Homestead Is Where The Heart Is

The Florida Homestead Program is legal protection for primary residential real estate, designed to help Floridians by reducing property taxes, protecting the home from creditors, and allowing for a tax exemption on the property's assessed value. To qualify, the...

5 Pointers for Inspection

Ask any realtor, and they will tell you that inspections rarely go exactly as planned. Inspection is a day that raises anxiety about the unknown. However, do not worry; we got your back! Here is our list of what to keep in mind during the inspection: 1. Don't Skip It...

Happy HoliBAYS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TAMPA BAY! It is the most wonderful time of the year, especially here in Tampa Bay. We've curated our perfect list of holiday activities in our magical town. Busch Gardens Christmas Town Busch Gardens is a Tampa Bay staple; of course, they bring the...

Help Our Florida Family After Hurricane Ian

Okay, Tampa, we are fortunate, but our fellow Floridians need our help. I am sure everyone experienced the panic of picturing South Tampa underwater. Imagine it was, we would want help too! Here is our list of ways you can help areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Red...

Date Nights For Your Tampa Bae

Tampa Bay is home to the three-time Stanley cup champions, two-time Super Bowl Champions, and all-time foodies.  No matter where you settle down in the Tampa Bay area, you will surely be surrounded by incredible food on any budget. We have compiled a list of our...

Tampa’s Hottest Activities

Can you believe it is almost August? If you have been living in Tampa for a while, you know August approaching means it is time to whip out those linen dresses and DriFit clothing because we are about to get sweaty. This year, it feels like it may have come early. The...

It’s Time to Buy, Tampa Bay!

The rising real estate market in Tampa is intimidating for sellers and buyers. Many people express they want to let the market "simmer" or "ride the wave a little longer." Although this is a thoughtful and respected choice, the market activity is smoking hot and not...

How To Find A Profitable Investment Property

How To Find A Profitable Investment Property

Buying an investment property is a great way to dip your toe in the real estate investment waters. Before you get started, you’ll need to evaluate your finances, your business model, and your plans for managing the property. Bay to Bay Brokerage can be a wealth of...

5 Tips When Preparing to Downsize Your Home

5 Tips When Preparing to Downsize Your Home

Downsizing a home can be a VERY difficult task. Nowadays people are downsizing for a multitude of reasons. Yes, it is common to see some downsize when their kids move out to start their own lives; however, some chose to downsize for other reasons. One could be to save...

5 Tips When Preparing to Downsize Your Home

Renting vs. Buying

Renting vs. buying…what is the right choice? This question typically comes up at one point in time in everyone’s life. To be honest there is really no correct answer. It is important to look at your finances, where you are in your life…do you have a stable job, are...