Melanie Loves Tampa Bay
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome! 💗 I'm Melanie - Tampa Bay area Real Estate Agent with Smith & Associates. Join me to learn about the ins and outs of real estate, home ownership, and living in the Tampa Bay area in sunny Florida.
Looking to buy/sell a house? I specialize in the Westchase, South Tampa, and Downtown Tampa areas with over 11 years of experience.
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Florida Home Builder Reveals SECRETS of New Construction
January 30, 2023 12:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBBuilding a new construction home can be a challenging process, so I'm bringing in my friend & colleague John Skemp to spill the secrets INSIDE his $3.4M South Tampa build! This video would be helpful for anyone interested in learning more about what it takes to build your own home in Florida. John Skemp is the President at Baylife Builders / Realtor at Smith & Associates Email: [email protected] Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith & Associates in Florid...
Florida Waterfront Living Options🌴 Tampa Realtor Explains
January 11, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.71 MBThere are so many different types of waterfront property here in Florida - from the beach to the lake. In this episode, I briefly explain some of the most popular options in the Tampa Bay area. Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith & Associates in Florida. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and helping clients buy and sell real estate. melanielovestampabay.com Email: [email protected] Call/text me if you are looking to buy / sell a home in the Tampa...
2023 Housing Market: 6 Things You Need to Know
December 28, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat can real estate buyers and sellers expect in 2023? Here are 6 major things you should look out for in the 2023 housing market. Quite a few challenges I think we'll say "good-bye" to next year, but new challenges we'll say "hello" to. Without a doubt, the process of buying and selling a home has been crazy the past few years. *Information subject to change* Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith & Associates in Florida. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and help...
Tampa's Restaurant Scene with My Bestie Chantelle
November 30, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBBesides real estate, I LOVE to try out new restaurants and continue to visit my favorites. Joining me in this episode to talk about the Tampa food scene is my bestie Chantelle Boothe. https://www.melanielovestampabay.com/agent/Chantelle_Boothe/8498883 Featured Tampa Restaurants: https://www.1905familyofrestaurants.com/ https://www.pontetampa.com/ (Now Taking Reservations) http://www.onswann.com/ https://www.oliviatampa.com/ https://bernssteakhouse.com/ https://www.properhousegroup....
Higher Mortgage Rates Drastically Reduce Home Buying Power
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBDid you know the 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate has increased 120% in 2022? That's a big effing deal! In this episode, I'll be crunching some numbers and talking about the impact on the Florida housing market. *Information subject to change* Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith & Associates in Florida. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and helping clients buy and sell real estate. melanielovestampabay.com Email: [email protected] Call/text ...
Mortgage Rates Escalate Monthly Payments | What About Home Prices?
October 23, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBDid you know the 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate has increased 54% in 2022? That's a big effing deal! In this episode, I'll be crunching some numbers and talking about the impact on the Florida housing market. Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith & Associates in Florida. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and helping clients buy and sell real estate. melanielovestampabay.com Email: [email protected] Call/text me if you are looking to buy / sel...
How to Research Florida Schools | Tampa Mom's BEST Tips
September 25, 2022 13:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFor parents, I know researching school districts and figuring out the best education options for your children can be challenging. While I'm a Realtor by profession and am asked constantly about schools, I'm also a mother of three children who all went through the Florida education system and have personal experience with public, private and magnet schools. Due to professional & ethical guidelines, real estate agents are not supposed to directly advise clients on school districts or specific...
The Truth About Florida's Housing Market | Home Prices, Inventory & Demand
September 13, 2022 01:29 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat's REALLY happening on the ground level for Florida real estate? Sure, the housing market was on fire the last couple years, but what about now and moving forward to 2023? Nobody thought the crazy prices and demand would be sustainable long term here in the Tampa Bay area. Let's get real and chat about what I'm seeing in terms of price decreases, inventory, and demand. I also touch on why I dislike buzzwords like "housing crash." Melanie Atkinson is a Tampa Bay area Realtor 🌴 with Smith...
