The Pros & Cons of a Buyer’s Letter: Standing Out in a Busy Market

January 31, 2019John Tomlin

Imagine, after weeks of searching, that you’ve finally found your dream home. It’s in the perfect location with the right features and exactly the amount of space you need. But after requesting more information, your agent informs you that there are already several offers made on the house. How do you stand out in a […]

4 Pineapple Title Terms to Know

January 17, 2019tomlinstcyr

By: Diana Englehart Pineapple Title Agency offers professional and straightforward title services to the real estate professional, buyers and sellers. Below are a few terms to help guide you through the process. DEED – A written document by which title to real estate is conveyed from one party to another. DEED BOOK – A book among the public records […]

New Year, New & Improved Home Value

January 15, 2019coleen0dot0kinen-ferguson0at0dakno0dot0com

Happy 2019! What do you want to accomplish in the New Year? If you’re thinking seriously about selling your home this year, or just want to add some value to your property, then it’s time to make a game plan for 2019. You don’t have to break the bank to build your home equity; there […]

Will Your Resolution Stick in 2019?

January 14, 2019tomlinstcyr

Nearly 45 percent of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. By far, the top three new year’s resolutions are: Weight loss Exercise program Stop smoking Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management and debt reduction. But the following illustrates how many of these resolutions are maintained as time goes on: […]

Tomlin St Cyr CEO Named Humanitarian of the Year

January 12, 2019tomlinstcyr

The Greater Tampa REALTORS® recognized John Tomlin, CEO of Tomlin St Cyr, as its 2018 Humanitarian of the Year. This award is given to the member who meets the following criteria which should include but is not limited to: Involved in the saving of human lives or to the alleviation of suffering Concerned with or […]

2018 Tampa Bay Real Estate Market Review

January 11, 2019John Tomlin

Tampa Bay remains a very desirable place to live, continuing to show up on top 10 locations either by city (Tampa and St. Petersburg) or Tampa Bay. We continue to see net migration into Florida (1,000/day) and Tampa Bay (150/day), which keeps housing demand high while demand in other regions start to slow. We anticipate […]