Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. Homeownership is often referred to as the “American Dream.” The real estate industry touts helping clients find their “dream home” – that place where you put down roots. But before buying a home, it’s important to consider how such a purchase will Continue reading…
Selling Tips for First Time Sellers
In today’s competitive real estate market, selling a house takes more than just posting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn and uploading photos taken with a cellphone camera. Selling a home for the first is a completely different ballgame from what you may have experienced as a first-time buyer. It can be time-consuming Continue reading…
World’s First Airline Monument Dedication – St. Petersburg, FL
On Saturday, February 6, 2021, I had the pleasure of attending the official dedication of the Benoist Airboat Sculpture at Benoist Centennial Plaza at the St. Pete Pier. MGA Sculpture Studio, LLC of St. Petersburg was awarded the commission – the end result is a magnificent full-scale replica of the Benoist Airboat which flew between Continue reading…
Real Estate and the Internet | 5 Things the Internet Cannot Do
Whether you are actively searching for your next home or simply curious about the value of homes in your neighborhood, online real estate viewing has become our national pastime. According to the National Association of Realtors, 42 percent of home buyers start their home search online and 92 percent use the Internet during the home Continue reading…
Finding the Right Neighborhood
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…
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…
