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New Roche Bobois Downtown St. Pete Condos & Plans ✨
Rising 29 stories above downtown’s vibrant streets, the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower is poised to become the defining address in Tampa Bay luxury real estate. Developed by Clearwater-based Valor Real Estate Development in partnership with the iconic Parisian furniture house Roche Bobois, this is not simply a new condominium — it is a landmark, a statement, and a once-in-a-generation opportunity for buyers who understand the difference between a place to live and a place to tru
Audra Lane
3 days ago4 min read


Cardel Homes in Florida: What Buyers Should Know About This Family-Owned Builder
Cardel Homes traces its roots to 1973, when Calgary teachers Del and Caryl Ockey founded the company. What began as a family-owned homebuilding business has grown into a North American builder operating in Alberta, Ontario, Colorado, and Florida.
The name Cardel comes from the first three letters of Del and Caryl's names. More than fifty years later, Cardel says it has shaped more than 150 communities and built more than 20,000 homes across North America.
Audra Lane
Sep 16 min read


5 Luxury New-Home Communities to Watch in Lakewood Ranch | 2026
Lakewood Ranch isn't one luxury market — it's a collection of very different new-home lifestyles. Golf, resort amenities, custom estates, larger homesites, waterfront settings, and low-maintenance living can all look very different from one community to the next.
In 2026, several communities are particularly worth watching, from the bundled golf lifestyle of Calusa Country Club to the estate-scale homes of Monterey and the custom-builder lineup at Wild Blue.
Audra Lane
Aug 267 min read


A New Brushstroke of Luxury Condos on the Downtown St. Pete Skyline
Rising 42 stories above Central Avenue, Art House arrived as more than a new address. It is a considered answer to the question that anyone who has fallen for this city eventually asks: What would it mean to actually live here, at the center of all of it? Art House isn't just another luxury tower — it's a deliberate statement about how one of Florida's most vibrant cities wants to live, work, and breathe.
Audra Lane
Aug 214 min read


What Are HOA and CDD Fees? The Monthly Costs Florida Buyers Need to Understand
If you're shopping for a home in Southwest Florida, you've likely run into two acronyms that can affect your budget: HOA and CDD. Buyers relocating from other states often understand the first and have likely not heard of the second, and that gap can often cause confusion in a Florida real estate transaction.
Audra Lane
Aug 207 min read


A Timeless Legacy Along the Bay: Waldorf Astoria, St. Petersburg
A Timeless Legacy Along the Bay | What happens when one of the world’s most storied luxury brands chooses to call St. Petersburg home?
Some buildings simply occupy a site. Others redefine it entirely. Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg belongs unmistakably to the second category — a tower that doesn’t merely join the downtown skyline but announces a new chapter in what it means to live well in one of Florida’s most celebrated coastal cities.
Audra Lane
Aug 195 min read
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