Do You Know What Influences Your Mortgage Interest?
Guest Contributor
Maura Klein of NFM Lending
Have you ever wondered what factors affect your mortgage interest rate? There are both internal and external factors influencing how much you will pay when you borrow money to purchase your new…
Hurricane Season Is Here-How Prepared Are You?
June marked the official start to hurricane season for Floridians, and we believe it is an important time to discuss all matters of hurricane preparedness. Whether you have lived on the Gulf coast your entire life, or you are a northerner who…
Keep Your Home Secure with These Tips
Americans love heading outdoors during the summer months. We spend entire days at family cookouts, lounge for hours on our gulf beaches, and enjoy weeklong vacations to far-flung places. These add up to many hours away from our homes, which…
Market Trends for Summer 2017
The Greater Tampa Bay area started the year positioned for an exciting 2017 real estate market. So far, it has not disappointed. Home prices continue to trend upward, and the spring months lived up to expectations for sales partly thanks to…
Summer Style for Your Home
Summer is traditionally a time for outdoor fun, but it can also be a great time for Floridians to make interior updates to their homes. Perhaps you recently purchased a new home in the Carrollwood area of Tampa, or maybe you need to make updates…
Tips for Merging Two Homes
Wedding bells are ringing across Florida, which means many couples are on the hunt for the perfect home to share. The home buying and moving process is enjoyable for many couples excited to intertwine their home lives together. But it can…
Tampa is a Home for Heroes
The Greater Tampa Bay area is a perfect place for seniors to retire and enjoy the good life, but our area is also an ideal location for veterans and members of the military. From dynamic culture and academic institutions, to top-rated hospitals…
Homeowners with Heirlooms
There are many things to consider when buying a new home, but one thing that isn’t always top of mind is sufficient space for storage of heirlooms and photography. Many homeowners find themselves cramming sentimental boxes into attics, stacking…
Traveling With Your Pets This Summer? Follow These Four Tips!
May is National Pet Month, and we’ve decided to put a spotlight on keeping pets safe and happy during a move, travel, or an extended stay away from home.
From relocations to renovations, there are many reasons requiring pet owners to be…
Energy-Efficient Homes
Nearly 200 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day with events focused on climate and environmental literacy. It’s wonderful to set aside a day to celebrate the protection of our planet, but it’s even better to live every day in an…
Protecting Your Nest While Away
All around the Tampa area and up the Gulf coast, many property owners are setting their plans to escape Florida’s dreaded summer months. Whether you are leaving your Florida home for an extended vacation, or you are one of many snowbirds flocking…
Home Trends for Springing Forward
The sun is setting later and flowers are in bloom. Spring inspires us to look forward to new beginnings, which is why it’s a perfect time to clean, update and refresh your home.
In addition to “spring cleaning” your home, many people…
Preparing for the Elevating Pollen Count
The Greater Tampa Bay Area is a spectacular place to live. We’ve got culture, sports, beaches, parks, and an abundance of wildlife. Particularly, we have a lot of oak trees. From Carrollwood to South Tampa, some of us see it as a blessing…
Trends for Springing Forward
The sun is setting later and flowers are in bloom. Spring inspires us to look forward to new beginnings, which is why it’s a perfect time to clean, update and refresh your home.
In addition to “spring cleaning” your home, many people…
How to Sell Your Home When Faced with Divorce
from Guest Contributor
George Melendez of The Melendez Law Office
Living through a divorce is a delicate and complicated matter for anyone, no matter how amicable the break-up of your relationship. A legal separation of your family comes…
Healthy Home for a Happy Heart
February marks American Heart Month, a perfect time for everyone from children to seniors to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. One way to support your heart health is to cultivate a healthy living space in your home.We’ve compiled a fun list of small…
Four Quick Tips on First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Did you know that there are a number of different mortgage loan programs available to first-time homebuyers? The different programs offer various types of assistance, from lower down payment requirements, to funds for down payment and closing…
Out with the Old, In with the New!
In addition to welcoming in a New Year, many of us are welcoming in a whole lot of new stuff. Holiday gifts have been received and new purchases have been made, which means it is undoubtedly time to start clearing the clutter.
Tossing unnecessary…
Holiday Spirit is Alive Around Tampa!
The Greater Tampa Bay area is celebrating the holidays with twinkling lights, festive activities, and charitable opportunities. We hope you will get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer this season. We’ve compiled a small sampling…
Holiday Food Safety for Pets
It’s that time of year. Your refrigerator is full of food and your home is full of guests asking, “Is it okay to give him this food?”
Most of us pause to think if a certain food is safe for Fido. Will he get sick, or has he already…
Tis the Season for Savvy Sellers!
Some sellers seem to think having their homes on the market during the holidays is a waste of time, but we see opportunities for home sales this time of year. If you’re ready to sell, here are five “smart move” reasons to consider listing…
4 Great Ways to Navigate a NEW Neighborhood
Whether you’ve moved to a different section of the Tampa Bay area, or you’re a brand new resident of the state of Florida, there is plenty to learn when settling into a new neighborhood. Searching the aisles of a different supermarket,…
4 Quick Tips to Keep Your Little Treat-or-Treaters Safe This Halloween!
Tonight's the night when all manors of ghouls & goblins hit the streets in search of candy. Halloween is here, and if you're the parent of a little one, you'll no doubt be accompanying them on the quest for the fullest bag of sweets.
Sure,…
Clean Pet, Clean Home
We absolutely love our pets. Many of our customers consider their pets a part of their family, often considering their needs throughout the home buying and selling process. Family pets, as we know all too well, can wreak havoc on your home’s…
Make Room for the Outdoors
Snowbirds flock to Florida every fall for a good reason – because we have wonderful weather. What better way to enjoy it than to create outdoor living spaces for your family, friends, and pets. We believe an enhanced exterior space can be…