Regulations, insurance and taxes all come into play if you wish to start offering a room or home on the market as a short-term rental.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Online home-sharing, such as Airbnb, Vrbo and HomeAway, has become increasingly popular for both ...
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 been ...
Many older condos are fine, but new post-Surfside rules will force some owners to weigh the cost of needed repairs against the benefit of moving and selling.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It could become an unpleasant choice for many ...
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 ...
View MoreAre 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 ...
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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 expressed optimism that ...
View MoreOfficials 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 the thousands ...
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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 ...
View MoreStay 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 ...
View MoreThe 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 96 ...
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