Look, mortgage interest rates have been on the rise. Right now, they are already over three-quarters of a percentage point higher than they were in January. Freddie Mac reports that rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage just rose to 4.72%. Here’s the thing: Those rates are only expected to rise. The interest rate you secure […]
In New Port Richey, the community is constantly holding events so that you can spend your downtime having fun and fighting boredom. From weekly yoga, to ever changing weekly events in the parks, you’ll never get bored in New Port Richey. If you wanted to whip yourself into shape fast, one of the best ways […]
If you’re preparing for a move, you should know a couple of things about a moving company. First of all, don’t ever hire a moving company that isn’t licensed or doesn’t carry insurance. Sure, you may normally have your friends come help you move and think that it’s not too big of a deal if […]
All public utilities lien inquiries for Hillsborough County have to be submitted in writing. You can find out if a property has been recorded by the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department fairly easily. If you follow each step and provide as much information as possible, your inquiry will be processed more quickly. It’s important to […]
Did you know that the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County have a watering schedule? Yup! In order to avoid the over use of water in Florida, this water conservation effort was put into place. Here’s how it works. Hillsborough County residents and residents of the City of Tampa get two days per week when […]
Florida’s hurricane season that lasts from June 1 until November 30 each year. If you haven’t had your roof inspected this year, it’s time to schedule an inspection. These hurricane-readiness inspections are important for every homeowner in this area. These inspections should be a routine part of your hurricane preparedness plan. Hurricane-Readiness Inspection During an […]
The City of Tampa wants to make sure you’re aware of emergency alerts in Tampa no matter where you are. It uses the emergency alert system Alter Tampa. Alert Tampa lets you get updates when emergencies threaten our city or even your own neighborhood. You can opt-in or out of certain alerts. Available alerts include […]
Looking to save money on back to school clothing this season? Join the community for a Back to School Swap. You don’t have to swap to shop. In other words, you aren’t obligated to donate clothing in order to participate in the Back to School Swap. If you do have gently used clothing, shoes and […]
The Brazilian pepper, cogon grass, Caesar weed, and air potato are all invasive plants that destroy native plants’ chances of thriving in Hillsborough County. These are the top invasive plants in Hillsborough County and the target of area conversationalists. Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management monitors the county to find these invasive plants. They […]
When people hear the term “four-point inspection,” they often make the association of “four stars,” and conclude it’s a superior inspection to all other inspections. Really though, the term “four-point” has nothing to do with the quality of an inspection. It’s only referring to the number of elements that are checked during the inspection. A […]
