Misconceptions About Buying a Home in Tampa
You may have been thinking about purchasing a home in Tampa, but you are worried that you won’t be able to meet the requirements. Like many people, you are under the two major misconceptions that keep you from buying a home. Let’s take a look at both of these perceived obstacles and why they really […]
That Home You Have Always Wanted is Available in Tampa
Over the last decade, many “baby boomers” have become empty nesters. Their children have finally moved out of the family home giving them a chance to consider the home they live in and the one they have always dreamed of having; this goes along with a transformation in lifestyle that necessitates downsizing where they live. […]
The Importance of Central Florida Home Ownership in 2019
Home ownership is a long established American ideal; it is no different in Tampa, Lakeland, or the whole Central Florida area. Not only does home ownership give you a way to build equity, but it is also a place to raise a family and to have a sense of belonging. These two goals have long […]
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes Buying Your First Home in Tampa
Buying your first home is a significant life event, more so than any purchases you made in the past. It can be overwhelming to some when they realize it is different than purchasing a car or major appliance. The entire process can be complicated and more than a little confusing to first-time homeowners. Mistakes can […]
The Myth of Putting Down 20% to Buy a Home in Tampa
You’ve heard it over and over, you need a 20% down payment to buy a home in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s just not true. It is a seemingly impossible task for renters to save up enough money to put down 20% on a home with the surprisingly high costs of renting. It’s understandable […]
A Coming Real Estate Crash- Imminent Disaster or Unfounded Panic?
If you follow the financial markets, you are aware of what a “herd mentality” is and what it means to those markets. For those of you who don’t know what a herd mentality is, it is when a rumor or piece of news causes a panic in the financial community, and they all start selling […]