South Tampa Real Estate continues to move.  This article give good insight into the market South Tampa Land Grab   #SouthTampaRealestate  


Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Tampa's plan for the future

I am impressed with the efforts to create a master plan for Tampa and the Mayor's efforts to allow citizens to participate in an online forum.

Check out InvisionTampa for details.

The first part of success is having a good plant.

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Median House Prices in the Tampa Bay area up over 11% this year

The National Association of Realtors have released some recent information on the sales price trends in the Tampa Bay Area.   With the current average sales price averaging $144,300 compared to a national average of $181,133.   This graph shows how increase demand and less availablity have allowed prices to increase on average over 11% this year vs last year.   

Let us help you find your dream home.  Steve and Caryn are ready to help from the BayToBeaches.com

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Check out the new incredible listing in St Petersburg located on exclusive Snell Isle's Bay Point Drive.   Listed at 1,179,000 This home offers  St. Pete luxury canal front living  with 5 Bedroms 4.5 Baths


Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

Holidays can always seem to be a catch 22 for real estate. Buyers have time on their hands but sellers dont want the distraction of showings. I found this article interesting.

Buying or Selling Over the Holidays

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

10 Prime Real Estate Market trends

With all of the recent activity we dont seem to be the best deals on the market in Florida any more.   This is good news for Sellers.

This article highlights trends of upward rental prices and lower home prices.  http://www.inman.com/reports/first-time-buyers

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com

For Memorial Day--Dr. Beaches best Beaches

A few Florida beaches made the best Beaches list.  I have the opportunity to spend Memorial Day at one of them in St. George Island State Park near Apalachicola in the Panhandle

Enjoy your Memorial Day!  

Steve Armstrong, Realtor Certifying Agent, Florida Green Builders Coalition Smith & Associates Real Estate http://www.BayToBeaches.com