South Tampa Real Estate Blog

Taking cash out of the equity of your home could be a legitimate way to fund a temporary cash crisis now or to have it on-hand if the need arises....

Everyone knows someone it has happened to or has heard a tragic story.  It could have been a fire, a flood, a burglary or some other ...

While you're isolating at home, there are things you can do to help buy a home now or in the near future.  Instead of spending time surfing ...

During these unsettling times here in Tampa and globally, sellers and buyers are concerned about staying healthy and virus-free as we all are....

A lower rate will not only result in a lower payment, it will amortize the loan quicker.  A $250,000 mortgage at 4.5% for 30 years will ...

It is the way the property is used that determines the type of property it is, not what it looks like.  Based on the intent of the owner, ...

The least amount in a down payment is an attractive option when people are thinking of buying a home.  A common reason is to have cash available ...

Home improvement loans provide a source of funds for owners to finance the improvements they want to make.  These are usually, personal ...

House-hacking refers to buying a multifamily property on an owner-occupied mortgage, living in one unit and renting the others.  If you're ...

Much has changed locally and globally since Tampa last hosted the championship in 2009. That means planning for an event with much activity centered ...

Now that the standard deduction is increased to $12,200 for single taxpayers and $24,400 for married ones, many homeowners are better off with the ...

Reverse mortgage loans are like traditional mortgages that permits homeowners to borrow money using their home as collateral while retaining title to ...

Approximately 52 million or 16% of Americans are age 65 and over.  It is easy to understand that some of them are thinking of downsizing ...

Borrowing from a 401k, 403b or the cash value of life insurance policy is a common financial strategy.  While taxpayers are not allowed ...

The largest expenditure a buyer has when purchasing a home is the down payment which can range from zero for veterans or 3.5%, 5%, 10% and 20%....

Even if Benjamin Franklin never actually used the expression "a penny saved is a penny earned", the reality is that it has been a sentiment for ...

Looking for an investment that will turn $10,000 into $80,000 in seven years?  Sound too good to be true?  What if I told you ...