How to Sell a Waterfront Home in St. Pete (Seller's Guide)
You hire an agent who's good at houses. The water is a different job. What the person selling your waterfront home in St. Pete needs to already know.
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What Your Waterfront Home Is Actually Worth in St. Pete
You looked up your house on Zillow. The number is wrong. What actually sets the price on a waterfront home in St. Pete, from someone who prices them.
Moving From California to St. Pete for the Boat Life
She messaged me on Facebook about moving from California. A year and a half, 20 houses and two hurricanes later, she pulled up next to me at the sandbar in her own boat.
Treasure Island vs. St. Pete Beach, to Actually Live In
I thought St. Pete Beach was the goal. We bought on Treasure Island because the lot was cheaper. What is different about living on each one, from someone who does.
What It Takes to Build a Waterfront Home on Treasure Island
Three years, $50K in pilings and permits issued one week before Helene. What building new on the water takes, from someone who did it.
20 Things to Do in St. Pete and the Beaches This Fall 2026
It's 88 degrees. The leaves are not changing. Here are the 20 things worth leaving the house for, with the dates checked.
Waterfront Insurance Cost St. Pete Beach: Real 2026 Numbers
Florida insurance rates went down this year, and an elevated waterfront home costs a lot less to insure than people think. Here are the real numbers, including mine.
Sailboat Water in Tierra Verde, Treasure Island & St. Pete Beach: Who Actually Has It
Every listing says "no fixed bridges." Almost none say which bridge. Here's who actually has a clear run to the Gulf, from someone who boats it.
St. Pete & Beaches Waterfront Market Report: August 2026
July had sellers gaining in all six segments. August split three and three. Houses held, condos took the month off, and one 181% number needs explaining.
Water Depth at Mean Low Tide: How to Check It in St. Pete
Every canal listing says deep water. Here's how to check depth at mean low tide yourself, and why it matters more than the kitchen.
Johns Pass Marriott: What It Means for Waterfront Values
An 87-unit Marriott Tribute hotel just got approved at John's Pass. Here's what it really means for nearby waterfront values, and the one amenity they left out.
Skyway Marina District: St. Pete's Next Big Move?
I used to live down there. The Sprouts is open now, the apartments are built, and the retail is filling in. Here's what's actually on the ground in the Skyway Marina District, and whether waterfront prices nearby have caught up yet.
Seawall Repair vs Replacement Cost in Pinellas County, FL
A failed seawall can cost more than the kitchen remodel - plus the yard. Real Pinellas repair vs replacement numbers, and when each is the right call.
SIRS Reports and St. Pete Beach Condos: What Buyers Miss
The reason beach condos are sitting isn't the kitchen. It's a PDF most buyers never ask to see, and the two-year reserve pause that's hiding inside it.
Snell Isle Waterfront Homes: What to Know Before You Buy
The closest waterfront to downtown St. Pete, the most coveted street in the city, and the flood story that keeps me honest about all of it.
Corey Landing St. Pete Beach: What It Means for Home Values
The long-vacant peninsula at the end of Corey Avenue is finally moving. Here's what 132 condos and 39 wet slips actually mean for St. Pete Beach home values.
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St. Pete & Beaches Waterfront Market Report: July 2026
Every market report leads with a median. This one doesn't. Percent of list improved in all six segments this month, and that's the number worth reading.
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Flood Zone AE vs X in St. Pete: Why X Isn't Safe
Zone X is where waterfront buyers let their guard down. Here's the honest AE vs X breakdown — what each zone really means, what it costs, and why 'not required' is the trap.
Why St. Pete Beach Condos Are Sitting in 2026
A bare lot in Belleair Shores just listed for $38.5M while older beach condos sit for 100+ days. Same water, two markets. Here is what the condo rules actually mean for you.
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Elevation Certificate for Waterfront Homes in St. Pete, FL
Most buyers have never seen one. Most sellers don't know where theirs is. And I once watched three feet of "elevation" disappear on a $2.4M deal. Here's why this document matters more than the granite countertops.
St. Pete Market Report: June 2026
Three neighboring markets, three different stories this June. St. Petersburg is running hot. The beaches look soft on paper and aren't. Here is what the closed sales actually say for buyers and sellers.
Move to St. Pete Before December 31: Florida's Property Tax Deadline Explained
Most agents are not talking about this yet, and I have been sitting on it for a few weeks trying to figure out the right way to bring it up without sounding like I am hyping a vote that has not happened. Here is where I landed: this is real
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St. Pete Waterfront Homes: How to Buy Without Overpaying
Most buyers spend $600K–$2M in St. Pete and still miss why they moved here. Here's the version I give clients — not the polished one.
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Vacant Lots in Sunset Beach FL: The Post-Helene Opportunity
The smartest thing you can buy on the Gulf Coast right now looks like a problem someone else should deal with. Here's why the gap exists — and why most people are still driving past it.