State of the Housing Market 2022 | Honest Realtor Confessions CA vs TX vs FL
August 21, 2022 13:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThe past few years, this housing market has been absolutely insane with sky high prices, bidding wars, and rollercoaster mortgage rates. Is the real estate market due for a crash? Will anyone ever be able to afford a home? Three powerhouse real estate agents in the craziest housing markets across America break it all down here. Representing the Lone Star State Texas - agent Levi Lascsak 🤠 https://livingindallastx.com/ For the Golden State California - agent Jeb Smith Coldwell Banker R...
1st Time Homebuyer Tips You (Probably) Haven't Heard Yet
June 21, 2022 18:03 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBBeing a first time home buyer is a very exciting, but stressful time. There are a ton of videos out there already about how to buy a house, but I wanted to share my very best tips as a veteran Florida real estate agent that you (probably) haven't heard yet. We'll be going over selecting the right neighborhood, figuring out your monthly housing budget, types of homes & more. Melanie is a Tampa Bay area Realtor with Smith & Associates. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and helping clien...
What's Behind Florida's Property Insurance Crisis? State Sen. Jeff Brandes on Special Session
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHave you been dealing with homeowners' insurance sticker shock or get a notice that your policy is canceled? There's a LOT to know about the current property insurance crisis here in Florida. Joining me for this episode is State Senator Jeff Brandes (R) District 24 to discuss what's behind our insurance industry problems and possible solutions. https://flsenate.gov/senators/s24 https://www.facebook.com/SenatorBrandes https://twitter.com/JeffreyBrandes *Melanie Loves Tampa Bay does no...
Why You Should IGNORE a Home's Property Tax History | Florida Realtor Explains
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBWhen you’re searching for Florida homes online, have you ever wondered why two similar properties have such different property taxes? I’ll be explaining why you should NOT rely on a home’s property tax history to estimate what yours would be on the same home. We’re going to go over Florida’s Homestead Exemption, the Save Our Homes 3% Cap, portability, other types of property tax exemptions in the Sunshine State, ad valorem vs. non-ad valorem, and how property tax rates are calculated. You’ll...
Why Are 'Pending' Homes For Sale Again? | Real Estate Contracts Explained
May 01, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn this red hot housing market of Tampa, Florida homes do NOT last very long once they go up for sale. But what about all those homes that show as 'pending' for a while, then pop back up 'for sale'? Let's go over some of the common reasons why residential real estate contracts fall through and how you, as a buyer, can use that information to *your* advantage. I'll also explain the differences between As-Is and Repairs contracts and why the As-Is contract became the standard in Florida. Mela...
Living in Florida (Now That Everyone's Moving Here) 🌴 Cost of Living, Traffic, Weather
April 10, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhat is it really like to live in the state of Florida now that it's such a popular moving destination? So much has changed over the past few years in terms of cost of living, the housing market, Tampa Bay area neighborhoods, traffic, and population demographics. Florida still does not have state income tax, but there have been fluctuations in homeowners insurance as well as an increase in the taxable value of homes in regard to property tax. We'll also (once again) touch on elements of weat...
Is Renting a Home the New American Dream? Realtor Reacts to 60 Minutes Piece
March 23, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBRent... the American Dream? 60 Minutes recently did a report on the housing market and the increase of rental prices around the country. In 2021, the Tampa Bay area experienced about a 25% spike in both home and rent prices. The high demand and lack of inventory is driving these costs up and consequently - pricing buyers out. In the 60 Minutes piece, the CEO of Tricon Residential (company buying single-family homes to use as rentals) stated that they are allowing people to 'rent' the America...
Is Tampa a Cash Buyers Only Market? Florida Realtor Breaks Down Home Sales
February 06, 2022 22:54 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBTo many buyers searching for the perfect home in the Tampa Bay area, it might seem like cash buyers & investors are swooping in to get all of the local inventory - pushing out everyone with financing offers. But is this really true? In this episode, I analyze & compare real home sales numbers to get an accurate picture on which types of buyers are making it to the closing table. And the breakdown may surprise you... Plus, be sure to watch toward the end to get a few of my power tips on navig...
Tampa Named Zillow's #1 Housing Market for 2022 | Florida Realtor Reacts
January 05, 2022 19:11 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBZillow just named the Tampa metro as the #1 hottest housing market for 2022. Not surprisingly, Florida cities dominated much of the ranking list for the second year in a row along with North Carolina and Texas. According to Zillow, the housing market overall is expected to remain hot, maintaining many of the same sales trends as 2021. As a Tampa Realtor who's lived and worked in the Tampa Bay area for decades, I wanted to weigh in on this news and share insight on what's coming in the new ye...
