Tampa Bay Home Insider: Now is the time to buy.
Author – Jessica Sladky
With low interest rates and rising home values, now is the time to buy. Homes are expected to increase by ateast 10% through 2022. The median home listing price in the Tampa Bay Area, according to realtor.com, is $299,000. This is up approximately 7% since last year. There are not many investments that have this high of a return rate (ROI) and it’s expected to continue to climb over the next couple years.
Did you know, the Tampa Bay area has been consistently ranked in the top cities to live in for the past several years. Some of our major surrounding cities in Tampa include Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Plant City, Ruskin, South Tampa and Riverview. Many people are flocking to these areas because of our year-round outdoor living. Whether your next home has a large outdoor space or a small one, you are guaranteed to enjoy it most days of the year. There are a few days sprinkled throughout the winter that dip down into the 30’s and 40’s. You may laugh at us now, but once your body acclimates to our weather, you will be wearing your winter coat and boots on these days just like the rest of us.
We have some amazing new developments a little north of Tampa, Mirada and Epperson that offer lagoon style living. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere right? Both man-made lagoon developments have been constructed to offer the best lifestyle while reducing your carbon footprint. If you choose one of these developments, make sure to budget for a golf cart. They have their own special lanes throughout the entire community, making it easier to get around, saving you gas and mileage on your vehicle, and helping reduce pollution. Not to mention, the upfront golf cart parking spots in every parking lot! If that doesn’t convince you, these communities come with ultra-WIFI built into each home and a central community space with loads of activities. These activities include, Christmas Golf Cart Parades, movies at the lagoon, and all types of family focused events. In addition to a plethora of outdoor activities such as, kayaking, inflatable obstacle courses, white sandy beaches, as well as delicious food and drinks. The best part is that the homes in these developments are affordable if you purchase soon.
There are many new builds in and around the Tampa Bay Area. Make sure you have a very qualified realtor on your side before you go and view these homes. A good realtor will be able to negotiate with the builder because we have firsthand experience dealing with them and expert knowledge of construction pricing. We can also guide you through their long tedious paperwork process and maybe even get you an upgrade or two.
If you’re looking for a more historical home, head over to Seminole Heights and check out our Florida Bungalows and Craftsman’s. Some of these homes are more than 100 years old and many have the original hardwood floors. Can you say jackpot! If only those floors could talk. Seminole Heights is bustling with small local businesses, renown restaurants, and cool outdoor hangouts. Shuffleboard anyone? This community is always finding ways to engage everyone who lives nearby. Whether that be their famous markets, cool speakeasy’s, or their beautiful parks along the river.
Or perhaps the old Florida charm in South Tampa is more your style? Lined with palm trees and grand oaks, South Tampa offer luxury estate homes, many bay front or within walking distance to Bayshore Boulevard. Davis Island offers luxury homes close to downtown Tampa or how about a newly constructed downtown condo in the Altura Bayshore?
Don’t worry, we have many communities like this throughout the Tampa Bay area. Working with an expert realtor from Team Z Realtors, will help you find your perfect home in no time. Did you know that using a realtor to buy a home costs you nothing? At Team Z Realtors, we will treat you like family and make sure you get the best deal possible. With a market like this, now is the time to buy. Sign up here Tampa Realtors - Tampa homes for sale Florida to start viewing homes.
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