Here's a sentence we haven't been hearing much in recent years: the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area has been classified as a buyer's market. That does not mean every seller is desperate or every home is a bargain. It does mean the balance between buyers and sellers has changed, and a report …

If you are looking at homes around Tampa Bay, it is worth updating your payment estimate before you update your saved listings. The price range that felt comfortable a few weeks ago may need another look when your available mortgage rate changes.

Freddie Mac’s October 8 survey put …

Axios reported October 6 that unchanged or lower Tampa Bay tax rates can still leave homeowners with larger bills.

If you are buying, that is a good reason to look closely at the tax number in your estimated monthly payment. I would want to know where that …

A price reduction can get your attention fast when you are shopping for a home. If a property you liked is suddenly within your budget, it is absolutely worth taking another look. Just do a little more checking before deciding you found a great deal.

Business Insider reported …

Consider these when shopping for a home

If you’re thinking about buying a home around Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, or the Tampa Bay area, the asking price is only one part of the conversation. What you negotiate, how you structure your financing, and what the home will cost …

If you’re even thinking about buying a home, getting preapproved should be your first move. A preapproval tells you exactly what you can afford, what your monthly payment might look like, and what price range actually makes sense before you start falling in love with homes …