: Solar Panels aren’t new to Florida. It is The Sunshine State after all. They have been used as a means for energy production for many years, especially in the pool […]

I heard a shocking statistic the other day in a real estate class.  24% of millennials aged 24-32 are still living with their parents.  WHAT?!  I also heard that a very high number of millennials with baby boomer parents are using their parent’s money to help them buy a home.  I guess mom and dad […]