Million Dollar Condos on the Horizon | Tampa, Florida Luxury Real Estate
January 04, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAs the Tampa Bay area grows, there are quite a few new condo developments that will be available to new residents in the upcoming years. One of my favorite things about working for Smith & Associates is that we're the exclusive sales brokerage for so many of these luxury projects. Fair warning: this is *not* an episode for those seeking out average priced housing. All of these condominium projects have hefty price tags targeted toward the high-end home buyer. Real estate development compani...
Florida Insurance 2022: Major Changes to Homeowners & Flood Policies
December 27, 2021 21:11 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBTampa Bay area insurance agent Maria Rodriguez, with Rip Weachter Insurance Agency, joins me to talk about Florida insurance changes to know about going into 2022. She explains how insurance carriers have updated the methodology used to calculate flood risk and premiums. You'll want to tune into this episode if you're shopping for a new policy or already have homeowners & flood insurance because you *will* be affected. Maria also explains how flood zones and the age of a home's roof come int...
Can You Afford to Buy a House in 2022? 🏠 Mortgage & Interest Rate Changes to Know About
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWith home prices on the rise, can you even afford to buy a home in 2022? In this episode, Melanie is joined by Patrick Storch with The Mortgage Firm Tampa to discuss mortgage changes you need to know about, interest rates, and the challenging housing market here in Florida. (Spoiler Alert: conventional loan limits have increased to $625,000 from the previous $548,250) You'll definitely want to tune in if you plan to house hunt over the next year - we're also sharing helpful tips on getting ...
Moving to Florida 2022 🏡 What You Need to Know About Home Buying
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWith a crazy nationwide housing market, the frenzy seems particularly high here in Tampa, Florida. If you're considering a move to Florida in 2022, or planning to buy a home - check out this update from experienced real estate agent Melanie Atkinson, who works in the Tampa Bay area. She'll also talk about new construction options and Realtor tips for buyers on actually getting your offers accepted in order to secure a house. Melanie is a Tampa Bay area Realtor with Smith & Associates. She ...
Hottest Tampa, Florida Neighborhoods for Home Buyers
September 12, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt can be difficult to figure out where to buy a house when you don't know the Tampa Bay area, so I'm revealing the most popular neighborhoods for my own clients. Giving advice as to where to move can be tricky for me as a Realtor, because we have professional and ethical guidelines in place to discourage steering our clients to certain areas. People ask all the time, "Where are the good neighborhoods?" but it's not one I can answer directly. Not only for ethical reasons, but because everyon...
Explore Dunedin & Safety Harbor | Tampa, Florida Neighborhoods
August 15, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBTwo of my favorite small cities here in the Tampa Bay area are Dunedin and Safety Harbor - wonderful places to live and visit. Dunedin and Safety Harbor are waterfront communities with quaint, bustling downtown areas, plenty of fun events, things to do, places to eat and drink. Dunedin is located north of Clearwater and the beaches on the west side of the peninsula. Safety Harbor is located on the east side of the peninsula at the top of Tampa Bay. Dunedin isn't too far from Honeymoon Isla...
Is Tampa an Ugly Place to Live? 🌴 The TRUTH About Florida
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBWhite powder beaches, palm trees, luxurious new houses, manicured golf courses, and waterfront parks. There are so many gorgeous things to list in the Tampa Bay area, but everywhere can't be pretty - right? Is it possible that parts of Tampa are actually UGLY? Recently, a home buying client flat out told me, "It's ugly here." At first it kind of felt like she was calling one of my kids ugly, but then I thought about it and realized she was right. Every city has some not-so-glamorous parts, b...
Tampa Bay 2021 Guide | Road, Commercial, Residential Projects You Need to Know About
May 16, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBWhile it may have felt like everything shut down in 2020, there's lots of building and development in the Tampa Bay area. In this episode, I want to update you on some of the most exciting residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Midtown Tampa https://midtowntampa.com/ Water Street Tampa https://waterstreettampa.com/ St. Pete Pier https://stpetepier.org/ Selmon Expressway Extension https://www.selmonextension.com/ FDOT Projects https://www.fdottampabay.com/proje...
