SI Real Estate Tampa and The Beaches

  The 411 on Tampa’s Rental Market   Tampa’s real estate market is one of the hottest markets in the country. Sunny weather, lower taxes, and quality of life result in an influx of new residents every week, however, the Covid-19 Pandemic substantially increased that number.   According to Fox News Tampa Bay, “"Every day, a thousand people are moving to Florida, and out of that, about 115 move to Tampa every day. You have all these people moving from New York City, moving from DC, moving from Connecticut, moving from Chicago, they’re from expensive cities, even from California! To them, Florida prices are affordable. Whether they’re home buyers or renters, they’re moving here with a lot of money to spend, which is jacking up prices.”   The rental rates in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas have increased 20% from last year placing Tampa in the top 5 metros for highest rent increases. This increase is a result of an extremely sparse rental inventory. At the mom...

  Even before the pandemic swept in on the country, people from the Northeast and West Coast have been relocating to Tampa Bay. Tempted by the warm sunshine almost 250 days a year, dazzling sandy beaches, and too many outdoor activities to count, Tampa is a serious contender for anyone looking for a permanent change in lifestyle. As many of us now are working remotely and have the flexibility to work from anywhere, it no longer makes sense to live in a high-priced, cold-weather state if you don’t have to. Tampa is one of the go-to places for anyone searching for more spacious and affordable homes, an active lifestyle, absence of state income tax, and a healthy job market. Here are our Top Ten Reasons to call Tampa Bay home. 1. Phenomenal Weather Year-Round  It’s no secret that the near-perfect weather in Tampa Bay is the biggest draw for most people who decide to relocate here. More than 200 days of sunshine a year and an average daily temperature of 70o ranks The Sunshine Sta...

 4 Helpful Tips When Buying Your New Home New construction homes come with countless perks! The process is more straightforward than traditional home buying and everything is brand new as well as customizable! Buying new has skyrocketed in popularity in the past year around Tampa Bay. Low home inventory has led homebuyers to forgo the competitive resale market and choose to buy and build in new communities.   Although new construction homes have many perks, there are a few things you should do during the process to make the most out of your new home and avoid costly mistakes.     Shop Around with Your Real Estate Agent It’s important to do research ahead of time and meet with the builders that are within your budget. The builder’s sales consultants will go over how long it will take your home to be built, floorplans, and incentives they have. Some builders have a list of inventory homes that move-in ready or near completion that the sales consultant will pr...