Charmaine Martinez-Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group

09/20/2026

I must say, for years I've shown my buyer customers what to expect in property tax calculations in January after they close. I also advise them to watch their escrow accounts, since most lenders will only calculate taxes for the year on record and then, come November, say, "Hey, we didn't collect enough," and collect the shortage.

One of the most common surprises for Florida homebuyers comes after closing, when they discover that their property tax bill may be significantly higher than the seller’s current taxes. Beginning February 1, 2027, a new Florida law is designed to give buyers a more realistic picture of potential p...

07/17/2026

Happy Thursday. This Week’s As The Market Turns: Pinellas County Edition: Helping Pinellas buyers and sellers make sense of the market.
This week's numbers feel like a market that's stabilizing, not weakening, as more listings came on the market, more buyers signed contracts, and fewer deals fell apart. Sellers are still adjusting prices as price reductions went back up, BUT back-on-market dropped 29%! Fewer contracts falling apart is a healthy sign. / Of the solds, the most expensive to close was a condo in the Ovation tower - St Petersburg, listed for $4,900,000 and sold for $4,500,000. The least expensive was a mobile home in Countryside Estates 55+ M/H park, listed for $48,000 and closed for $46,000 (includes the share in the park). Something for everybody in Pinellas County. Contact me if you would like to chat over coffee/tea.

07/09/2026

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This Week’s As The Market Turns: Pinellas County Edition: Helping Pinellas buyers and sellers make sense of the market... The summer slows the pace, but smarter pricing emerges. Sellers appear to be entering the market with more realistic expectations, as the fewer price reductions suggest. Let's ...

07/02/2026

This Week’s As The Market Turns: Pinellas County Edition: Helping Pinellas buyers and sellers make sense of the market.

The summer market is finding its rhythm. This week's numbers show buyers are still active, closings remain strong, and sellers continue adjusting to today's market. While price reductions are still part of the story, they've eased compared with earlier this spring—a sign that many sellers are becoming more strategic from the start. Every week tells a story. This week's story is one of a market that's moving forward with steady confidence rather than dramatic swings. And here is something else of interest: of the properties sold (this week's chart), the most expensive was a waterfront home at South Causeway Isle Yacht Club, listed at $5,750,000 and closed at $5,525,000. And the least expensive was a condo in Seminole Garden Apts, listed for $97,000 and sold for $ 52,500... the best of both worlds! Call me and let's chat.

06/17/2026

05/27/2026

This week's addition of As The Market Turns. . . . and don't hesitate to reach out for your real estate-related needs. Have a great week! And give someone a smile, as it might be the only one they get that day.

05/18/2026

Happy week! Sunday was "afternoon at the beach," and our Florida weather did not disappoint. Starting the week on a fresh note, my stat chart is up and running. Comment with any thoughts or questions.

04/17/2026

Here are the weekly Pinellas County real estate stats that I track. Contact me if you have any questions.