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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. 👀

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

Class is in session in North Port schools for students and drivers. 📸 Speeding school zone cameras may just take that skip out of your jump. Those who don't like them- well, you may have a heavy foot or be texting and just forgot, or your dog jumped on the gas pedal. 🏎️ They are not to take money out of your pocket; their sole purpose is to keep kids safe. 💰 Fines are a flat $100 civil penalty, triggered when traveling over 11 mph OVER the posted school zone limit. That's 30 minutes before and after school hours. If you choose not to pay it in30 days, it goes to $206.

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

Are you reading your Florida TRIM notice correctly? 📄 Learn what to check on your property tax assessment before your bill arrives to ensure your homestead exemption is applied! 🏡 What is the property tax notice that Florida homeowners frequently misread? 🤔 Florida homeowners often mistake the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice received in August for an actual tax bill 📑, when it is actually a proposed assessment. Before the final tax bill arrives in November 🗓️, homeowners should check three main details: Homestead Exemption Status: 🏠 Ensure your $50,000 Florida Homestead Exemption and "Save Our Homes" cap are accurately reflected. Assessed Value vs. Market Value: 📊 Verify that the property valuation matches current market trends and doesn't exceed fair market value. Proposed Millage Rates: 🏛️ Review local taxing authority public hearing dates to understand potential tax rate changes. If inaccuracies exist regarding exemptions or valuation ⚠️, property owners must file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailing date ⏳. If inaccuracies exist regarding exemptions or valuation, property owners must file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailing date. #FloridaPropertyTax #TRIMNotice #FloridaHomestead #FloridaRealEstate #HomeownerTips #NorthPortFL #VeniceFL #WellenPark #PortCharlotte #SouthwestFlorida