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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Florida Property Tax Elimination
Governor Ron DeSantis has recently unveiled a proposal aimed at providing substantial property tax relief to Florida homeowners, with an ambitious long-term goal of...
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Trump’s 2025 Tariffs
Inflation Pressures from Tariffs Tariffs act like a tax on imported goods, and companies often pass those higher costs to consumers. However foreign competitors...
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Go Beyond Landscaping
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. If you’re selling a home or an investment property in Tampa Bay, you...
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Why Work with a Local Realtor
The Benefits of Working with a Greater Tampa Bay Agent Buying or Selling Buying or selling a home in the Greater Tampa Bay area...
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February MoM Stats
February vs. January 2025 with Key Trends The Tampa Bay housing market (Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties) is showing signs of rebalancing as we...
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Why do appraisals differ?
One of the most frustrating aspects of real estate transactions—whether you’re an investor, a homeowner, or an agent—is when two appraisals of the same...
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2025 the year of the buyer?
As we progress through 2025, the housing market presents promising opportunities for both sellers who’ve faced challenges and buyers awaiting favorable conditions. Encouraging Signs...
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Big Florida Insurance News!
On February 5, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference at Florida International University to announce significant reductions in insurance costs for some...
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The Benefits of Unincorporated Areas
When it comes to buying a home, location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. While most people focus on cities and...
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Nov 2024 Fed Meeting
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that the central bank will proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts, emphasizing the need to monitor inflation...
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Tampa’s Real Estate Boom
As a new investor, you’re looking into the Tampa or west central Florida and seeing opportunity to grow your wealth, retire early, or maybe...
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Understanding Florida Property Taxes
I’m not a tax expert by any means. I can’t guide you like a CPA can -minimizing liability and optimizing benefits like depreciation, interest...
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