The U.S. is seeing shifts in the housing market as mortgage rates increase. Pending home sales have fallen for four straight months, according to NAR. But what happens from here may remain to be seen. The hot market has yet to show signs of cooling in Florida as Tampa and Miami joined Phoenix with…
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At a time when many economists are saying the federal rate hikes aren’t coming fast enough to slow down inflation, analysis of the housing market is decidedly mixed. One thing is clear, most expect rising mortgage rates to boost inventories, which remain historically low. In a notable exception, Ian Shepherdson, chief economist and founder…
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More Floridians will have access to affordable housing thanks to advocacy by Florida Realtors® and REALTORS® throughout the state. Florida lawmakers approved $362 million that will help advance homeownership and other related housing programs. This amount includes an astounding $100 million for the Hometown Hero Housing Program, a revolving loan program that provides a…
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In exciting news, Florida’s legislature approved $362 million that will help advance homeownership and other related housing programs. Advocacy by Florida Realtors®, including significant efforts by Greater Tampa REALTORS®, played a large role in this success. This amount includes an astounding $100 million for the Hometown Hero Housing Program, a new avenue of down payment and…
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In remarkable news this week, explorers found Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance in nearly pristine condition 3,000 meters under Antarctic seawater. His story and those of his crew, who all survived a perilous journey, is not only one of endurance, but also courage and conviction. Important lessons for today. Prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…
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Greater Tampa REALTORS® stands with the people of Ukraine in their unflinching defense of their families, home, and freedom itself. If you feel compelled to give, the National Association of REALTORS® suggested the following organizations, which are mobilizing across Ukraine and its neighboring countries: International Committee of the Red Cross, UNICEF, and Doctors Without Borders. The…
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YPN is the Young Professionals Network and we represent REALTORS® that are young in age, young at heart, or young to the real estate industry! YPN encourages leadership involvement, knowledge of real estate trends and advocacy, networking and community outreach. Pretty quickly after becoming a REALTOR® in 2012, I got involved with this amazing group…
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What to Expect from Home Buyers this Year Whether inspired by walls that closed in a bit during the pandemic, DIYers with mad renovation skills on TikTok, or simply a sense of wanting just a bit more – perhaps a lot more – people are taking their sense of cozy and convenience to luxurious…
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2021 was a crazy year for business and we all felt the impact. COVID-19 prevented so many face-to-face opportunities, so we all had to create new ways to market and network in a virtual world. Zoom meetings became the norm. Companies learned quickly what parts of their work could be done remotely to protect the…
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Hot Markets. New Technology. Shifting Regulation. GTR has Your Back. With this edition of the Tampa Realtor Magazine, the Greater Tampa REALTORS® community begins its 111th year of supporting the aspirations and potentials of the region’s real estate industry and marketplace. 2021 will go down in history for a broad range of successes and…
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