Stephanie Whitacre
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Stephanie Whitacre

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Stephanie Whitacre

Stephanie Whitacre

Stephanie Whitacre and her family moved to St. Petersburg in 2000. She and her husband ran a successful real estate company for the last 20 years, specializing in investment properties, residential sales and rentals. Now an empty-nester, Stephanie is sharing her real estate knowledge, insights and expertise with others.

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Recent Articles

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01 Jul 2021

How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market

by Stephanie Whitacre

If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...

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01 Jun 2021

Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?

by Stephanie Whitacre

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...

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03 May 2021

Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

by Stephanie Whitacre

Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right?  For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...

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01 Apr 2021

Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

by Stephanie Whitacre

Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...

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march2021

01 Mar 2021

Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

by Stephanie Whitacre

While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...

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01 Feb 2021

5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2021

by Stephanie Whitacre

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during...

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jan2021

01 Jan 2021

New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

by Stephanie Whitacre

The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales...

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01 Dec 2020

10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season

by Stephanie Whitacre

This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways...

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01 Nov 2020

The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021

by Stephanie Whitacre

“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most...

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01 Oct 2020

5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours

by Stephanie Whitacre

For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a...

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Recent Listings

2084 64th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL  33712

2084 64th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Pending | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,066 sqft

3 bedroom, 2 bath block home.  This home has a new kitchen with quartz countertops and a stainless steel microwave and dishwasher.  Both bathrooms have been updated with new shower surrounds, vanities and toilets. ...

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