Should You Rent First or Buy When You Relocate to Tampa Bay?

family relocating to Tampa Bay rent or buy

When I moved to Tampa Bay from the Northeast, I rented first. Six months. Not because I couldn’t buy — I could have. But I’d made a big enough life change that I needed to know I’d made the right one before I signed a mortgage on it. That decision is the one I see … Read more

What Is It Like to Live in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

living in Tarpon Springs Florida waterfront neighborhood

If you’ve been researching where to live in the Tampa Bay area, you’ve probably seen the same cities come up: Wesley Chapel, Trinity, Clearwater. Tarpon Springs doesn’t always make that first list. That’s exactly why I want to talk about it. Living in Tarpon Springs, Florida feels different from the rest of the region. It’s … Read more