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Living in Tarpon Springs

Don’t Move to Tarpon Springs Until You Know These 12 Things
ByDave Bailey July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Thinking about moving to Tarpon Springs? Before you fall in love with the Sponge Docks, waterfront sunsets, and historic neighborhoods, take a few minutes to understand the surprises longtime residents say they wish someone had warned them about. From water bills and insurance to no-see-ums and festival traffic, this guide explores the real tradeoffs of living in Tarpon Springs…so you can decide with confidence whether it’s the right fit for the life you’re trying to build.

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Living in Tarpon Springs

Come for a Postcard Saturday. Decide Based on a Future Tuesday.
ByDave Bailey July 19, 2026July 22, 2026

It is easy to fall in love with Tarpon Springs during a perfect Saturday at the beach, bayou or Sponge Docks. But choosing a home requires a different question: Will the place, property and lifestyle still fit your life on an ordinary Tuesday?

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Living in Tarpon Springs

Everybody Knows Tarpon Springs. Almost Nobody Knows Tarpon Springs.
ByDave Bailey July 19, 2026July 22, 2026

Everybody has heard of the Sponge Docks, Greek food and working waterfront. But those are only one chapter of Tarpon Springs. Beyond the postcard is a city of beaches, bayous, trails, distinct neighborhoods, surprising housing options and everyday tradeoffs that most visitors never see.

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Communities | The Angeline Project

🚧 Angeline Signal Log #001
ByDave Bailey July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Angeline Signal Log #001 marks the beginning of a long-term documentary project following one of Florida’s newest master-planned communities. Join us as we explore Angeline in Land O’ Lakes, document its growth month by month, and preserve the story of a community being built before our eyes.

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Decision Guides

You’re Not Buying a House.
ByDave Bailey July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Most people think buying a home is about finding the right house.

I think it’s really about understanding the life that comes with it.

After reading hundreds of comments from homeowners across Tampa Bay, one thing became clear: people rarely regret buying because of the number of bedrooms or the kitchen layout. They regret the surprises they never knew to ask about.

The goal isn’t to find a perfect house.

It’s to understand the tradeoffs well enough that you’re comfortable saying yes to the right one.

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Moving to Tampa Bay

Where Would You Live If Nothing Was Holding You Back?
ByDave Bailey July 10, 2026

The question was about geography. The answers were about life. We asked where people would live if nothing were holding them back—and discovered that affordability, family, work, healthcare, and the people we love often shape where we call home more than the house itself.

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Path to Homeownership | Renter

Do You Really Need Two Years at the Same Job to Buy a House?
ByDave Bailey July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Think changing jobs automatically resets a two-year mortgage clock? Here’s why employment history is more nuanced—and how Tampa Bay renters can better understand their path toward homeownership.

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The Wrong Question: “Is Now a Good Time to Buy?”
ByDave Bailey July 6, 2026

“Is now a good time to buy a house?” It might be the most common question in real estate. It might also be the wrong one. Not because the market doesn’t matter. Mortgage rates matter. Home prices matter. Inventory matters. Insurance costs matter. The ability to negotiate matters. But the question assumes there is one…

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The Buyers Aren’t Frozen. They’re Getting Picky.
ByDave Bailey July 6, 2026

Three Tampa Bay real estate signals worth watching this week For the last couple of years, the easiest way to describe the housing market has been simple: Buyers are waiting. Waiting for mortgage rates to fall. Waiting for prices to drop. Waiting for insurance costs to stabilize. Waiting for the market to make sense again….

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Happy Sunday, Tampa Bay. ☀️🌴🐊
ByDave Bailey July 5, 2026

The sun is shining.The coffee is hot.The alligators are minding their business. And somewhere in a gated community, someone has already noticed that a trash can has been sitting at the curb for approximately 11 minutes longer than permitted. 😂 So today, we’d like to wish a very special Happy Sunday to all the Karens…

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