Despite what the naysayers believe, the market in Pinellas County has picked up dramatically. In September alone I’ve had 10 closings, as compared to this time last year, my average was 2 or 3 closings per month. I thought it might be fun to have a look at what a $1,000,000 price point will buy […]
Wanted: St. Petersburg and Tampa Homes & Condos for Sale or Rent
I am currently working with several clients who are in search of their dream home but just haven’t found it just yet. As I have several followers who read my website and receive my blog via email – I thought I’d reach out and see if anyone knows someone who might consider selling or renting […]
New Construction Home Stats Up 24.5% From 2011
According to Inman News, housing starts picked up 2.3 percent from July to August and were up 24.5 percent from August 2011, according to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau. Builders started construction on new homes and apartment units during August at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 750,000, up from 733,000 in June […]
That Foreclosure “Steal” Might Just Cost You More!
Often as Realtors we hear the same thing from buyers – everyone, understandably, wants a deal. Everyone, also understandably, assumes the best deals in the market MUST be on foreclosures. But that’s not always the case. Today’s graph, courtesy of the Pinellas Realtor Organization, illustrates my point. This chart shows what we call the List […]
A Realtor’s Experiences with St. Pete & Tampa Bidding Wars…
The latest stats for Pinellas County as well as Hillsborough County are insane – we are at the lowest inventory we have had in over 4 years. I have to giggle a little when people say to me “Well, I don’t want to get into a bidding war over this house…” I’m sorry Mr. Buyer, […]
The Housing Crisis is Over, Says Wall Street Journal
News articles have hit the web today from The Wall Street Journal and other major publications with these words: “The housing market has turned—at last.” and… “It’s official: The housing market has reached bottom, at least according to 44 forecasters surveyed by The Wall Street Journal. Only three economists surveyed said they didn’t think the […]
