Blog
Insights, tips, and stories about Gulf Coast real estate and lifestyle.
What is Tax Portability?
Are you planning to sell your current home and buy a new one in the same state? If yes, it’s important to consider your “tax portability” options. Tax portability is a unique benefit provided by the State of Florida that can help you save a considerable amount of money on your property taxes. What is […]
Tomlin St Cyr’s Luxury Collection Is Here!
Tomlin St Cyr’s new Luxury Collection is here to showcase Tampa Bay’s most desired and refined properties! The focus of the Luxury Collection is to deliver a tailored experience to those looking for high-end homes with features such as waterfront locations, exclusive access to country clubs, private, gated neighborhoods, and even acreages. Tampa Bay […]
Luxury Home Design Trends of 2022
With supply chain issues plaguing the past two years, 2022 saw a revival of sophisticated luxury home décor. From major renovations to small home updates, home designers and consumers have been able to finish home improvement projects. Here are some of the top trends in luxury home design trends of 2022: 1. Wallpaper Yes, […]
10 Steps to Designing & Building Your Custom Dream Home
Custom homes are a big investment – financially, emotionally, and timewise. From getting started to avoiding pitfalls, Tomlin St Cyr is familiar with the designing and building process. Our goal is to help you through the entire process to ensure your goals are met. Our tips below will help you to be prepared for designing […]
Top 10 Features of Luxury Homes
Luxury homes aren’t just ordinary homes with fancy decorations and expensive throw pillows. From the ground up, there’s a unique difference that makes a luxury home stand out, and it’s a difference that people are willing to pay a premium to own. So, what makes these homes so sought after? Quality Construction High-end homes […]
Red Hot Tips for Buying in a Hot Market
There’s no doubt that the real estate market is hot, and depending how you look at it, it’s been this way for more than a hundred years. Between the beautiful beaches, unbeatable weather, and...
How to Buy a Home Virtually… from Your Couch!
Home buyers can literally buy a home from start to finish without ever leaving their own living room. Thanks to industry leaders like Gulf Shores Realty in Venice Florida, Gulfside Mortgage Services,...
First Time Home Buyers
You can hardly contain your excitement and have worked hard to save money for years. Now you are ready to buy your first home but wonder where to start.
Buy a Home Now – Interest Rates May be Rising by Mid Year
When to buy a home” is a decision buyers make that has a direct impact on their mortgage payments and how much house they can afford. Buyers often delay home purchases for a variety of reasons. ...
How Do I Buy a Home?
How do I buy a home is a frequently asked question by home buyers and the answers can help buyers map out a successful strategy to becoming a homeowner. Gulf Shores Realty in Venice, Florida can...