by HughesShelton | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
TAMPA — Best case scenario, they anticipated 4,000 people on that first Friday night. Wi-Fi data shows there were more than 13,000 cellphones (ostensibly clutched by that many humans) wandering the grounds of Sparkman Wharf, the outdoor food court that anchors the $3...
by HughesShelton | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
A shift is occurring in many housing markets. As home prices continue to rise along with mortgage rates, more potential buyers are choosing to postpone a purchase – and more home sellers are now facing competition. In many locations, sellers should no longer expect...
by HughesShelton | Dec 15, 2017 | General, Important, Investors, Local, Uncategorized
Home renovations as an investment for a future sale with hopes of recovering the improvement costs are a dicey prospect at best. Real estate agents and remodeling construction specialists caution against that assumption. “Hardly anything will offer a net...
by HughesShelton | Dec 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
A dual-flag hotel will begin construction on a prime corner of downtown Tampa’s Channel district in early 2018. The nine-story hotel, which will carry the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton flags, will have 213 guest rooms and include a ground-floor...
by HughesShelton | Nov 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
It might be a design cliche, but good lighting truly is everything. Lighting affects the ambiance and mood of a space — get it right and the whole look of your interiors will improve. These are my top 10 tips and considerations for creating a well-lighted home. 1....
by HughesShelton | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog, General, Important, Mortgage, News, Tampa Bay, Uncategorized
ERIE, Pa. – June 20, 2017 – If a flood swamps your home, will insurance cover the damage? That depends on the value of your home, the amount of water damage and whether you have a flood insurance policy. Just a couple days after a heavy storm soaked the Erie area,...
