by HughesShelton | Aug 26, 2015 | Blog, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Uncategorized
By: Cameron Saucier, Tampa Bay Times Tampa is the best place in the United States to retire, according to a recent study by WalletHub, which found the city to be affordable for seniors while also offering a lot to do. St. Petersburg came in at No. 11 in the study,...
by HughesShelton | Aug 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
By: Richard Daneilson The land that Port Tampa Bay owns near downtown is now 45 acres of sun-beaten asphalt. But what could it be 15 years from now? How about $1.7 billion worth of apartments, hotels, offices and stores, with a bigger cruise ship terminal, one of...
by HughesShelton | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Uncategorized
By: Susan Taylor Matin – Tampa Bay Times Tampa Bay home sales skyrocketed in June, making it the strongest month in the past year. Year-over-year sales of single-family homes — which make up the bulk of the residential real estate market — soared 31.7 percent in...
by HughesShelton | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Uncategorized
Just because you upgrade doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll profit from it. Myth: All upgrades will add net value to your home. Fact: You’ll never recoup the full cost of many types of upgrades. You’re welcome to make any upgrade to your own home, for the...
by HughesShelton | Mar 19, 2015 | Blog, General, News, Uncategorized
Freddie Mac will begin offering mortgages with downpayments of only 3 percent – the first time they’ve been this low on the GSE’s loans in nearly five years – starting March 23. The move is expected to make more credit available to entry-level borrowers....
by HughesShelton | Feb 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
By: Michele Lerner While it may be acceptable to snap up a pair of shoes on an impulse, the choice to buy a home requires thoughtful planning and decision making. Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or you’re a repeat buyer, buying a home is a...
