EAST LAKE, Fla. – Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator — between 7 and 9 feet — on the lanai of his Pinellas County home. What was even more surprising was that the alligator was stuck under […]

Competition in this spring’s housing market is hotter than ever, thanks to high demand and record low supply. Selling a home has likely never been easier, and while that may sound like great news for real estate agents, there is a problem: They are desperate to find listings. “Frankly, this is not the time for … Continue reading "This is not the time for amateurs,’ says real estate agent in a fiercely competitive housing market"

Florida Realtors’ data: Single-family home sales rose 15.7% year-over-year, median sales price up 16.6%; condo sales up 28.7%, median price up 16.6%. Chief Economist O’Connor: Fewer new listings and a tight inventory means a strong seller’s market. ORLANDO, Fla. – Amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations and hopeful signs for the future, Florida’s housing market in February reported more … Continue reading "Fla.’s Housing Market: More Sales, Higher Median Prices in Feb. 2021"