TAMPA, Fla. — According to Redfin, more than 50% of the homes purchased last year in the Tampa Bay area were more than 30 years old, while about 20% were under five years old, and data show the trend is continuing.
What You Need To Know
- Homes 30 years and older make up the majority of homes on the market, according to Redfin
- New homes make up a little over 20% of the market
- Experts say that buyers’ choices prove that land and location are more important factors when choosing a home
Melanie Atkinson, with Compass Real Estate, has been in the business for more than 20 years. One of her listings is a beautiful home in Tarpon Springs that was built in 2004.
“It’s screened out here so you can sit down and enjoy the beautiful Lake Tarpon and breeze,” she said, referring to a deck off the kitchen…