Tampa Bay, FL

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In-depth, locally written guides on buying, selling, and investing in Tampa Bay real estate — neighborhoods, flood zones, down payment assistance, market trends, and more from Mike Valdes.

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20 Years, 1,200+ Homes: What I've Learned Selling Real Estate in Tampa Bay
I closed my first real estate transaction in Tampa Bay in 2004. Since then, I've helped more than 1,200 families buy, sell, and invest across this market — through two hurricanes, a financial crisis, a pandemic, a historic boom, and now a correction. Here's what two decades of doing this every day has actually taught me.
Mar 1, 2026 8 min read