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Why Florida Renters Should Vote YES on Amendment 3
Why Florida Renters Should Vote YES on Amendment 3 ARE FLORIDA RENTERS BEING MISLED ABOUT AMENDMENT 3? If you're renting a home anywhere in the state of Florida, you've probably heard politicians and political commentators claiming that Amendment 3 will shift property taxes onto renters. As a Florid
Why Isn't My Tampa Home Selling in 2026? Why Your Neighbor's House Sold First
WHY IS YOUR TAMPA HOME STILL FOR SALE WHILE YOUR NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE JUST SOLD? The Truth About Selling a Home in Tampa Bay's 2026 Real Estate Market Your neighbor just sold their house. Maybe they even got a respectable price. Meanwhile, your home has been sitting on the market for 60, 90 or even 120
The First Time Homebuyer Dilemma: Are We Creating a Generation That Has to Inherit a Home?
The First Time Homebuyer Dilemma: Are We Creating a Generation That Has to Inherit a Home? For decades, buying your first home was one of the most important milestones of adulthood. Today, that milestone is moving further and further out of reach. In 1991, the typical first time homebuyer was just 2
Why Renters Should vote YES on Amendment 3 this November 3rd
RENTERS AND AMENDMENT 3: THE PART ALMOST NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT If you're renting a home or apartment in Florida, you may have heard this argument about Amendment 3: “Amendment 3 gives homeowners a tax break and shifts the burden onto renters.” There's a pretty important problem with that argument.
Moving to Tampa Florida? A Tampa Native Realtor’s Guide to North Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, the Beaches and More
Moving to Tampa Florida? A Tampa Native Realtor’s Guide to North Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, the Beaches and More If you're thinking about moving to Tampa, Florida, here's the first thing I would tell you: there is no single answer to the question, "What's the best place to live in Tampa?" I've lived
Mortgage Rates Are Rising: How Tampa Bay Home Buyers Can Buy Down Their Interest Rate
Mortgage Rates Are Rising. That Could Actually Make NOW a Better Time to Buy Everyone is talking about mortgage rates. Treasury yields have surged, mortgage rates have moved back above 7%, and now we're seeing headlines asking whether 8% mortgage rates could be next. Naturally, some buyers are think
Florida Amendment 3 and the Three Legged Stool Threatening Homeownership
Florida Amendment 3 and the Three Legged Stool Threatening Homeownership Florida Homeowners Are Being Squeezed From Three Directions I have been selling real estate in Florida since 1991, and for years I have described the real estate market as a stool. There are several factors holding that stool u
Florida Property Taxes When Buying a Home: Don’t Let the Seller’s Old Tax Bill Fool You
Florida Property Taxes When Buying a Home: Don’t Let the Seller’s Old Tax Bill Fool You One of the most expensive mistakes you can make when buying a home in Tampa Bay or anywhere in Florida is assuming the property taxes shown in the MLS or on the current owner’s tax record will be your property ta
How to Choose the Best Realtor in Tampa When Buying or Selling a Home
How to Choose the Best Realtor in Tampa When Buying or Selling a Home A practical Tampa buyer and seller guide from Vincent Arcuri If you search online for the best Realtor in Tampa, you will find plenty of billboards, paid advertisements, rankings, team websites and social media profiles all maki