Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog

Tampa Bay Mortgage Rates in 2026: What Buyers Should Know

  Tampa Bay Mortgage Rates in 2026: What Buyers Should Know By Leanna Tillman, Realtor® | Tampa Bay Market Update Quick Answer: As of August 13, 2026, the average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.67% and the 15-year rate is 5.96%, according to Freddie Mac. On a $400,000 Tampa Bay home with 20% down, that

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Best 55+ Communities in Tampa Bay: Sun City Center & More

  Best 55+ Communities in Tampa Bay: Sun City Center & More By Leanna Tillman, Realtor® | Tampa Bay, FL Quick Answer: Sun City Center is Tampa Bay's best known 55+ community, with a median sale price of $262,500 as of June 2026 (Redfin) and homes selling in about 58 days (Barrett Henry Real Estate,

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Moving to MacDill AFB? A Tampa Bay PCS Home Buying Guide

  Moving to MacDill AFB? A Tampa Bay PCS Home Buying Guide By Leanna Tillman, Realtor® | Tampa Bay, FL Quick Answer: If you're PCSing to MacDill AFB, you can buy a home in Tampa Bay with a VA loan and $0 down, no PMI required. South Tampa sits right next to the base with a median sale price around $

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