Tampa offers a vibrant lifestyle full of cultural attractions and great restaurants. The area is also home to many businesses, universities, and professional sports teams. Hyde Park: This historic district provides a mix of upscale living with easy access to shops, cafes and outdoor activities. New Tampa: Located in the northeast corner of the city, this residential neighborhood features modern single-family homes and townhomes that offer plenty of amenities along with access to parks and trails. Westchase: Westchase provides residents with an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. South Tampa: With its lively atmosphere and proximity to Amalie Arena, South Tampa is known for its diverse mix of restaurants, nightlife spots, art galleries, museums and include communiti... 03/21/2023

What will $1,000,000 Buy you in the Tampa MarketAs the Tampa Florida real estate market continues to evolve, many people are wondering what their money will buy them in the future. If you're thinking of purchasing a home in the Tampa area, it's important to understand how the market is trending. This blog post will give you an idea of what you can expect to get for your money in 2023. So, whether you're a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, this information will be helpful as you consider your options in the Tampa real estate market. Thanks for reading! Click here to read more! 03/01/2023

Tampa Realtors, you're going to want to read this one - New homes in Riverview, FL are now available at Ridgewood South, the brand-new phase of the popular Ridgewood community! With a fantastic location convenient to top Tampa destinations, Ridgewood South offers new homes priced from the mid $300's with resort-style amenities and peaceful natural surroundings.Location, Location, Location!Ridgewood is located in the sought-after suburb of Riverview, just minutes from major roadways including US Highway 301 and I-75, providing convenient access to Tampa to the north or Bradenton and Sarasota to the south.In this laid-back suburban setting, your homebuyers will appreciate being away from big-city hustle and bustle yet close to everything they need – daily conveniences, entertainment and r... 01/06/2023

Savvy business owners are often looking for ways to cut their taxes this year.  Here are six powerful business tax deduction strategies to consider implementing before the end of 2022.  It’s important to understand and implement them now.  Waiting until tax time is usually too late.  If you want to learn more on this topic or prefer videos, watch my video on this topic - 6 Strategies that self-employed taxpayers should implement NOW!  Prepay Expenses Using the IRS Safe HarborYou just have to thank the IRS for its tax-deduction safe harbors.  IRS regulations contain a safe-harbor rule that allows cash-basis taxpayers to prepay and deduct qualifying expenses up to 12 months in advance without challenge, adjustment, or change by the IRS. Under this safe harbor, your 2022 prepayments cannot... 11/18/2022

At presentations that I give to Real Estate Agents, I often get a question of the benefits of setting up an LLC/S-Corp for the business.  There are potential tax benefits to having the S-Corp structure for your business versus filing on a Schedule C, but there based on the state you are in and how your Real Estate Agent business is set up, there are potential risks.  On this You Tube video, I cover this topic and explain the benefits along with the potential pitfalls.  I hope you find it useful.  https://youtu.be/4sPke5h8dfMIf you are a Real Estate agent that needs help with bookkeeping or taxes planning, problems or getting your return filed properly, give us a call at (972) 821-1991 or schedule some time on my calendar at https://jablonskyandassociates.com/contact 09/16/2022

The city of Tampa is one of the best places to reside in Florida. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro region, which is one of the largest in the Southeast United States and provides a wealth of benefits to its people, including a low cost of living, wonderful tropical weather, easy access to the beach, and much more. If you're thinking about moving to Tampa, we'd like to show you a few of the city's perks.It’s More Affordable to Live in TampaA Great Alternative to Miami’s Sky-High Cost of LivingTampa is a viable alternative to Miami if you're searching for a change of environment.* To put it another way, Tampa's cost of living is in line with the national average, but it's just 1% higher than the state average.* Compared to the national average, housing costs are 4% ... 12/03/2021

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full-service tax resolution company helping clients to solve their tax problems quickly and efficiently. Every year the IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for many different reasons. Typically, it’s about a specific issue with a taxpayer’s federal tax return or tax account. A notice may tell them about changes to their account or ask for more information. It could also tell them they need to make a payment. This year, people might have also received correspondence about Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) or an advance child tax credit outreach letter. Here are some dos and don’ts for anyone who receives ... 08/17/2021

According to The Tampa Bay Times: "The Westshore Marina District is a 52-acre waterfront development right on Tampa Bay, long considered some of the area’s most desirable undeveloped land. It now has roughly 800 completed apartments and condos, the vast majority occupied. That doesn’t include three sharp-lined glass condo towers still to be completed, whose units will run from the $800,000s to more than $3 million, as well as some other unfinished townhomes. When all the construction is done, the district is expected to have about 1,350 residences total.With several shops and restaurants open or on the way in a new town center, as well as a future public-use marina for people to dock boats for visits, the developers also hope it’ll be a lure for people to come grab a bite or walk their ... 07/28/2021

The Tampa Bay Real Estate Market remains a hot seller's market! Tampa's real estate market has had a flood of out-of-state buyers looking for more space, better weather, and a lower cost of living. Specifically, residents from California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington DC are fleeing from high taxes and cold weather. This influx was sparked by the pandemic and workers' ability to work from home. Below are the most recent statistics: -There is still currently ONLY 1 month of resale inventory. This is the lowest we've had thus far making it a competitive seller’s market. -The average sales price has increased from $305,731 last year in June 2020 to $382,401 this year in June 2021.-The average number of days on market has decreased again from 27 days in May to only 22 da... 07/27/2021

