Everyone has been staying home as much as possible, and we are seeing an affect on pending sales in Pinellas County. 3/2 – 3/8 525 contracts written valued at $161,308,623 3/9 – 3/15 activity up by 7%-9%565 contracts written valued at $176,950,823 3/16 – 3/22 activity down by 32% – 36%414 contracts written valued at […]

With so many things changing because of the COVID-19 situation, I wanted to check in with you and share what I can.  Real Estate MarketThe real estate market is going to be affected by this. Demand has dropped because buyers are staying at home, if supply remains the same, there will be a downward pressure on […]

The local real estate market was slightly affected over the weekend. A combination of some buyers taking the weekend off and some sellers not wanting people in their homes combined to see a slight drop in the amount of homes that went under contract over the weekend. Pinellas county experienced a 16% decrease in activity […]

Raising your credit score can save you thousands of dollars on your home loan by lowering your interest rate. A 1% APR change will cost you about $20,000 in interest for every $100,000 that you borrow over a 30 year loan! So, how do you get a better credit score? It’s easy! Pay all of […]

So you’re thinking of building a shipping container home, that’s so exciting! Some of the common reasons I hear from people who want to build their home from shipping containers are: You want a unique home.You’re a design nerd.They are faster to build.They are cheaper to build. During my last move I was considering a […]

A successful home purchase starts with some simple planning. If you are 6-12 months from buying a home you have plenty of time to make a few changes that can have a big impact on your negotiating power. Step 1: What are you spending now? If you want to make some productive choices you’ll need […]

Tampa Bay has been investing in the technology industry and we are seeing the affects of that in our economy. With over 150 starts ups the Tampa area is gaining national attention. With multiple tech companies seeing growth, and a large number of industry jobs at places like American Express, Chase, Honeywell, and Citi, you […]

It’s a new year and a new decade! If your goal for this year is to make a big move to a new home you might feel overwhelmed, and have no idea where to start.  Make these 3 things your New Year’s resolution , and you’ll be ready to buy a home sooner than you […]

This one bedroom first floor apartment is ready for you. Clean and modern with central ac and heat. The space includes a sunroom and several closets in addition to a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bath room, and patio out front for enjoying the weather. Next to the Palladium Theater and a few clicks from Vinoy […]

There’s some buzz over when the next recession will hit, and people keep asking me how the Pinellas County real estate market is faring. They want to know if home prices in St Petersburg have come down and if not, then when that will happen. So, to answer their questions I did the nerdy thing […]