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She Wanted a Downtown St. Petersburg, FL Condo - Here's Why She's Thrilled She Didn't Buy One

Laura Marie

Published on: 08/01/2026

How a St. Petersburg, FL buyer pivoted from downtown condo living to a smart investment near St. Pete—reducing monthly costs, gaining rental income, and buying under appraised value.

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Why You Need More Than One Lender in Your Pocket!

Laura Marie

Published on: 21/04/2025

Even lovely transactions can have their sticky, HARD parts. One week before closing, the lender Lynn was working with got notification that he wouldn’t be able to close on her loan. Even though there was absolutely NO damage to this particular condo building.

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Condo disaster or condo success???

Laura Marie

Published on: 17/03/2025

Selling or Buying a Condo in the Tampa Bay region right now is very difficult. Sometimes downright a sh*t show if you want to get financing. If you are thinking about buying or selling a condo, learn how to avoid disaster with these tips.

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