Whether you are a real estate expert or have yet to buy your first home, there's always something new to learn.
Here are some fun Florida Real Estate Facts to start off your week.
1) For my friends in Tampa,
76 percent
The number of Tampa Bay area renter households earning six-figure incomes surged 76 percent between 2007 and 2018, far more than the national average. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Did you know I can help you find a rental as well? Many of you know I am from the Tampa area and am happy to share insider secrets whether you are looking to rent, buy, or sell!
2) Home sales down statewide in January
According to Floridatrend.com, sales of single-family homes around the state were down in January, as were sales of townhouses and condos, when compared to January 2018, according to new data published by Florida Realtors. In January, the organization recorded 15,526 home sales, down 6.2 percent from a year prior, and 6,739 townhouse and condo sales, down 10.9 percent from a year prior. See the press release from Florida Realtors and read more from Sarasota Magazine, Builder Online, and National Mortgage Professional Magazine.
For my interested buyers out there, this means it's a great time to look into finding your dream home! Let me know how I can help!
3) For my Kardashian Fans
Kim and Kanye take Miami? Couple buying condo at Faena House [The Real Deal]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are under contract to buy Alex Blavatnik’s unit at Faena House in Miami Beach. The couple is buying unit 5A at the Norman Foster-designed luxury beachfront tower at 3315 Collins Avenue, according to Page Six.
Who doesn't love a little Page Six story about the couple we all love to hate?
Let me help you! I know together we can make your dreams become a reality!
Take care and cheers to you and your future home endeavors. Cheers and stay bubbly,
Broms