The price of homes in the Tampa Bay area continues to soar

Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties also showed dramatic increases as buyers vied for an exceedingly tight supply of single-family homes — Pasco had less than a three-month inventory. And even though interest rates have risen slightly since the presidential election, there is little sign the market is slowing down. “We haven’t noticed any impact yet,” …

These real estate agents cut their commissions

A new Jersey company said it’s expanding into South Florida with a service that allows home sellers to avoid “the hassle and awkwardness” of negotiating lower commissions with real estate agents.Less Percent Real Estate pairs sellers with local agents who already have agreed to accept less than the typical 6 percent commission. Sellers can use …

Residential development showing North Hyde Park’s good side [Central Florida]

The legend of Kennedy Boulevard being the great dividing line between Cool Tampa and the rest of the city may be fading. The latest evidence? A residential boom appears imminent in North Hyde Park, a neighborhood of former warehouses and light industry just north of Kennedy that has been targeted for several new apartment, town …

A record-setting $8 million for a recent South Park condo sale [San Francisco]

One couple has purchased both brand-new condos for sale at 147 South Park for a combined price of $8 million, according to a report from SocketSite. The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath second-floor unit sold for $3.05 million, while the top-floor, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath unit sold for $4.995 million. (The ground floor has storage, a lobby and two parking …

Dining room design ideas to put style into mealtimes

Enjoying mealtimes together can be a fantastic way for families to experience each other’s company, and devour some tasty treats together. However, the dining room itself is often a neglected room, and many families choose practicality over style and comfort. Isn’t it time we learned to enjoy mealtimes in style? Dining room dreams Dining room …

Million-dollar home sales slowing

Growth in million-dollar home sales is slowing in areas including Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, as rising prices and the strengthening U.S. dollar discourage foreign investors who helped lead the recovery. In seven investor-heavy markets – the Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura areas of Southern California; Las Vegas; and Florida’s Fort Lauderdale, Miami and …