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Moving to Land O Lakes

Considering a move to Land O Lakes FL? Moving to Land O Lakes with a family? Here are a few things you need to know: I'm Lisa Carroll, the team ...

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Buying a Home

Guide to moving to Tampa Bay

Considering a move to our wonderful area of Tampa Bay? As local real estate experts working in Tampa Bay, we know moving can be daunting. But ...

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Informational

Looking to sell but interest rates have you hesitating?

Looking to sell but interest rates have you hesitating? Team TLC recently had a training with local mortgage broker Heidi Lombardi, who is in the top ...

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Buying a Home

Rent vs. Buy a home

Rent vs Buy: the Pros and Cons It might be one of the most important decisions you will make in life – apart from picking a partner or deciding ...

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Buying a Home

Build your wealth: Be a homeowner

Want to build your wealth? Buying a home is a great start. Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to ...

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Saving to buy a house? Free (or low-cost) activities in Tampa Bay

Saving for a house? 12 free (or low-cost) things to do in Tampa Bay There so much to love about the Tampa Bay area. From watching the sun set to ...

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Local

The time to buy is now

We are all feeling the pinch of rising costs – at the grocery store, at the gas pump and restaurants. The real estate market is no different. ...

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Team TLC Vendor List

We have been fortunate to work in the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years. We highly recommend these vendors to help with your home improvements. ...

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Buying a Home

First-time home buyer tips

Buying a home can be nerve wracking, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Not only is it probably the biggest purchase of your life ...

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Lifestyle: Home living and decor

5 home projects to complete in 10 minutes or less

5 home projects to complete in 10 minutes or less I’m a little OCD and I like to keep up with projects I have around the house. I’m sure ...

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Local

File your FL Homestead Exemption

When you buy a home in Florida, you have until March 1st of the following year to file for homestead exemption. For example, if you bought a home in ...

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Investing

Building your real estate portfolio

Are you an investor looking to diversify your portfolio? Real estate is a great opportunity. Once you have your investment property ready to rent, ...

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Buying a Home

Pet owners guide to buying a house

Buying a home with a pet Do you have a four-legged family member? Or one with fur or scales or feathers? They really are members of our family. Our ...

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Buying a Home

5 things you absolutely need to know about buying a home

Ready to buy a home? It’s one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Unlike buying a new car or a leather sofa, buying a home ...

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Local

Relocating to Tampa FL

Moving to paradise? If you are relocating to Tampa Bay, check out these things to consider about our beloved area. We have the benefits of living in ...

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Buying a Home

Buy a house now or wait?

Buy a house now or wait? The Tampa Bay housing market is changing. But there is no reason to panic. The current market is great for both buyers and ...

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Buying a Home

Splish, splash: Pros and cons of owning a pool

While the rest of the country is dealing with cooler tempaeratures and fall weather, Floridians are still enjoying the pool and sunshine. Floridians ...

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