The Tampa Bay Region
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Tourists, snowbirds, residents and Greater Tampa Realtors agree that the Tampa Bay Area offers an alluring lifestyle. Florida Realtors tout the incredible weather, booming commerce, proximity to beaches, theme parks, shopping, dining, and more! But bay area residents know the tapestry of Florida is much more than that. The people that live here take pride in community, diversity, culture and history.
Homes for sale in South Tampa are prized for their location on the Interbay Peninsula, surrounded by Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay. South Tampa encompasses about 20 different neighborhoods, including but not limited to: South Westshore, Port Tampa, Belmar Shore, Bayshore Gardens, Rattlesnake Gandy-Sun Bay South, Ballast Point, Courier City-Oscawana, Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor, Sunset Park, Bayshore Beautiful, Beach Park, Virginia Park, New Suburb Beautiful, Davis Islands, Golfview, Palma Ceia, Bayside West and Hyde Park. MacDill Air Force Base is also located in South Tampa. The neighborhoods of Tampa are unique, and how we market to those clients and for those clients vary. For example, when we market Hyde Park homes for sale, we promote features such as Hyde Park Village shopping, nearby University of Tampa, nightlife, dining, and indie boutiques. For buyers who favor walking over driving, our Sterling/Grant Real Estate group recommends Tampa Heights, Seminole Heights, Hyde Park, Downtown Tampa, Channelside, SOHO, and Parkland Estates to name a few. Of course, you must also consider Downtown St. Petersburg and the Old Northeast neighborhood there for walkability as well. These are all top-ranked for walkability based on consumer metrics! Plus, Tampa’s weather, walkability, culture, dining, and nightlife are not the only reasons people from all over are flocking to the area. Every Tampa real estate agent recognizes that a robust labor market is a good barometer of the desirability of Tampa real estate. The high job growth rate in the Hillsborough County labor market from 2014 to 2019 was a strong contributing factor to demand for Tampa homes for sale. Government statistics reveal that job growth increased 11.9%, outpacing the 7.3% growth rate on a national scale. Specific sectors include health care, tourism, hospitality, financial services, manufacturing, retail stores and construction. The Tampa Bay Partnership Foundation is instrumental in developing an annual regional report that benchmarks Tampa Bay against nationwide markets, a must-read for every Realtor Tampa. The 2020 Regional Competitiveness Report notes the surging popularity of the Tampa Bay region, giving credit to major public and private investments that transform its landscape. The following are some of the features that contribute to these findings:
Given our role as Tampa real estate agents, we are often asked about the area's culture, nightlife, shopping and entertainment. We reply honestly that one of the perquisites of being a Greater Tampa Realtor is that we get to enjoy the Bay area during downtime. Like other residents, we benefit from proximity to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Bok Tower Gardens, Tampa Museum of Art, Centennial Park, and ZooQuarium, just to name a few of the local attractions. Nightlife in the area includes live music, the historic Latin quarter, award-winning breweries, state-of-the-art sports venues and the Tampa Riverwalk. Our real estate agency in Tampa FL is happy to provide an area tour along with home showings. |
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The New Normal Of Florida Real Estate
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape for Florida realtors. As Realtors in Tampa, we believed it was imperative that we mobilize quickly to comply with new requirements. By staying abreast of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and becoming well-versed in the impact on Tampa real estate, we have been able to keep clients informed, respect their boundaries, liaise with our vendor network and move transactions forward. We are aware of the importance of educating clients on the new normal for showings, including the use of masks, booties and disinfectant. We adapted to new procedures for closings as well. The stress and typical jitters that buyers and sellers experienced pre-COVID-19 vaulted to new heights, and we understand. What has not changed is our ability to adapt, advocate and act appropriately for the benefit of our clients.
A May, 2020 article published in the Tampa Bay Times addressed the subject on the mind of every Realtor Tampa, the impact of the new coronavirus on Tampa real estate. The article included statistics released by Florida Realtors that Tampa Bay housing mostly mimics the national trend of existing home sale decline. A notable exception is a trend toward higher sale rates for upper-end properties in Hillsborough County. The upside is that interest rates are at rock bottom. This is great news for buyers, investors and sellers purchasing their next home.
A May, 2020 article published in the Tampa Bay Times addressed the subject on the mind of every Realtor Tampa, the impact of the new coronavirus on Tampa real estate. The article included statistics released by Florida Realtors that Tampa Bay housing mostly mimics the national trend of existing home sale decline. A notable exception is a trend toward higher sale rates for upper-end properties in Hillsborough County. The upside is that interest rates are at rock bottom. This is great news for buyers, investors and sellers purchasing their next home.
