Jay D'Abramo, Tampa Realtor

06/25/2026

Finding your perfect home is more than just the right fixtures and number of bedrooms, it's about the lifestyle around the home you'll choose.

Ready to find your perfect community? Let's connect!

06/23/2026

Lifestyle and community can be often overlooked when looking to buy a house, but usually end up being the most important factor in your relocation. Get to know a community and check out the places the locals keep coming back to. The Healthy Spot FL is definitely one of those places!

06/18/2026

How much house can you actually afford?

The answer might be different than you think. Christen Burden of Moonlight Mortgage offers a few insights for consideration.

06/16/2026

Big bank or local lender?

There are a few key differences that can have a bigger impact on your home-buying experience than you might think. Christen Burden of Moonlight Mortgage breaks a few of them down.

06/11/2026

Interest rates are often a stressful and confusing topic for home buyers. I'm sitting down with Christen Burden of Moonlight Mortgage Tampa to discuss interest rates, buyer options, and refinancing.

06/09/2026

There are many misconceptions around the topic of down payments. Christen Burden, of Moonlight Mortgage Tampa, talks us through these misconceptions and offers professional insight from the industry of broking and lending.

06/08/2026

🏡 Tampa Bay buyers are thinking differently in 2026.

It is not just about square footage anymore. Buyers are asking:

🚗 How bad is the commute?
💻 Is there a real home office space?
🏫 How does the school routine work?
🛒 Are daily errands convenient?
🌴 Does the lifestyle actually fit?

That is why Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Tampa, and FishHawk all attract different types of buyers.

Riverview may offer more space and newer communities. Brandon is strong for convenience. Apollo Beach brings the lifestyle factor. Tampa offers proximity and time savings. FishHawk gives buyers that community-centered feel.

The right home is not always the biggest one. Sometimes it is the one that makes everyday life easier.

Commute, Lifestyle, And Home Office Space Are Driving Tampa Bay Moves In 2026

06/08/2026

There are various factors to consider when purchasing a house. Here are a few helpful tips to strategically help you hunt!

06/05/2026

House hunting in Tampa Bay? 🚪🏡 Let’s talk about the “red flags” that actually matter.

A lot of buyers ignore issues because they don’t want to lose the home. A recent 2026 report found 76% of buyers would overlook red flags to get into a house. The problem is, not every red flag is the same.

Here’s the simple breakdown I use with my buyers in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach, and FishHawk:

✅ Opportunities: long time on market, cosmetic updates, deals that fell out of contract
🛠️ Get a pro quote first: mold/moisture, structural concerns, termites, electrical, plumbing
🚫 Think twice (or walk): flood risk without affordable insurance, environmental concerns nearby, major title complications

If you want, send me the address of a home you’re considering and I’ll tell you what I’d watch for before you make an offer.

Tampa Bay Home Buying: Which

06/04/2026

One of my favorite parts of this business is when helping one client turns into helping an entire family.

In this case, it meant helping sell a home, helping family members find new homes, answering countless questions, touring plenty of properties, and navigating every step together along the way.

Real estate is never just about the transaction. It’s about being available, providing honest advice, and helping people make confident decisions during major life changes.

Grateful for the trust, the laughs, and the opportunity to be part of such an important chapter for this family.