The South Tampa Home Buying Tips You Need to Know Interesting Facts About South Tampa-South Tampa's market is more buyer-friendly than others.-The greatest time to purchase a property isn't what you would think.-Because of Tampa's economic expansion, housing demand is stronger.-The buyer population in South Tampa has unique characteristics. In some aspects, this market is unlike any other. So, while the fundamentals of house buying remain the same in all markets, purchasers in this market will need to make some modifications. Check out the original neighborhood post at https://yoursouthtampahome.com/. General Home Buying Tips Preparatory and Finances-related StepsStart putting money aside right now. The expense of purchasing a home extends far beyond your monthly mortgage payments. The ... 07/07/2021

Tampa, FL Neighborhood Spotlight: Tampa, FLThe wonderful city of Tampa in Florida has numerous tourist attractions that you will surely love. This article highlights the best spots you can visit so you could get the most out of your trip! The Florida AquariumOne of the top aquariums in the country, The Florida Aquarium offers interactive guest-dive programs like 'Swim with the Fishes' or 'Dive with the Sharks' which will allow you to swim with the fishes and experience aquatic life. More than that, the Aquarium's latest exhibit, Journey to Madagascar will give you a glimpse of the Island of Madagascar and its animals. You can also take a 75-minute  Wild Dolphin Cruise aboard a 72-foot catamaran, to get a chance of seeing the wild dolphins of Tampa Bay.  Busch GardensBusch Gardens is one... 06/16/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Temple Tarrace FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves ... 06/04/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Tampa FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you money... 06/03/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Plant City FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you ... 06/02/2021

Great news for Tampanians living around Big Bend - Hillsborough County Commissioners approved the widening of Big Bend Road, a project with an estimated cost of $97 million. "The project includes: -The widening of Big Bend Road from four lanes to six lanes -Realignment of Old Big Bend Road through the interchange -Construction of a new bridge on Old Big Bend Road over Bullfrog CreekA new I-75 southbound exit ramp and I-75 northbound entrance ramp modifications -New pedestrian facilities will also be constructed along Big Bend Road and Old Big Bend Road It is critical for the congested Southshore community, which is home to the largest population of veterans who rely on a connection to Tampa to access MacDill Air Force Base." Source: The Tampa Bay Business Journal 04/09/2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win "Super Bowl" LV I am not much of a gambling man even though I am "Vegas Bob" and haven't watched football in over 10 years ...But I just put $500 clams on TB to win Super Bowl, don't care about the spread, just show me the money $$$Tom Brady's first year with TB and playing in the SB in TB, you do the math and Tom Brady will be getting his 7th SB ring this Sunday ... 02/06/2021

 4 Helpful Tips When Buying Your New Home New construction homes come with countless perks! The process is more straightforward than traditional home buying and everything is brand new as well as customizable! Buying new has skyrocketed in popularity in the past year around Tampa Bay. Low home inventory has led homebuyers to forgo the competitive resale market and choose to buy and build in new communities.Although new construction homes have many perks, there are a few things you should do during the process to make the most out of your new home and avoid costly mistakes.Shop Around with Your Real Estate AgentIt’s important to do research ahead of time and meet with the builders that are within your budget. The builder’s sales consultants will go over how long it will take your home to... 02/04/2021

A Reflection on How the Unprecedented Events of 2020 Changed Our Real Estate MarketIf someone told us in 2019 what was to happen the following year, we would not have believed them. From second graders learning through Zoom to one-way arrows in supermarket aisles, all aspects of our everyday lives have been impacted. The lockdowns in early spring especially affected those in the service industry. Restaurants relied on curbside pick up and hotels adopted new cleaning processes and precautions.                      The real estate industry was no different. Masks, gloves, and sometimes shoe coverings became a requirement during home tours. Virtual consultations replaced coffee shop meetings and closings moved outdoors. How the pandemic affected the real estate market and buyer trends made... 12/29/2020

Don't Panic— Tampa Bay's Holidays are at the Door!Attention, Tampa Bay Area! Ready or not, the Holidays are not waiting around!If that alert strikes you as unnecessarily alarmist, remember that this year's calendar works out to have fewer days than usual between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And if your traditional Thanksgiving tryptophane-engendered post-turkey stupor was followed by too many days of leftover turkey sandwiches, the resulting snoozefest may have led to your catnapping through this year's shortened holiday preparation days. The fact is, the Tampa holiday celebrations are already well underway. If you find that hard to believe, there's this proof positive: the eighth, final day of Hanukkah arrives this Friday! That's right; the Jewish Festival of Lights began last Thursday.... 12/14/2020

Property TaxesProperty taxes are the various fees and taxes you have to pay in a given locality in the United States. Typically, taxes are split between your local municipal tax and state tax, which varies depending on where you're home is located. There are also specialty taxes to consider, which affect specialty areas that are zoned for various uses. If you're planning to purchase a property, reviewing the taxes you have to pay is an important consideration to ensure you can properly pay for your home without breaking the bank. In this blog post, we'll share the various property taxes involved within Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. Property Taxes in FloridaFlorida is well-known for its relatively good tax rates, especially when compared to other major coastal cities. The... 12/08/2020