Perhaps you’ve seen television ads for home warranties where companies tout plans for less than a dollar per day and paid actors tell us life at home has been worry free knowing they have coverage for repairs and replacements for a range of household items. There are two schools of thought about the worth of Continue reading…
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St. Petersburg, FL – What’s Fueling It
The city of St. Petersburg ranks as one of the top places to live and work in the country. Its lively downtown is home to independently owned businesses, murals, museums, and art galleries. With a Walk Score of 90.9, downtown St. Petersburg is among the nation’s most walkable neighborhoods. And, with ample outdoor space, beautiful Continue reading…
Eight DIY (Do-it-yourself) Mistakes
If you are an accomplished DIYer at home improvements, you already know what it takes to plan, implement and complete a project. However, nearly 80% of homeowners make mistakes when attempting to tackle a home improvement on their own – mistakes that can be costly and dangerous. According to Worthington Millwork (https://blog.worthingtonmillwork.com/8-common-mistakes-with-diy-house-projects-and-how-to-avoid-them/), these are eight Continue reading…
St. Pete’s EDGE District
The EDGE District is one of downtown St. Petersburg’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods. Bounded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, 16th Street and First Avenues North and South, the EDGE is a happening place for shopping, food, drinks, nightlife, and art. Evolution of the EDGE District According to the EDGE District Business Association, Continue reading…
Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate – What’s the Difference?
In simple terms, residential real estate is all single and family type buildings created solely for the purpose of living; commercial real estate is an umbrella term that includes retail, office, and industrial properties. Commercial properties come in all shapes and sizes, including apartment buildings, daycare centers, condominiums, hotels, movie theaters, parking lots and warehouses. Continue reading…
Home Insurance – Why You Need It
According to an article written in US News (https://www.usnews.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/how-to-buy-homeowners-insurance), homeowners insurance covers damages or losses to your home, personal belongings, or even individuals injured on your property. Here is a breakdown of the standard coverage offered to a homeowner’s insurance policyholder: Dwelling coverage Applies to damage done to your home caused by fire smoke, theft, Continue reading…
Affordable Housing – St. Petersburg, FL
According to Florida Realtors’ year-end report, at the end of 2021 the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $348,000, 20% more than the previous year. The median price today of a home in St. Petersburg is $ $348,947, an increase of +20.7% over last year. Making Housing Affordable To help low-income and Continue reading…
National Historic Preservation Month
Preservation Month began as National Preservation Week in 1973. In 2005, the National Trust extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even greater opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and states. Preservation in St. Petersburg Founded more than 40 Continue reading…
Historic Mirror Lake Neighborhood – St. Petersburg, FL
The Historic Mirror Lake neighborhood of St. Petersburg is bounded by 8th and 4th Streets and 1st and 5th Avenues North. History According to Preserve the Burg, in 1899 Mirror Lake became the public water supply for the small but growing Downtown. By the early 1900’s one of the city’s early leading developers, Perry Snell, Continue reading…
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve – St. Petersburg, FL
Originally a zoo and botanical garden, the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a 245-acre protected area that has since come to include natural habitats and wild tropical landscapes. The Preserve is located in south St. Petersburg along the shores of Lake Maggiore and is home to the Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center. Walking Trails From Continue reading…
