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Local housing updates, market trends, and community news from Capstone Realty & Associates — so you can make confident decisions in Clearwater, Pinellas, Tampa Bay, and across Florida.
Market Updates
Market Updates
Nov. 21, 2025 Pinellas County continues to be one of Florida’s most resilient markets. Despite national cooling, demand around Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Seminole remains strong thanks to limited land and steady job
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Local Updates
Local Updates
Nov. 17, 2025 Pinellas County’s median home price in mid-2025 is around $435,000 (Florida REALTORS®). Yet many renters assume they can’t afford to buy—often because of persistent myths. Here’s what you really need to kno
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Housing
Housing
Nov. 16, 2025 Florida uses a judicial foreclosure process. That means the lender sues in court to foreclose, and milestones appear on the public docket at the Pinellas County Clerk . Knowing the general sequence helps you act before…
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Housing
Nov. 13, 2025 If you’re behind on payments in Pinellas County, you may be weighing a short sale versus foreclosure. Both resolve a delinquent mortgage, but they are not equal. In many cases, a short sale can reduce credi
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Housing
Nov. 9, 2025 Lis Pendens is Latin for “suit pending.” In Florida’s judicial foreclosure system, it’s the public notice your lender files with the Pinellas County Clerk to alert everyone that a lawsuit involving your prop
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Housing
Nov. 6, 2025 Many homeowners hesitate to consider a short sale because of misinformation. Understanding what’s fact and what’s fiction can help you make confident decisions before foreclosure hits your record. Myth #1: “Short Sales Take…
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Market Updates
Nov. 3, 2025 Your credit profile directly affects your interest rate and loan options. In 2025, the average FICO score for closed mortgages is roughly 742, while many programs allow approvals down to 620 or lower with co
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Housing
Nov. 1, 2025 A Notice of Default (NOD) is a serious warning from your lender that you’re in breach of your mortgage terms. In Florida’s _judicial_ system, the lender typically files a lawsuit to foreclose, and a _Lis Pendens_ is recorded…
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Local Updates
Oct. 30, 2025 Halloween in Pinellas County: Family Fun, Trick-or-Treat Spots & Home Safety From Dunedin’s charming Main Street to festivities at Largo Central Park and the St. Pete Pier, Halloween in Pinellas County mixe
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Housing
Oct. 26, 2025 A short sale can be a smart solution—but it’s not the only one. If you’re in early delinquency in Pinellas County, there are real alternatives worth exploring before you choose a short sale. Acting quickly gives you more…
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