Blackburn Coastal Realty

July 19, 2026

-Good News For Barrier Island Homeowners

Everyone Asks...how's the market?

I've watched this market before the storms, during the storms, and now as it rebuilds. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that markets don't move in straight lines—but they do move on. Buyers already have. Sellers need …

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May 28, 2026

-TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

#1 Call me.
(I’ll handle the other 9.)

#2 Price it where buyers get excited — not where your neighbor’s cousin thinks it should be. Buyers “vote with their feet.” No showings = no emotional connection = no offers.

#3 Stop babysitting clutter.
We’re selling surfaces (floor, wall, countertops), light, views …

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Dec. 24, 2025

-Not Your Nana's Beach Condo

17900 Gulf Blvd #6A Redington Shores, FL 33708

You don’t buy a condo at the beach just to hold your stuff. You buy a condo in Redington Shores because you want a new life — one with water views, open air, and fewer compromises. Wake to morning light instead …

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Nov. 20, 2025

-How Overpricing Your Property Can Backfire

🦀 Overpricing Backfires Even More at the Beach

If you price too high, buyers don’t come in low.

They don’t come in at all.

Beach buyers aren’t robots running financial models — they’re emotional buyers. Second-home dreamers. Lifestyle shoppers. People already imagining if Grandma would mind sleeping on the pull-out …

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Oct. 1, 2025

-Why Your Home’s Smell Might Be Costing You Buyers

(What Buyers Really Think — But Don’t Say Out Loud)

Ever walk into a home that just feels right? Even before you’ve seen the kitchen or checked the view? That’s not luck. It’s good staging. And yes, scent plays a role in that, but it’s just one part of the …

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Aug. 25, 2025

-From Sandbags to Sold Signs: After the Flood of Decisions, Sellers Plan Their Next Move

Why Barrier Islanders Are Ditching Lawn Care for Lock-and-Leave Living


August 2025 Barrier Island Market Report

New to our local market? Welcome to the Barrier Islands, where real estate doesn’t follow the usual playbook.

National pundits talk about interest rates like they’re the puppet master behind every price shift. And …

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Aug. 25, 2025

-Why You Think Your Home Is Worth More Than Your Neighbor’s (And Why They Think the Same About Theirs)

Spoiler alert: You’re both wrong. And that’s okay.

Ever see a new listing hit the market and immediately think,

“Huh. Ours is nicer. We’d definitely get more than that."

You’re not alone. In fact, your neighbor probably thought the exact same thing about yours. Welcome to one of the most …

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July 14, 2025

-Big views, beach vibes, and the best value.

Big views, beach vibes, and the best value.

17735 Gulf Blvd #502 Redington Shores FL 33708

Ever dream of living in a place that hands you a Gulf breeze, a glass of wine, and says, “You’ve earned this”? Meet your new home, Unit #502 — a 5th-floor stunner with water …

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July 10, 2025

-Why It Feels Weird Right Now—But Isn’t Actually a Real Estate Crisis

July 2025 Barrier Island Market Report

 

The Real Story: What’s Selling. What’s Sitting.

You want to know what your property is worth right now? Fair. Post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, that question  has gotten trickier to answer because comps? They're toast. Can I tell you the EXACT price to expect for …

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May 30, 2025

-Sunlight City on the Sand: Redington Towers #1806

Not your average beach condo — this one’s got views and good taste.

17920 Gulf Blvd #1806 Redington Shores FL 33708

If you’re the kind of person who says, “I just want something that feels done,” this one’s your match. The views? Swoon-worthy. The updates? Spot on. The staging …

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