NEW LISTING! 11111 Wildcat Dr., Riverview (Panther Trace)

 Listed at $300,000!

Beautiful David Weekley Robertcrest floor plan, with POOL, with new AC installed in November 2014, includes nearly 2900sf, 4BR, 3BA, Flex Space, 3 car garage and much more! Tile greets you when you walk through the beveled, leaded glass front door, with columns and crown molding in both the formal living room on the right and formal dining room on the left. Tile continues in the walkways and throughout the kitchen and family rooms which are next. The more than ample kitchen has 42" wood upper cabinets with additional decorative crown molding, plenty of counter space a breakfast bar, closet pantry, a breakfast nook. There are quad sliders from the family room out to the screened pool and lanai. The split bedroom floor plan has the owner's retreat on one side, which has enough room for a sitting area, a bath that has separate tub and shower, dual vanity sinks and a 9'x9' walk-in closet. One of the secondary bedrooms is in the rear of the opposite side, with the popular "flex" space before reaching the other two bedrooms which has a Jack and Jill bath. This enclave of homes has the luxury of one of the community pools and playgrounds at it's entrance, with another pool at the other end of Panther Trace. It's proximity to US 301 allows easy entry and commute to any of the major communities, beaches, attractions, restaurants and more. The new hospital is just a short drive away. This great home awaits you!

Getting My Diversity On!

Proud to be a sponsor for the 2015 Tampa Pride to be held March 28, 2015 in Historic Ybor!

See You At The Florida State Fair!

Click on the link below for everything you need to know about the Florida State Fair!  Always a fun time!

Florida State Fair Feb. 5th -16th!

Diversity Across the USA!

Most recent "diversity" map for the US is pictured above.  To see how the country has evolved from the 1960's to now.... and projections for the future, click on the "Diversity Map" link below.  A very interesting read, for sure!  See how YOUR state ranks!

Diversity Map, 1960's to the 2000's....

At Home With Diversity, Realtor® Designation Earned!

It is fitting that on this day we celebrate the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that I am able to announce my completion of the "At Home With Diversity" Realtor® designation course!  You may rest assured I am well versed in assisting a wide range of clientele and welcome their diversity.  I treat ALL clients with the respect, dignity, understanding, and equality that all deserve!  I am proud to be able to place  the AHWD designation after my name!

Let ME show you what a RE/MAX agent can do!

"Matching People To Homes!"

Not all agents are equal.  Click on the above link, to see what RE/MAX agents can do for you as you try to find that perfect home to purchase, or to guide you through the selling process!  I have been "Matching People To Homes!" in the Tampa Bay area for 11 years.......  RE/MAX agents are definitely...... Above The Crowd!

2015 Gearing Up To Be A Successful Real Estate Year!

Hopeful Signs for Real Estate in 2015!

2014 saw some stability in housing prices.  Builders have seen a renewed increase in sales.  Interest rates are still at historical lows, allowing buyers to purchase "more house" for less payment.  Here's hoping the market continues to increase at a steady pace!  Click on the "Hopeful Signs" link above for the complete article from the National Association of Realtors!

JUST SOLD! 908 Darby Lake, Seffner!

This lovely home, located in the gated community of Darby Lakes in Seffner, FL, is a custom built, Chadwell home.  The owners chose many wonderful features, including granite counters, crown molding, custom backsplash, plank flooring, cultured stack stone, bumping out the left side of home to create larger bedrooms, and is situated on a more than half acre lot! The home sold at $360,900 and is worth every penny and MORE!  Congratulations to the new home owners!

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings!

Thank you to all of my clients and business partners who helped make 2014 memorable!  May 2015 be as successful for all.  Special thanks to Bucky Jones, the designer and artist for the above cartoon of my life!  You captured it all so perfectly!

Congress Passes Tax Break Extension. President Expected To Sign!

It only took a year to do, but Congress has finally passed a bill extending some tax credits, including the one that does not count your short sale debt forgiveness as taxable income.  Florida continues to be one of the hardest hit states, and this really should be continued through 2015, at least, but we will, most likely, have to wait until the end of the year, yet again, to see if it will get extended.  To see this and other tax breaks in the bill, click on the "2014 Tax Breaks" link, below!

2014 Tax Breaks

Wall Of Snow, Buffalo, NY.

Why We Live In Florida!

Photo by Mark Branden

See the time lapse of the "wall of snow" arriving in Buffalo. (Click on "Why We Live In Florida!") The lake effect snow is just one of the many reasons we move to Florida!!  A very GOOD one, I might add!!  I can help you find that "warmer" oasis in the Tampa Bay area!

Your Links To The Florida Strawberry Festival!

Florida Strawberry Festival Music Headline Lineup Announced!

Florida Strawberry Festival Website!

It's never too early to start planning to attend the Florida Strawberry Festival!  Click on the link above the logog to find out who the headline entertainment is this year.  Click on the link below the logo to go to the official Florida Strawberry Festival web page.

See you in Plant City!

Dear Veteran...... From A Grateful American!

Please click on the "Dear Veteran" link above to hear a lovely tribute to veterans!  Sometimes, "Thank You", is not enough!

Truman State University.... A Solid Choice!

More College Bang For Your Buck!

As your kids start thinking about colleges, you might want to consider one of the best values around, with Truman State University, located in Kirksville, Missouri.  This university is a great value and easy on the pocketbook, relative to today's standards, of course!  This is a great school with great programs and athletics!  Add this one to your list!  Click on the link above to take you to an great article and other links to introduce you to Truman State University!  (Look for Truman at #30 on the list!) Attending Truman was one of the wisest decisions I have made in my life!