Everyone predicted buyer agent commissions would collapse after the 2024 NAR settlement. They didn’t — they actually crept up. Here’s what really changed, and what to expect if you’re buying or selling in St. Petersburg right now.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor says the next few months will determine whether the market stabilizes or softens. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know right now.
Is your Florida home sitting on the market with no serious offers? Overpricing is the #1 culprit in 2026. Here’s how to diagnose the problem and get your home sold.
As we step into 2025, the real estate landscape is poised for change. Drawing from insights shared in Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions 2025 with NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun, we’ve compiled the key market forecasts, trends, and statistics every homeowner, buyer, and real estate professional should know. 1. Mortgage Rates: A Gentle Decline While […]
Buying a home in 2024 comes with its challenges—most notably, high mortgage rates. With interest rates still elevated, many prospective buyers are wondering if it’s even possible to buy a home without breaking the bank. While these conditions may feel daunting, the right strategies can help you secure a home that fits your needs and […]
Why is homeowners insurance so expensive and what can we do?
Have an opinion about the New Pier? Let your voice be heard! In May, Mayor Rick Kriseman appointed a 21-member Working Group comprised of leaders from the neighborhoods, local businesses and stakeholders from previous Pier discussions to determine the next steps in moving a new Pier plan forward. The Working Group now invites interested members […]
It has been a decade since the Grand Prix first took over downtown, bringing thousands of fans to St Pete. A series of races along a picturesque 14 turn, 1.8 mile temporary track, featuring the IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights, Pro Mazda Championship, USF2000 National Championship, Pirelli World Challenge Championships, Expanded Bright House Speed Zone, Yacht Club, […]
The 36th Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, is set to sail into the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8 The show will feature an impressive selection […]
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Oct. 24, 2013 – Eileen Benner says elevating her home in Atlantic City, N.J., was a “no-brainer” after it suffered extensive flood damage during Superstorm Sandy. “I would tell anybody who has the money available to go ahead and do it,” she says. John Paynter’s Long Beach Island, N.J., vacation home […]