Grace Esquivel Realtor

06/15/2024

Price Reduction

05/28/2024

New on the Market

02/08/2024

Price Reduction

12/31/2023

New on the Market

08/27/2023

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

As a dog lover and a realtor in Tampa, I couldn’t resist celebrating this pawsome day with my furry friend by my side. 🏡🐕

Tampa has some fantastic spots for our four-legged companions, and one of my favorites is Pup Pub Tampa🍻 They welcome both you and your fur baby, so you can enjoy a drink, catch a game, and make lasting memories together.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Tampa, Pups Pup Tampa is a must-visit for dog-loving sports enthusiasts like us.
Let’s raise a toast to all the doggos who make our lives better! 🥂🐾

Remember to leash up your pup and join the fun! 🐕❤️

04/18/2023

Are you struggling to decide where to invest your hard-earned money for the best returns? 🤔💰

As it turns out, investing in a home could potentially give you better returns than your 401k.

According to Rocket Homes, homeowners who purchased their homes 7-10 years ago have seen their homes appreciate 46.6% since they purchased them, providing long-term stability, security, and serious tax benefits.

Swipe through this post for the pros and cons of investing in a 401k vs. real estate →→

What do you think? Share your thoughts below!

Disclaimer: As a licensed real estate agent, the information provided in this post is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The decision to invest in a 401k or real estate should be based on an individual's unique financial situation and goals.

04/07/2023

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04/04/2023

February pending sales rose MoM for the 3rd straight month - despite mortgage rates rising from 6% to 7% during the month. Demand is that strong! The Case-Shiller home price index showed prices drifting lower again in January, but the pace of decline has slowed, and low inventory levels nationwide should keep prices supported.

03/30/2023

Only the freshest listings here! All these homes in Lakeland have gone on the market in the last 5 days (as of Thursday, March 30th).

03/29/2023

If you’re thinking about buying a short-term rental, your gut feeling about a property is important but not as important as running the numbers to shed light on whether or not a property will give you the financial return you’re looking for.

So as you consider properties, keep these 5 things in mind:

1) Cash flow analysis: The expected monthly rental income minus all expenses, including mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and cleaning costs, and Airbnb fees.
2) Occupancy rate: The percentage of occupancy in your property at a given time. The expected occupancy rate for a property will affect its cash flow.
3) Location analysis: The local market, competition, and seasonality will impact rental rates. Compare properties to ensure yours is likely to generate enough income to cover costs.
4) Capitalization rate (CAP rate): A measure of the property's expected rate of return. Find it by dividing the net operating income by the purchase price or current market value.
5) Tax implications: Consider the tax implications of owning a rental property, including the impact on your personal income tax and the potential benefits of depreciating the property.

The truth is not all short-term rentals are created equal. Before you jump in, make sure you consider these things that can help you own profitable rental properties.

Do you have any other questions about short-term rental investing? Drop them below or send me a DM.

03/21/2023

Top Reasons to Move to Florida! 🌴☀️🩴

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03/08/2023

Trivia time, Jeopardy-style!

This demographic is more likely to own homes than single men in all but two U.S. states.

Answer: What is single women? (Surprising? Maybe. But then again, you know your tribe, so maybe not.)

Today is International Women’s Day - and what better way to mark the day than by honoring the women across the nation who have made homeownership their reality — owning an impressive 2.46 million more homes than single men? And they do it all while only making 83.1 cents for every dollar a man makes.

Now, I’d say that’s worth celebrating. Happy International Women’s Day, friends.

Source: Single Women Are More Likely To Own Homes Than Single Men In Nearly All States