Relocating to New Tampa

Relocation can be stressful, but it can also be an adventure. Buying a house in a city you’re not familiar with yet is a huge decision and working with a Realtor who is knowledgeable is really important. Much of your research can be done online, but there are some things that just can’t be conveyed without a human perspective from someone who has an understanding of the area. If you only have a few weeks to find a home, you can’t afford to waste time looking at homes that won’t work for you. For example, many homes look fantastic in pictures, but it’s imperitive to know if there are lawsuits pending or problems with the HOA. Cory Lake Isles is a perfect example of this. The community is beautiful, but there are some problems with the developer not paying off the CDD bonds on some of the homes in there. A good realtor will also know what amenities are offered in different communities and which developments have higher than normal fees. Some communities have a high HOA fee, others have a CDD (community development district) fee added in to the taxes. Some communities (like Hunter’s Green) appear to have fabulous amenities, but only members of the country club can use most of them and with that comes a pretty hefty fee.

If you’re looking to relocate or if you have any questions about communities or homes in the New Tampa area I would love to hear from you!