• Five Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in Tampa Bay You Didn’t Budget For,Kirby Drake

    Five Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in Tampa Bay You Didn’t Budget For

    Buying a home in Florida — especially in sought-after areas like Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg — is exciting, but it comes with more than just the purchase price. Many buyers overlook hidden costs that can significantly affect affordability. As your trusted local real-estate advisor, my goal is to he

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  • What Your Home Is Really Worth in Today’s Market (And Why Online Estimates Miss the Mark),Kirby Drake

    What Your Home Is Really Worth in Today’s Market (And Why Online Estimates Miss the Mark)

    Let’s talk about something we’ve all done…You hop on Zillow (or Redfin, or Realtor.com), type in your address, and bam—there’s your home’s value. Or is it? Spoiler alert: online estimates are just that—estimates. And while they can offer a rough ballpark, they rarely capture what your home is actual

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  • Pricing Your Home Right: How to Avoid the Biggest Seller Mistakes,Kirby Drake

    Pricing Your Home Right: How to Avoid the Biggest Seller Mistakes

    Why Pricing Matters More Than Ever Setting the right price for your Tampa home is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make as a seller. Price it too high, and your listing may sit on the market for months. Price it too low, and you could leave thousands of dollars on the table. In 2025’s comp

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