What's New in Tampa Bay: 
Midtown Tampa 
Tampa's New Urban District

Spearheading Tampa's dramatic transformation, Midtown Tampa is the city's hottest new destination district. Pulling together Westshore and Downtown with a central neighborhood that's undeniably magnetic, energetic and contemporary, this is the social core that will define the future of city living in Tampa and beyond. On 22 acres, Midtown Tampa is an authentic, new kind of urban experience with 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential, 3 Class A office buildings, entertainment and hospitality. Parking is easy. Walkability is intuitive. Green spaces and a 3-acre lake accent an inviting city-within-a-city vibe. Socializing, working, living, shopping, entertaining, or simply being indulged in hospitality are all palpably fresh and exciting. Day and night, there are multi-layered opportunities for redefining all you love, want, or need to do.

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What Tampa’s
Modern Reinvention
Says About the
Future of American Cities

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Pros, Cons, and Costs

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016.

The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by 5% ($5,200 today compared to $5,500 in 2013).

These numbers reveal that the net worth of a homeowner is over 44 times greater than that of a renter. Owning a home is a great way to build family wealth.

As we’ve said before, simply put, homeownership is a form of ‘forced savings.’ Every time you pay your mortgage, you are contributing to your net worth by increasing the equity in your home.

That is why Gallup reported that Americans picked real estate as the best long-term investment for the fifth year in a row. According to this year’s results, 34% of Americans chose real estate. Stocks followed at 26%, and then gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds.

Bottom Line

If you want to find out how you can use your monthly housing cost to increase your family’s wealth, Click here and let’s get together to guide you through the process.

The Housing Market
Will "Spring Forward"
This Year

Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale has been holding back the market.

Many potential sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their best interest. Traditionally, they would have been right.

Buyer demand has seasonality to it. Usually, this falls off in the winter months, especially in areas of the country impacted by arctic conditions. This hasn't happened this year.

Demand for housing has remained strong as mortgage rates have remained near historic lows. Even with an increase in rates forecasted for 2019, buyers are still able to lock in an affordable monthly payment. Buyers are increasingly jumping off the fence and into the market to secure a lower rate.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that in 2018 the top 10 dates sellers listed their homes all fell in April, May, or June.

Those who act quickly and list now, before a flood of increased competition, will benefit from additional exposure to buyers.

Bottom Line

If you are planning on selling your home in 2019, click here to meet with me to evaluate the opportunities in your market.

7 Spring Cleaning
Tips

When spring is in the air, don't let a musty house spoil it. Here are seven tips for giving the season the welcome it deserves.