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VA Loan Success: St. Petersburg Veteran Walks Away from Closing With a $6,000 Check — And He's Not the Only One

VA Loan Success: St. Petersburg Veteran Walks Away from Closing With a $6,000 Check — And He's Not the Only One

How smart negotiation and a VA loan helped a 21-year military veteran buy a beautiful 3/2 pool home — and leave closing day with money in his pocket. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 26, 20261 min read

Spend the $400!!

Spend the $400!!

Skipping the sewer inspection nearly cost this Tampa Bay couple everything. See how one sewer scope saved them $36K — and why it's non-negotiable before buying a home. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 24, 20262 min read

The Sweet Spot of St. Pete, FL: Updated 3 Bedroom Home with Big Backyard, No Flood Zone & Short-Term Rental Potential

The Sweet Spot of St. Pete, FL: Updated 3 Bedroom Home with Big Backyard, No Flood Zone & Short-Term Rental Potential

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom St. Petersburg FL home with big backyard, major upgrades and short term rental potential — not in a flood zone. Could this be the sweet spot you've been searching for? ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 24, 20261 min read

Multiple Offers Are Back in Tampa Bay - This Time Is Different

Multiple Offers Are Back in Tampa Bay - This Time Is Different

Tampa Bay real estate is heating up again — without the 2020-2022 chaos. A Magnolia Heights home in St Petersburg, FL home just went under contract with multiple backup offers. Here's what buyers need... ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers &sellers

March 19, 20261 min read

Common VA Loan Misperception

Common VA Loan Misperception

Think VA loans require zero out-of-pocket costs? Learn the truth about VA Funding Fees — and how one veteran walked away with cash at closing ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers &veterans

March 11, 20261 min read

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

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

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. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

January 08, 20262 min read

VA Loan Success: St. Petersburg Veteran Walks Away from Closing With a $6,000 Check — And He's Not the Only One

How smart negotiation and a VA loan helped a 21-year military veteran buy a beautiful 3/2 pool home — and leave closing day with money in his pocket. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 26, 20261 min read

VA Loan Success: St. Petersburg Veteran Walks Away from Closing With a $6,000 Check — And He's Not the Only One

Spend the $400!!

Skipping the sewer inspection nearly cost this Tampa Bay couple everything. See how one sewer scope saved them $36K — and why it's non-negotiable before buying a home. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 24, 20262 min read

Spend the $400!!

The Sweet Spot of St. Pete, FL: Updated 3 Bedroom Home with Big Backyard, No Flood Zone & Short-Term Rental Potential

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom St. Petersburg FL home with big backyard, major upgrades and short term rental potential — not in a flood zone. Could this be the sweet spot you've been searching for? ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

March 24, 20261 min read

The Sweet Spot of St. Pete, FL: Updated 3 Bedroom Home with Big Backyard, No Flood Zone & Short-Term Rental Potential

Multiple Offers Are Back in Tampa Bay - This Time Is Different

Tampa Bay real estate is heating up again — without the 2020-2022 chaos. A Magnolia Heights home in St Petersburg, FL home just went under contract with multiple backup offers. Here's what buyers need... ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers &sellers

March 19, 20261 min read

Multiple Offers Are Back in Tampa Bay - This Time Is Different

Common VA Loan Misperception

Think VA loans require zero out-of-pocket costs? Learn the truth about VA Funding Fees — and how one veteran walked away with cash at closing ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers &veterans

March 11, 20261 min read

Common VA Loan Misperception

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

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. ...more

St Petersburg, FL ,buyers

January 08, 20262 min read

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

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St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

LAURA MARIE | REALTOR® | EXP REALTY

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Come get social with me!