The Greater Tampa Bay Area will soon be hosting Memorial Day activities and celebrating the launch of summer.There are many local happenings and outdoor activities to enjoy before Florida’s dreaded rainy season.Here’s a sampling of upcoming events throughout our area. Festivals and Foodie Events Sunset Music Festival (May 27-28): Music and dancing will fire up […]
There are many things to consider when buying a new home, but one thing that isn’t always top of mind is sufficient space for storage of heirlooms and photography. Many homeowners find themselves cramming sentimental boxes into attics, stacking bins of mementos in their garages, or wasting money on off-site storage spaces that do not […]
May is National Pet Month, and we’ve decided to put a spotlight on keeping pets safe and happy during a move, travel, or an extended stay away from home. From relocations to renovations, there are many reasons requiring pet owners to be on-the-move with pets. If you’ve just purchased your dream home and are preparing […]
All around the Tampa area and up the Gulf coast, many property owners are setting their plans to escape Florida’s dreaded summer months. Whether you are leaving your Florida home for an extended vacation, or you are one of many snowbirds flocking north for the summer, you’ll want to ensure your nest is protected while […]
Fellow Floridians, we remain positioned for an exciting year in real estate. It’s been a long climb, but Tampa Bay’s real estate market is back on top. According to a Zillow report from late February 2017, Tampa ranks third as the nation’s fastest appreciating housing market. The home market tracker noted the average home value […]
We hope you are enjoying this fresh feeling of springtime. Flowers are blooming and the Tampa Bay area is buzzing with events and festivals from Bayshore to the Gulf shores. In addition to baseball games and golf events throughout our area, there’s a delicious sampling of festivals and activities to celebrate the season. -Dunedin Seafood […]
The sun is setting later and flowers are in bloom. Spring inspires us to look forward to new beginnings, which is why it’s a perfect time to clean, update and refresh your home. In addition to “spring cleaning” your home, many people mark this season with completion of certain home tasks. For example, you might […]
The Greater Tampa Bay Area is a spectacular place to live. We’ve got culture, sports, beaches, parks, and an abundance of wildlife. Particularly, we have a lot of oak trees. From Carrollwood to South Tampa, some of us see it as a blessing to be nestled under a cool, shaded canopy of oak trees. Although […]
The sun is setting later and flowers are in bloom. Spring inspires us to look forward to new beginnings, which is why it’s a perfect time to clean, update and refresh your home. In addition to “spring cleaning” your home, many people mark this season with completion of certain home tasks. For example, you might […]
from Guest Contributor George Melendez of The Melendez Law Office Living through a divorce is a delicate and complicated matter for anyone, no matter how amicable the break-up of your relationship. A legal separation of your family comes with a whole host of different concerns from custody to assets and even future life plans. One […]
February marks American Heart Month, a perfect time for everyone from children to seniors to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. One way to support your heart health is to cultivate a healthy living space in your home.We’ve compiled a fun list of small changes to increase physical activity in your home – changes that won’t require […]
Did you know that there are a number of different mortgage loan programs available to first-time homebuyers? The different programs offer various types of assistance, from lower down payment requirements, to funds for down payment and closing costs, to higher debt-to-income qualifying ratios, and more. Here are a few: FNMA (Federal National Mortgage Association commonly […]
In addition to welcoming in a New Year, many of us are welcoming in a whole lot of new stuff. Holiday gifts have been received and new purchases have been made, which means it is undoubtedly time to start clearing the clutter. Tossing unnecessary items from the old year and organizing your home for the […]
As the Christmas & Hannukah Holidays approach, we want to extend our warm wishes and many thanks for continuing to work with us and, most importantly, the great sustaining relationships we’ve made with you. We pride ourselves on providing the best service in the Tampa Bay area, and lending our many years of expertise and […]
The Greater Tampa Bay area is celebrating the holidays with twinkling lights, festive activities, and charitable opportunities. We hope you will get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer this season. We’ve compiled a small sampling of attractions and events especially for you that are close to our hearts. -Holiday Lights:December is […]
It’s that time of year. Your refrigerator is full of food and your home is full of guests asking, “Is it okay to give him this food?” Most of us pause to think if a certain food is safe for Fido. Will he get sick, or has he already had too many table scraps? In […]
Some sellers seem to think having their homes on the market during the holidays is a waste of time, but we see opportunities for home sales this time of year. If you’re ready to sell, here are five “smart move” reasons to consider listing now: 1) Home buyers are typically more motivated to close. Why? […]
Question to the above answer: So just how many Turkeys are Americans eating this Thanksgiving? That is a lot of turkey. But that’s not all. As you sit & meditate on your third plate of sweet potatoes, ask yourself: “How many pounds of sweet potatoes & yams are people eating today? After all, I can’t […]
Whether you’ve moved to a different section of the Tampa Bay area, or you’re a brand new resident of the state of Florida, there is plenty to learn when settling into a new neighborhood. Searching the aisles of a different supermarket, discovering shortcuts and backroads, and sampling new eateries are all part of the learning […]
Tonight’s the night when all manors of ghouls & goblins hit the streets in search of candy. Halloween is here, and if you’re the parent of a little one, you’ll no doubt be accompanying them on the quest for the fullest bag of sweets. Sure, tonight’s all about fun, but Halloween can bring about issues […]
We absolutely love our pets. Many of our customers consider their pets a part of their family, often considering their needs throughout the home buying and selling process. Family pets, as we know all too well, can wreak havoc on your home’s interior. From scratched up hardwood floors to pesky stains and smells, both cats […]
The Tampa Bay area will be celebrating Halloween this year with more events than Count Dracula can count. We all know about the highly publicized Howl-O-Scream at our beloved Busch Gardens and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, but there are many other local happenings. Here’s a sampling of affordable events throughout our area. Halloween […]
Snowbirds flock to Florida every fall for a good reason – because we have wonderful weather. What better way to enjoy it than to create outdoor living spaces for your family, friends, and pets. We believe an enhanced exterior space can be a wonderfully affordable addition to any home. It’s always smart to start with […]
This week marks the beginning of autumn, and the surrounding Tampa Bay area is celebrating the season with numerous outdoor activities and sporting events. If you’ve been cooped up inside all summer, it’s time to come out and enjoy autumn activities and action-packed sports. Here’s a quick rundown of events we think are especially unique […]
Even though we have a lot more Summer days in Florida beyond the season, Labor Day is the last official holiday of Summer to get together with family & friends, relax at home or go to catch the annual Labor Day Rays game. It’s a great time to reflect on why we have Labor Day […]
-Active Living for Retirees in a New Community- Opportunities abound for active living around Tampa Bay, especially for retirees. If you have moved or are thinking about moving to a new community, our real estate team has tips for becoming more active and enjoying your retirement. In past years, you may have kept busy in […]
-Active Living for Retirees in a New Community- Opportunities abound for active living around Tampa Bay, especially for retirees. If you have moved or are thinking about moving to a new community, our real estate team has tips for becoming more active and enjoying your retirement. In past years, you may have kept busy in […]
-Halloween Tips for Homes with Dogs- Tampa Bay’s Halloween scene always includes parties and trick-or-treaters visiting homes with dogs howling at the moon. For a pet-friendly holiday, our real estate team offers these simple tips to celebrate the season at your homes in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. Create Spooky but Stress-Free Spaces Every autumn, […]
-When and Why to Purify Air Indoors- In recognition of National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, our Tampa Bay real estate team is listing the reasons for when and why to purify air indoors. Good air quality requires more than a house smelling nice. For example, excruciating heat and rain forced Floridians to keep windows […]
