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Wesley Chapel Home Sales as of March 1, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, March 1, 2021! February 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 February 22, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday February 22, 2021! Today, we’ll review how the Greater Tampa housing market performed in January 2021. As you’ll see in the table that follows, all metrics except for…

Hillsborough County Home Sales as of February 15, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

  Happy Monday, February 15, 2021! The Hillsborough County Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in January 2021. Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM):…

New Tampa Home Sales as of February 8, 2021 – Tampa Market Monday

Happy Monday, February 8, 2021 The New Tampa Single-Family Housing Market Favored Sellers in January 2021! Summary of Key Stats Year over Year (YoY) and Month over Month (MoM): More…

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…

Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?

Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae shows that 57% of consumers believe now is a good time […]

How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to move. […]

Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?

The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year. Dr. Lynn Fisher, Deputy Director of the Federal […]

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t want […]

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t want […]

It’s a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Over the past year, homeowners have gained an unprecedented opportunity to sell with great success while buyer demand is soaring. With homes selling twice as fast as they did last year at this time, getting multiple offers, and risin...

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of […]

How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?

The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7% from the same time last year while the inventory […]

The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low […]