Owning a short-term rental is a great way to generate additional income. Sunshine Staters are particularly well positioned to invest in these properties: After all, seven of the top 25 short-term rental markets are in Florida.

The UN describes happiness as a fundamental human goal. And why not? Happier people live longer, make faster decisions, volunteer and vote. Factors outside our control can definitely affect our happiness, but science has also uncovered some pretty straightforward steps to creating your own.

While it’s true that a low enough price will sell most any house, most sellers would rather maximize their potential than leave money on the table. If you’re ramping up to sell and have any of these things going on, it’s time to enter correction mode.

Demand is still high for move-in ready, but buyers are proving reluctant to renovate. Updated homes in good neighborhoods may still get multiple offers, but outdated homes or those in less popular areas can sit for 60-90 days. Great opportunity for first-time buyers!

According to a Persil study, summer is the messiest of all seasons. Everybody knows about the magic of vinegar and baking soda, but what about dryer sheets, shaving cream and white wine?

Caliber Heating & Cooling is a family-owned HVAC company with a 5-star Google rating. With extended business hours and 24/7 emergency service, Caliber is always out there making sure Tampa Bay has the best quality indoor air, without interruption.

My Siberian friend thinks the American obsession (his word) with ceiling fans is weird, but there are 124M American households and 80M of us have at least one. We can’t all be wrong.

All over Tampa Bay, coyotes trot the streets at night and surprise joggers at dawn. They haunt cemeteries and golf courses, alleyways and parking lots. Facebook and Nextdoor blow up with sightings. “The Seminole Heights Coyote” even got some write-in votes for mayor.

According to the latest research from Charles Schwab, 75% of Americans between the ages of 27 and 95 plan to leave a home to their children. And the first thing most of their children will do is put it up for sale.

A memorable experience is a gift forever. Whether you want to give mom an unexpected adventure, help her cross something off her bucket list or just give her a relaxing day, you’ll find inspiration here.

U-pick sunflowers, zinnias and showy wildflowers are in full bloom in Tampa Bay. Make space on your table for a riot of colorful blooms, and maybe some farm fresh veggies to boot.

Westshore Animal Hospital is a new veterinary clinic located in South Tampa: It’s a full-service facility offering state-of-the-art medical and surgical technology. Dr Alexis de Gale and her team of professionals have a straightforward mission: Be a friendly, caring veterinarian you can trust.

Food prep. Homework. Ironing board. Gift wrapping surface. Gathering place. Islands provide a casual alternative to a formal dining table and so much more. But there are rumblings. Some people are even saying islands are more trouble than they’re worth.

The risk of storms is one reason insurance policies get cancelled, but it’s not the only one. You can guess at some—late payments, old roofs, trees in unfortunate places—but others may surprise you.

From the Fountain of Youth to the Pirate Chief Gasparilla, you gotta hand it to Florida for its colorful backstories.

There’s a lot of spring cleaning to do when you’re getting ready to sell your house, no matter what time of year it is. But if you’re planning on listing in the actual spring, there are a few extra things you’ll want to take care of.

From trimming 100-year-old live oaks with two centuries left to go to removing laurel oaks nearing the end of their lifespan, or palms decimated by termites, or pines uprooted in a storm, every Tampa Bay homeowner needs a good tree service in their rolodex.

Hang on to your tricornes, the invasion is upon us! Gasparilla has been going strong for 119 years, bringing with it a combined economic impact of over $40M annually. Historian Rodney Kite Powell reveals the surprising origins of Gasparilla, and how one woman sought to shape the identity of Tampa.

Prepping for a bloom-filled spring starts early in Tampa. You’ve probably heard the adage about pruning your crepe myrtles on Super Bowl Sunday. South Tampa has six delightful garden shops, each with its own seeming specialty: There’s magic in every little nursery.

Remember how home sales slowed in 2022, coinciding with increasing interest rates? Luxury buyers didn’t seem to notice. Several of last year’s high-dollar buyers were locals, some were techies, and one is the daughter of a billionaire sports team owner.