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Relax, Stroll, Shop, and Nosh. Your guide to the Farmers Markets of the Beaches!  Antonia Rebrina says our Farmers Markets are a MUST DO!

‘Tis the season to be outside, catching the warmth of the sun (I mean… it was a chilly winter in paradise!) and meandering through the wares!   Four of our beaches have great markets to check out! The Madeira Beach Market is held every Wednesday, from 10am-2pm, and located at Madeira Way. Wind your way through local artisans, live music, food, and more.   On Friday’s, Treasure Island is your place! Held each Friday through April 9th, from 9am-2pm at the Treasure Island Community Center Park, this market has over 50 local vendors selling a variety of arts and crafts, food to sample, plants, and live music!   Not staying by the beaches? Check out Dunedin’s Downtown Summer Market running every Saturday, 9am-2pm, November -June, in the parking lot of the History Museum of Dunedin. They rotate their vendors on a weekly basis to maintain variety! After, stop at one of the many restaurants or breweries that Dunedin is famous for to wet your whistle!   Pinellas Park hosts their farmers market every Saturday and Sunday at England Brothers Park from 7am-2pm. Featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, household items and much more, there is always something to check out!   Last, but certainly not least on my list is the DTSP (downtown St Pete) Saturday Market. Located at Williams Park, it runs Oct 2- May 28, from 9am-2pm, then June 4-Sept, from 9am-1pm. With over 125 vendors, this is the largest of our markets, featuring artisan foods, handmade crafts, fruit and veggies from local family owned farms, ready to eat foods from over 15 countries (so bring your appetite!) and music from local bands and musicians! This market is a must stop! Make a day of it and walk down Beach Drive or stop and visit the Pier!

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here's a list to get you started. If you're not sure what projects you need to focus on prior to selling, our team would be happy to provide you with a free home valuation to get you started! Call us (727) 954-8843

*Source: Keeping Current Matters

Tampa 3rd most popular city to move to in US

Florida homes are selling like crazy as prices are on the rise, but the inventory is still low. The seller’s market remains in play, and the Tampa metro is the center of it in Florida. Of all of the homes sold in the state in the past month, 16% were here in Tampa Bay. Across the United States, rent prices have increased by double digits for seven months straight, according to Realtor.com. In Tampa, rent is up over 30% compared to last year. Still, the region is middle of the pack for the top five places people are trying to move in the whole country, and Miami is the only other Florida city ranked higher, as the most popular move destination in the U.S. Florida.

The #1 Sand Sculpting Festival in Florida RETURNS THIS WEEKEND!  Friday, April 8 - 24, 2022

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival stands out as one of the best sand sculpture festivals in Florida, with world-renowned sand artists entered to win the best in show with their crazy-cool sand creations. Head to Clearwater Beach and get your ticket to peruse the expansive 21,000-square foot structure, and gaze at the artists at work creating their amazing sand sculptures. With free live music, fireworks, kid’s play zones, and sand sculpting classes there’s more fun to have during the festival than grains of sand on Clearwater Beach. Buy tickets online HERE: https://www.sugarsandfestival.com/p/tickets

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today

Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which features are absolutely essential in your next home and which ones are just nice bonuses, you can land a home that fits your needs. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, explains it like this: “Focus on the goal you set out for yourself, like your list of must-haves and nice-to-haves and your budget, . . . Stick to that. Be persistent.” So how do you go about creating your list of desired features? The first step is to get pre-approved for your mortgage. Pre-approval helps you better understand your budget, and that plays an important role in how you’ll craft your list. After all, you don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s too far out of reach. Once you have a good grasp of your budget, you can begin to list all the features of a home you would like. Here’s a great way to think about them before you begin: Must-Haves – If a house doesn’t have these features, it won’t work for you and your lifestyle (examples: distance from work or loved ones, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, etc.). Nice-To-Haves – These are features that you’d love to have but can live without. Nice-To-Haves aren’t dealbreakers, but if you find a home that hits all the must-haves and some of the these, it’s a contender (examples: a second home office, garage, etc.). Dream State– This is where you can really think big. Again, these aren’t features you’ll need, but if you find a home in your budget that has all the must-haves, most of the nice-to-haves, and any of these, it’s a clear winner (examples: farmhouse sink, multiple walk-in closets, etc.). Finally, once you’ve created your list and categorized it in a way that works for you, discuss it with your real estate advisor. They’ll be able to help you refine the list further, coach you through the best way to stick to it and find a home in your area that meets your needs. Bottom Line Crafting your home search checklist may seem like a small task, but it can save you time and money. It’s also one of the keys to being successful in today’s competitive market. Connect with a real estate professional so you can work together to find a home that fits your wants and needs. *Source - Keeping Current Matters

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