Tampa Neighborhoods

If you are moving to Tampa, or buying a home in Tampa, you may wish to consider moving to one of the historic neighborhoods. Tampa has three designated historic districts: Hyde Park, Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights. If you live in one of those historic districts, any new construction, or remodeling to your home, must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission(ARC), to insure the integrity of the district in maintained. It is important that Real Estate Agents inform buyers about the requirements involving the ARC . The City of Tampa has a comprehensive website , which details the guidelines for each district: Hyde ... Read Full Story

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2689813664436911980 On the edge of downtown Tampa, along the Port of Tampa, on Channelside Drive, sits the Channelside District. Formerly a mass of rundown wearhouses, this area has been transformed into an upscale, urban setting filled with lofts, condominiums, shopping and entertainment. One of the best places to live in the Channelsid e District is Ventana…a small, intimate, beautifully designed complex with just 84 units, right on the Trolley Stop! Contact me for floor plans and pricing today! The Channelside Shopping Complex sits in the heart of it all. You can enjoy a movie, go bowling at Splitsville, or enjoy Tapas, Thai or Japanese ... Read Full Story

THE LATEST NEWS ON THE TAMPA REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUYING REAL ESTATE IN TAMPA, OR REAL ESTATE AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE…. When you are buying a house in Tampa, or have just moved to the area you will be searching for the best places to eat in Tampa! Ybor City is Tampa’s “Latin Quarter”. Reminiscent of parts of The French Quarter in New Orleans, it was home to many cigar factories in the early 20th century. Seventh Avenue, also known as “La Septima” and its’ historic buildings have been restored and Ybor City is home to some unique ... Read Full Story

The Tampa Real Estate Market, which is primarily Hillsborough County, is filled with “A” Rated Schools. But, when parents are looking for the Best Schools in Tampa, and the best neighborhoods in Tampa, they delve a little deeper into the differences between the various top-rated schools. Plant High School, in South Tampa, consistently ranks among the best high schools in the U.S.  Nationally ranked in the top 100 high schools, for the fourth consecutive year,  by Newsweek Magazine, you can count on a top-quality education for your student.  What makes Plant High School stand out among the rest??? Motivated students, a multitude of Advanced ... Read Full Story

One of the great things about “City Life”  in Tampa, or anywhere in the World, is the ability to walk to shops, restaurants, schools and more.  I’m a “City Mouse”.  I have enjoyed life in cities where I walked, hopped on the tram, or traveled by train every day! At Walkscore, you can check the “walkability” of any neighborhood!  What a great idea for someone new to town, or looking for a house in a specific neighborhood.  It’s easy…type in the street address and you get a “walkability score”, along with all of the closest stores, bars, restaurants, schools, libraries and more! It also ... Read Full Story