These Florida Real Estate Hucksters Promised Financial Freedom.

 Now $100 Million Is Missing.

She Thought She Was Protecting Her Home From Hurricanes. Instead, She Ended Up Facing a Lien

Adria Bernstein, a homeowner in Pinellas County, FL, claims she paid a local hurricane protection company almost $12,000 to install hurricane-grade windows and doors that were never delivered or installed. 

The Real Estate market has slowed due to economic uncertainty.

 However, life still makes demands and buyers and sellers still need ethical, professional Realtors.

Call us. 

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Avoid scams. Always when looking for a home, use Realtor.com

 Say no to Zillow, Homes.com, Redfin and any other crap IDX website.  Realtor.com provides accurate listings presented by the listing broker.  

Two Open Houses this weekend at Brynnwood on Countryside Boulevard

 Look for the signs, Sunday between 1-3 PM

Open house! 3021 Countryside Boulevard #28A, Clearwater Florida 33761

 Sunday 1-3pm March 1st! We'll have treats! MLS# U8255872

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Florida Residential Closing Costs (2025 Guide)

Courtesy of Sakrin & Tolchinsky P.A. 

Seller Cost

Documentary Stamps on Deed 70¢ /$100 of the sale price in Florida as a general rule

Buyer Costs

Document Stamps on the Mortgage 35¢ per $100 as a general rule 

Intangible Tax on the Mortgage .002 x amount of home loan

'Florida, In Particular, Is Going To Have Huge Problems' – Mark Cuban Says #1 Housing Affordability Issue Is Insurance, Not Interest Rates

His message? It's not interest rates that will be the top challenge for homeowners in the next few years – it's home insurance.

Famed economist Larry Summers issues dire inflation warning to Americans after Trump's White House win — 3 ways to help protect yourself in 2025

Real estate has long been considered a reliable hedge against inflation, thanks to its intrinsic value and income-generating potential.

When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts for inflation. This combination makes real estate an attractive option for preserving and growing wealth during periods of escalating price levels.

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Be Alert: Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members

The National Association of REALTORS® is currently investigating reports of an unauthorized third-party posing as NAR and attempting to fraudulently sell our members health insurance.

Who should I contact if I experience this scam?

Please report any unsolicited communications from anyone claiming to be NAR or using the REALTOR® trademarks to fraudulently sell you an insurance product at insurancescam@nar.realtor

Officer wrangles pool-invader alligator in Countryside area

"Cops in Florida are a different breed," Clearwater Police Department said in a news.

An 11-foot alligator was found inside a Clearwater home last night

 

Merry Christmas!

 

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