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Insurance · October 2026
Attention Citizens Policyholders:
Flood Insurance Is Required Starting January 1, 2027
Citizens homeowners policies with wind coverage need flood insurance in 2027, flood zone or not. Who is exempt, how much coverage you need, and what to do before your renewal.
Market Update · October 2026
Tampa Bay Is Officially a Buyer's Market.
Here's How to Make It Work for You.
The latest numbers for Tampa Bay heading into 2027, what a buyer's market really means, Tampa's best week to buy, and how to use the extra negotiating room.
Protecting Homeowners · June 2026
They Told Him It Was Inspection Paperwork.
It Was a Contract to Sell His Home.
If you're helping an aging parent sell their home, read this before anyone shows up at their door. A true story from Tampa Bay about equity stripping, and what one phone call would have changed.
Market Insight · June 2026
Florida Property Taxes Are On the Ballot:
Here's What It Actually Means For Homeowners
DeSantis' "Save Our Homes" proposal is heading to voters in November. Here's what it means for current homeowners, buyers thinking about timing, and the one detail nobody's talking about enough.
Behind the Scenes · May 2026
Things I've Seen at Showings
That I Can't Unsee 😂
Ten years of showings means ten years of... surprises. I've kept my mouth shut long enough. Here are the things that still make me laugh, and a few that still haunt me.
Buyers · May 2025
How to Pick the Right Neighborhood
For Your Budget in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is not one market. It's many. What your budget gets you in Riverview is completely different from South Tampa. Here's how to figure out where you actually belong.
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Topics like flood insurance, selling after a hurricane, first-time buyer mistakes, and more.
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