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Category Archives: Bulletin
Using an IRA to Buy Property
Here’s the latest letter sent out to my clients. It’s a brief overview I wanted to create to inform people that an IRA can be used to buy property, and it’s a valuable investment tool for the right application. Here’s … Continue reading
Spring 2020 Market Snapshot
This was the Market Snapshot I was able to send out recently. I delayed my usual spring Market Snapshot this year, as I reported at the end of March, with the pandemic crisis in full flow. We have enough data … Continue reading
March/April Housing Update
This was the brief note I sent out to my Clients recently: I hope you are well during this crisis. I said last month that I would send my regular spring Market Snapshot to you in March, and obviously that … Continue reading
Spring Clean and Prep Your Home Investment
This month I sent my annual reminder out to my clients that springtime is the natural time to spruce up the house, and also a good time to check its market-readiness and market-worthiness: You may have no intention of selling … Continue reading
Florida Land Trust to Protect Your Home
This is the letter I sent to my clients this month. I wanted to share an article I wrote about land trusts. I find that many people don’t know about them, and I like them. Protecting our property is one … Continue reading
Fall Is the Time for Home Maintenance
Here is the letter I sent to my clients last week. It’s not necessarily a favorite topic for us at this holiday time of year, but it’s good advice for those who regard their home as an investment. ~~ Fall … Continue reading
Housing Market Snapshot: Fall 2019
This is the letter I sent out to my clients last week, with a summary of economic and other conditions in our housing market. ~~ Here is my fall Housing Market Snapshot. In general we have a viable market that … Continue reading
May Bulletin – Investment Property for First-Time Buyer
Here’s the May letter I sent to my clients recently. It’s that time of year to think of college. Young people are either graduating or breaking for the summer, and most are already thinking about accommodation for the upcoming semesters. … Continue reading
Housing Market Snapshot: Spring 2019
This is the letter I sent out to my clients last week, with a summary of conditions to expect this summer in our housing market. ~~ Here is my spring Housing Market Snapshot. The quick takeaway is that we have … Continue reading
October Bulletin – Home maintenance
This is the October Bulletin I sent out to my clients recently. It’s not a very popular subject! ~~ Summer has turned to fall, and for the homeowner it’s time to spruce up the house for the winter holidays, and … Continue reading
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September Bulletin – Market Snapshot 2018
(This is my September Bulletin, sent out to my clients last week) Here’s my fall Market Snapshot, a brief overview of the housing market, especially as it relates to Florida. There have been no dramatic changes since my spring Snapshot … Continue reading
Short Term Rentals in St. Petersburg
[This is my August Bulletin sent out to my clients a few days ago] How does it work in St. Petersburg to rent out a home for a short-term stay, using operations such as Airbnb or VRBO? The situation is … Continue reading
July Bulletin: No Downturn Expected For the Housing Market
Here’s the July Bulletin I sent out to my clients this month. I hope you find it informative. ~~ I wanted to send out some observations on the housing market in terms of stability. I talk to a lot of … Continue reading
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June Bulletin: Hurricane Season can Affect Closings
Here’s the June Bulletin I sent out to my clients this month: ~~~ It’s June on my calendar and the home buying and selling season is in full swing. It’s also the beginning of hurricane season in Florida, lasting through … Continue reading
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May Bulletin: College is the Best Time to Buy Your First Property
Here’s the Bulletin I sent out to my clients this month: ~~~ It’s that time of year to think of college. Young people are either graduating or breaking for the summer, and most are already thinking about accommodation for the … Continue reading
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April Bulletin: Explaining the Short Housing Inventory
Last month I sent out my analysis of market conditions, and received questions back about the tight inventory, so I decided to share my opinion on what causes this. Here’s what I sent out to my clients last week: Introduction … Continue reading
March Bulletin: Market Conditions
Here’s a market letter I sent out to my clients recently. Springtime means it’s time for a quick look at the housing market, nationally and in Florida. I try to offer my analysis of the housing market every March. Market … Continue reading
February Bulletin: Preparing Your Home for the Spring Market
This is my February Bulletin sent out to my clients last week: Are you ready for spring? Spring time means the beginning of the housing market high season. Some homeowners will face the challenge of getting their home ready to … Continue reading
The Mid-2017 Housing Market in Florida and Nationally
Here’s a market letter I sent out to my clients yesterday. I thought it was a good time for a market update, with the housing market now in its high season. It’s a brief sketch of the highlights, so if … Continue reading
