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Send us Fan Mail As a consumer, buyer of new real estate, especially a First-Time Buyer of residential real estate, there are some things that you should know.  One, you will need to have a real estate agent under contract to go and see a wide array of homes.  Selecting an experienced real estate agent who fits your personality and communicates effectively is going to be a key to your success.  Fi...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie discuss the new NAR Settlement Agreement.  What Buyers and Sellers need to know about the changes to the landscape of the residential real estate  business Buyers need a Buyer Broker Agreement with a Realtor to see a home offered in the MLS       How is the Buyer’s Agent Compensation Negotiated       Who pays the compensation for the Buyer’s Agent      Can the Comp...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie hit the air with recently released stats from the doldrums of Summer.  Find out what they're seeing out there on the street, in their listings and with buyers.  What's affecting the market: elections, NAR Settlement, plethora of inventory...   Condos and Single Family Homes in Pinellas county is the subject du jour.  This month, they have shortened the ep...

Send us Fan Mail Congrats to Julie Jones on joining Smith and Associates.  The new NAR Settlement Agreement is impending and the June Statistical report is what it is.  Lots of listings available for Buyers and we explore the pending...or not pending sales.   Check out David's listing at 215 19th Ave NE is Old Northeast.  https://stellar.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/L9xRycDkq8c/21519THAVENUENE...

Send us Fan Mail Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd love to hear from you! 

Send us Fan Mail Julie and David hit the Single Family Home stats hard and quick.  Get the answers to a pretty hot spring market.  Increased Volume and Unit Sales, Prices up, Inventory steady.  Julie has a HOT NEW LISTING:  The Wedding Cake House is on the market!! Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd lo...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie welcome Rachel Sartain, market expert, broker and friend.  The team discusses the rapidly changing condo market in Pinellas County.  The oversupply in different price points and what might be next for the 3000 condos for sale.  Why is there so much inventory?  Who are the buyers for these condos and who are the sellers?  How many are vacant? Want to work with us? D...

Send us Fan Mail The latest market report from Pinellas Realtor Organization is the most accurate collection of data available in this micro market!!  Check out the analysis by Julie and David and find out your position in the market.  What's selling?  How long will it take?  Can you get a discount?  Buyer or Seller Market? Want to work with us? David Vann can be found here , and Julie Jones...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie discuss the recently publicized agreement between the National Association of Realtors and Plaintiffs in class action suits.  How will the landscape of real estate by changed?  What will be the new rules of operation between buyers, sellers and agents?   Who wins, who loses, and who gets paid.   Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie discuss the latest release of Stats on March 20th and how they see the residential single family and condo market in St Petersburg and greater Pinellas County.  Feel free to give feedback and provide questions for David and Julie.  They're happy to talk at length about absorption, inventory and pricing.   Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , a...

Send us Fan Mail David and Julie discuss the mixed reports about the market and their individual businesses.  They also consider the need for the Pinellas Realtor Organization to stratify the higher price points for statistical reporting and leave the lower priced properties in a single category.   Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out!...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're having an in-depth discussion about what happened this winter in the real estate market. We'll talk about how new construction is changing the market, and the ripple effects it has on the rest of Pinellas County. We'll also share some predictions for what we might expect as we dig into the new year.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the October 2023 market statistics. With a 28% surge in new property listings, we look at the impact of new construction on the market. Interest rates were hovering around 8% signal which has forced buyers and sellers to evolve and approach negotiations in new ways.   Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the September 2023 market statistics. With a 28% surge in new property listings, we're looking at the impact of new construction on the market. Interest rates hover at around 8%, which means negotiations are evolving and that presents new opportunities for both buyers and sellers.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie J...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Real Property St. Pete Podcast, we discuss the current real estate market in Tampa Bay. There's big changes in the condos and townhouse market — but don't worry, we're here to walk you through everything! We also delve into recent legal changes affecting condos and the rising concerns over insurance costs. Single-family home sales have slowed...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're continuing our series on How to Buy a Home! We talk about the last stage of the process and everything you need to know after your offer is accepted on a home. We'll discuss loans, the inspection period, the appraisal, and closing day! Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we...

Send us Fan Mail In the second part of our series, "How to Buy a Home in 2023," we're tackling the the ins and outs of shopping for homes and making an offer. We break down the negotiation process and give you what you need to know to be successful in this process. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or you just need a refresher, we've got you covered. So join us as we d...

Send us Fan Mail The real estate landscape is evolving, with higher interest rates posing challenges for homebuyers. Today, Julie and David share invaluable insights on navigating these high rates. They'll also demystify the pre-approval process and share why it's a crucial first step when you're getting ready to buy.   Don't forget to reach out to us with your questions and th...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're talking about the numbers we have been seeing over the last year and what that might mean for the future. We talk about what a recession really is, and if we're really in one.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd love to hear from you! 

Send us Fan Mail Even when we're out, we're still selling houses! This time of year is slow, but this is actually a great time to SELL because the buyers buying right now are SERIOUS!  There aren't usually casual buyers right now. And there's low inventory. This means it's the perfect time to optimize your listing and get the buyers you want in the door.  It's a tight...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're freestyling and talking about the hot topics in real estate today.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd love to hear from you! 

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're talking about what's happening in the national real estate market and what it means for us here in Pinellas county.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd love to hear from you! 

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of month again! Today we talk about what's changed in the Pinellas County real estate market since the last time we spoke. There are signals that this is a good time for sellers, but what does that mean for buyers? We break it down for you in today's show.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach...

Send us Fan Mail Hurricane Season is upon us and it's critical that you prepare now. What does that look like? Today we talk about how you can avoid scrambling in Home Depot or Lowes the day before the storm and what you need to know about your insurance policies. We break it all down for you so that you can have peace of mind as storms brew in the Gulf and Atlantic.  Want to work with us? Da...

Send us Fan Mail Today we have Steve Friedman on the show to talk about his experience at Sunshine Developers (CHECK). He's here to talk about the basics of real estate investing and give us some tips on what to look for when you buy a "flipped" home.  Want to work with us? David Vann can be found  here , and Julie Jones can be found here ! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd...