In the last year, with mortgage rates rising from previous years, refinancing has not been a popular financing option for many Tampa Bay homeowners seeking to utilize their home’s equity or simply reduce their payment and interest rate. With rising property values, homeowners, more so, have turned to HELOC and second mortgage options to finance […]

As the holiday season approaches, the vibrant city of Tampa Bay comes alive with festive cheer–even when the weather doesn’t necessarily match the season! For the hardworking professionals who call this thriving community home (like you!), finding the perfect holiday gifts for all the special people in your life is not just a task; it’s […]

Did you know the Tampa Bay area is one of the hottest places for self-employed people to set down roots? According to Forbes, it’s rated 2nd best for young entrepreneurs. As a community and culture that makes people and connections accessible, more and more sole proprietors, contract workers, and freelancers are moving to the area […]

The heat in Florida in the late summer is no joke. Most of us stay hunkered down in our houses, waiting for the index to drop and slightly cooler days to set in to enjoy the dreamy fall. We find ourselves avoiding the unbearable weather by catching Buccaneers games inside or taking in Love It […]

If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know Tampa Bay is an incredible place! The white beaches and palms are some of the most beautiful in the Sunshine State. And thrill-seekers will likely get their fill of coastal quests like wave-running and parasailing.  But if you’ve made it through a summer, you […]

Welcome to the Sunshine State, where the white-sand beaches are world-famous, the palm trees sway, and the spirit of a life lived on vacation beckons! If you’re reading this, you must be considering the bold move to Tampa, Florida. While you check out this guide, I hope you’ll consider me (Christen, in case we haven’t […]