Are you looking for a home in the Tampa Real Estate Market, relocating to Tampa, or have orders to MacDill Air Force Base? Every week, I receive inquiries about Tampa Real Estate in the Plant High School District. No wonder, Plant High is one of the Top 100 High Schools in the U.S! I live, and work, in the Plant High District in Tampa, so I know it very well! Plant High School is located in the South Tampa neighborhood of Palma Ceia , just south of the Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, which... Read Full Story

If you are buying a house in Tampa, or anywhere, of course, you will want to have a home inspection to discover any defects. You should employ a Certified Home Inspector, one who holds an ASHI license, from the American Society of Home Inspectors.  My preferred home inspector is both ASHI certified AND is a licensed general contractor.  He is well-versed in building codes and proper construction! In addition to the written inspection report, I ask him for a “4 point” inspection report to... Read Full Story

A little lesson about “Boxes”, “Cones” and other “Hurricane Lingo” that can affect closing on your home in Tampa, or anywhere in the State of Florida. Tampa was lucky last week, as Tropical Storm Fay zig-zagged her way across the State of Florida, dumping over 20 inches of rain in some areas, we barely got a sprinkle! While parts of the State are still flooded, yet another storm, Hurricane Gustav is already aiming for the Gulf of Mexico. Why is that important to anyone buying a home in... Read Full Story

Relocating to MacDill AFB?  Work with an expert in Military Relocation! Jackie Colson-Miller, CIPS Certified International Property Specialist Toni Everett Company Tampa, FL 813.629.6767 Jackie@RealEstateSizzle.com Visit The Real Estate Sizzle ...for more information on moving to Tampa Read Full Story

Tampa summers are HOT and HUMID and enjoying a refreshing drink, while relaxing by the  pool, in your backyard, is a great way to cool off after a long, hot day!  I always counsel buyers to choose a “pool home” over a “non-pool home”, for resale value! Recent sales in the Tampa Real Estate Market show the “value” of a “pool” increases with the value of the home.  You can see the percentage of homes sold in 2008, with, and without pools in various price ranges.       Price... Read Full Story

Tampa summers are HOT and HUMID and enjoying a refreshing drink, while relaxing by the  pool, in your backyard, is a great way to cool off after a long, hot day!  I always counsel buyers to choose a “pool home” over a “non-pool home”, for resale value! Recent sales in the Tampa Real Estate Market show the “value” of a “pool” increases with the value of the home.  You can see the percentage of homes sold in 2008, with, and without pools in various price ranges.       Price... Read Full Story

Let’s take a little break from the Tampa Real Estate Market today! I love politics and this is definitely the most interesting political year in my lifetime! The Vice Presidential candidates are about to be announced and there has been much speculation about whether, or not, the VP choices will affect the election results. With an estimated 14% of the voters still “undecided”, I think the VP choice will make a difference. And, of course, I have an opinion about “who” would make the best... Read Full Story

One of the most important questions for homebuyers in the Tampa Real Estate Market is:  “Will I need to Evacuate if a Hurricane is approaching?” Areas that are in close proximity to the water, are the first to be evacuated.  South Tampa, including Davis Islands, includes many areas that are Flood Zone “A”, which is a mandatory evacuation zone. The threat of storm surge is greatest in those low-lying areas. You can check the Hillsborough County (Tampa Area) Evacuation map here! For storm... Read Full Story

The Latest News on Moving to Tampa, Living in Tampa, or Buying Real Estate anywhere in the World…every day on The Real Estate Sizzle… We are in Hurricane Season in Florida. Tropical Storm Fay whipped through the state without much damage, but a Category 2, 3, or 4 Hurricane, like Charley in 2004, can cause MAJOR damage and flooding. Though Tampa has not been hit by a MAJOR storm in many years, we still need to prepare when a storm heads into the Gulf of Mexico. One of the first questions... Read Full Story

The Latest News on the Tampa Real Estate Market, every day, on The Real Estate Sizzle! Tampa is home to MacDill Air Force Base, which includes Central Command, Centcom, as well as SoCom.  The entire Tampa Bay area is filled with military families from all branches, as well as civilians who are employed as military consultants. This summer,  I have been busy relocating several military families into the Tampa area. In the Tampa Real Estate Market, there are many neighborhood choices for... Read Full Story