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Brandon Florida is a wonderful place to live and work. We know from experience having lived in Brandon for the past five years. Brandon has great golf courses, shopping in the Westfield shopping center one of the largest malls in central Florida. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino located just outside of Brandon. Brandon has several types of living from golf course communities, gated communities, and master planned communities. Brandon is such a central location you can be in Disney World in forty five minutes, Busch Gardens in twenty minutes, several beaches located within forty five minutes. Downtown Tampa is a short drive away enjoy all the entertainment, fine dining, arts, sports of Tampa but come home to your suburban living of Brandon. If you plan on…

Fishhawk Ranch is a beautiful community with all the amenities you can imagine. Upon entering Fishhawk Ranch you get the feeling you are entering into another world. Fishhawk has one of the largest community trails section in the country. A 5400 and 2000 SF clubhouse and state of the art theatre with stadium style seating. A few other amenities to mention would be a junior size Olympic swimming pool, lighted tennis courts and basketball a fully equipped gym. The aquatic club at Fishhawk is incredible with a lagoon style pool with water slides,  competition lap pool and a café to eat.

Fishhawk also boasts some of the finest schools in Hillsborough county not to mention the great day care centers and early learning centers.

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There are a lot of people who have no idea what their credit score is. Knowing your score and what is on your credit can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Sometimes your credit has inaccurate information that does not belong there, well if you don't make this aware to the credit bureaus that information will remain your report and affect it negatively.There are many companies that charge money who claim they can remove negative credit from your report this is false, only inaccurate findings on your report will be removed. Here are some quick tips to help improve your score.

1) Don't fret over negative reporting,but get back on track and make sure you have no late payments here on in. When going for a loan most lenders give more weight to… Read Full Post

Beautiful gated community within Tampa Palms. Paved walk-way entry. Kitchen features backsplash and granite countertops, built in refrigerator w/ matching cabinets,18x18 ceramic tiles and huge double porcelain sink. Recess lighting. Plantation shutters throughout home. Office has French doors w/ track lighting. Formal living room w/ double tray ceilings upon entry. Master bedroom features double his/her sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Laundry room w/ cabinets Home theater wired and distribution audio thru the home. Two car garage with a six foot extension great for storing your lawn equipment. Fenced in back yard and screened in covered lanai make it great for entertaining. Don't miss out in this lovely home. You won't be disappointed ! For more information on this… Read Full Post

There has been much discussion with lawmakers regarding the current real estate tax structure and proving relief for current homeowners. For many non residents the increased value of their properties has significantly raised their tax bill. Some non-residents may pay up to two times the taxes as a resident owner with similar properties. The current structure also is hurting people who purchase homes now , including first time home buyers who are priced out the market with the added cost of real estate taxes; homeowners are paying higher taxes based on the assessed value on the home. Florida is beginning to lose a lot of residents to other states. The Tampa economy needs the second home buyers and the first time home buyers. It helps the employment, the…

Alafia Cove is a small gated community of about 28 homes built by Mercedes Homes. Alafia Cove is within walking distance to the Alafia River in Riverview. Resale homes are currently priced from $350,000 and up.If you would like more information about this community please visit our website below. Read Full Post

RiverWoods is a unique new community of about 60 homes in the Brandon area.Located right next to ST. Stephens church on Bell Shoals The homes are nestled between huge pine trees and most of the homes are backed to conservation. The wildlife running throughout the community makes you really feel like you are in Florida. Convenient to I-75, shopping, entertainment and schools, RiverWoods is the ideal place for all families to call home. Floor Plans start at 2604 up to 4000 SF with homes  in the price range of $460,000 and up.Currently the builder has only one inventory home left, and only a few resales available at this time, so don't miss out in Brandon's best kept secret.