Home is an important part of our life, it's the place we should feel happy, safe, and comfortable.  Today I want to share with you a fun Christmas watch list for this holiday season.  Holiday season is a great time to get cozy & comfortable at home with friends and family.  Here are some great optio

Today I want to share 5 reasons to shop small this holiday season.  There are so many ways small businesses benefit our Tampa Bay community; they create jobs for locals, they encourage economic growth, they lessen the environmental impact and more.  It actually benefits you and your life directly in

One of our most important values as a team is how can we HELP.   We love giving back to our clients we serve and the community we serve.  We pride ourselves in being local experts so we can give our clients the best possible service, and advise them the best to be sure they are making the right deci

Home is an important part of our life, it's the place we should feel happy, safe, and comfortable.  Today I want to share with you a fun Halloween watch list for this spooky season.  Fall is a great time to get cozy & comfortable at home with friends and family.  Here are some great options for a mo

Today I want to share some energy saving tips.  If you are like us, you probably fell over when you saw your electric bills this summer.  We saw some of the highest bills we have ever had, with increasing rates I wasn't surprised with prices of everyhing going up, but I'm on a mission to find a way

Looking for a luxurious home in a serene neighborhood that also offers endless outdoor activities? Look no further than 2393 Whittler Br, located in the highly desirable master planned community of Starkey Ranch in Odessa, FL.Built in 2020 by Homes by Westbay, this like-new home features an upgraded

Over the past 10+ years in real estate we've helped hundreds of clients in Tampa Bay sell their home.  Today I am going to share how to help make your home feel larger through inexpensive minor design and decor choices.  Buyers are always looking to maximize their value and space when purchasing a h

One of our favorite type of clients to work with our first-time home buyers.  It is such a special time in life and milestone in life, it feels like truly an honor when someone recommends or chooses us to be the agent that helps. We take that selection very seriously and always put taking care of ou

Looking for a luxurious home with a functional floor plan and scenic views? Look no further than 3131 BARBOUR TRL in Odessa, FL. This newer Craftsman Style custom home by M/I Homes boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (including double primary suites!), an office, a bonus room, and a tandem 3-car garage.

Tampa, FL continues to be a hot spot for real estate investment, and this stunning townhome in the gated South Hampton community is a prime example of why. With a listing price of $494,000, this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home is a rare gem that offers luxurious living in a maintenance-free setting. The fi

Just like a consumer good, buyers in real estate have the power of choice.  Basic economics teaches us if a product is good for a fair price, buyers will purchase.  These same principles can be applied to the real estate world.  I always talk to sellers about the importance of feedback, especially w

The Odessa real estate market is hot, and one of the properties that is currently making waves in the industry is the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on Turnbury Oak Drive. This luxurious property is located in the exclusive gated Eagles community and boasts of a listing price of $779,900. If you're in

Hurricane season has arrived again for 2023 and for many this may be their first hurricane season.  No need to panic, but it's the right time to prepare.  I moved to FL from upstate NY, and when my first "real" hurricane was projected to come to Tampa, Irma in 2017, I was shocked to find no water at

Have you thought about renting versus buying and not sure if you want to go into debt for a new home?  There are some crucial benefits to buying a home versus renting and today I am going to outline 5 good reasons why buying is better if you know you'll be staying in the area for at least 2yrs.  1.

If you're in the market for a beautiful, move-in ready home in Tampa, FL, look no further than The Connors Team, Alison Connors RE/MAX Action First's newest listing at 10734 Pictorial Park Dr in the sought-after Easton Park community. This 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car garage home boasts a spacious fenced y

Have you thought about selling your home in Tampa Bay? One of the top ROI when getting ready to go to market is improving curb appeal!  It's a low cost/DIY project that can really make your home shine when you are ready to sell.  I will highlight a few items below that are simple curb appeal improve

My most recent interactions with buyers or potential buyers in the Tampa Bay market, is fear.  Any change is always scary, but in a market where you feel like the underdog, that feeling of fear can be escalated.  The most powerful tool we can look at in the marketplace to help minimize that fear is

The Connors Team has helped hundreds of clients buy a home in Tampa Bay over the past 10+ years.  When you work with The Connors Team, we not only help you find your dream home, but we then walk you through step-by-step contract to close.  Alison Connors with RE/MAX Action First focuses on protectin

Over the past 10+ years in real estate we've helped hundreds of clients in Tampa Bay sell their home.  I understand the feeling of starting to think about selling and trying to figure out the next steps - today I am going to walk you through what you should do when you are thinking about selling and

Today let's discuss some tips for better home energy efficiency using smart home technology.  Not only does new technology help us with sustainability, but they also help us save money on our energy bills and water bills!  Here are a few items I'd highly recommend adding to your home, best part is n