JAY D'ABRAMO

Posts from June 3rd, 2026

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

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For years, Tampa Bay buyers had one main question when comparing new construction and resale homes:

Do I want something brand new, or do I want an established neighborhood?

That question still matters, but in 2026, there is a bigger one:

Which option gives me the better total deal?

New construction is playing a major role in the Tampa Bay market right now, especially around growth areas like Riverview and Apollo Beach. Builders are competing for buyers in a higher-rate environment, and that has opened the door to incentives that many resale sellers cannot always match.

Florida Realtors reported earlier this year that builder incentives and smaller floor plans...

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