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After 35 Years in Real Estate, Why Do I Still Get Up Every Morning and Fight for Homeowners?
After 35 Years in Real Estate, Why Do I Still Get Up Every Morning and Fight for Homeowners? By Vincent Arcuri | Florida Realtor Since 1991 | Over 3,200 Homes Sold As I approach my 63rd birthday, I find myself reflecting on a question people have been asking me more frequently. "Vince, you've been s
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
My Neighbor Sold for $1 Million, So Mine Is Worth $1 Million Too… Right?
My Neighbor Sold for $1 Million, So Mine Is Worth $1 Million Too… Right? There may be no more dangerous sentence in real estate than this one: “My neighbor’s house sold for a million dollars, and my house is exactly the same.” Well… maybe. Let me tell you a little real estate story that plays out ev
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
One of the Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make Before Listing Their Home
One of the Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make Before Listing Their Home If you’re thinking about selling your home, especially if you’ve lived in it for five years or longer, there’s one step I strongly recommend considering before the FOR SALE sign ever goes in the yard: Get a home inspection.After
The REAL and RE/MAX Merger is Big, But the Agent Still Matters Most
The Real RE/MAX Merger: You Still Have to Do the Work The merger between Real Broker and RE/MAX is unquestionably big news for the real estate industry. But will joining the right brokerage suddenly turn a struggling real estate agent into a successful one? No. It will not. Real’s acquisition of RE/