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Here are the 25 most expensive Tampa Bay homes sold in 2019
Proximity to the gulf and bay drove prices for the most in-demand homes into the eight-figure range during 2019. The view of the Gulf of Mexico from the master bedroom of the 19,578-square-foot home in Belleair Shores purchased in January 2019 by Ben and Karla Mallah...
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These...
Tampa home prices see second highest rise over the past year most among major US metros
Metro Tampa home prices rose 4.9 percent in the past year, the second-highest among major U.S. cities, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported. Phoenix retained the top spot for the fifth consecutive month with a 5.8 percent year-over-year gain. The...
RE 2020 Forecast: Growth, Slowing Price Gains, No Recession
NAR invited a roster of high-profile economists to a D.C. summit, including Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor. The group generally agreed: They see little chance of a recession next year. Sales will continue to grow; prices will too, though at a less...
5 Home Design Trends to Be Thankful for This Year
After years of normalizing neutral color palettes, for example, designers are embracing more colorful trends to showcase personality in homes. REALTOR® Magazine's Styled, Staged & Sold blog asked designers and stagers what home interior trends they're most...
Study: Lots of Listings Coming as Baby Boomers Age
Boomers own about 1/3 of all U.S. properties and 27% of them will sell their home within the next 20 years – but some metros will feel the impact more than others. SEATTLE – Builders have struggled to overcome land scarcity and rising labor costs and materials. But a...
Double Master Suites Are a Growing Trend
In higher-scale developments, double master suites are growing in demand as more adult children and parents move in together. NEW YORK – As more homeowners want to live near their families and multigenerational households become more common, relatives and adult...
Housing Market Forecast as Bright Spot in Worrisome Economy
Americans are growing concerned by the growing threats of an economic slowdown, but that doesn’t seem to be affecting housing. Recent housing reports are showing that lower mortgage rates are buoying buyer demand into the fall months. “Despite fears of an economic...
Tampa named one of the most ‘fun’ cities in America
Do you think Tampa is a “fun city”? According to a new study from Wallethub Tampa ranks as the third-best Floridian city to have fun in and No. 16 overall. The financial wellness company compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 66 key metrics. With a data set that...
Tampa ranked the 3rd most pet-friendly city in the U.S.
TAMPA, Fla.—Tampa ranked 3rd for Wallet Hub’s 2019’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities. The study analyzed 100 of the largest cities in the U.S. based off the following metrics: Pet Budget (i.e. vet care costs, dog insurance) Pet Health and Wellness (i.e. vets per capita,...
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