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Hurricane Evacuations: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

I recently finished reading The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger, a novel about the world’s first Category 6 hurricane, a storm that devastates south Florida and Houston. While the book follows many characters who eventually, for whatever reason, end up at a FEMA megashelter, the main character, a wealthy physician’s wife, ...

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What Are the Cons of Living in Clearwater, Florida?

When we first moved from Long Island, NY, to Clearwater, FL, many of our friends and family said they could never relocate because of the hurricanes. Since we left, Long Island has had its share of blizzards, nor’ easters, and, yes, hurricanes (remember Superstorm Sandy?). Meanwhile, until Hurricane Irma in ...

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Decluttering Tips and Moving Hacks for a Seamless Transition

As May rolls in, so does National Moving Month, and it just so happens to coincide with what we refer to in real estate as The Spring Selling Season. Spring is the optimal season to sell your home for a multitude of reasons. The warmer weather and longer daylight hours ...

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Home Inspections 101: How Home Inspections Work in Florida

Whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection period can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be as long as you know what to expect when you’re home inspecting! In this post, I’ll answer some Frequently Asked Questions from both the buyer and seller sides about inspections in our ...

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Florida Homebuying Demystified: Everything You Need to Know About Lenders, As-Is Contracts, Title Agencies, Flood Insurance, and Deed Restrictions

As seasoned real estate agents navigating the tropical landscapes of Florida, we understand that the journey to finding your dream home can be both thrilling and overwhelming. Fear not, intrepid homebuyers, for this blog post is your compass through the frequently charted waters of homebuying in the Sunshine State. In ...

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5 Ways to Shower Your Home with Love for Valentine’s Day

February is here! The month of love. But if you’re like me, you don’t really care about Valentine’s Day. Oops. Is that an unpopular opinion? Sorry! I guess you could call me the Scrooge of Valentine’s. That right there is one reason why I could take or leave the day. ...

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