If you've been half paying attention to real estate headlines over the last year, you've probably heard some version of "the market is cooling." True, but it doesn't tell you much. What matters is what's happening on the ground in Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Tampa, and FishHawk, and how it changes what you should actually do if you're buying or selling this summer.
So let's get into it.
For a few years there, buyers in this area were fighting over scraps. You'd find a house you liked, put in an offer, and lose it t...