Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends

Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest. Continue reading

From teen mom to luxury broker, Sharelle Rosado hustled to the top

Sharelle Rosado’s grit and determination helped her rise up from humble beginnings to become one of Tampa’s top agents. “If you dream something, no matter how big it is, go for it,” the broker said. Continue reading

2 Tampa-area Realtor organizations announce merger

Pinellas Realtor Organization / Central Pasco Realtor Organization approved their merger with Greater Tampa Realtors, forming a new group called Tampa Bay Realtors. Continue reading

‘Beer Can Island,’ champagne of Florida isles, hits suds for $14.2M

The 9-acre island off the coast of Tampa, Florida, colloquially known as “Beer Can Island,” is now on the market seven years after Cole Weaver, James Wester and Russell Loomis first bought it in 2017. Continue reading

Zillow economist identities 11 cities primed for real estate investors

Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years. Continue reading

This city in upstate New York is Zillow’s hottest market of 2024

Zillow is again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot. Continue reading

The top 10 cities buyers want most are smaller, more affordable

According to a new report from Redfin, relocating homebuyers continue to seek out more affordable locales in favor of big, expensive coastal cities. Continue reading

Kendall Bonner: The industry isn’t ready for reality of commission suit

Bonner, an eXp team leader, has been vocal about the need for agents and brokers to consider how they’ll serve buyers in a post-lawsuit landscape. She expanded on her concerns with Intel. Continue reading

2 more Tampa-area teams join eXp Realty after Kendall Bonner Team

With their moves to eXp, the two teams have decided to merge under the Tampa Bay Home Team banner and will also strategically collaborate with the Kendall Bonner Team across the greater Tampa market. Continue reading

RE/MAX Alliance Group and Capital Realty join forces in merger

The deal brings RE/MAX Capital Realty under the operations of the RE/MAX Alliance Group, growing the combined companies’ forces into a total of about 400 agents and staff. Continue reading