A study from Realtor.com revealed that Pinellas County, Florida is the second-fastest-growing luxury market based on sales growth. The county is also the fifth fastest-growing luxury market based on … [Read more...]
Tampa, Florida Ranked Top City to Retire
Retirees are opting to live in or near sprawling cities that offer a wide range of medical services, amenities and entertainment options. Top retirement cities also create more social opportunities … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Tips
For first-time homebuyers, applying for a mortgage can be one of the most intimidating and stressful things – even more stressful in many cases than finding a home to buy. However, the mortgage … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyer Grants in Florida
In many U.S. states, grants are available to help people buy a primary home. For first-time homebuyers, there are even more options. These grants assist buyers in covering some of the costs associated … [Read more...]
Homeowners Can Pay Over $9,000 Annually in Hidden Costs
According to an August 21st press release from Zillow, homeowners in the U.S. are faced with more than $9,000 in hidden home costs annually. Although these costs are all home-related, they are often … [Read more...]
Low U.S. Housing Inventory Results in More Competition, Higher Prices, Older Homes
A recent Zillow press release details the slowdown in construction of single-family homes in the U.S. This data can be used to observe some of the challenges faced in the country as a whole, in … [Read more...]
Tampa’s Rising Home Values Result of Job Growth and Strict Land-Use Regulations
Tampa is one of many metro areas in the U.S. experiencing a sharp increase in home prices, partially because of job growth and strict land-use regulations. Zillow’s research, with help from the … [Read more...]
Homebuyers Should Focus on the Mortgage First, Then on Finding a Home
A recent study commissioned by Fannie Mae shows that homebuyers, especially when they are first starting out, should focus on getting a mortgage first, and then work on finding a home to buy. This is … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Communities Named Best Places to Live in Florida
Niche recently ranked the best 25 places to live in Florida for 2018. The top 4 are in Tampa, with Tampa Bay as home to over half of the communities ranked in the top 25. If anyone ever doubted … [Read more...]
Home Prices Projected To Go Up – Now is a Good Time to Buy
If you are thinking about buying a home, now might be a good time to make a move. Home prices are expected to rise over the next year, so buying a home sooner than later might save money. Home Prices … [Read more...]