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Does Your House Smell Like Your Dog?

If you’re like many pet parents selling a home in Tampa Bay, you know that your house might smell a little like your four-legged family member – but that’s exactly what you don’t want buyers to smell. This guide explains how to tell whether your house smells like your dog and what to do about it if the answer is yes. Does Your House Smell Like Your Dog? The best way to figure out whether your house smells like you live with an animal is to ask a close friend, relative or your Tampa Bay … Continue reading...

5 Warning Signs to Watch for When You’re Touring Homes for Sale in Tampa Bay

When you’re going to tour homes for sale with your Tampa Bay REALTOR®, your agent will help you make the right choices for your next home – but with that said, here are five red flags you should watch for while you’re out looking. 5 Red Flags to Watch for When You’re Touring Homes for Sale in Tampa Bay Though your REALTOR will catch any major issues, it doesn’t hurt to be on the lookout yourself. Check out these five red flags to watch for while you tour homes for sale in Tampa Bay: … Continue reading...

3 Quirky Weekend Adventures in Tampa

If you’re like many people, you know that Tampa is full of things to do and see – but you may not have heard of these three quirky weekend adventures right in the city. Next time you have a few hours to kill, you may want to check out these hidden hotspots. 3 Quirky Weekend Adventures in Tampa Though there’s plenty of sun, sand and sea in this beautiful city, you may want to explore some of the area’s more low-key gems, including: The Tampa Theatre The Henry B. Plant Museum Ulele … Continue reading...

Tampa Bay, St Pete’s & Clearwater Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2021

If you are one of the many people who aren't attending the family gathering for Thanksgiving then you may be wondering what local Tampa Bay Restaurants are open on turkey day. If so, we've got the information you are looking for including an interactive map showing you all of the locations in Tampa Bay, St Pete & Clearwater FL. Best Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2021 in Greater Tampa Bay. St. Pete's & Clearwater Florida Some of the Greater Tampa Bay Area’s best restaurants (and … Continue reading...

Best 2021 Easy & Fast Halloween Party Recipes to Make When You’re in a Pinch!

Best 2021 Easy and Fast Halloween Party Recipes

Halloween is is this Sunday and you've probably already received several Halloween Party invitations by now. The question is, have you thought about what treat you are bringing? Well if youre not a plan ahead kind of person then this article is going to solve all of your recipe woes! We've done all the work for you and searched through HUNDREDS of Halloween party recipes on Pinterest and Google looking for the easiest recipes with the least ingredients that can be made in under an hour. Get … Continue reading...

Avoid These 3 Bathroom Design Trends Buyers Hate

If you’re selling your home in Tampa Bay, your REALTOR® will talk to you about home staging and what you need to do before you list your home – when they do be sure to take a closer look at your bathroom. Does your bathroom have any of these characteristics that buyers hate? Most real estate agents will encourage buyers to look past cosmetic issues and focus on the structure of the house while encouraging them to update the home to match their own style once they move in when they’re trying … Continue reading...

4 Tips for Finding the Right Mortgage Lender

Especially when interest rates are low, you can go online and see dozens of ads for mortgages each day. If you're in the market for a home loan, it's tempting to click on the ad that shows the almost unbelievably lowest rate. Of course, that's what the lenders want you to do. They are using those low rates to generate leads for their loan business. But there's more to picking the right lender than simply clicking on the lowest rate you see on a screen. Not all lenders or loans are created … Continue reading...

4 Ways to Keep Yourself Occupied during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Being stuck at home isn't necessarily a bad thing. Maybe you can relax, binging a couple of seasons of your favorite show, catch up on housework, or spend time with your kids. After a few days, however, and along with the reverse psychological effect of being told you can't leave your house, you'll probably start to become a little stir-crazy. If you're looking for a break from constant television or surfing your phone, here are some ideas to get you inspired during the coronavirus pandemic to … Continue reading...

4 Tips to Get More in a New Construction Home

Buying a newly constructed home often comes with a large price. After all, everything in the house is freshly installed and unused. Typically, the purchase price is predetermined, giving buyers little wiggle room to negotiate. Fortunately, buyers can use the following strategies to try and get more out of their purchase of a new construction home. 1. Remain Focused on Your Goal If you want to save as much money as possible and get as many extras as you can, it is important to remain focused. … Continue reading...

Pro’s & Con’s of Buying vs Renting

In past decades, the decision whether to buy or rent a home could move from buy to rent and back again based on interest rates and market factors mostly. However, over the long haul, the consensus was that it was usually better to buy than to rent. Renting was often considered as throwing money away, since there was no equity being built over time. In more recent times, there are other factors that have complicated the decision for many. Particularly for the Millennial generation and younger … Continue reading...