When you are in the middle of a move, it might seem as though you are the only one dealing with the stress of packing and moving. Take comfort – you are not. According to new Census data, nearly 31 million people moved in the United States in 2019 – that’s 9.8% of all Americans Continue reading…
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopens to select borrowers and lenders
An end-of-year pandemic relief and stimulus package was signed into law on December 27, 2020, allocating approximately $284 billion in funding for small business relief along with several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Additionally, Congress made changes to Continue reading…
Storing Decorations after the Holidays
The sparkle and glimmer of festive holiday décor brings us abundant joy each year, but once the season is over and you are ready to put things back the way they were, it can be a time-consuming, boring chore. Lea Schneider, author of Growing up Organized and a member of the National Association of Professional Continue reading…
Real Estate Bidding Wars: What You Need to Know to Win
As buyers look for more comfortable homes as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, home sales nationally have jumped. This high demand coupled with low inventory has created bidding wars in many markets. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Market According to a realtor.com survey, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan market is expected to outpace the national average in Continue reading…
Ringing in the New Year!
With over 320,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the U.S., 2020 tested our endurance, patience and resiliency. However, in what appears to be an out of control world, good people are banding together – volunteers at food banks, neighbors helping each other and community non-profits, more than ever, rising to aid of those in need. What Continue reading…
Family, Friends and a Loving Home Our Holiday Wishes for All!
As Christmas approaches and 2020 draws to an end, The Mesimer Team thanks everyone who supported us through this topsy-turvy year. We are pleased to have helped clients sell their homes, buy new ones, make improvements and contribute positively to the St. Petersburg community. The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated what we used to call “normal”- Continue reading…
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
It goes without saying that selling a home can be a complicated, time-consuming and emotionally challenging process. Having said that, there are things a homeowner can do to keep it as hassle free as possible. Five preventable mistakes to avoid when selling your home 1. Unkempt yard and walkways. Whether you are living at Continue reading…
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 2021 Housing Market Predictions
An article published in the Catalyst (12.2.2020) titled, What’s ahead for the Tampa-St. Pete housing market (by Margie Manning), reveals that the volume of home sales in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan market is expected to outpace the national average in 2021. According to a realtor.com survey, the price gains for local sellers also are projected Continue reading…
Decorating a Small Space
If your studio apartment, small home, or living room is cramped and cluttered, there are things you can do to maximize space and make it appear bigger. According to The Spruce (https://www.thespruce.com/big-tips-for-decorating-a-small-room-452248), one of the biggest mistakes when decorating a small room is to fill the room with overstuffed or large furnishings. Smaller rooms and Continue reading…
Thanksgiving Day 2020, COVID-19 and Gratitude
Hands down Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – a time for family, food, football and a time to reflect on the things I am most grateful for. However, as COVID-19 cases still surge across the country and within our communities, this Thanksgiving will look greatly different than it ever has before. Large gatherings and travel Continue reading…
