What's New in Tampa Bay: 

Eleve 61 

This strikingly modern 35-story tower is designed by renowned Orlando, FL architects Scott + Cormia, whose impressive exterior design introduces itself to the Tampa downtown skyline in a bold architectural statement flashing signature vertical accents.

Defined by an eclectic, post-modern palette with pops of energetic color, the artistically inspired interiors are by the esteemed design studio of Beasley & Henley.

Both firms are international award-winning innovators at the forefront of today’s most celebrated and timeless trends in architecture and interior design, brought vividly to life at Elevé 61. Click here to learn more.

Craig's Take:

The average condo in Channelside is a little under 1,300 sq ft. There has been a lack of inventory for high-rise living condo residences that offer 3 bedrooms with larger square footage. Knowing this, Mercury Advisors (which is the same developer of Grand Central at Kennedy) decided it was time to fill that need in the market. Residences start at over 2,000 sq ft and there are only two per floor. Another unique feature is that none of the residences have shared walls.  

Contact me to learn about special pre-construction pricing and incentives only available through me.  

Make the holidays easier with these smart storage and decorating tricks.

Here’s why buying a home during the holidays can save you big

While holiday shoppers are obsessing over finding the ultimate gift deals, tenacious house hunters who buy a home in December compared with other times of the year will save the most money, according to a new study.

In fact, buying a home on Dec. 26 can save you as much as $2,500 on the sales price, according to an analysis from ATTOM Data Solutions. Nationwide, December held seven of the top 10 days where buyers snagged the best price discounts on a home purchase, making it the best month to buy a home.

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8 Great Ways to Go Glam
With Your Holiday Decor

We're deep in the heart of holiday season, and everywhere you turn you'll see the evidence: cheap tinsel, blinking lights, and inflatable red-nosed reindeer abound.

But what if you don't like your holidays to be quite that loud? If you just can't get on board with the traditional (and often tacky) holiday style pervading your neighborhood, you're not alone. Rest assured that not everyone is down with multicolored light shows and the mantel lined with teddy bears dressed in holiday sweaters.

So how do you show the holiday spirit instead? You can still deck the halls and keep it classy at the same time. Use these designer-approved tips to take your holiday decor from garish to glam.

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