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What to Do When Your House Isn't Selling
As I touched on in a recent blog post, the housing market is influx. Thanks to a still-high inventory and soaring mortgage rates, homes...

Christine Elias
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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St. Petersburg: One of the Top Dog-Friendly Cities!
Earlier this year, the Urban Dog Group expanded to St. Petersburg, which was recently named the third most pet-friendly city in the...

Christine Elias
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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What Is An Emotional Support Animal?
All animal lovers rely on their pets for love and companionship. People with mental health conditions, though, may need the presence of...

Christine Elias
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?
The housing market has been a hot topic in recent years. With the pandemic lockdown and the shift to a work-from-home mentality, home...

Christine Elias
Aug 26, 20232 min read
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Tips for Taking Your Pet to the Vet
A big part of being a good pet owner is your visits to the veterinarian. Outside of an annual check-up, it’s important to see the vet if...

Christine Elias
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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What You Need to Know About Renting Versus Buying
You’re ready to look for a new home but unsure if it makes more sense to rent or buy. You’re not alone! Many people struggle to make...

Christine Elias
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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A Safe Summer for Your Pets
As summer heats up (pun intended!), it’s particularly important to keep your pets’ safety top of mind. High temperatures can be dangerous...

Christine Elias
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Realtor
When it comes to finding the perfect house, home owners are driven by many needs: location, size, school systems, crime, and more. Many...

Christine Elias
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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Tips for Buying an Investment Property
It’s no secret that Central Florida is a hot spot for second homes and rental properties. If you’re ready to take on an investment...

Christine Elias
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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Memorial Day Weekend in Central Florida
For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer — and it’s just around a corner! How are you going to celebrate?...

Christine Elias
May 15, 20232 min read
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The Best Rooms to Renovate
Last month, we shared five tips for buying a fixer upper . Now, we want to take a closer look at tackling those updates after you find...

Christine Elias
May 9, 20233 min read
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Tips for Buying a Fixer Upper
With spring home buying season well underway, it’s time to tackle a popular topic in the real estate industry: buying a fixer upper. If...

Christine Elias
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Five Reasons to Rescue a Dog
Did you know that nearly three million dogs across the country are in animal shelters or rescue groups at any given time? Every one of...

Christine Elias
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Five Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Getting approved for a mortgage can be overwhelming and confusing for home buyers. Oftentimes, they have misconceptions about the...

Christine Elias
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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How to Give Your Property More Curb Appeal
As interest rates continue to rise and economic uncertainty looms, the real estate market remains particularly competitive. As a home...

Christine Elias
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Tips to Set Up a Successful Airbnb
Turning your home into an Airbnb is alluring for many reasons, with the top being that it’s a great way to make money. On average, Airbnb...

Christine Elias
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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Now Serving Residents of Tampa and St. Petersburg!
The Urban Dog Group is excited to announce that we have recently registered with the Coldwell Banker Realty office in St. Petersburg. We...

Christine Elias
Feb 14, 20233 min read
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It’s a Buyer’s Market: Part Two
Last week, we introduced the idea of a buyer’s market and shared two ways to save as a home buyer in 2023. Now, let’s pick up where we...

Christine Elias
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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It’s a Buyer’s Market: Part One
Given the increasing interest rates and slower turnover, you may assume it’s not a great time to purchase a house — and you’d be wrong!...

Christine Elias
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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Real Estate Industry Forecast for 2023
It’s no secret that 2022 was a big year in real estate! The housing market boomed through the summer and then began to slow down as...

Christine Elias
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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