Florida is pretty amazing. People by the millions come to Florida on spring break from around the world for a slice of sunshine. There are lots of sights and activities that deserve your attention. If you have never been to Florida imagine all the places you haven't seen yet. Below are just a few places and events that make Florida the eclectic place it is. There is so much to do for visitors and residents! 

Builders often refer to the exterior of a home as the "envelope" or the "shell." Sealing the envelope or shell against air infiltration (air leaking into the house from outside) and air exfiltration (air leaking from inside the house to the outside) helps reduce your energy expenditure for space heating and cooling. Besides, no one likes to live in a drafty house. 

The numbers have proven a continuing increase in the building and sales of homes in the United States. Also, the supply of homes on the market has plunged to 2.3 million, the lowest level the US has seen in 6 years. Fewer homes on the market could help bolster prices over time, another reason for buyers who are in the market for a home to act now. 

Pioneer Homes has reduced the price on this weeks featured home to only $119,900. This is a newly built, never before lived in, three bedroom, two bath home. 

The U.S. housing market will begin to mount a turnaround this year, building toward a solid recovery in 2013, according to a forecast issued Wednesday by the chief economist of a homebuilding industry trade group. 

Pioneer Homes has built a showcase home for those looking to move right away. Did you just sell your home and only have 30 days to move? Is your lease up soon and are you done throwing your money away on rent? This week’s featured town home is perfect for you! ; 

Pioneer Homes has built a showcase home for those looking to move right away. Did you just sell your home and only have 30 days to move? Is your lease up soon and are you done throwing your money away on rent? This week’s featured town home is perfect for you! ; 

There are many signs based off the growth of the housing market that Florida’s economy is improving. 

Every January the beautiful city of Tampa Bay celebrates its history of the US Navy taking down the pirate ships run by Gasper or “Gasparilla” and putting an end to years of torment by Gasper and his buccaneers. For centuries ships fell prey while pirates ravaged the seas of Tampa Bay. These days Gasparilla is known as an event not to be missed. The waters are filled with a ;parade of boats, streets crowded with celebration, and everyone dressed up as pirates! 

Now is the time to buy! The 30 year fixed mortgage rate, according to Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, is currently only 3.71% and the rate for a 15-year fixed home loan is currently 3.03 %. These are the lowest rates we have seen since April of 2008.