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.

$465,000 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,403 SqFt 10734 PICTORIAL PARK DR, Tampa, FL 33647 Active 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 E

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

Spring is the best time of year to do some deep dive cleaning.  While there are plenty of cleaning tasks we should be doing on a daily/weekly basis, there are some that separate good home maintenance vs. bad home maintenance that just need to be done a few times a year.  I am a huge advocate for hom

Odessa, FL is a wonderful place to live, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty, urban amenities, and a laid-back lifestyle.  The Connors Team has multiple agents located in the Odessa FL area that are here to help with all your real estate needs whether it be in a master community, lake front

Westchase is a beautiful and thriving community located in the heart of Tampa Bay. One of the biggest draws of this area is the exceptional golf courses that cater to golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started, Westchase offers some of the finest gol

Westchase area (33626) is a community located in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area. It is a master-planned community that was developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s and covers an area of approximately 8730 acres, with over 10,000 homes. Westchase is known for its tree-lined st

There are several parks located in the Westchase area of Tampa, Florida. Here are some of the most popular parks in Westchase: Glencliff Park: This park is located in the heart of Westchase and features a playground, walking trail, basketball courts, soccer field, picnic shelters, and open green spa

As a team leader of a successful real estate team, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is if I think going to real estate school would be a good idea.  Honestly, real estate is NOT for everyone but for some agents it is the perfect career.  There are many branches of real estate that havi