Florida Realtors Spill the TRUTH About Living in Tampa | Neighborhoods, Schools, Traffic, Weather
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWith the current state of the housing market, busy real estate agents must work together in order to best serve our clients. In this episode, I'm introducing you to my Smith & Associate colleagues and give them the opportunity to share their insight on what it's like to move to Florida and live in the Tampa Bay area. We talk everything from popular neighborhoods, weather, school districts, traffic, family life, and best local places for fun and food. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Meet Chan...
Moving to Florida 🏡 How Buyers Stand a Chance in a Crazy Real Estate Market
March 04, 2021 17:19 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBBy now you've probably heard about the low inventory real estate situation here in the Tampa Bay area, and I'm sharing my advice for how to best navigate this housing market. As of March 2021, Hillsborough County only has three weeks of single family home inventory, when a balanced housing market would have about six months worth of homes available. Take a close look at your finances, because you might have to get creative. It is very normal for a buyer right now to guarantee to pay a cert...
Answering YOUR Questions ❓ #3 Schools, Property Taxes, Homestead Exemption, Singles Scene
December 16, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBReading your comments and answering questions in the 3rd edition of this series! Leave questions you have down below in the comment section and they may be answered in future episodes. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Pools & Property Value 1:55 NYC to Jacksonville 2:18 Homestead Exemption 3:54 Property Taxes 5:13 CDD & HOA Fees 6:43 School Districts 8:36 Singles Scene 9:17 Waves 9:58 Townhome Construction 10:56 RI to FL Florida Department of Education resource (researching school di...
Moving to Florida 2021 🏡 What You Need to Know
November 30, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBPlanning to move to Florida in 2021? Here are some important updates for anyone considering a relocation to the Sunshine State. This episode will be building on information shared in a previous video about moving to Florida in 2020, so check that one out if you haven't seen it yet. 2020 has been a game changer for many of us, and it's been fascinating from a real estate perspective. We have seen record sales months, rock bottom interest rates, low inventory, multiple offer situations, and b...
How to Buy a House Sight Unseen | BEST REALTOR TIPS
November 01, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBIt's hard to imagine buying a house without ever seeing it in person until after closing, but it's happening now more than ever. For much of 2020, there have been travel restrictions in place so house hunting has largely gone virtual. If you wait to fly down to see a home in person, it may already be gone so buying sight unseen has become a common practice. So how can you do it successfully and what are the risks? In this episode of Melanie Loves Tampa Bay, I'm sharing my best tips and advic...
Moving from California to Florida? 🌴 Here's What You Need to Know
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAre you researching moving from California to Florida? My clients Bill & Dotty were longtime California residents who decided to make the change and spend their retirement years here in the Tampa, Florida area. They share insight and experiences that hopefully will be helpful to anyone looking into the process. Here are the topics we touched on during our conversation: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Background as CA residents 1:30 Florida Decision 3:35 Florida Misconceptions 5:35 Choosing a Locatio...
Housing Market: What Will Happen to Home Prices? 🏡 Realtor Explains
August 31, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs if 2020 couldn't get any weirder, we've been dealing with an insane housing market here in the Tampa Bay area for months along with other parts of the country. What the heck is going on and how do you figure out if now is the right time to buy a home? Do you take advantage of the ridiculously low interest rates or do you wait until there's more inventory? Will those interest rates still be low once there is more inventory? What about another housing market crash? What if I buy now an...
Luxury Real Estate Guide 🏙️ Tampa, Florida
August 24, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBThe Tampa Bay area is seeing an influx of luxury home buyers coming from out of state. If you're seeking high end real estate in Florida, I've put together a guide for our area to help you. We have tons of coastline, two major cities, three professional sports teams, the award-winning Tampa International Airport, a great local food scene, and enough land for you to have room to breathe. So what does the luxury housing market look like in Tampa? You can choose whether you want a Gulf front ...
Buying New Construction Homes in Florida 🏡 Things You Should Know
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBNew construction homes are on fire this year in the Tampa Bay area. Neighborhoods in Odessa, Wesley Chapel, and Riverview can hardly keep up with the demand. With the influx of people wanting to be in Florida, combined with low interest rates and affordable prices - it's easy to understand why these builders have had record-breaking months. This episode is for all of you out there looking to buy new construction in the coming months. Want to skip ahead? Here are the topics discussed: 0...
