Been a while since posting.  Nearly 18 months ago I struck out own my own after sitting for my Broker's License and aquiring an office in the heart of Seminole Heights.  The new office is on Nebraska Ave. just down the street from Ella's Folkart cafe (very popular neighborhood restaurant).  Started out with 2 agents in addition to myself.  As I move halfway through my 2nd year, I have an agent who has been here about 6 months and another semi-retired agent coming onboard.  Our focus is as our name says but like most brokerages we go where our clients need us to go.    04/23/2017

  Historic Seminole Heights Home For Sale in Tampa FL | 1433 E Paris St   Do not miss the chance to own this lovely 1940’s home in historic Seminole Heights located at the popular Hampton Terrace neighborhood in Tampa FL. It’s a place where sublime craftsman style, vast outdoor, and great historic neighborhood meet.  This historic Seminole Heights home for sale is 696 square feet in size and is complete with a large lot (50x141), a large back deck (20x10), 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, and a washer/dryer utility room.  At first sight you will be greeted by a good sized deck in front, great for welcoming guests or for spending quiet afternoons reading a book. The view is truly inviting.  When you move to the rear part of the home, a very large deck (20x10) made from beautiful... 07/29/2014

  The heart of Hampton Terrace. This 3/2 home has so much going for it!  The home features a living room and a large separate family room with fireplace.  The kitchen is a spacious, functional, and stunning remodel with granite and updated cabinetry with plenty of work space for the ambitious cook. Features include stainless appliances and water softner. The dining room features a bay picture window for plenty of light.  The home has 3 bedrooms which are beautifully carpeted.  The master bedroom has its own bathroom with shower.  Both bathrooms have been fully remodeled.  With the exception of the bedrooms the floors are a neutral contemporary ceramic tile.   There is a large inside laundry/utility room. There is a spacious screened porch in the back of the home where you can relax on t... 12/30/2011

FROM THIS....     TO THIS...     This bungalow at 114 W. Powhatan will soon be hitting the MLS as a 2/2 with detached garage and a porte-cochere for $137,500. Already shown to one Realtor who asked to see it with his buyers who are frustrated by the limited inventory.  As your real estate expert in the neighborhood, I see a lot homes before they even hit the market. This bungalow home has undergone a complete transformation. 2/2.  Hardwood Floors in living and dining. Custom period windows for the front of this stylish bungalow.  Rennovation included re-opening of part of the original porch, thousands of dollars in structural work.  Two all new bathrooms with period subway tile.  All new kitchen with butcher block counters. Stylish lighting. Fireplace accent (not warranted as wood burni... 10/26/2011

If you are looking for a home in central Tampa (Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights, Wellswood, V.M. Ybor, Tampa Heights) the range of prices can be completely bewildering.  One house is a 3/2 at 40K another is a 2/1 for 140K.  Zillow gives a “Zestimate” 65K. What gives?   Welcome to an older neighborhood in Florida.   Statistically a short-sale listing is discounted by about 28% based on state-wide data. If it is a bank owned property (REO) is has an even steeper discount, about 35-40%.  Discounted is a key word, if you take your typical short-sale or REO list price and multiply it the percent discounted (example 50Kx1.28= 64K) that is much closer to the market price/value. However, in a neighborhood where 85-90% of the homes are over 50 years of age there is another factor affecting t... 08/19/2011

  This cozy little bungalow is simply charming. FHA okay.  3/1 Open front porch is inviting. Inside you will find beautiful hardwood floors in the living room, hall way and front bedroom.  The kitchen is open and spacious with ceramic tile.  The dining room features a built-in display case for your china or other items.  3 bedrooms. Detached 1 car garage with space for a workshop.  New roof installed the last week of April.  Other items included: central heat and air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, range, and refrigerator.  All for a really great price.  NOT A SHORT SALE!  MLS T2468024. Asking just 69.9K  Motivated seller will assist with closing costs.     06/13/2011

"Because something is happening hereBut you don't know what it isDo you, Mister Jones ?"The chorus from Bob Dylan's Ballad of a Thin Man is reflective of what is happening in our local real estate market.  Properties are moving at one of the quickest paces in more than 4 years.  New short sales in good condition are receiving multiple, above list price offers.  Still the talking heads say the market isn't done dropping.  Yes something is happening.  We have to live into the future but looking in the rear view mirror say are market has changed.  When I said the collapse had begun in my market in 2005 people told me I didn't know what I was talking about.  Now I am getting told that all over again. I just met with an appraiser today, pulled some comparable properties that have sold or whi... 06/13/2011