Melissa Motta, Realtor

05/30/2026

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger
The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help you transform...

The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help...

05/30/2026

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 3814 111TH STREET E, Palmetto.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3814 111th Street E, Palmetto, FL 34221, 1658 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $320,000, MLS ID TB8505006

05/29/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 18108 PEREGRINES PERCH PLACE, Lutz.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 18108 Peregrines Perch Place, Unit 7110, Lutz, FL 33558, 961 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $187,900, MLS ID TB8513236

05/23/2026

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

05/23/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 4201 WOODSTORKS WALK WAY , Lutz.

4201 WOODSTORKS WALK WAY , Unit 3109, Lutz, FL 33558 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 1; Square Feet: 961; Price: $215,000; MLS ID: TB8452428

05/09/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Flood Risk and Insurance
Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't anticipate,...

Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't...

05/05/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 3814 111TH STREET E, Palmetto.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3814 111th Street E, Palmetto, FL 34221, 1658 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $320,000, MLS ID TB8505006

05/02/2026

Storage Solutions for Homes Without Large Closets
Shallow closets and limited built-ins are a hallmark of many beloved older American homes — Craftsman, mid-century ranches, Cape Cods. It's one of the trade-offs that comes with the character and charm those homes offer. What it doesn't have to come with is clutter. A thoughtful approach to storage...

04/25/2026

What Happens Between Offer Acceptance and Closing
Your offer has been accepted. It's an exciting milestone — but if you've never bought or sold a home before, you might be surprised to learn that the journey is far from over. The period between offer acceptance and closing day is one of the most activity-packed stretches of the entire real estate...

04/11/2026

What to Know About Homeowners Associations Before You Buy
Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make, and if the property you're considering is part of a homeowners association (HOA), there's an extra layer of research worth doing before you sign on the dotted line. HOAs can offer real value, but they also come with responsibilities...

Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make, and if the property you're considering is part of a homeowners association (HOA), there's an extra layer of research worth doing before you sign on the dotted line. HOAs can offer real value, but they also come with...