A Glimpse Into The Future
Local government has announced visionary plans to continue the high quality of life that Tampa residents relish. Advisory teams composed of city employees, community leadership and subject matter experts are collaborating efforts toward smart solutions that optimize transportation, development services, workforce programs, housing affordability, and sustainability.
The best Tampa realtors are staying posted on strategic recommendations as they unfold, including:
Tampa M.O.V.E.S. (Mobility, Opportunity, Vision, Equity and Safety), which is intended to delineate transportation initiatives for 30 years into the future.
Advance city service delivery with an emphasis on quality, transparency, accountability, reduced bottlenecks and a regulatory environment that meets current-day demands.
Investment in funding of the Lift Up program and other initiatives, which serve to bolster the workforce impacted by COVID-19, while continuing to develop long-term solutions that build opportunities for skill enhancement and prosperity.
Housing and affordability expansion to include rental subsidy, dare-to-own-the-dream, owner-occupied rehabilitation, vacant land re-purpose and in-fill housing programs.
Sustainable and scalable practices that produce green energy toward reducing the city's ecological footprint and building on the resilience of Tampa.
We believe these directives greatly benefit those looking to buy, sell and invest in Tampa, including Hyde Park homes for sale, South Tampa homes for sale and the entire Tampa Bay area.
The best Tampa realtors are staying posted on strategic recommendations as they unfold, including:
Tampa M.O.V.E.S. (Mobility, Opportunity, Vision, Equity and Safety), which is intended to delineate transportation initiatives for 30 years into the future.
Advance city service delivery with an emphasis on quality, transparency, accountability, reduced bottlenecks and a regulatory environment that meets current-day demands.
Investment in funding of the Lift Up program and other initiatives, which serve to bolster the workforce impacted by COVID-19, while continuing to develop long-term solutions that build opportunities for skill enhancement and prosperity.
Housing and affordability expansion to include rental subsidy, dare-to-own-the-dream, owner-occupied rehabilitation, vacant land re-purpose and in-fill housing programs.
Sustainable and scalable practices that produce green energy toward reducing the city's ecological footprint and building on the resilience of Tampa.
We believe these directives greatly benefit those looking to buy, sell and invest in Tampa, including Hyde Park homes for sale, South Tampa homes for sale and the entire Tampa Bay area.
Best Tampa Realtors
The current market is an ideal time to buy and sell. With low inventory, owners of Tampa homes for sale have less competition, and low interest rates translate to more affordable options for buyers. As Greater Tampa Realtors, we also represent property investors looking to buy properties to lease or flip, and actively participate in this part of our industry as well.
Buyers can navigate to our listings for the Tampa Bay area, which include all South Tampa homes for sale. Our presence in the area affords us insight into homes getting ready to come on the market but not yet listed by a real estate agent Tampa. This is advantageous to buyers who want an early preview of popular markets, such as Hyde Park homes for sale. We offer sellers instant home value estimates and provide tips for affordable home improvements that may increase that value. If you are looking to get a quick cash offer, we work with property investors interested in Tampa homes for sale.
We greatly appreciate the testimonials from clients that attest to our standing as the best Tampa Realtors, and most trusted and capable real estate agency Tampa FL. As a Tampa Realtor team, we have in-depth knowledge of the Tampa Bay area melded with working experience that spans corporate, sales and legal sectors. We leverage this knowledge and experience to optimize and personalize your experience in selling, purchasing or investing in Tampa real estate.
Buyers can navigate to our listings for the Tampa Bay area, which include all South Tampa homes for sale. Our presence in the area affords us insight into homes getting ready to come on the market but not yet listed by a real estate agent Tampa. This is advantageous to buyers who want an early preview of popular markets, such as Hyde Park homes for sale. We offer sellers instant home value estimates and provide tips for affordable home improvements that may increase that value. If you are looking to get a quick cash offer, we work with property investors interested in Tampa homes for sale.
We greatly appreciate the testimonials from clients that attest to our standing as the best Tampa Realtors, and most trusted and capable real estate agency Tampa FL. As a Tampa Realtor team, we have in-depth knowledge of the Tampa Bay area melded with working experience that spans corporate, sales and legal sectors. We leverage this knowledge and experience to optimize and personalize your experience in selling, purchasing or investing in Tampa real estate.
