Mary Ann Porter, Managing Broker at Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services (TSC), has been selling real estate in the Tampa Bay area for close to 30 years, beginning shortly after graduating from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in business finance. She was encouraged by her parents, both then in real […]
Archives: July 2017
Tomlin St Cyr’s Journey to the Finals!
Making it to the Top 5 Real estate brokerage, Tomlin St Cyr, was selected as a Top 5 finalist for the 2017 Small Business of the Year Awards in the Startup category. The awards highlight the impact of small business on the community and celebrate the achievements of the best of the best in Tampa […]
5 Features That Will Change the Way You Find Real Estate
Whether you’re buying a home or selling a home, especially in the Tampa Bay area, having up-to-date information is crucial to saving time, money, and headaches. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to find the resources and the insider’s perspective when you need it! Luckily, there are a few tools out there that will change the way you […]
Tomlin St Cyr Realtor Closes Largest Sale in Hillsborough County in 2017
The largest residential sale in Hillsborough County this year has ties to Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services (TSC). The fully-furnished waterfront home at 4942 St. Croix Drive was purchased for $6.4 million by clients of Ali St Cyr, Realtor and Principal at TSC. “My favorite part about this transaction was how excited both the […]
What’s Really Going on With Interest Rates?
Various experts have been making consistent predictions of impending interest rate hikes. Since the end of 2015, the Fed has raised interest rates .25% three different times, once in 2016 and twice already in 2017. Even with the .75% cumulative increase, the 1.25% rate is still at historic lows with the 10-year Treasury Notes also […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Move with Your Pet
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
The 5 Emotional Stages of Buying Your First Home
Ask anyone you meet and they’ll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience you’ll remember […]