The Waterfront Dilemma: Raise Your Home or Sell the Land?
Explore the difficult "stay or go" ultimatum facing Tampa Bay waterfront homeowners following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. As property values face a "Helene Discount" of $300,000 to $500,000 due to flood damage, owners must decide if spending roughly half a million dollars to elevate their homes is a sound investment. The analysis suggests that while owners of standard lots may only break even, the move protects their lifestyle and insurance rates. Conversely, owners of premium, open-wat
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The 2019 Reality Check: Why Your Home Should Be Worth Less Today
The "free money" era of 3% interest rates is over, and Florida’s real estate market is facing a reckoning. In this post, broker Keith Robert Gordon explains why the 65% value spike of 2022 is colliding with a 130% increase in ownership costs. If you’re a seller wondering why the buyers have disappeared, it’s time to stop looking at 2022 prices and start looking at the 2026 reality of taxes, insurance, and interest rates.
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AGENTS BEWARE: The "High-End Buyer" Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Don’t let a dream lead turn into a financial nightmare. This cautionary tale reveals a sophisticated scam where fraudsters pose as luxury buyers to build trust before luring agents into fraudulent crypto schemes. Learn the red flags of this "investment" pivot and how to protect your hard-earned money from sophisticated con artists.
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MLS Photo Upload Specs & Restrictions
Guidelines to help you upload your photos while staying in compliance with MLS Rules and Copyright Laws.
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