There were several changes made to Chapter 718, the Florida Statute governing condominiums, and all went into effect on July 1, 2017. While not exhaustive, below is a list of July 1 changes that you may find of interest as you look to purchase a condo here in Tampa Bay: 718.111(12)(c)(1) – A unit renter […]
A key metric we like to monitor when looking at the health of the Tampa Bay real estate market is the Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI). The generally accepted benchmark for a healthy market, one that favors neither the seller or the buyer, is 5.5 months supply of inventory. Anything higher than that would be considered a buyer’s […]
In case you haven’t heard, Tampa Bay is on the move! When it comes to the health care industry, we attract top physicians, nurses and researchers, not only because of our great area hospitals but also due to the great work done by USF Health. Our downtown landscape is changing and the relocation of the […]
Open Houses are a great marketing tool for real estate agents to get exposure on their listings, and ultimately for home sellers to get their listed homes sold! For agents, it’s the perfect time for neighbors to help you sell your listing by word of mouth because neighbors love living near their best friends, and […]
What’s Tampa, Florida all about? Check out this quick 60 second video put together by the City of Tampa!
Migration patterns for those moving this year. We aren’t surprised but love seeing the data proving why Tampa, Florida is the place to be! A strong job market and affordable housing are key factors in Tampa topping the list. With great neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, Hyde Park, NoHo district, Channel District and […]
Nothing like the smell of a freshly opened box of Fruit Loops and the sound of Super Mario Brothers theme music playing in the background to stir up some great memories! Speaking of memories – when it comes to buying and selling your Tampa Bay area home, we want NextHome Discovery to be the only […]
![[VIDEO] Home Buying Process Step 4: Making the Offer](https://discoveryourplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/businesswoman-outside-office-1024x682-810x430.jpg)
Presenting an offer on a home can be both exciting and nerve-wrecking. Your NextHome Discovery Realtor® will work closely with you every step of the way – reviewing comparable properties, home features and possible upgrades, location and other factors to help you determine an appropriate offer price. Do not hesitate to ask your Realtor® any […]
![[VIDEO] Home Buying Process Step 3: The Search](https://discoveryourplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/elizabethbanks-domesticity-1038x576-810x430.jpg)
Once you have your financing lined up and know your budget, it’s time to start searching for your new home in Tampa Bay! This is also a great time to visit open houses and get an idea of what’s on the market. Be sure to let your NextHome Discovery Realtor® know about which open houses […]
![[VIDEO] Home Buying Process Step 2: Mortgage 101 (Unless You Have a Boatload of Cash Under Your Mattress)](https://discoveryourplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/resized-800x748-300x281.jpg)
Don’t have a boatload of cash stashed away under your mattress? Purchasing a home can be one of the largest financial investments you make – you’ll want to make sure you have good financing lined up by getting pre-approved with a reputable lender before looking at homes. Nothing like the feeling of falling in love with […]
