Kristen Kurtz Real Estate

09/26/2026

Adding a dog to your family? Here are common expenses to know.

One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feed...

09/25/2026

⛳ Swinging for the balls and closing on the homes! 🏡😂
A little golf, a lot of laughs, and some great networking with my Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices crew at Topgolf!
Whether I'm swinging a golf club or helping clients find their dream home, I'm always aiming for success! 🎯
Here's to building connections, making memories, and knocking it out of the park... or should I say, onto the green! ⛳💚

09/25/2026

🎉 TAMPA BAY WEEKEND ROUNDUP | SEPTEMBER 25–27 🎉

Last weekend of September—and Tampa Bay isn't slowing down. 🔥

🤠 Tim McGraw + 49 Wi******er
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | Friday at 7 PM

🎸 Rise Against
📍 The BayCare Sound, Clearwater | Friday at 7 PM

🎶 Beats on the Street — FREE!
📍 Water Street Tampa | Saturday at 3 PM
25+ local bands, a silent disco, pop-up bars & a downtown-wide music festival.

🔊 TVBOO
📍 The Ritz Ybor | Friday at 10 PM
Heavy bass and EDM in Ybor. 🔥

😂 Gabriel Iglesias — FLUFFY
📍 Benchmark International Arena | Friday at 8 PM

😂 Wyatt Cote
📍 McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota | Friday–Sunday

🎃 Howl-O-Scream
📍 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | All weekend
Haunted houses, scare zones & nighttime coaster rides.

🍷🦫 Sangria Festival + CAPYBARA Encounters
📍 DK Farms & Gardens, Largo | All weekend
Sangria, live music...and capybaras. This combination deserves an award for creativity. 😂

🎭 The Suffragette's Murder
📍 St. Petersburg City Theatre | Friday–Sunday

🛍️ St. Pete Pier Marketplace
📍 St. Pete Pier | Friday–Sunday from 10 AM
Local vendors, artisans & food finds along the waterfront.

🏎️ JustCallMoe Grand Prix
📍 Tampa Bay Grand Prix, Clearwater | Saturday at 2 PM
50 local racers competing for the title of Tampa Bay's fastest driver.

Okay, I have questions...

Are we choosing Tim McGraw, TVBOO, Fluffy, or sangria with capybaras?! 😂👇

Kristen Kurtz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group

09/24/2026

🏡 A HOUSE IS LISTED FOR $500,000. WHAT SHOULD YOU OFFER?

$475K?

$490K?

$500K?

$510K?

The answer isn't automatically the asking price—or automatically below it.

Before deciding, look at:

📊 Comparable sales
📅 Days on market
🏠 Property condition
⬇️ Previous price reductions
👥 Buyer competition

Negotiating isn't about throwing out a low number and hoping it sticks. It's about understanding the information you have and building an offer around it.

That's where having good representation matters.

Kristen Kurtz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group

09/22/2026

🌊 NEW IN PASS-A-GRILLE

Wild-caught seafood + cocktails + a rooftop + a Gulf Coast sunset? 🌅

Say hello to Moon by Malio’s at Berkeley Beach Club.

This new concept from the owners of Malio’s features indoor dining, an outdoor patio and rooftop space right in beautiful Pass-a-Grille.

This has sunset date night written all over it.

📍 Pass-a-Grille | St. Pete Beach

Would you choose the patio or rooftop? 👇

Kristen Kurtz | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group

09/21/2026

✨ MONDAY MOTIVATION ✨

There’s something about waking up on a Monday feeling like you’re exactly where you need to be. 💚

Lately, I’ve been finding my rhythm. Building my real estate business, staying consistent with my goals, making time for the things I love, and remembering that a little rest and adventure can be just as important as putting in the work.

One thing real estate continues to teach me is that success doesn't happen overnight. It comes from showing up, staying consistent, and trusting the work you're putting in, even when you don't see immediate results.

Some weeks are busier than others. Some opportunities take longer to come together. But every step forward matters.

Whether you're working toward buying your first home, building a career, or creating a life you love, make time for what matters to you.

Create the schedule. Make the space. Stay consistent. And don't forget to enjoy the life you're working so hard to build. 🏡✨

Happy Monday! Let's make it a great week! ❤️

09/19/2026

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09/19/2026

Come see it in person! I've scheduled an open house for Sun, Sep 20 @ 1:00 - 3:00PM. Click on the image to see all the listing details, or contact me directly if you'd like to learn more.

09/18/2026

🏈🏒⚾ TAMPA BAY WEEKEND ROUNDUP | SEPTEMBER 18–20 🎉

Sports fans — you're going to need to make some decisions this weekend. 😂

🏈 BUCCANEERS vs. CLEVELAND BROWNS
📍 Raymond James Stadium | Sunday at 1 PM

🏒 LIGHTNING vs. NASHVILLE PREDATORS
📍 Benchmark International Arena | Sunday at 5 PM

⚾ RAYS vs. BOSTON RED SOX
📍 Tropicana Field | Weekend series beginning Friday

🏆 Tampa Sports Collectors Expo
📍 Florida State Fairgrounds | Friday–Sunday
Hundreds of tables featuring sports cards, memorabilia & athlete appearances.

🎸 John Fogerty Live
📍 The BayCare Sound, Clearwater | Saturday at 3 PM

🏮 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
📍 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | Friday at 4 PM
Traditional food, cultural presentations & live music.

💃 Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final
📍 Tampa | Saturday, 6:30–10 PM
A high-energy street-dance battle.

🎃 Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
📍 Tampa | Weekend nights
Haunted houses, scare zones & nighttime coasters.

🎨 Arts Alive! FREE Museum Weekend
📍 Imagine Museum, St. Pete | Saturday & Sunday
Free admission to explore contemporary glass art.

🎭 The Suffragette's Murder
📍 St. Petersburg City Theatre | Friday–Sunday
A historical comedic whodunit.

😂 Steve Treviño
📍 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa | Friday at 7 PM

😂 Kevin Nealon
📍 McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota | Saturday

🍺 Oktoberfest Kickoff
📍 The Westin Sarasota | Saturday at 7 PM
Live music, stein-holding contests & yodeling. 🇩🇪

🏃 Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K
📍 Sarasota | Saturday

🥜 10th Annual PB&J Run
📍 Albert Whitted Park, St. Pete | Saturday at 7 AM

So what's winning this weekend: Bucs 🏈, Lightning 🏒, Rays ⚾, music 🎸, culture 🏮, or Oktoberfest 🍺?

👇 Drop your weekend plans in the comments!

Kristen Kurtz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group

09/17/2026

Before moving forward with the project, the City of Oldsmar asked residents what they thought.

The result? 75% of public comments supported the proposed downtown redevelopment.

That's an encouraging reminder that many communities across Florida are embracing projects that create more walkable neighborhoods, local gathering spaces, and vibrant downtown districts.

People aren't just investing in homes. They're investing in communities.

📩 Curious how projects like this can shape local neighborhoods? Let's talk.

Source: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/08/02/oldsmar-city-council-approves-key-terms-for-proposed-downtown-development-agreement