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Dean Diakonis

@DeanDiakonis

Living the dream in the greatest state in the country. Mission to build the most trusted real estate brand in Tampa Bay. Numbers driven, no fluff, no dancing.

 Tampa, FL
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Joined December 2020
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Ambition is wanting the result. Discipline is doing the boring part again.
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Seller tips nobody puts in the listing agreement: Leave during showings. Skip the eleventh candle. Buyers won't see past the clutter. Disclose the roof. Paint the purple wall. None of it is in the contract. All of it shows up in the offer.
Seller tips nobody puts in the listing agreement.

ALT Seller tips nobody puts in the listing agreement.

Seller tip 1: Buyers love your home more when you're not in it.

ALT Seller tip 1: Buyers love your home more when you're not in it.

Seller tip 2: One candle is nice. Eleven is a cover-up.

ALT Seller tip 2: One candle is nice. Eleven is a cover-up.

Seller tip 3: Buyers won't see past it.

ALT Seller tip 3: Buyers won't see past it.

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If Russell Brand is going to prison for rape that occurred 20 years ago, why isn’t anyone in the Epstein files going too?
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Tampa Bay single-family: 41 days. Condos: 74. That gap opened this spring and it is not closing. Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee — closed sales through October. #TampaBayRealEstate Tampa houses: deandiakonisfl.com/home-sear… Tampa condos: deandiakonisfl.com/home-sear…
Chart: Tampa Bay median days on market, single-family vs condo, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. October: homes 41 days, condos 74 days, +33 day gap. Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee.

ALT Chart: Tampa Bay median days on market, single-family vs condo, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. October: homes 41 days, condos 74 days, +33 day gap. Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee.

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SOLD at 345 Bayshore! Helped my buyer close on Unit 1712: 1 bed/1 bath, 853 sq ft, $400,000. Grand entry, two-story library, pool, 24-hr concierge, right on Bayshore Blvd. One of my favorites for the value you get. #TampaRealEstate #Sold
SOLD graphic for 345 Bayshore Unit 1712, $400,000

ALT SOLD graphic for 345 Bayshore Unit 1712, $400,000

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ALT 345 Bayshore photo

345 Bayshore photo

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I'm not seeing Tampa Bay deals die over insurance right now. People know what they're getting into. Nobody's happy about the quote — but it's already baked into the deal.
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SOLD: 2308 Link St, Tampa. A rare ultra-luxury estate with luxury appliances (white fridge), lush grounds (dirt) and easy maintenance (it's already a mess). Really, it was a full gut and a great income-property play. Represented the seller. SOLD for $213,000.
SOLD graphic for 2308 Link St, Tampa, $213,000

ALT SOLD graphic for 2308 Link St, Tampa, $213,000

Kitchen

ALT Kitchen

Living room

ALT Living room

Bedroom

ALT Bedroom

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Tampa Bay median days on market (SFH): June: 28 Sept: 35 Sept 2025: 39 Slower than summer, still faster than last year. About 3.8 months of supply. Good homes still move. Everything else waits. Source: Stellar MLS via MLS Grid
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Lutz vs Wesley Chapel — both north of Tampa, very different feel (and CDD fees matter). Lutz: deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh… Wesley Chapel: deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh…

Lutz Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide | Dean Diakonis, Tampa Bay REALTOR®

Living in Lutz, FL — homes, prices, schools, flood/insurance notes, and local tips from Dean Diakonis.

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Wild times. Give the security guard a raise. This could have been horrific.
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WATCH: CCTV footage captured the Citibank security guard shooting and killing the active shooter in Tampa.
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Downtown Tampa living, two different vibes: Channel District → deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh… Bayshore Beautiful → deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh… Prices, flood/insurance notes, and who each area fits — free guides on my site.
Channel District Tampa Condos for Sale | Dean Diakonis

Channel District Tampa Condos for Sale | Dean Diakonis

Channel District condos near Amalie Arena & Sparkman Wharf — market numbers, HOA and insurance tips, and live listings from Dean Diakonis.

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Tampa buyers: Davis Islands vs Harbour Island — both island living, very different price points. I broke Davis Islands down here (prices, flood tips, who it fits): deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh… Harbour Island guide: deandiakonisfl.com/neighborh…
Davis Islands Tampa Homes for Sale & Guide | Dean Diakonis

Davis Islands Tampa Homes for Sale & Guide | Dean Diakonis

Davis Islands homes for sale, current market numbers, island lifestyle, flood and insurance tips, and live listings from Tampa Bay Realtor Dean Diakonis.

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Floridians - Amendment 3. Good or bad?
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'As-is' means you can't force repairs. It does not mean skip the inspection.
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Nearly 6 in 10 active single-family listings in Tampa Bay have already cut their price (58.8%). The other 4 are calling me to explain why their house is different. It's not. Price it right the first time. Data: Stellar MLS via MLS Grid
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Amendment 3 passed with 62%. Homestead exemption goes from $50K to $150K in 2027 (non-school taxes). Hot take: it doesn't make Tampa cheaper to buy. It makes it cheaper to stay. And cheaper to stay means fewer listings. Owners, congrats. Buyers, the line just got longer.
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Amendment 3 passed. What it actually changes for Tampa Bay owners, in 8 slides.
Amendment 3 cover

ALT Amendment 3 cover

In one sentence

ALT In one sentence

Exemption bars

ALT Exemption bars

Schools stay the same

ALT Schools stay the same

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5-year wait for new residents. Assessment cap cut in half for rentals and second homes. Every property shakes out differently.
Five year wait

ALT Five year wait

10% to 5% cap

ALT 10% to 5% cap

Tampa Bay breakdown

ALT Tampa Bay breakdown

Ask Dean

ALT Ask Dean

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Builder incentives in Wesley Chapel and Riverview are a good deal. Rate buydowns, closing credits, plus a new roof, new AC, new everything. Any advantage you can get in this market, take it. Explore all your options.
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58.8% of active single-family listings across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco have already cut their price. Pasco leads at 60.7%. Sellers, buyers aren't ignoring your house. They're ignoring your number. Data: Stellar MLS via MLS Grid (as of 10/30)
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