Wesley Chapel: What You Need to Know 🌴 Pasco County, Florida
June 23, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBWesley Chapel is a popular community outside Tampa, Florida that I get asked about all the time. Let’s dive into this area from new construction home builders, home prices, where exactly it’s located in Pasco County, flood zones, schools, and things to do. Want to skip ahead? Here are the topics discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:45 New Construction Homes 1:55 Crystal Lagoon @ Epperson 2:45 CDD Fees 4:03 Affordable Home Prices 4:35 Builder Competition 5:23 Wesley Chapel Location 6:26 ...
Moving to Tampa, Florida 🌴 What It's REALLY Like
June 09, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThinking about moving to Florida? While I've lived in the Tampa Bay area for two decades, my boyfriend Todd has lived in quite a few different cities. He relocated to Tampa in 2017 and joins me in this episode to share his perspective on how Tampa compares to other places in the U.S. Want to skip ahead? Here are the topics we touched on: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Why choose Tampa? 1:35 Florida offers year round outdoor living 2:17 Traffic & commuting in Tampa 3:35 Lower cost of living in ...
How to Sell Your Home While Buying Another House 🏠 Realtor Advice
May 26, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB"Help! I have to sell my current house before I buy another one. Where do I start?" This is a question I get all the time, so get ready for all my best advice. TIP #1 - UNDERSTAND YOUR FINANCES There's a difference between NEEDING to sell your current home in order to qualify for the loan on your next house and WANTING to sell your current home. If you fall into the category of wanting to sell, you have more freedom to make offers on listings because you won't have as many contingencies at...
Florida Real Estate 🏖️ European Buyer Guide ft. Annette Reeve / Mayfair Int'l Realty
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBReal estate in the U.S. works much differently compared to other countries. In this #socialdistancing episode, I talk with Annette Reeve / Mayfair International Realty in London about European / UK residents buying homes in Florida. There's a lot to know when you purchase international property. Annette, who works with agents and brokers around the world, is a great resource for information. If you want to skip ahead to specific topics, here are timestamps: 1:30 UK buying process vs. US ...
New Florida Realtor 🏠 Door Knocking for 8 Hours & Flipping a $10K House
April 17, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB39 closings, 10 pending properties, door knocking for 8 hours a day, and flipping a $10,000 house - Pensacola real estate agent John Cho shares his highs and lows from the first year as a Realtor. Great conversation and here's timestamps if you want to skip ahead: 0:56 Getting started in real estate 7:08 Is young age a disadvantage? 8:38 New vs. veteran agents 9:55 Team culture & mentorships 11:30 Door knocking for leads 17:45 Flipping homes 20:50 Finding investment propert...
Real Estate 🗽 NYC vs FLORIDA ☀️ with Michael Holt
April 06, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB🗽 NYC vs FL ☀️ Real estate chat comparing the New York City metro to the Tampa Bay area in Florida with Licensed Broker Associate Michael Holt, who works in both locations. Michael fills us in on the unique NYC market and what it's like to buy / sell there. We also chat about the lifestyle and cost differences, and a current development project in Sarasota. Thanks to Michael for joining me! Michael Holt / Licensed Broker Associate / The Holt Team [email protected] Cell: 917.407.0287 ...
Will Mortgage Rates Ever Drop to 0%? 🏡 Should You Refinance Your Home?
March 28, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMortgage rates are all over the place right now, as the Federal Reserve sharply cut interest rates and announced buying of mortgage-backed securities. How low can mortgage interest rates go? Melanie talks with David Donaldson, Branch Manager with VanDyk Mortgage, about what we can expect and answers some questions that popped up this week. Will mortgage interest rates ever come close to 0%? Should homeowners refinance their mortgage? Is now a good time to buy a home? The Donaldson Team ...
Florida Insurance: What You Need to Know 💵 Homeowners, Flood, Auto, Renters, Umbrella
March 03, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTampa Bay area insurance agent Maria Rodriguez, with Rip Weachter Insurance Agency, joins me to talk about Florida insurance. She explains homeowners, flood, auto, renters, and umbrella insurance policies and why they're important to protect yourself and your property. We also discuss what type of insurance you need in the event of a hurricane or severe weather. Want to skip ahead to a specific topic? Here's what we covered: 0:39 Homeowners insurance 1:45 Florida weather / hurricanes ...
