Maria's St. Pete/Clearwater/Largo/Pinellas Beaches Real Estate Blog

Indian Rocks Beach, Fl - If you've recently driven west over the Walsingham Bridge heading to Indian Rocks Beach, no doubt you have noticed the near-complete new construction behind the Holiday Inn Harbourside: tall, colorful corkscrew slides, a pirate ship, new white condo buildings on the rise....

Imagine…cool sea breezes, crystal clear waters, blue skies, spectacular sunsets and soft white sand. No imagination needed! This is you (or your tenant), living and experiencing a truly amazing Florida lifestyle in your 3rd floor beach condo on Madeira Beach.   Whether you are looking for a first...

A helpful reminder to all of us working with Florida real estate transactions! Tropical Storm Erika is fast approaching, (and will remain within for a few days), the boundaries where no new, or increased homeowner's / hazard insurance coverage will be written.The boundary area used to be called a...

Did you know? The Real Estate Sector accounted for 21% of the state of Florida's Gross State Product in 2013, or $168 Billion. Property Taxes contributed $26.5 Billion to local governments, school boards and other taxing districts in 2013. The Real Estate industry creates jobs. In 2013, 244,000 w...

In 2012 I had the privilege of representing the sellers of the first LEED GOLD Certified residence in Florida. It was a truly fascinating experience. I learned so much about sustainable living, recyled products, and energy-efficient appliances and standards. And of course , I was given the opport...

Pinellas county, we knew it was just a matter of time. Those of us in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area may have received a notice in our mailbox already. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is changing flood insurance rates as of April 1, 2015 that are allowable under a law passed last ...

Spring is in the air and warmer weather has returned to Florida, making this time of year perfect for getting back outdoors and active again! In addition to the change in climate, it seems as a society that in the past decade or so we as a whole have made strides towards promoting healthier lifes...

The greater Clearwater area is an amazing place to call home and is one of my favorites in the entire county! Recently, a unique opportunity has just sprung up along the major county road of McMullen Booth, and I would be remiss in my duty as a Relator of Pinellas if I did not share it with you! ...

We're big fans of love and fun here in Pinellas, and there's definitely no shortage of fun events going on all over the county this Valentine's Day weekend! If you're looking for something fun to do with your significant other, your whacky friends, your family, or even just yourself, here's a cou...

I bet you're thinking..."Wow, that's a bold statement considering how many inspection companies are out there." But to me, it's absolutely true. The importance of having a reliable, experienced, and altogether well-rounded inspection company to refer to my clients is practically immeasurable. The...