June/July 2010 Issue

Tampa New Homes and Communities Magazine and Guide

The Bay area encompasses two major metro areas - Tampa and St. Petersburg - as well as communities and neighborhoods ranging from cosmopolitan to rural. Museums and performing arts venues are abundant as are fun and funky shopping districts. Hugging the Gulf of Mexico, the region's coastal areas offer numerous recreational opportunities. The NFL's Tampa Bay Bucs and Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays keep sports fan busy.

SPECIAL SECTION
The Best of the Best
Spring Parade of Homes Winners showcase all styles and price ranges.

FROM THE PUBLISHER
Still Plenty of Reasons to Buy a New Home Now
Even though the homebuyer tax credit expired on April 30, there may never be a better time to buy a home than today.

REMODEL
Get the Lead Out
Remodelers and consumers face tough new EPA rules on lead abatement.

Big Results, Small Budget
European Tile and Floors

Home Away From Home
This home had a huge backyard but not much in it. So the homeowners asked Cannon Construction Company to add a pool and an outdoor pool pavilion where they could spend time with family and entertain friends

Prefab-Free Porch
The owners felt that their home's current front entryway and roof line were uninviting.

It's Ideal for Entertaining
The owners of this South Tampa home wanted an outdoor space where they and their kids could entertain friends and enjoy the canal view.

Remodel Trends
Here's what some of the region's top pros had to say about what's hot right now.

TAKE NOTE
Find Out What is Happening In the Tampa Bay Housing Community
Find Out What is Happening In the Tampa Bay Housing Community

GREEN FLORIDA
No More McMansions
Size matters. Larger homes cost more to build, buy, operate and maintain. And yet homes have been growing in size for more than 30 years - until now.