Jaime Conley, Your Gulf Coast Real Estate Connection

06/02/2026

Berkshire Hathaway agreed Sunday to buy Taylor Morrison, the nation's sixth largest homebuilder, for roughly $8.5 billion in cash, paying $72.50 per share, a 24% premium to the builder's May 29 closing price. It is one of the first major deals made under new CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Warren Buffett earlier this year.

05/27/2026

Polk County just rolled up a 2.7% population increase in one year, putting Lakeland among the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S.

More people moving in means rising housing demand, more competition, and real opportunity for homeowners and buyers alike.

Lakeland isn’t just growing. It’s on a roll. Want to talk about what this means for you?

05/21/2026

Baby boomers are driving today’s housing market 📊 They make up 55% of sellers and 42% of buyers, which means a large portion of today’s activity is coming from homeowners who have built equity over time.

That equity creates flexibility and influences pricing, competition, and negotiation across the board. Want to talk about how this impacts your next move?

05/17/2026

Equity is one of the most important advantages a homeowner can have in today’s market 📊

After years of homeownership, many sellers have built up significant value in their homes. That equity creates flexibility and allows for more thoughtful, strategic decisions when it comes time to sell. Understanding what your home has built for you is the first step in making a smart move.

If you’re curious what that looks like for you, let’s take a closer look 🏡

05/15/2026

A 2.7% population increase might sound small, but in real estate, it’s a big deal 👀 📊

That represents thousands of new people entering the market and when demand rises faster than supply, things start to shift. Inventory tightens, competition increases, and pricing can follow.

Understanding these patterns is how you make smart decisions, whether you’re buying, selling, or just planning ahead. Curious how this is affecting your area specifically? I’d be happy to break it down for you.

05/13/2026

Here’s what I’m seeing in the market right now 👇

More people moving in. More demand building. More development showing up

That’s why a $70 million healthcare expansion is underway across Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. This is how growth shows up in real time. Want to talk about what this means for your area?

05/09/2026

Summer activities!

🌱Plant Adventures Mini-Camp! 🌱

Kid's Camp--New for Summer 2026!

The Belleair Garden Club invites grandparents, parents, and kids to join us for a fun, hands-on mini-camp all about plants and nature!

Bring the kids and spend a joyful morning discovering how plants grow and travel. Young gardeners will create their own paper seeds, watch how the wind carries seeds to new places, and get their hands in the soil as they plant a seed to take home and grow.

It’s a playful, interactive experience where kids can learn, explore, and connect with nature — and leave with something they planted themselves!

📅 When: Monday, June 1

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Where: Belleair Garden Club
903 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Belleair

FREE TO ATTEND - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

👧 Who’s invited:
Children ages 6–10, younger siblings welcome, with an accompanying adult.

🌼 Space is limited!
The mini-camp is open to the first 25 children who register.

To reserve a spot for your child or grandchild, please email [email protected] with:
Full names and ages of each child attending
Parent/Guardian name
Phone number

Spots will be filled in the order registrations are received.
We look forward to sharing a fun morning of nature, creativity, and discovery with your family!

05/08/2026

Yes, jobs are up in Tampa Bay… but here’s what most people don’t realize 📈👇

Growth like this doesn’t hit the housing market all at once. It builds over time. People relocate, explore their options, rent first, then eventually buy. That’s how demand quietly grows and why markets shift gradually, not instantly.

The advantage? Understanding it early. If you want to stay ahead of where the market is heading, let’s talk.

05/05/2026

Wishing you a vibrant and joyful Cinco de Mayo—enjoy the celebration!

05/02/2026

Tampa Bay added more than 14,000 new jobs over the past year, making it the top job growth market in Florida. Strong hiring, especially in education and healthcare, continues to fuel housing demand across the region.

Want to talk about what this means for your next move?