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Why St. Petersburg Homeowners Are Choosing to Sell in 2026

I have been having a version of the same conversation all year. A homeowner reaches out, usually someone who has been in their home for seven, eight, ten years. They love the neighborhood. They have built real equity. And they have been sitting on the idea of selling for longer than they expected, m

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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in St. Petersburg, Florida? (2026)

Written by Kirby Drake, Real Estate Advisor | Engel & Völkers South Tampa | Serving St. Petersburg and the Greater Tampa Bay Area | Last updated: May 2026 Most sellers in St. Petersburg focus on what their home will sell for. The number that actually matters is what they walk away with - and those a

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Tampa Bay Real Estate Market Report: March 2026

Prepared by Kirby Drake, Real Estate Advisor | Engel & Völkers South Tampa | March 2026The Tampa Bay real estate market is recalibrating. Transaction volume is down from this time last year, sellers are cutting prices more often than raising them, and buyers in certain segments have more leverage th

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