Current News in the Real Estate Industry
It's Time To Rethink The Lockbox
If you’ve ever been house hunting, chances are you’ve encountered a lockbox. A lot of real estate professionals use these devices because they’re a convenient way to show a property for both the buying and selling agent. But did you know these seemingly benign little boxes can actually be a big problem for the real estate industry? 

Why Homeownership Makes People Happier

Find out the reasons 93% of American homeowners say purchasing property improved their lives.

Most Americans have no regrets about buying a home. In fact, it’s made them happier, a new survey shows.


Investors & Probate Real Estate - Part II

Follow up to The Florida Probate Process and Property. Find out why investors target probate homes.


Voice Search Optimization

Realtors and brokers as well as those who are just getting started with a new business, you will want to ensure that your website is utilizing voice search optimization. This is one of the quickest and most popular ways to search local businesses.


Tip of the Day .......


After you seal up a leftover latex paint, turn the can upside for a few seconds after the lid is sealed tight. The coating of paint over the inner lid lip will form an additional barrier to keep the paint fresh.
Philanthropy & Education

Michelle Gilbert and Dayna Santana attended the 2019 Five Star Conference and Expo as well as the LL100 Fall Servicer Summit held this month in Dallas, TX. A conference and expo held for people in the mortgage, banking and servicing industries. Educational and networking events were held.

A night of mortgage free homes were awarded to our nation’s military vets given by Chase, Mr. Cooper, US Bank and Operation Homefront and the one and only Joan Jett & the Blackhearts performed on her birthday for the event.  






For September, our staff took place in collecting items for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. We even had help from our mascot, Lizard Breath (aka Lizzie), in the collection and lending a helping paw.