Living in Brandon & Valrico, Florida: Why Families of Every Kind Fall in Love With These Hidden Gems Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, an active retiree, or somewhere in between—Brandon and Valrico offer a lifestyle that just fits. As someone who not only lives here but serves this community as a local […]

When buying a home, there’s a checklist of considerations longer than your grocery receipt. You’ve got school districts, neighborhoods, commute times, gyms, and nearby coffee shops all battling for top spots. But one thing that often sneaks under the radar? Whether or not your future dream home is part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) or […]

If you’re in the market to buy a house, you’ve likely heard that the housing market is in an interesting spot. While demand continues to be high, the inventory is low in the Tampa Bay market and many other hot markets around the country. The good news for buyers is that in fast-growing areas like […]

When looking for the ideal home for my clients with families, location ranks as a high consideration, along with good neighborhoods and schools. A good location might mean being close to major travel routes, shopping, or other conveniences. With so many neighborhood options around Brandon, one of the conveniences many families enjoy who decide to […]

When I’m curating a list of homes for my VIP clients, one conversation that comes up is finding a neighborhood that will be the best fit for their family. With record growth in the Tampa Bay housing market, more and more developments are popping up to meet this demand. With so many neighborhoods, it can […]

The last two years have certainly seen a whirlwind of activity in the housing market. A year ago, houses were flying off the shelves across the US, and a year later, we’re still seeing a busy market topped with record-high rental prices and creeping interest rates.  Then, we add in the Florida factor. Record numbers […]

Whether you’ve recently transplanted to the Greater Brandon, Florida community or have lived here for years, Tampa’s eastern suburb community has much to offer its residents! Maybe you didn’t know this interesting fact, but Brandon is the largest unincorporated community in Florida. About 10 miles from Tampa, the community dates back to the late-nineteenth century […]

The days of summer are slowly transitioning to the feel of fall. Of course, we’d like to hang onto the long summer days, but as much as carefree days are fun, fall is a fresh season to restart home routines for everyone in your family.  The last few months of the year always fly by […]

Thank you so much for your interest in checking out the Elena VIP Homes blog! I can’t wait to start sharing my real estate tips and tricks as well as the latest trends in home decor and developments in our area. Please stay tuned! I am working on some amazing content and will have regular […]