Howell Team Tampa

10/02/2026

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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates are making buyers more cost-conscious. Builders know that, and many are responding with reduced rate, closing-cost help, price reductions, and other incentives.
If you're thinking about selling, let's look at what buyers are getting from other homes in our area – including new construction – and make sure your house is positioned to compete.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

10/01/2026

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Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall. Let's talk about what that means for your market and your plans.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

09/29/2026

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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

Headlines and social media make today’s rates sound high. But you have to remember, the rate you’re seeing online and your actual rate could be different. The only way to know what your rate could be is to talk to a trusted lender.

With the right help, you can find out what your real rate is – and where it can take you.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

09/25/2026

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Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/24/2026

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There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Four different housing markets are running at once: cash buyers, financed buyers, locked-in owners, and builders. Each one plays by its own rules, and the right move for one is exactly the wrong move for another.

Let's figure out which one you're actually in and build your next move from there.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/22/2026

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3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/19/2026

Upcoming Open House

09/19/2026

Serious work underway to make this home new-buyer-worthy! Can’t wait for closing next week for Sara!

09/18/2026

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Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.



Who wants to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? As a Realtor with experience in the greater Tampa Area, I pride myself on excellent Service to my Clients, and being a Dream Catcher for them. Call me to talk about your needs in Real Estate!

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.