By Sam Wax Your parents own a house in the Tampa Bay area that has doubled in value since they bought it. They are ready to downsize, and you are trying to buy your first home in a market where...
By Sam Wax You have owned your Tampa Bay home for decades. You watched its value climb, paid down most or all of the loan, and now you are retired on a fixed income while a large chunk of your net...
By Sam Wax The moment you start searching for someone to handle your financing, it can feel overwhelming. Type "mortgage broker near me" into your phone, and you'll get a long list of names, all...
By Gilbert Bennett Splitting a purchase into four easy payments feels harmless. You could be in line to buy furniture, or on a food delivery app in the checkout page, and a buy now, pay later option...
By Eric Yoder Buying your first home in the Tampa Bay area is exciting, but there’s something in the closing disclosure to be aware of: title insurance. In Florida, it’s one of the smartest...
By Eric Yoder Moving to Tampa has been a hot-button topic for a while. It makes sense: Beautiful beaches, weather, no state income tax, and an ever-improving job market make this city a great next...