Pondering Short-Term Rentals? Consider This

On top of Clearwater Beach consistently ranking among the “Best Beaches in America,” the city of Clearwater has joined the ranks of the best places to live in America according to Livability.com!

Clearwater made the list at #76

Tampa made the list at #26

It has …

Some Condo Owners Will Face Tough Decisions

What You Should Know About Short Term Rental Condos – Daily, Weekly Rentals

As of January 2022, the median sale price for a condo in Clearwater Beach near or on the water is $634,000.  Five years ago, it was $421,000. If you are getting in the market now …

Are you considering buying a second home with plans on renting it part time, or, just looking for a property with good income potential you can rent full time? If you are making plans on purchasing a vacation home this is exciting news! I have helped many clients find the …

Canada to Reopen Its Borders on Aug. 9

By Jim Turner

In a likely boost for Fla. tourism and real estate, the Canadian government will ease border rules in Aug. Fla. Policy and Budget official expects “a big jump in people.”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State economists …

Officials Across Fla. Rethink Condo Inspection Policies

By Brendan Farrington

As Fla. mourns the Surfside disaster, state and local lawmakers are asking, “What can we do to prevent other tragedies?” A lot of talk involves stricter inspection rules.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Across Florida, people living in …

Thinking of owning a condo that you can rent daily or weekly on Clearwater Beach? Surprisingly there are only a handful of condo communities in the 33767 (North Beach, Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, Island Estates) zip code that allow owners to rent there condo weekly. Most of the condo …

Stay tuned for updates to this story. For more information on this story or owning a vacation rental home or condo in the Clearwater-St. Pete Beach area call or text Tom Smith 727-776-3375 or Kristin Vincelli at 727-686-1596. The Tom Smith Team is in the top 1% of agents in …

The Clearwater Beach Housing Market Report November 2020

The average sale price of a condo is at 10-year highs and climbing, see graph below.  Low inventory coupled with high demand for property on the beautiful beaches of Clearwater are fueling this market.  Sellers are getting up to …