JAY D'ABRAMO

Posts from April 2025

Behind the Sign: Real Stories from Tampa Bay’s Market

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Real Estate | 54 Posts
April
26

Spoiler alert: Housing affordability isn't as simple as the headlines make it sound.

Depending on who you ask, the real issue isn't just home prices—or even the number of homes on the market. It's about access. It's about opportunity. And most of all, it's about what "affordable" really means for the people trying to buy today.

So, what does affordability actually look like here in Tampa Bay? And where do you still stand a real chance of finding the right home at the right price?

Let's break it down.


Inventory Crisis or Access Crisis?

If you've been following the national conversation, you've probably heard a lot about the "housing shortage." But two...

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April
21

Let's be real—buying your first home in 2024 looks nothing like it did 30 years ago.

The average first-time buyer today is 38 years old. That's up from 33 just a few years ago and 31 throughout the '90s and 2000s.

So if you're in your 30s or 40s, still renting here in Tampa Bay, and wondering, "Did I miss my...

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