Blog & Newsletter
Fresh ideas, tips, and updates for your financial journey
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – February 20, 2026: Mortgage Rates, Gasparilla & Buyer Leverage
Tampa Bay’s housing market continues to show structural strength, driven by robust lifestyle demand and events like the Gasparilla Distance Classic. As the market shifts toward a healthier balance with increased
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – February 13, 2026: Valentine’s Weekend Market Trends, Inventory & Mortgage Rates
Valentine’s weekend in Tampa Bay perfectly illustrates why the region remains a top destination for relocation. Between the vibrant restaurant scene and the ideal February weather, the area’s strong lifestyle appeal
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – February 6, 2026: How the 10-Year Treasury Yield Impacts Mortgage Rates
The Tampa Bay housing market is shifting toward a healthier balance, offering buyers increased leverage and more time to navigate their options. With inventory levels remaining elevated and mortgage rates stabilizing—influenced
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – January 30, 2026: Steady Rates, Housing Trends & Gasparilla News
The Tampa Bay housing market keeps a healthy balance, offering more inventory and negotiating power as homes stay on the market longer. Mortgage rates remain steady, influenced by a stable bond
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – January 23, 2026: Stability Amid Fed Rate Pause
A Balanced Start to 2026 The Tampa Bay market remains in a balanced state as 2026 progresses. With elevated inventory and increased buyer leverage, sellers are increasingly offering concessions while mortgage
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – January 16, 2026: Housing Inventory, Fed Rate Pause, and Buyer Opportunity
The Tampa housing market is shifting: buyers now have more options and time, while sellers are adjusting to longer timelines and more negotiation. As mortgage rates stabilize near 6.06% following the
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – January 9, 2026: More Inventory & Buyer Leverage
With more homes to choose from and improved negotiating power, 2026 is starting as a buyer-friendly year. Despite a ‘pause-and-observe’ stance from the Fed, mortgage rates remain steady, creating a balanced
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – January 2, 2026: Balanced Trends, Buyer Leverage & Stable Mortgage Rates
Tampa Bay’s housing market enters 2026 with higher inventory, longer listing times, and growing buyer leverage. Mortgage rates remain stable near 6%, while seller concessions are common and foreclosure activity adds
Tampa Bay Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update – December 26, 2025: Rising Inventory, Stable Rates & Growing Buyer Leverage
Tampa Bay ends 2025 with a more balanced housing market as inventory rises, homes take longer to sell, and buyers gain negotiating power. Mortgage rates remain steady, and early signs of
