A Historic Bayshore Home with Ties to the Lykes family, One of Tampa’s Wealthiest Dynasties, is Now For Sale
Thursday, 19 November 2020
An iconic home in South Tampa connected to one of the area’s historic dynasty families is back on the market. Located at 4707 Bayshore Blvd., the home was first built in 1937 by Jack Johnston and his wife, Louise Lee Johnston. “Louise was the daughter of a prominent citrus grower and real estate developer, D.
- Published in Luxury, News, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
Home on South Tampa’s Sunset Park waterfront has sold for $5.45 million
Thursday, 12 November 2020
A mansion on the South Tampa waterfront is the latest in a series of big luxury sales in 2020, clocking in at $5.45 million. The sale of the home at 5157 W San Jose St. closed on Friday, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The sellers, Chunilal and Kanta Shah, paid $1.1 million for the property
- Published in Housing Market, Local, Luxury, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
Florida and Tampa home values projected to outpace much of the US by 2030
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
A recent report from Renofi projects the average home price for both U.S. states and major cities over the next 10 years, and has Florida and Tampa outpacing much of the U.S. Tampa’s average home value is expected to rise to $509,036 by 2030 compared to an average of $266,000 in 2020. That $509,000 mark
- Published in Housing Market, Investors, Local, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
THESE ARE THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN TAMPA
Friday, 30 October 2020
There is a lot to consider when choosing the right neighborhood, from family friendliness to the nightlife and diversity. Niche.com, a website that ranks everything from colleges to the healthiest cities, has created a ranking of the best neighborhoods in Tampa. A few prominent downtown neighborhoods landed at the top of the list. Harbour Island
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Tampa Bay is home to some of the most competitive homebuyers in the US
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Residents looking to buy a home in Tampa may face some stiff competition. A recent report from LendingTree found that the Tampa metro area is among top 10 most competitive when it comes to buying a home. To determine that, LendingTree evaluated the 50 largest metropolitan areas based on a few criteria. The report looked
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2020 Home Design Trends: What’s In and What’s Out
Monday, 03 February 2020
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One of the original Davis Islands homes sells for $3.9 million
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
The house, on the National Register of Historic Places, was developed by Tampa native D.P. Davis. By Susan Taylor Martin TAMPA — In 1925, a two-story house on Davis Islands was built for $50,000. On Monday, it sold for $3.9 million. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the house at 202 Blanca Ave.
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2018 look ahead: Luxury hotels, new flights and airport projects mark Tampa’s tourism industry
Friday, 05 January 2018
Tampa International Airport and the prospect of two new luxury hotels promise to make the region an even hotter tourism destination. The pressure is on in 2018 for Tampa International Airport to match or surpass a strong year of passenger growth and move into the second phase of its massive $2.6 billion, multiyear master plan. A
A Designer’s Top 10 Tips for Interior Lighting
Friday, 10 November 2017
It might be a design cliche, but good lighting truly is everything. Lighting affects the ambiance and mood of a space — get it right and the whole look of your interiors will improve. These are my top 10 tips and considerations for creating a well-lighted home. 1. Consider ceiling height. Knowing your ceiling height
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Will Hurricane Irma slow Tampa Bay’s booming real estate market?
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Expecting the worst from Hurricane Irma, Tampa real estate agent Jeff Shelton fled to Atlanta where wind-whipped trees toppled onto two rental properties he owns. Back in Florida, his house and beachfront condo both survived Irma unscathed. That’s the kind of story he’s happy to share with clients. “I’ve got two executives with a major
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