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Hillsborough County Home Sales as of May 17, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, May 17, 2021! The Hillsborough County Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in April 2021. Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More…

New Tampa Home Sales as of May 10, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, May 10, 2021 The New Tampa Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in April 2021! Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More…

Wesley Chapel Home Sales as of May 3, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, May 3, 2021! April 2021 was a Seller’s market in Wesley Chapel. Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More Detailed Analysis…

Greater Tampa Home Sales as of April 26, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday April 26, 2021! Today, we’ll review how the Greater Tampa housing market performed in March 2021. As you’ll see in the table that follows, all metrics except for…

Hillsborough County Home Sales as of April 19, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, April 19, 2021! The Hillsborough County Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in March 2021. Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More…

Wesley Chapel Home Sales YTD – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 29, 2021! Wow what a great start to 2021! So far in 2021, the Wesley Chapel housing market continues to outperform the housing market in 2020. Today,…

Greater Tampa Home Sales as of November 23, 2020

Happy Monday November 23, 2020! Today, we’ll review how the Greater Tampa housing market performed in October 2020. As you’ll see in the table that follows, all metrics except for…

Hillsborough County Home Sales as of November 16, 2020 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, November 16, 2020 The Hillsborough County Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in October 2020! Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More…

Wesley Chapel Home Sales YTD – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, June 29! It’s been an interesting year to say the least. Due to COVID-19, the economy and real estate market have faced some unprecedented challenges. So let’s review…

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…

Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold

Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an article on the current real estate market, Gallup reports: “Gallup […]

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important. What Are Closing Costs? According […]

When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and...

Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert

Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result, buyer demand greatly outweighs the current housing supply. Here’s how […]

It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will expire soon. That said, there’s still time to request assistance. […]

Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% over the past month. In […]

3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now

There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor when you’re ready to purchase your dream home, and […]

The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights  Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity whi...