South Tampa Real Estate Blog

Now that the standard deduction is increased to $12,200 for single taxpayers and $24,400 for married ones, many homeowners are better off with the ...

Reverse mortgage loans are like traditional mortgages that permits homeowners to borrow money using their home as collateral while retaining title to ...

Approximately 52 million or 16% of Americans are age 65 and over.  It is easy to understand that some of them are thinking of downsizing ...

Borrowing from a 401k, 403b or the cash value of life insurance policy is a common financial strategy.  While taxpayers are not allowed ...

The largest expenditure a buyer has when purchasing a home is the down payment which can range from zero for veterans or 3.5%, 5%, 10% and 20%....

Even if Benjamin Franklin never actually used the expression "a penny saved is a penny earned", the reality is that it has been a sentiment for ...

Looking for an investment that will turn $10,000 into $80,000 in seven years?  Sound too good to be true?  What if I told you ...

Most people who have car, home and health insurance have probably made claims and wouldn't consider being without it.  However, it might be ...

According to the Department of Defense, starting Jan. 1, 2020, all service-connected Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war ...

Some people don't need a reason to buy a home, they just want it.  That can be enough justification by itself.  Other people need ...

Before looking for a home, you need to know how much you can afford. While you may have a number in your head, the lender has the final say. Securing ...

Maybe you're not ready to move into it but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take advantage of the present opportunities to acquire the home ...

Condensation occurs when the air has too much moisture in it which is felt as high humidity.  The water deposits on various surfaces that ...

Insurance is required on a home by the mortgage company, but homeowners rely on it for peace of mind also.  Unfortunately, people may not ...

Real estate has consistently been one of the highest rated investments available to individuals.  TV shows certainly make rentals look easy and ...

Occasionally, buyers who can qualify to purchase a home decide to "take a break" and wait to purchase a home.  When the focus of buying a ...

Equity build-up could be one of the biggest advantages of buying a home.  There are two distinct dynamics that take place to make this ...