JAY D'ABRAMO
Posts from June 5th, 2026
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Tampa Bay Home Buying: Which "Red Flags" Are Actually a Big Deal (and Which Aren't)
Buying a home is exciting. It can also make you do things you'd never do with any other purchase, like convincing yourself that a little "mildew smell" in the garage is probably nothing.
You're not alone. A 2026 Clever Real Estate report found 76% of buyers say they'd be willing to overlook red flags in a home.
And honestly, sometimes that's fine. Not every red flag means you should sprint back to the car.
The key is knowing what's just negotiating leverage, what needs a specialist's opinion, and what should be an immediate no.
Here's how I break it down with my buyers across Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach, and FishHawk.
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