Strong national housing demand, strengthening economy, increased work from home opportunities, millennials purchasing homes, and low mortgage rates all led to the robust housing market. Most homes are on the market for an average of 17 days.  Median sales price of new homes sold in 2021was $361,000 and the average sales price was $428,000.  Florida has about 4 million single family homes and about one million pools.   Mark and Pat talk everything pool cleaning and keeping your pool water...

Mark and Pat are joined in studio by Melissa and Ryan Thomas, the franchise owners of Mr. Electric of Land O’ Lakes and Mr. Electric of Lakeland.  Mark has been in the electrical industry since he was 18 and they invested in their franchises to bring knowledge, experience, excellent employees,  and quality service to the electrical service industry.  All employees are background checked, drug screened, and have clean DMV records.   Before their Mr. Electric employee shows up at your home in...

Florida’s Largest Home Show Radio Show host, Mark Steckman, helps you prepare for a hurricane. (7:30) Make sure you have water and a three day supply of non-perishable food.  Don’t forget canned tuna for your hurricane supply kit and make sure you have a can opener that doesn’t require electricity!  Every home also needs a battery powered radio along with multiple flashlights, extra batteries, prescriptions, pet food, baby wipes, local maps, cash, infant formula, potty pads, over the counter...

Mark talks about not only the importance of assessing your sprinkler system but he explains how to assess and adjust your system. (9:36)  Mark and Pat update us on the hot Tampa Bay Real Estate Market.  Closed home sales are up 38% in June with prices up 18%.  For a market to be considered a balanced real estate market the marketplace should have about a five and half month supply of homes for sale; Tampa Bay has less than a one month’s inventory supply.  There is a healthy home demand in...

Mark is joined by Katrina Madewell, of Team Madewell, Tampa Home Talk, Keller Williams Realty.  Katrina is the host of the real estate radio show, Tampa Home Talk, airing weekly Fridays @ 8am and 9am on 1010AM Money Talk.  Katrina is a well-qualified real estate professional, has been in Tampa Bay real estate for almost 30 years, and has a mortgage background of over 18 years.  Katrina loves training real estate agents and is known as the realtor’s realtor.  Katrina gives a statistical...

Florida’s Largest Home Show radio host, Mark Steckman, reviews 2021’s hottest  home design trends including:  Pantone’s color of the year classic blue; the importance of bringing in natural light and elements; indoor plants; rethinking formal rooms; and multi-purpose furniture.  Carlos Ramos of Guild Mortgage joins Mark and teaches us the steps needed to refi and to get a home in today’s competitive housing market.  Nationally home listings are down 46%.  Did you know if you already owned a...

It’s been an extremely busy 14 months for home remodeling and home selling.  There are labor shortages, product shortages, appliance shortages, and real estate inventory shortages.  But everything you need will be at Florida’s Largest Home Show, Friday – Monday, September 3rd – September 6th inside the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds.   You will be able to touch the products and talk to the experts in all the home improvement categories.  When the pandemic started people began...

Many homeowners opt for concrete as a favorite building material.  Michael Travis, owner Concrete Designs of Tampa Bay, joins Mark to talk decorative concrete driveways, pool decks, and garage floors.  Who knew you don’t have to tear up the old concrete to renovate?  Concrete Designs can reenergize your space and help you design your own decorative concrete deck, driveway, or garage floor with choices from a variety of patterns, colors and even logos.  (9:50)   Beautiful decorative driveways...

The bathroom is a sacred place for many people. It’s where we go to prepare ourselves for the world, ensure we look our best, and take a breath.  My Shower Door is a second generation family company known as the experts in custom frameless enclosures. Vice President Keith Daubmann tells the story of the company’s origins to becoming the manufacturer, designer, seller, and installer of custom glass shower enclosures. They feature frameless shower doors, swinging shower doors, and sliding steam...

For over 20 years, Affordable Roofing Systems has been the exclusive roofing partner of Florida’s Largest Home Show.  AFS is certified as a roofing and general contractor serving the Tampa Bay Area and is A+ Rated from the Better Business Bureau along with a GAF Master Elite Excellence Award Winner.  GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America.   A roof is not just a roof it’s an entire system and ARS recommends homeowners to always use the manufacturer’s recommended components...

2020 was a record breaking hurricane season with 30 named storms.  Hurricane season starts June 1st and runs through November 30th.  Now is the time to get a head start on plans for protecting your home.  We all remember Hurricane Irma and going for days without power in Tampa Bay.  Local franchise owner, Greg Whitworth of Generator SuperCenter Tampa Bay, talks everything generator:  fuel source, home installation, power surges, deed restricted communities, permits, service &...

It’s a natural instinct to protect what we love.  A home security system offers that protection for your loved ones and your property.  Today’s home security systems can also act as a hub for home automation.  Luke Swindell, General Manager SafeTouch Tampa and Orlando, fills us in on the importance of home security and the difference between SafeTouch and DIY home alarm systems.  SafeTouch has been in business for over 30 years, is an expert in protecting Florida homeowners, and has the...

In 1985, John Turner started Florida’s Largest Home Show bringing together hundreds of vetted experts in the home improvement industry.  Scott Keathley is co-owner of West Shore Construction with founder Chuck Nelms.  West Shore Construction is a state-certified building contractor constructing anything brand new up to three stories and remodeling anything in the state of Florida.  WSC has been in business since 1984 and is a proud partner with Florida’s Largest Home Show since 1985, with...

In 1985, John Turner started Florida’s Largest Home Show bringing together hundreds of vetted experts in the home improvement industry to help homeowners get the job done right the first time.  Tackling DIY projects creates unique opportunities for accident and injury.  Over 50% of preventable injuries happen around the home, with falls and ladders specifically extremely dangerous.  Dr. Nektarios Demetriou from Millennium Physician Group talks about DIY projects that can cause injuries, why...

Brian Santos is a fourth generation painter and wall papering contractor and the Director of Education for Fresh Coat Painters.  Brian is known as the “Wall Wizard” and has been part of Florida’s Largest Home Show for 25 years.  Brian tours the country giving expert tips in home improvement education, is an author for Better Homes & Gardens, and has written 14 books.  Brian teaches not only the how to but the why behind the how to.  Find out wall wizard tips:  in hiring a professional...

What feels better to unwind and escape than soaking in a hot tub?   Spas are great for body aches, relaxation, better sleep, fun for the whole family and exercise.  If you’ve ever thought about getting a hot tub or swim spa, Spa Manufacturers is the expert spa manufacturer selling direct to the public and has been in business for over 39 years in the same location in Clearwater.  They have inside and outside showrooms and they ship hot tubs all over the world.   Their hot tubs and swim spas...

Tim Converse, is the Founder and President of Solar Solutions and 24 year partner with Florida’s Largest Home Show.   Tim started Solar Solutions in Tampa Bay in 1997 and now services eight Tampa Bay Area counties.   Tim built his business by having a great presence at home shows and building a rapport talking with homeowners face to face.  Solar Solutions specializes in solar pool heating, solar hot water and solar electricity.  Once your solar system is installed and paid there’s no...

In 1985, Tampa native, John Turner was building a new home and became completely frustrated in finding the best contractors and service providers in the home services industry.  He wanted to be able to go to one place and meet multiple contractors from the same and all the home services categories.  This magical place did not exist, so John founded and created Florida’s Largest Home Show 36 years ago.  John spent a year finding and meeting the top 250-300 experts in building, remodeling,...