Blog - Sandi Tampa

Video Blogs

Weekly Update – Dec 19th
Uncategorized

Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house before […]
Video Blogs

Weekly Update – December 12th
Uncategorized

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents

Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a record low number are going the route of […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – Dec 19th

Uncategorized Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house before […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – December 12th

Uncategorized Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a record low number are going the route of […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – December 5th

Uncategorized Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time, budget, or resources to […]

Home Knowledge Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out? When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a third (28%) taking that possibility seriously. Compared to 2021, […]

Uncategorized Weekly Update – November 14th

Economy Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The truth is, from home prices to mortgage rates, we’re seeing more volatility – and it’s important to understand why. At a high-level, let’s break down what’s happening and the best way to navigate it. […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – November 7th

Home Knowledge Is a Fixer Upper Right for You? Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – October 30th

Uncategorized Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – October 24th

Market Advice October Eastside Stats It’s an interesting market. While prices are up 7% year-over-year, they are down for the fourth month in a row. Prices dropped 1.5% month-over-month and are down 10% from May’s peak, which was up 18% since December. Can someone say rollercoaster? We are in a sellers’ market with 1.5 months of inventory and 35% of […]

Uncategorized Weekly Update – October 17

Uncategorized This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the back burner, […]

Uncategorized Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below) But there’s also a good chance you, like many other people, have been holding off on […]

Uncategorized Weekly Update – October 2

Uncategorized Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. […]