My area of specialization is Northwest Hillsborough County. The newsletter, Broker Notes, is sent to 18,000 homes. We now offer it online along with a recap of the market as of the date we sent it. I hope you enjoy reading it. If you have questions about the real estate market in this area, please…

Comparing sales in the area for the month of April 2018 to April 2019, the number of sales closed was the same. However, the median price had increased for the area from $305,000 in 2018 to $315,000 in 2019 a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Closed sales were higher in March of this year…

Selling a home in Northwest Tampa can be a daunting experience. It is time-consuming, overwhelming, and it can be just plain tiring. Hiring a reliable realtor can help the home-selling process go smoothly with their expert advice, resources, and support. However, coming across an experienced realtor in Tampa nowadays is challenging because, over the last…

In the area of town that I work in, Northwest Hillsborough county, I compared the sales from March 2018 to March 2019. The area is from Busch Blvd to the south, State Road 54 to the north, Livingston to the east, and Pinellas county line to the west; Neighborhoods include Westchase, Cheval, Carrollwood, Carrollwood Village,…

I wanted to send you the digital edition of my newsletter Broker Notes. This newsletter has been sent to homeowners in the Northwest Tampa area since the early 1990s. It was called Broker Notes because originally it was only sent to real estate agents and brokers, who may not have any idea where a home…

There are many people that have a real estate license, but this does not always mean you can rely on them. Many people who are selling their house don’t realize who they are working with until problems arise halfway through the process. When selling, it’s important to keep everything as smooth as possible by working…

When buying a home, it is important to talk to a mortgage lender. They can help you figure out what kinds of loans you can get so you know which homes you can afford. For instance, if you have a credit score of 680 or above, you should have no problems getting a loan to…

When selling your house, the entire process is already difficult in itself, but setting the price can also be a challenge. There are many factors to be considered when figuring out a price for your home. If you want to get the maximum value for your home when it gets listed on the market, here…

Being able to own a home, condominium, or a townhouse with a planned development is great because you have fewer responsibilities on the upkeep and the surroundings of your home. The fact that many of them have amenities like pools, gyms, and clubhouses is another fantastic benefit. However, having these advantages can come with a…