Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog
Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog
A focused library of Dillon Cook articles on buying, selling, investing, rentals, insurance, pricing, property taxes, and Tampa Bay real estate decisions.
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How Rare Are Direct Hurricane Hits on Tampa? History, Odds & What It Means for Homeowners and Investors
Tampa Bay’s direct hurricane strikes are rarer than most people think. Explore the two true landfalls on record, the annual odds of a direct...
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Why Land O’ Lakes, Florida Is a Great Place to Live
Land O’ Lakes is north of Tampa and truly a Land of Lakes. As a local broker and investor-focused Realtor, I often get asked...
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Why Lutz, Florida Is the Perfect Place to Live
If you’re looking for a community that combines small-town charm with big-city convenience, Lutz might just be the perfect place for you. As someone...
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The Accidental Landlord’s Starter Guide
So you never planned to be a landlord. Yet here you are – an accidental landlord. Maybe you had to relocate for a job...
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What They’re Not Telling You About Rising Occupancy Rates
For starters this is not a political pitch, but a theoretical take on what could happen over the next few years per Trump’s ICE...
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Understanding Rental Seasons
When Is Peak Rental Season? I’ve leased somewhere between 500-600 homes over the course of 6 years in Tampa Bay. During the summer months,...
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Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right time...
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