• Tampa Bay’s Luxury Market: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know This Fall 2025,Kirby Drake

    Tampa Bay’s Luxury Market: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know This Fall 2025

    As we move through November 2025, Tampa Bay’s luxury housing market is entering a more strategic phase. Elevated mortgage rates, longer marketing timelines, and a rise in high-end inventory have shifted conditions away from the frenzy of the pandemic years. For luxury homeowners and buyers, success

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  • 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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  • Gulfport FL & 33712 Home Values | Q3 2025 Real Estate Market Report,Kirby Drake

    Gulfport FL & 33712 Home Values | Q3 2025 Real Estate Market Report

    What’s really happening in our local market — and what it means for you. If you live in Gulfport or South St. Pete (ZIP 33712), you’ve probably noticed: homes are taking longer to sell, list prices feel more negotiable, and buyers have more breathing room than they’ve had in years. As someone who li

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