Here are some helpful articles I have written about real estate, home ownership, and living in the Tampa Bay area.
In 2022, over 400,000 people moved to Florida. According to the DMV records, almost 65,000 came from New York and almost 30,000 were from California. This migration of people from New York, California, and other places has the Florida real estate market going crazy....
Dreaming of owning a house in the sunshine state? Whether it's six months, eight months, or a year away, the journey to homeownership is like an iceberg, with much happening beneath the surface before you reach the tip—the exciting part where you're touring homes and...
Every year Open Table puts out its "Top 100 Restaurants in the US" list. This year's list has SEVEN restaurants from Florida. Sadly, I've never been to any of them. Two of the seven, however, are from Tampa. So 2 of the top 100 restaurants in the country are from...
According to a recent report from Redfin, the typical US home buyer’s down payment fell 10% year-over-year in January, reaching a median of $42,375, which is the lowest level in nearly two years.
Hurricanes can cause extensive damage to homes and properties, leaving homeowners struggling to recover. In order to help mitigate this risk, the Florida legislature enacted the My Safe Florida Home Program, which gives homeowners the opportunity to protect their homes against hurricanes and save money doing it.
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may be wondering when the best time to do so is. A recent study by realtor.com has shed some light on the matter.