Of the nearly 4,000 home buyers recently surveyed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for its homebuyer preferences research, 94 percent included Energy Star appliances in their list of most wanted home…
Greater Tampa is the Third Most Cost-Friendly Business Location in the U.S.
Among the 31 largest metro areas in the U.S., the Tampa metro area is the third most cost-friendly business location, according to the 2016 Competitive Alternatives study by tax and advisory firm…
Tampa Bay Grew by Nearly 60,000 — 13th Biggest Growth Among 392 US Metro Areas
The Tampa Bay metro area had the 13th biggest population growth over the year ended July 1, 2015 among 392 metro areas in the U.S., based on data released by the U.S….
Wire Transfer Scams in Real Estate Still Prevalent, NAR and FTC Warns
Despite countless warnings about wire transfer scams in real estate transactions, there are still homebuyers whose down-payment and closing-cost money sent through wire transfers are being stolen by email hackers and scammers…
More Buyers, Less Inventory Push Up Tampa Bay Home Prices
The supply of all types of Tampa Bay homes has been lingering at a low four months’ supply for many months now. And this is one of the reasons why the median and…
Californians and Texans Among Largest Groups of Florida Migrants
New Yorkers and other Easterners have been known to be the largest groups of Florida migrants over the years. What have been less known is that there are two groups of westerners…
Single Females Continue to be Second Largest Homebuying Group
Single females continue to be the second largest homebuying group in the U.S., based on annual studies of homebuying trends in the U.S. by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Since the 1990s,…
Outdoor Living Spaces: Porch, Veranda, Flat Roof Deck & Patios, Terrace, Balcony
Take in the views. Welcome the breeze. Feel the sunlight. Enjoy talks and food with family and friends. Relax, call a contractor to make any needed deck repairs and enjoy the summer…
Tampa Bay Homes 7th Most Affordable in Florida in January 2016
Tampa Bay homes are still affordable despite the continuing increase in home prices in the area. Based on Florida Realtors’ data on the median sale prices of single-family homes across Florida in…
More Companies, More Job Opportunities in Tampa Bay
Companies continue to expand here in the Tampa Bay area. Business-friendly regulations, high-quality workforce, desirable business locations, good weather, affordable housing for employees, world-class airports and a premier cargo and cruise port…