In our experience, the Tampa market has been volatile and properties move quickly. Prior to PCSing in 2013, we got a realtor through USAA and found a home we were interested in, in our desired area and in our price range. We made a bid that was lower than the asking price and were promptly outbid. We were a bit upset that the realtor didn't inform us how volatile the market was and changed realtors. At that point we were already on the road and we arrived at the end of July. It took us until October to find something similar and we finally closed in November. During that time we lived in base lodging where they only allow stays for I think it was 30 days, so we had to prepare to move out every month unless they allowed us to extend (or we would have had to stay in a hotel/ motel). At the end, our home which we feel we paid to much for (due to its age and the poor "flip"that it endured) at $165k is now valued in the $300k price range due to the volatile market. We are planning to purchase another home in the area and turn this one into a rental after some needed renovations.
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ADRIAN SPENCER
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2023 12:40 PM
From: Adriene Engstrom
Subject: Any big changes coming for your family this year?
@ADRIAN SPENCER how has the process been with buying and renting in the Tampa area? We sold our home after a PCS from Fort Riley because we were afraid of the difficulties of renting or that if we held on too long we wouldn't be able to sell. Are things pretty consistent your area?
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Adriene Engstrom
Blue Star Families Staff
El Paso, TX Office
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2023 12:30 PM
From: ADRIAN SPENCER
Subject: Any big changes coming for your family this year?
Preparing to purchase a 3rd home in the Tampa Bay Area for our family that grew out of our current residence in 2015 (after birth of our 4th daughter). Plan to turn the current home into a rental (hot market near McDill) after some needed renovations.
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ADRIAN SPENCER
Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2023 03:30 PM
From: Faith Janes
Subject: Any big changes coming for your family this year?
It's 2023, and with a new year comes new friends, new stories, and exciting opportunities. And we're right here with you for the journey. What are you most excited about this year?
Do you have a PCS coming up? Making a career change? Looking to connect with military families in your community?
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Faith Janes
Blue Star Families Staff
Digital Transformation Senior Project Manager
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