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May 22, 2020 By: Deborah Childress Despite a few wrenches tossed into a new toolbox designed to build and sell more new homes, Hillsborough County’s new housing markets are outperforming the nation during the COVID-19 crisis, with few exceptions. Year-to-year statistics show Tampa new home…
Read More Hillsborough County New Housing Market Faces the New World
May 19, 2020 By: Staff Report The State of Florida CFO, Jimmy Patronis, tweeted out an update for Florida vacation rentals today. The list of approved counties and recommended safety guidelines are included below. We anticipate this list to grow over the coming days, as…
Read More Status of Vacation Rental Operations By County
May 15, 2020 By: Deborah Childress A one-hour Zoom webinar to be presented by the Tampa Bay Builders Association is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for TBBA members and interested public parties. Four speakers will provide local and…
Read More Tampa Bay Builders Association to Present COVID-19 Housing Market Update
May 3 2020 By: Elizabeth Diaz The housing market is a big part of what drives the economy. As reported in The Eyes on Housing, “With businesses starting to slowly open back up again in some parts of the country, it’s important to understand how…
Read More Mortgage and Real Estate Advice- When You’re Not on Solid Ground
April 25 2020 By: Elizabeth Diaz Tampa Bay — According to the National Association of Realtors, “Existing home sales fell in March following a February that saw significant, nationwide gains. Unfortunately, we knew home sales would wane in March due to the Coronavirus outbreak,” explained…
Read More Real Estate in Virtual Reality, While Home Prices Stay Stong
By VANESSA TALBOTT Did you know that Orlando ranked 2nd, and Tampa ranked 3rd for Wallet Hub’s 2019 Most Pet-Friendly Cities? Metrics used in the analysis of the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. included Pet Budget (i.e. vet care costs, dog insurance), Pet…
Read More Pet-Friendly Realtors, For Pet-Friendly cities.By PAUL CATALA Just 20 years ago, when the area was mostly known for its pastures, produce, and palms, southern Hillsborough County’s population was under 96,000. Among the old Florida homes and a few scattered subdivisions surrounded by acres and acres of farmlands, according to…
Read More South Shore- Full growth ahead(Family Features)When it’s hot outside, heat can seep into your home and make it unbearable. However, there are sustainable, eco-friendly solutions to maximize comfort and cooling when the thermometer creeps upward without racking up an outrageous electric bill or large carbon footprint. While some options…
Read More Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Home CoolBy: Staff Report It’s no secret; South Shore is experiencing growth and is projected to keep growing. Previously home to agricultural land, the area is now transforming from a tourist destination to a great place to live. South Shore’s Chamber of Commerce president believes that…
Read More South Shore’s Business Outlook, 2019 and Beyond