Sharon Lewis - Florida Homes

06/11/2026

BIG NEWS:
Palm Harbor Was Just Named the #2 Best Place to Live in Florida!
It is official! U.S. News & World Report just ranked Palm Harbor as the #2 Best Place to Live in the entire Sunshine State! Whether you are already a local or looking to retire in paradise, this hidden gem in Pinellas County is getting the national recognition it deserves for its incredible quality of life, safety, and coastal charm. If you are searching for the wonderful 55+ active adult lifestyle to call home, Palm Harbor has some great choices.
Anchorage 55+ Community: If you want a friendly closely-knit neighborhood where homeowners watch out for each other, and show with pride of ownership, Anchorage is the place to call home. At time of writing HOA fees were only 500 a year! Anchorage is an must-see! This desirable community features single-family homes, a private community pool, an large clubhouse, with an active social calendar. The bonus, you can walk, ride, bike into John Chesnut Park. With 1/2 mile to the Y and 10 minutes to Trader Joes, Target, Aldi, etc.And of course, golf courses nearby. John Chesnut is a large state park with boardwalks, picnic areas, dog parks, kiddie play area, gators, deer, owls and other wildlife. Truly a gift.
Highland Lakes: A large master-planned community with over 2,400 single-family homes and villas. Residents enjoy golf, a lodge with boat/RV storage, and several resort-style pools. The HOA fees are monthly in this community.
Why Retire in Palm Harbor?Beaches: Honeymoon Island State Park—consistently voted one of the top beaches in America is nearby! Nature: 45-mile Pinellas Trail and the gorgeous Lake Tarpon are also nearby . Both communities are close to Tampa and St. Pete. Ready to see what makes this #2 ranked town so special?
Drop a comment below or send us a message to get a list of available 55+ homes today!

~Sharon Lewis
Fathom Realty Florida llc
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06/03/2026

Heating and air-conditioning systems that are too large or small can raise your energy bill and cause other problems. Here's a guide to HVAC system sizes.

06/03/2026

International buyers remained highly focused on Florida in the first quarter of 2026, with Miami, Orlando and Tampa ranking among the nation’s most-viewed housing markets by overseas shoppers. Canadian demand is also rising across several Florida metros, particularly in Cape Coral, Naples and Nort...

05/29/2026

Buyers need more assistance. There are programs to help buyers purchase a home, depending on the area you live in. Talk with a local lender and real estate agent to find out what you may qualify. Live locally in the Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor area, reach out to me. I'm always happy to help.
~Sharon
Fathom Realty, Florida llc
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(909) 919-9331

Middle‑income buyers are being squeezed. Our new Housing Mismatch report shows $75k earners can afford only 23% of listings today, far below the 44% expected in a balanced market. Check out the report to see what you can buy in the 100 largest metro areas: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/housing-mismatch-report

05/25/2026

Today, I'm pausing to reflect on the immense freedoms and the democracy I get to live every single day. These privileges are not free. They were paid for by brave individuals, I never met, who stepped into harm’s way and gave everything to protect our way of life. What hits me hardest is the deeply personal cost of that bravery. These heroes were people with full, vibrant lives ahead of them. They were parents who never got to watch their children grow up, or children who left heartbroken parents behind, and partners who had their futures abruptly stolen away. Left behind are empty chairs at family tables and a lifetime of unspoken goodbyes.
I carry a deep sense of gratitude for their sacrifice, and my heart goes out to the families who have had to carry the weight of that loss every day since. I will never take the democracy they defended for granted.

05/21/2026

Ridiculous.........The weekly 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.51% as of Thursday, per mortgage giant Freddie Mac.

~Sharon
Fathom Realty,Florida
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Key takeawaysMortgage rates averaged 6.51% as of Thursday, marking the highest level of 2026 and one of the largest weekly increases in at least a

05/05/2026

This is so serious. If you are closing a real estate transaction, you must have systems in place up front to avoid these scammers. If your agent isn’t telling to you about this, then speak with the closing attorney or Title company.

Home buyers and sellers face growing risks, and real estate professionals are urging vigilance.

02/28/2026

New FinCen Rules, and another entity a buyer has to pay when you purchase a home. (you pay the person doing the reporting)
Most buyers and sellers don't know what FinCen is, let along what it stands for, its acronym means Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Most agents don't know about this either. New rule goes into effect March 1, 2026
If you have any questions, please dm me
~Sharon
Fathom Realty Florida llc
Let's Get You Moving!
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02/28/2026

If you were buying a home today,which floor would you want,and why? For example, warmer states might opt for cooler tile.

02/27/2026

I have a 'pet' Armadillo in my yard and was thinking of ways to keep her/him out, because of the holes I get in the yard, until I read this article. Read it 🙂
Armadillos move quickly, are almost blind, have heightened hearing and quite shy, they don't want to interact and leave when they hear a noise or hear you.

The point is, when you buy a home, give the home and yard, garden time to show you some of the positives, like this little Armadillo 'mascot'. I also have deer that show up on my front lawn, a red tailed hawk visits in the afternoon and an array of bees and birds, of course Blue Jays:)

Armadillos eat 40,000 ANTS per day. Plus fire ants. Plus the grubs destroying your lawn.
Those holes? Evidence of free pest control.
They're not destroying your yard. They're saving it. 🦡