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

It's here! The night we've all been waiting for since before September ended has finally arrived! And whether you plan to take your little one's around the neighborhood, or you're meeting some friends at a party or two (or five)... no matter the situation, everyone can benefit from being safe thi...

All Hallows' Eve is almost upon us, and now's the time of year most folks in this area start picking out that perfect pumpkin to carve up for the big day! Of course, in the unpredictable climate of Florida you can never be quite sure if the weather will cooperate. Even in late October, the heat h...

When selling your home, there are so many questions and unknowns that naturally get thrown into the mix. How will you handle strangers walking through your home at odd hours of the day? Will you know what to do with all of the legal paperwork involved? What happens if there's a dispute? What kind...

What's the number one reason people from all over the nation (and even the globe) love living in Pinellas County so much? Well, for the highly sought after beach lifestyle, of course!! And in an attempt to appease our insatiable appetite for coastal bliss, developers are at it again in our own li...

We are super excited about the recent announcement that the newest condo project in Downtown St. Petersburg will be... The Salvador! Located on the south side of lovely downtown St Petersburg, FL off of Dali Boulevard, this mutli-million dollar project is offering pre-sales starting at around $32...

One of the most challenging and rewarding professions a person can undertake is one in the medical field. There's so much that goes into professional medical care, on top of so many varying areas of expertise. Luckily for the resident students of Largo, they don't have to travel far from home to ...

In addition to all the amazing Oktoberfests and Halloween shenanigans going on this month in the Tampa Bay area, we also have a few highly anticipated annual seafood events coming up soon that are sure to please the pallet! And what better places for an authentic seafood extravaganza than beautif...

If you have young children, you know how difficult it can be to keep their attention at times. Not to mention trying to find kid-friendly activities for them that will not only occupy them for a while, but ignite their sense of creativity and teach them important life skills all at the same time....

I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of smooth jazz. I listen to it while I'm working, while I'm relaxing at home... It suits just about every occasion in my life. On top of that, I happen to be a fan of Earth, Wind and Fire (go figure!). Well, if you're like-minded in this regard, than you...

Happy October! Although cooler temperatures come with the fall season here in Florida, our Pinellas County real estate market is still “hot” with low inventory AND low interest rates as we move into the last quarter of 2014. Local market statistics differ from national statistics. It's great to w...