Karena Caputo - Realtor

Karena Caputo - Realtor Expert in Home Buying, Selling & Investments in the Tampa Bay Area
Former Marine Officer & 17-Year Spouse

Curb appeal matters, but more isn’t always better. 🏡Some front yard “upgrades” that seem like a great idea can actually ...
09/03/2026

Curb appeal matters, but more isn’t always better. 🏡

Some front yard “upgrades” that seem like a great idea can actually make your home less appealing to future buyers. Sometimes keeping things simple, clean, and timeless is the better choice.

I found this list from Martha Stewart interesting, especially if you’re thinking about making some changes to your home.

Swipe through for 5 front yard upgrades that could actually hurt your home’s value, and what the experts suggest doing instead.

Any of these surprise you?

Inspired by Martha Stewart

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Sometimes a house just needs a little vision!This Seminole home has plenty of potential, so I had a little fun imagining...
09/02/2026

Sometimes a house just needs a little vision!

This Seminole home has plenty of potential, so I had a little fun imagining what I would do with it from refreshing the curb appeal to updating the living space and making the most of that big fenced backyard.

The nice thing is, you don’t have to do everything at once. Start with what matters most to you and make it your own over time.

📍 8871 93rd St N, Seminole
💲 $273,000

Which would you tackle first: the front, the inside, or the backyard?

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09/01/2026

Took a look at this home in Channing Park, and there’s a lot to like here, especially at $399,000.

For an investor, Channing Park can be an attractive rental market, and the no CDD fees are a nice bonus. The fenced backyard is another big plus, especially since pet-friendly rentals with fenced yards can be hard to find in the FishHawk area.

And the location within the community? Directly across from the dog park and main pool. Hard to beat that convenience!

Not looking for an investment? This could also be a great starter home with a fenced yard already in place and community amenities right outside your door.

Would you buy this one as a rental or a first home?

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08/31/2026

Moving into a new home is exciting, but there’s definitely a lot to keep track of!

A little preparation can make those first few weeks much easier. One thing I recommend is creating a home binder to keep important documents like your deed, insurance information, inspection report, home warranty, mortgage information, and anything else you may need down the road.

And of course, having an experienced agent helping you through the process doesn’t hurt either. I happen to know one. 😉

Save this checklist for your next move!

08/28/2026

This Hawkstone home has plenty of beautiful features, but that 14+ foot kitchen island definitely gets your attention!

Add in a grand two-story foyer, flexible first-floor suite, huge upstairs loft, private balcony, and a spacious backyard with no rear neighbors, and there’s a lot to see in this one.

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Ever look around your living room and feel like something is missing, but you can’t quite figure out what? Sometimes it ...
08/27/2026

Ever look around your living room and feel like something is missing, but you can’t quite figure out what? Sometimes it isn’t about buying new furniture or completely redecorating. A few simple styling changes can make a room feel much more finished and pulled together.

I found these 6 designer tips from The Spruce and thought they were worth sharing! Swipe through and see if there’s one you could try in your own living room.

Which one are you already doing?

3 reasons to take another look at this St. Pete home 🏡📍 Location — Just down the street from Lake Maggiore Park, minutes...
08/25/2026

3 reasons to take another look at this St. Pete home 🏡

📍 Location — Just down the street from Lake Maggiore Park, minutes from downtown St. Pete, and about 15 minutes from the Gulf beaches.

🔑 Possibilities — 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open layout, a spacious backyard, and plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Plus, with an ARV over $500,000, there’s some serious potential here.

💲 Price — All of this offered at $350,000.

Whether you’re looking for your first home, an investment, or simply a place with potential, this one is worth another look!

📍 4310 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S, St. Petersburg

Want to see it in person? Send me a message and let’s set up a showing.

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Closed in New Tampa❤️🏡I had the pleasure of helping my buyers move from their smaller home in Largo to a home in New Tam...
08/21/2026

Closed in New Tampa❤️🏡

I had the pleasure of helping my buyers move from their smaller home in Largo to a home in New Tampa with the space their multigenerational family needed—most importantly, so they could bring Grandma home from assisted living and have everyone together under one roof.

I’m so happy we found a home that works for their family and this next chapter of their lives. Congratulations on your beautiful new home!

08/20/2026

Five private acres in Lithia with a beautiful custom home, pool and spa, pickleball court AND a 36’ x 36’ pole barn? This one definitely caught my attention!

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This Seminole home has a lot going for it, especially if you’re looking for something you can make your own. At $273,000...
08/19/2026

This Seminole home has a lot going for it, especially if you’re looking for something you can make your own.

At $273,000, you’re getting a 3-bedroom single-family home, a spacious fenced backyard, and a convenient location near beaches, parks, shopping and dining.

Take another look and see the possibilities!

📍 8871 93rd St N, Seminole, FL
💲 $273,000

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