Florida Homeowners Need Shoes, but Government Bought a Ferrari

As a real estate agent, I see people struggling with the cost of homeownership every day. When I began selling real estate in Tampa in 1991, the average home sold for approximately $89,000, and Florida’s homestead exemption was $25,000. That exemption represented a meaningful portion of the value of

The Tampa Bay Buyer’s Window Is Open. It Won’t Stay Open Forever.

The Tampa Bay Buyer’s Window Is Open. It Won’t Stay Open Forever. Why 2026 Could Be Remembered as One of the Best Opportunities to Buy Florida Real Estate Real estate markets have always moved in cycles. After more than three decades selling real estate in Tampa Bay, I've watched those cycles play o

I Hate “Date the Rate, Marry the House” But Right Now, It Actually Makes Sense

Why Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates Could Cost Tampa Bay Home Buyers Far More Than They Save There is an old cliché in real estate that you've probably heard a thousand times: “Date the rate, marry the house.” I've never particularly liked the saying. It's cheesy, it's overused, and like most real

Don't Lose the House Over a Cup of Coffee

Don’t Lose the House Over a Cup of Coffee Why Tampa Bay Home Buyers Need to Look Beyond the Negotiation and Remember the Real Goal: Buying the Home After more than three decades selling real estate in the Tampa Bay area, I've watched this happen more times than I could possibly count. A buyer finds