• Buying or Selling in St. Pete? Here’s What You Need to Know About Flood Zones and Climate Risk,Kirby Drake

    Buying or Selling in St. Pete? Here’s What You Need to Know About Flood Zones and Climate Risk

    Let’s talk about something that’s becoming impossible to ignore in St. Petersburg real estate: climate risk. I’ve had buyers hesitate on their dream homes because of flood insurance premiums. Sellers wondering if their waterfront charm still holds value. And let’s be honest—navigating insurance, di

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  • What a Home Price Correction Means for the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market,Kirby Drake

    What a Home Price Correction Means for the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market

    You’ve likely heard the term “housing market correction” circulating in the news—but what does that really mean for homeowners and buyers in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg? Let’s unpack what’s happening across Florida and how it impacts our local market. What Is a Home Price Correction? A home price c

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  • How Rising Hurricane Insurance Costs Impact Tampa Homebuyers,Kirby Drake

    How Rising Hurricane Insurance Costs Impact Tampa Homebuyers

    1. Why Hurricane Insurance Costs Are Rising Catastrophe-Driven Pricing:In 2024, powerful storms like Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene caused billions of dollars in damages across Tampa Bay. These catastrophe events have led to rising hurricane insurance premiums across Florida as providers adj

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