After Hurricanes Idalia and Helene affected St. Petersburg in consecutive years, flood zones have become a hot topic here. So let’s break it down. Flood zones AE and VE affect many St. Pete waterfront areas, and if you buy in one of these zones, flood insurance is usually required by your mortgage lender. If you […]
Tampa Bay Market Update: Prices, Rates, and Why Warren Buffett Just Bet on Housing
The Tampa Bay housing market in 2025 has been full of twists—prices shifting, buyers waiting on the sidelines, and sellers wondering if now is the right time to list. But two headlines this week could change the tone: the Fed hinting at rate cuts and Warren Buffett investing nearly $1 billion in homebuilders. Combine that […]
Florida Just Passed a New Condo Law—Here’s What You Need to Know (and Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Buy One)
Big news for Florida condo owners and future buyers: Governor Ron DeSantis just signed HB 913 into law, and it brings some real changes to how condos are managed across the state. If you’ve been side-eyeing those reserve studies or dreading special assessments, this one’s for you. And if you’ve been thinking about buying […]
Is the Real Estate Market Crashing or Climbing?: The Truth in Tampa Bay
Listening to national headlines that the market is crashing? Think again. Real estate is LOCAL. So let’s break down this month’s Real Estate market statistics for Tampa Bay by county. NOTE: The figures below DO include hurricane/flood damaged homes sold at land value which I believe is skewing the numbers low on NON-flood homes. Something […]
6 Things to Know If You’re Considering a Move to St. Pete, FL in 2025
I moved to the West Coast of Florida, specifically St. Petersburg, in 2004 – 21 years ago! I actually grew up on the East Coast, in Palm Beach County, and am a Native Floridian. This gives me a unique perspective to answer questions from people considering buying on either coast about the pros and cons […]
Wholesalers Prey on Hurricane Victims: What to Watch Out For
There are many homes for sale here in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay being sold as a shell or for lot value post-hurricanes. Some homeowners simply didn’t have it in them to repair the home, or knock it down and rebuild. I’m one of them! Sadly, I knew this was going to be an issue […]
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