Henry "Hank" Ford Realtor Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc.

08/18/2025

I have this nice mobile home listed on Salt Lake in Tarpon Springs, it is 73 acres and open to all watercraft activities! Low HOA fees too!

02/27/2025

This one is going up around 10:30 pm tonight!

A batch of 21 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

12/20/2024

First time I've ever made lasagna from scratch, Lori's Nan's sauce recipe, right down to the 100+ mini marble sized meatballs!

08/01/2024

Price updated on this Riverfront Oasis on the river in Newport Richey! 349,900.00 come check it out with your Realtor or call me for a showing!

06/16/2024

Check out my newest listing, this awesome little gem is located on the river in New Port Richey!

03/19/2024

🌟 Exciting News for Tampa Bay Home Seekers! 🌟

🏡 Are you eagerly awaiting your slice of paradise in the Tampa Bay region? February saw a delightful surge in active listings across this vibrant area! 🌴 It's like discovering a hidden treasure chest filled with possibilities for both buyers and sellers alike. With new listings hitting their highest point since September 2022, there's palpable excitement in the air! 💖

🔍 More homes on the market mean increased opportunities to find your dream home or showcase your property's charm. After months of uncertainty, seeing the housing market bloom with activity is like watching your garden flourish after a long winter. 🌸 Plus, with mortgage rates showing a slight uptick, buyers are feeling a sense of urgency to make their move before rates climb higher. 📈

🏘️ From the bustling streets of Tampa to the laid-back coastal communities, the Tampa Bay region is brimming with warmth and charm, ready to welcome you home. 🏖️ Remember, finding your ideal home is a journey filled with hope, love, and endless possibilities. Let's uncover the magic of the Tampa Bay real estate market together! 🏠💫

In Florida and nationwide, the housing supply is rebounding as sellers get used to elevated mortgage rates and the lock-in effect eases, Redfin found.

02/23/2024

If you are thinking about listing your home for sale, your competition is looks to be steadily increasing, now may be the time as asking prices have up ticked some as well. Although we did see another slight tick up in interest rates savvy buyers are still looking to purchase and refi later when the rates drop. Call me if you have any questions regarding your selling and or buying situation!

Florida Realtors: Fla.’s single-family median price up 3.8% ($405K), condo median up 3.2% ($320K). New listings and inventory levels up in both property categories.

02/21/2024

All in all pretty good news for buyers here, with low inventory still somewhat of an issue, buyers that are in the market may still have to act quickly if they come across a home of interest. Sellers will still be looking for a premium especially if they are locked in to a low rate on their existing mortgage but with rates coming down it may make selling a little less painful on the buy side if they do sell. What are your thoughts?

Buyers have had it rough, but some experts think 2024 will see improvement in mortgage rates, home prices and availability of both new and existing homes for sale.

01/28/2024

With supply still limited relative to demand, 16% of homes sold above list price in December 2023. Find out more in the REALTORS® Confidence Index: https://bit.ly/2GFPb3O

08/02/2023

My latest listing in River Ridge is available for showings! Lovely home close to the clubhouse pool and all the area has to offer, shopping, schools, Starkey Preserve with hiking and biking trails and more!

03/30/2023

This is a substantial increase for a lot of Floridians, one of the biggest drivers of rising costs is fraudulent claims, I think there should be more done to address that situation to help curb costs. What are your thoughts? It's another huge increase in a long list of increases we are all having to deal with, fuel, groceries, housing, health insurance etc..........

Increases vary by county and property, but only a few condo owners could see a discount. Some Panhandle and non-coastal counties may see the biggest increase.

03/30/2023

A little something for the home team!

Gov. DeSantis signed SB 102, the broad-based pro-housing bill backed by Florida Realtors, into law on Wed. It “does so many amazing things,” says Pres. Mike McGraw.