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The Accidental Landlord's Starter Guide

The Accidental Landlord's Starter Guide

July 29, 2025

So you never planned to be a landlord. Yet here you are – an accidental landlord.…

Tampa Bay Cap Rates

Tampa Bay Cap Rates

July 3, 2025

~ 6 min readTampa Bay’s real estate market has drawn strong investor interest in recent years,…

Warren Buffett Says Think Twice Before Buying a House

Warren Buffett Says Think Twice Before Buying a House

June 12, 2025

~ 5 min read Legendary investor Warren Buffett has raised eyebrows with warnings that now might…

Summer Housing Update

Summer Housing Update

June 5, 2025

~ 7 min read The Tampa Bay real estate market is entering summer 2025 in a…

Why Everyone’s Moving to Tampa Bay (And What They …

Why Everyone’s Moving to Tampa Bay (And What They …

May 29, 2025

A local’s take after 15 years of living in the Sunshine State’s fastest-growing metro

The Dog-Friendliest City

The Dog-Friendliest City

May 22, 2025

If you're anything like me, your dog isn’t just a pet—it’s family. So when it comes…

Surviving the Great Florida Insurance Crisis

Surviving the Great Florida Insurance Crisis

May 15, 2025

If you're a homeowner in Tampa Bay, you've probably noticed that insuring your property has gotten…

Is Downtown St. Pete Becoming Tampa Bay’s Miami?

Is Downtown St. Pete Becoming Tampa Bay’s Miami?

May 8, 2025

Downtown St. Petersburg (“St. Pete”) has been transforming rapidly in recent years, sparking comparisons to the…

Accidental Landlords Happening Again

Accidental Landlords Happening Again

May 1, 2025

Imagine trying to sell your home in Tampa or St. Petersburg, but buyers aren’t biting at…