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Why Marco Island Buyers Are Beating the Heat While Sellers Sweat

Jul 29, 2025

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8 min read

Why Marco Island Buyers Are Beating the Heat While Sellers Sweat

Million-dollar medians, 96% of homes selling under asking, and coffee's on me—here's what's happening in Marco's summer market

Edward Karas

Marco Island Real Estate Insider: First Edition

Feb 24, 2025

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7 min read

Marco Island Real Estate Insider: First Edition

A deep dive into the latest market trends and figures from January 2025

Edward Karas

Marco Island Real Estate Insider: Latest Trends & Storm Season Prep

May 29, 2025

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5 min read

Marco Island Real Estate Insider: Latest Trends & Storm Season Prep

Kicking off summer with your real estate market update and helpful hurricane season essentials!

Edward Karas

Editions

Marco Island’s $23 Million Transportation Referendum Passes by One Vote

Aug 31, 2026

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3 min read

Marco Island’s $23 Million Transportation Referendum Passes by One Vote

The $23 million measure dramatically passed 2,259 to 2,258 and will fund bridge replacements, repairs to other bridges, and more than 36 miles of road paving across Marco Island

Edward Karas

Trusts vs. LLCs & City Council's MIPD Decision

Jul 31, 2026

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3 min read

Trusts vs. LLCs & City Council's MIPD Decision

Learn how to protect your real estate portfolio, City Council speaks on the future of the Marco Island Police Department, and the Fed's interest rate debate

Edward Karas

Marco Island Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

Jun 30, 2026

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2 min read

Marco Island Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

Where to see the fireworks this Fourth of July weekend, how to minimize your capital gains tax, and why the new housing bill could make getting a mortgage easier

Edward Karas

Could Property Tax Relief Be on the Horizon?

May 31, 2026

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2 min read

Could Property Tax Relief Be on the Horizon?

As Marco Island winds down for the summer, stay up to date on local news & what might be in store for the future of property taxes in Florida

Edward Karas

How Global Events Are Shaping the Housing Market

Apr 24, 2026

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3 min read

How Global Events Are Shaping the Housing Market

Mortgage rates are at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons. The latest ripples being felt throughout the real estate market. Plus, where's the cheapest gas?

Edward Karas

Jan 5, 2026

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8 min read

Does the New Year Mean a New Market?

Right before the ball dropped in Times Square, mortgage rates hit their lowest point of the year. In this edition, we'll look at the news and trends that could already be shaping real estate in 2026.

Edward Karas