by Angi Trapp | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, I spent the day at the HOPE Expo talking with people who dream of becoming homeowners. Not investors.Not influencers.Not people looking for shortcuts. Just everyday people trying to understand how to buy their first home. As I drove home, I couldn’t...
by Angi Trapp | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is happening in the Tampa Bay real estate market this summer 2026? It’s one of the questions I’m hearing most often from buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding Tampa Bay area....
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move. A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights A growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is back at normal levels. A lot of the time this is happening because they’re not paying attention to current conditions. The...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. Because when everything else feels up...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize: This summer might actually be the best time to buy in...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider. While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped,...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. And if you want to give...
by Hydrus Connect | Jun 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk. According to the latest data from the National...