Answering YOUR Questions ❓ #2 Relocating to Tampa, Snakeskin Fashion, Porta Potties!?
February 18, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAnswering your questions and responding to comments left on my channel - everything from relocating to the Tampa Bay area, keeping animals in your backyard, love bugs causing car damage, Midtown Tampa, to the supply of crocodile and snakeskin themed clothing!? Meanwhile, Tucker doesn't want to cooperate with this video shoot. This is going to be a regular video series, so keep 'em coming! If you're not looking to buy / sell a home, the best way to reach out to me with specific questions ...
4 New Home Communities Outside Tampa 🏠 Pasco County
February 05, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBSo many of my buyers are looking for new construction in the Tampa Bay area and there are lots of housing options to choose from, but I want to share four popular communities that I show often in Pasco County, just north of Tampa. Three of these developments are in Odessa, and one is in nearby Land O' Lakes. State Road 54 is the main road that leads into all of the neighborhoods. Odessa is farther west compared to Wesley Chapel, so it's closer to the beach. If you work in Downtown Tamp...
Home Selling Makeover 🏠 Home Staging [Before & After]
December 10, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBWe're giving one of my listings a home makeover by bringing in a home stager [before & after pics], plus I'm sharing some of my best home selling tips. This vacant Tampa villa went pending in just two days! We'll be getting into the importance of creating an identity for each room in a house, what impact rooms are, adding hardware to kitchen cabinets, making sure floors are very clean, and how curtains / window treatments make such a difference in a space. Home staging by Tracy Bowers...
Moving to Florida in 2020? What You Need to Know
November 25, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBSo you want to move to Florida in 2020? This is your last cold winter, right? There's a lot to know about our great state, and I want to share information about establishing residency, buying vs. renting and the Tampa Bay area specifically. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MOVE TO FLORIDA? If you're planning to move to Florida part-time, you'll want to be diligent in following the rules to establish residency in this state. Consult an attorney if your situation is more complicated. Say, you own a hom...
2019 Holiday Guide 🎄 Things To Do in Tampa | MELANIE ❤️ TAMPA BAY
November 12, 2019 16:51 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBWe may not have a white Christmas, but there is still plenty to do in the Tampa Bay area over the holiday season. Here are some great family-friendly holiday events you won't want to miss if you're a resident or just visiting Florida! Enchant - St. Petersburg - Tropicana Field November 22 - December 29 https://stpete.enchantchristmas.com/stpete Busch Gardens Christmas Town - Tampa November 16 - January 6 https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/christmas-town/ Christmas in the Wild - Zoo...
Relocating to MacDill AFB? Tampa Neighborhoods + Commute Times Guide
October 29, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you relocating to Tampa to work out of MacDill Air Force Base and need a starter guide to the Tampa Bay area? That's what this episode is for! MacDill Air Force Base is located at the southern end of the Tampa peninsula, about 4 miles south of Downtown Tampa. MacDill AFB is not only an Air Mobility Command (AMC) base, but headquarters for the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). We have a large military presence here as well...
Answering YOUR Questions ❓ #1 Weather, Snakes, Public Transportation | MELANIE ❤️ TAMPA BAY
October 15, 2019 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAnswering your questions and responding to comments left on my channel - everything from weather to public transportation to snakes. Meanwhile, my puppy Tucker does his best to be a huge distraction. This is going to be a regular video series, so keep 'em coming! If you're not looking to buy / sell a home, the best way to reach out to me with specific questions is by leaving a comment on a YouTube video (versus DMs or emails). This way, I'm able to see all of them in one place and respond ...
South Tampa 🌴 One of Tampa's Most Popular Areas | FLORIDA LIVING
September 24, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOne of the most popular Tampa Bay areas is definitely South Tampa, so let's take a closer look to see if it's for you! Generally when people are talking about South Tampa, they're referring to the peninsula that juts down into Tampa Bay with the northern boundary of South Tampa being State Road 60 (Kennedy Boulevard) and the southern boundary being MacDill Air Force Base. So why do so many want to live in South Tampa? LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION South Tampa is close to two large commer...