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  • 2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

    2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

    So what can we expect in 2023? Will mortgage rates continue to climb? Could home prices come crashing down? While this is one of the more challenging real estate periods to forecast, here’s what several industry experts predict will happen to the U.S. housing market in the coming year. Read more

  • 10 Myths That Confuse First-Time Home Buyers

    10 Myths That Confuse First-Time Home Buyers

    If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguishContinue… Read more

  • What Is a Buyer’s Agent? Find the Right One For You!

    What Is a Buyer’s Agent? Find the Right One For You!

    Buying a home is stressful, with buyers’ emotions often running the gamut from excitement to fear. A buyer’s agent is there to help buyers navigate the process, prevent confusion and help get the best deal on the desired home. Finding the right person to help you find a home in Tampa isn’t as simple asContinue… Read more

  • Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”

    Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”

    Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now established players, like Zillow, are startingContinue… Read more

  • 8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

    8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

    Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifyingContinue… Read more

  • Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Consider…

    Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Consider…

    Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.  A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to anContinue… Read more