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Recently, my teammate and I decided to take a little field trip downtown. We’d been hearing all this buzz about the ORA Hotel & Private Residences project, so when we got the chance to see their virtual reality walkthrough, we jumped on it. I didn’t know what to expect—but let me tell you, stepping into … Read more
Buying in Spring Hill, Florida is becoming one of the most common conversations in Tampa Bay real estate. Something interesting is happening in the Tampa Bay real estate market — more homebuyers are heading north to Spring Hill. What started as a hunt for affordable homes has turned into something bigger: a chance to enjoy … Read more
Lagoon communities in Tampa Bay are showing up in more buyer conversations every month. There’s a moment I love seeing on a client’s face—the instant they walk into a Tampa Bay lagoon community and say, “Wait… this is a neighborhood?” The bright water, soft sand, and resort-style vibe feel more like vacation than everyday life. … Read more
Originally published October 2025. Updated July 2026 with current mortgage rates and insurance figures. Florida homebuyers are navigating two rising costs at once: insurance and mortgage rates. If you’ve been eyeing a home in Tampa Bay lately, you’ve probably noticed that “affordability” feels like a moving target. Between insurance premiums that seem to climb after … Read more