Ten years ago, Jeff Vinik retired from Fidelity Investments after managing their high profile Magellan Fund. Worth an estimated half a billion, it’s safe to say Vinik can live wherever he wants, and do almost anything he wants, or nothing at all. Instead, Vinik is using his millions to reinvent himself and the city of
In Florida, many buyers look beyond the amount of square feet under air conditioning and consider how they can use a home’s outdoor space. To draw more attention to a listing’s outdoor features, some fairly simple things can heighten its appeal: Create a seamless flow from the indoors. Replace a standard door opening with sliding
You don’t need to fly 13-plus hours to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to feel the best beach in America under your toes — it’s right here in the Tampa Bay area, according to TripAdvisor. The travel reviews and booking website announced its best beaches rankings today, and Clearwater Beach edged out Lanikai Beach
By: Ashley Gurbal Kritzer , Tampa Bay Business Journal A waterfront mansion on Davis Islands has sold for $4.9 million, the highest price sale to date in Hillsborough County. Jeff Shelton, a partner at the Hughes Shelton Team of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, brought the buyer to 332 Blanca Ave. It was listed at $5.2
Courtesy of Audrey Ross The dollar is the world’s reserve currency. Around the globe, markets are experiencing large fluctuations and foreign investors are putting their money into the dollar and hard assets to protect their wealth. American real estate is viewed as a form of asset protection. Miami is very popular among Latin Americans who
If you’re considering selling your home in 2015, you should know that a lot has probably changed in the real estate market since you last sold. Knowing what works today will help you sell your home quickly and for top dollar. 1. Appeal to buyers using mobile devices. Today many home searches begin on a
Hosting family and friends make the holidays a special time of year, but having extra people staying in your home can put a strain on your home’s systems and appliances. Check out these five ways to avoid a holiday home breakdown: 1. Run your oven through its self-cleaning cycle long before the guests arrive. You’ll
TAMPA — Developers broke ground Wednesday on another high-rise apartment tower, this one on Harbour Island. “This will be a radically different skyline over the next five years,” Mayor Bob Buckhorn said. In addition to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik’s plans for 24 acres around Amalie Arena that could include a medical school building
Guest Post by Laura McHolm Halloween is full of tricks, treats, ghoulish games, frightening frocks, cute costumes, glowing Jack O’ Lanterns, pumpkin packed parties, and of course spookiness! Unfortunately, all of the frightening fun has dangers lurking behind them. Whether you are a parent of two-legged loved ones or four-legged furry loved ones, it is
When your home is in need of a fresh coat of exterior paint, choosing the right color helps protect your home value. Blending in with the neighbors should be your top priority. Live in a community that has a homeowners association? Check with the association before buying paint. You’ll likely have to choose your paint