Just listed in Venice, Florida 🌴 412 Redwood Drive | 3 bed, 2 bath What would it mean for you to move into a Venice FL home where the big projects are already done? Solar energy is already on the roof, so you're not starting from scratch on your power bill. Impact-resistant windows are already in, so you're not scrambling every June. The kitchen is already finished, with quartz countertops and a custom tile backsplash, and it opens right into the living space, so whoever's cooking is still part of the conversation. Then step out back. There's a private fenced yard with two custom patios, a covered pergola that lights up at night, and two storage sheds for the kayaks, the tools, and everything else Florida living collects. And with no pool, you get all that outdoor living without the pool maintenance. If you're relocating to Southwest Florida and trying to figure out whether Venice fits your life, I'm happy to walk you through it. No pressure, just honest answers. 📞 Schedule a private showing: 941-218-9961 🔗 bambricksellsflorida.com Bill Bambrick, REALTOR® with LPT Realty Because your next chapter matters. #VeniceFL #VeniceFloridaHomes #SarasotaCountyRealEstate #SolarHome #SouthwestFloridaLiving

If your North Port Solid Waste notice looked like a nearly 38% garbage bill increase, here’s the key context. The City describes the additional $128.01 as a proposed one-time charge to help pay for a new Solid Waste Transfer Station, not a permanent 38% increase in regular garbage collection costs. 👌 That number can get your attention. Completely understandable. But it’s important to separate the regular collection cost from the proposed one-time transfer station charge. Also, this isn’t technically a property tax based on your home’s value. It’s a non-ad valorem assessment, which means it’s based on the service provided to the property rather than the assessed value of the home. None of this means anyone needs to panic. It means the full cost picture matters. For homeowners on a fixed income, local assessments deserve a clear, calm explanation. 🍃 Comment “TRASH” and I’ll send you the City’s explanation. Or message Bill if you’re buying or selling in North Port and want calm guidance on the full cost picture. #NorthPortFL #SouthwestFloridaRealEstate #FloridaHomeowners #CostOfLiving #FloridaRelocation

Locals know this one 👇 Between Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Englewood, there's a farmer's market running almost every day of the week — and most people who live here only know about one of them. Sunday: Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, The Meadows Wednesday: Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct–Apr) Thursday: Englewood Farmer's Market (Oct–May) Saturday: Sarasota, Downtown Bradenton, Venice Third Thursday monthly: UTC Night Market This is the stuff that actually makes a Saturday morning here feel different from anywhere else — walkable, loud, full of people who live in your neighborhood. It's also the fastest way to figure out which area feels like you before you ever look at a house. Comment MARKETS and I'll send you the full list with addresses and season dates. 🏡 #SarasotaFL #BradentonFL #VeniceFL #EnglewoodFL #LakewoodRanch #SiestaKey #SarasotaRealEstate #FloridaLiving #ThingsToDoSarasota #FarmersMarket #BambrickSellsFlorida #LPTRealty

Relocating to Southwest Florida? One date decides your first property tax bill — and it isn't your closing date. 🏡 Florida homestead runs on the calendar year. You have to own and occupy the home as your permanent residence by January 1st, then file by March 1st. Close in November and you likely make the cutoff. Close in February and you're waiting a full year. What's at stake: up to $51,411 off your assessed value in 2026 📊 — and Save Our Homes capping your yearly assessment increase at 3 percent or inflation, whichever is lower. That's the number that compounds the longer you stay. Comment RELOCATE and I'll send you the homestead timeline relocators actually need before they close. ✨ — Bill Bambrick, Bambrick Sells Florida | LPT Realty #FloridaHomestead #HomesteadExemption #MovingToFlorida #RelocatingToFlorida #NorthPortFL #VeniceFL #WellenPark #SarasotaRealEstate #SWFLRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #BambrickSellsFlorida #LPTRealty

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INSTAGRAM Most buyers think a pool is the luxury. In North Port, the real value is the outdoor room around it. A good pool home can be worth a serious look, especially if you want the Florida lifestyle without giving up privacy, comfort, and everyday usability. What I’d look at before buying: 1. Year-round outdoor living North Port’s warm climate means a pool can be part of your normal routine, not a feature you use a few weekends a year. 2. The screened lanai matters A screened lanai helps with insects, debris, shade, and comfort. For many homeowners, it turns the backyard into a practical outdoor living space. 3. Heated pools extend the season If you’re relocating from the Northeast or Midwest, don’t assume every pool feels the same in cooler months. A heated pool can make a meaningful difference from fall through spring. 4. Today’s buyer conditions may help Buyers in North Port have more choices than they did during the peak market. That can create negotiating room, especially if the pool, heater, pump, cage, or screens need attention. 5. Due diligence protects you Before contingencies are removed, I’d want a pool inspection, equipment age review, flood zone check, seller disclosure review, and insurance guidance. A pool home can be a strong fit in North Port or Wellen Park. The key is knowing what you’re buying, what it may cost to maintain, and how it compares to similar homes nearby. Save this if you’re comparing pool homes in North Port or Wellen Park. If you want a second set of eyes on the lifestyle upside, ownership costs, and resale picture, message Bill. #NorthPortFLRealEstate #WellenParkRealEstate #SouthwestFloridaRealEstate #FloridaPoolHomes #FloridaRelocation

51 Florida counties just saw insurance premiums drop in 2026. 📉 Citizens even recommended a statewide decrease for a lot of personal policies. Feels like good news — and it is. But here's the part nobody's saying loud enough: That doesn't mean YOUR renewal is going down. Your price still comes down to your roof, the age of your home, wind protection, flood exposure, your electrical and plumbing, your claims history, and the coverage you picked. For years, a lot of homeowners just accepted the increase because it felt like there was no other option. That may not be true anymore. Before you auto-renew, it might be worth getting a fresh quote — just make sure whoever you ask is comparing the same coverage and deductibles, not just the lowest number. Thinking about selling in North Port, Venice, or Port Charlotte this year? Get an insurance quote before you list. Buyers will ask what it costs to insure, and you want that answer ready. Comment "INSURANCE" and I'll send you my homeowner review checklist. 👇 #FloridaRealEstate #NorthPortFL #VeniceFL #PortCharlotteFL #FloridaHomeInsurance #HomeownersInsurance #SWFLRealEstate #BambrickSellsFlorida

If your Citizens renewal just came in LOWER, you're not imagining it. ⬇️🎉 Citizens Property Insurance cut rates statewide by about eight point seven percent — the first cut since 2015 — and it's now applying at renewal, not just to new policies. 🏡 More than three hundred thirty thousand policyholders across all sixty-seven counties are seeing decreases. Over half of those are ten percent or more. That doesn't mean every bill is dropping — it varies by county and coverage. But if insurance costs have been squeezing your budget, this is worth checking. 👀