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Category Archives: LATEST NEWS

How Homeowners Handle Rainy Season

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENJune 2, 2025

Check out our tips for how homeowners handle rainy season in Florida. Our Tampa Bay real estate team has included preparation tips and resources for Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco homeowners.

Pet-Friendly Home Design and Built-Ins

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENMay 19, 2025

If you are looking for pet-friendly home design ideas, this is the article for you. Our Tampa Bay Real Estate team is discussing custom design and built-ins for homes with cats and dogs.

3 Ways to Boost Backyard Value in Florida

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENMay 5, 2025

If the current atmosphere in your backyard is not up to par, these tips will help Florida homeowners give outdoor spaces a value boost.

Home Tips for Tampa’s Pollen Season

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENApril 21, 2025

Looking for fresh air? Our Tampa Bay real estate team has compiled home tips for reducing pollen and other home allergens during pollen season.

Pet-Friendly, Pets, Homes

How to Find Space for Pets at Home

LATEST NEWS, Pet-Friendly Real EstateBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENApril 7, 2025

Our real estate team has tips to find space for pets at home, adopt new pets, or to find a new home with your growing fur-family of cats and dogs

Lower Your Tampa Home Energy Costs

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENMarch 17, 2025

Tampa home energy costs are a top concern for people across our area. The idea of conserving home energy is not limited to environmentally concerned millennials.

Homes

10 Tips to Lighten Up for Springtime in Tampa

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENMarch 3, 2025

With a fresh new season and extended hours of sunlight, now is actually a perfect time for Floridians around the Tampa Bay area to focus on our homes.

Snowbirds

9 Winter Perks for Tampa Bay Snowbirds

LATEST NEWS, SnowbirdsBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENFebruary 17, 2025

Tampa Bay has countless winter perks for snowbirds, retirees, and local seniors. Our real estate team has narrowed it down to these nine nifty things for Tampa Bay snowbirds and locals to love about Florida life this winter.

Pet-Friendly Questions to Ask Before Downsizing

LATEST NEWS, Pet-Friendly Real EstateBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENFebruary 3, 2025

A pet-friendly moving plan is important, particularly when downsizing from a large home. You may be eager to trade in the oversized house for a luxury condo, but your furry family members may need a few questions answered before downsizing.

How Upgrades Help a Home Financial Plan

LATEST NEWSBy ODAdminJanuary 20, 2025

Home repairs and upgrades can be costly expenses, but some could help your home financial plan. Budgeting is not only about your mortgage payments and taxes. Current homeowners and people looking to buy a new home must also factor in home features and utilities.

10 Steps for Total Home Organization

LATEST NEWSBy ODAdminJanuary 6, 2025

Across the Tampa Bay area, many homeowners are putting home organization at the top of their 2025 to-do list. The New Year is a perfect time to accomplish those goals.

Why Florida Winter is Wonderful for Homeowners

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENDecember 16, 2024

Florida winter is at the top our reasons why life around Tampa Bay is wonderful.  As local real estate experts, we often hear homeowners say it is the best time of year.

5 Festivities for the Holiday Season

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENDecember 1, 2024

With the fall storms behind us, people around Tampa Bay are looking forward to holiday festivities.

How to Prep Homes for the Holidays

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENNovember 18, 2024

Whether welcoming houseguests or potential homebuyers, it is time to prep homes for the holidays.

Active Living for Retirees in a New Community

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENNovember 4, 2024

Opportunities abound for active living around Tampa Bay, especially for retirees.  If you have moved or are thinking about moving to a new community, our real estate team has tips for becoming more active and enjoying your retirement.

Halloween Tips for Homes with Dogs

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENOctober 20, 2024

Tampa Bay’s Halloween scene always includes parties and trick-or-treaters visiting homes with dogs howling at the moon.

When and Why to Purify Air Indoors

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENOctober 1, 2024

In recognition of National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, our Tampa Bay real estate team is listing the reasons for when and why to purify air indoors.

Tampa

How Tampa Bay Locals Enjoy Autumn

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENSeptember 16, 2024

Tampa Bay locals have many reasons to enjoy living here throughout the year. Autumn, however, seems to bring extra benefits in terms of recreational fun and entertainment.

4 Home Activities for Hunkering Down

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENSeptember 1, 2024

In Florida, you could get creative with home activities when hunkering down on stormy days. To help you pass the time, our Tampa Bay real estate team is listing ideas for staying productive in any weather.

Tampa Bay Pets, Dogs

Pet-Friendly Tips for Home Pest Control

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENAugust 19, 2024

In Florida, home pest control is a necessary task, but pet safety is a top priority. No one wants harmful chemicals around beloved cats, dogs, or other furry friends. Whether taking steps to prevent an infestation or undergoing a full fumigation, consider these pet-friendly tips.

5 Empty-Nest Solutions for Homeowners

LATEST NEWSBy DICK & KARLA NIELSENAugust 4, 2024

Many homeowners need empty-nest solutions this time of year.  Perhaps your youngest is leaving for college, or you simply have unused space in your Tampa Bay home.

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