Blog - Bob Hodge

Home Buyers

Making an Offer

The most exciting (and potentially stressful) time in the home buying process is when you’ve found the home that you want to buy, and you are putting together your offer that will both get you under contract and also ensure that you get a good deal. I will be your guide and your resource as […]
Home Buyers

BUYER’S MARKET? OR SELLER’S MARKET?

2024 – Is it still a “Seller’s market”? Or is it now turning back to a “Buyer’s market? Here’s the simple answer. It’s supply and demand, and then, when you look at who is moving to the Tampa Bay area. It’s the baby boomer generation, the wealthiest generation. When you take that buyer and put […]
Home Buyers

Real Estate Jargon To Know And Understand

You don’t need a real estate license to find your dream home, but it does help to become familiar with some real estate jargon you might encounter during the process. When searching for a home or applying for a mortgage, you may hear a real estate agent or lender use any of the terms or […]
Home Sellers

THIS is why many homeowners don’t want to sell their homes at the moment.

Back in the late 1970s, the term golden handcuffs was popularized as a way to explain why ambitious professionals were choosing to stay put rather than explore other employment options. The reason being, of course, that their employers were spoiling them with generous above-market compensation—including stock options—and benefits. Fast-forward to 2023, and the term golden […]