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Wesley Chapel Homes Sales YTD – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 30! How does this year’s Wesley Chapel housing market compare to the first two months of 2019? Let’s do a quick comparison of 2020 and 2019. Through…

Greater Tampa Home Sales as of March 23, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 23, 2020 I know there is a lot of uncertainty right now due to the Coronavirus, but we’re committed to continuing to help you navigate what’s ahead…

Hillsborough County (Tampa) Home Sales as of March 16, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 16, 2020 In February 2020, the Hillsborough County single-family housing market favored Sellers. For Sale listings fell 25.2% from February 2019 and 6.6% from January 2020. Homes Sold increased 2.3% year over year and 19% month over month. Homes Under Contract rose 20.5% compared to January of this year and 21.8% compared […]

New Tampa Home Sales as of March 9, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 9, 2020 In February 2020, the New Tampa Single-Family Housing Market favored Sellers. Homes for Sale fell 25.9% from February 2019 and 11.1% from January 2020. Homes…

Wesley Chapel Home Sales as of March 2, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 2, 2020 In February 2020, the Wesley Chapel single-family housing market favored sellers. Homes for Sale fell 30.7% from February 2019 and 6.3% from January 2020. Homes…

Wesley Chapel Home Sales as of February 3, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, February 3, 2020 In January 2020 single-family home sales did not favor sellers or buyers. The market was neutral. Homes for Sale fell 28.3% from January 2019 and…

New Tampa Home Sales as of January 13, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, January 13, 2020 In December 2019, the New Tampa (33647) single-family housing market favored sellers. Single-Family Homes for Sale fell 14.5% from December 2018 and 17.2% from November…

Wesley Chapel YTD Home Sales as of December 30, 2019 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, December 30! We typically review Wesley Chapel using a year over year and month over month comparison, but as 2019 comes to a close we’re going to compare…

Greater Tampa Home Sales as of December 23, 2019

Happy Monday, December 23, 2019 I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season and enjoy this week with family and friends. Today let’s review what’s going on in…

Greater Tampa Home Sales as of November 25, 2019

Happy Monday, November 25, 2019 I just wanted to start by wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving this week. Hope you have a great time with family and friends. Now…

The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year

The last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and outbreaks not seen in many years. It […]

The Economic Impact of Buying a Home

We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too – from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, lenders, and all of the players involved in a real estate transaction are changing to […]

The Best Advice Does Not Mean Perfect Advice

The angst caused by the coronavirus has most people on edge regarding both their health and financial situations. It’s at times like these when we want exact information about anything we’re doing – even the correct protocol for grocery shopping. That information brings knowledge, and this gives us a sense of relief and comfort. If […]

What You Can Do to Keep Your Dream of Homeownership Moving Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Don’t put your homeownership plans on hold just because you’re stuck inside. There are several things you can do right now to keep your home search moving forward. Connect with an agent, learn about resource programs for things like...

Don’t Let Frightening Headlines Scare You

There’s a lot of anxiety right now regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The health situation must be addressed quickly, and many are concerned about the impact on the economy as well. Amidst all this anxiety, anyone with a megaphone – from the main street media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. […]

Is Now a Good Time to Refinance My Home?

With interest rates hitting all-time lows over the past few weeks, many homeowners are opting to refinance. To decide if refinancing your home is the best option for you and your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of […]

Why the Stock Market Correction Probably Won’t Impact Home Values

With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign that home values are also about to tumble. What’s taking place today, however, is nothing like what happened the last time. The S&P 500 did fall by over fifty percent […]

Economic Slowdown: What the Experts Are Saying

More and more economists are predicting a recession is imminent as the result of the pullback in the economy caused by COVID-19. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real […]