Julie Folden, Realtor with Coastal Properties Group International

09/17/2026

Please remember this message from our local Friends of IRB Library event this coming Saturday!

Join us for Florida Explorers this Saturday, September 19th at 11:00am in the Indian Rocks Beach Civic Auditorium. We will be learning all about mysterious jellyfish with stories, games, and activities!

09/17/2026

The truth about luxury? It isn't defined by a price tag. ✨

Today's luxury buyers are looking beyond the obvious. They're looking for homes that offer something meaningful, distinctive, and difficult to replicate—whether that's waterfront access, exceptional architecture, privacy, thoughtful design, or a lifestyle that simply can't be duplicated.

Luxury isn't about having the most. It's about having what matters most.

And that's where the right representation makes all the difference. 🏡🌊

09/14/2026

Turns Out… This Is the Life 🌴

Turns out being 20 minutes from the beach, close to downtown, surrounded by the coast, and able to enjoy the outdoors year-round is a pretty great way to live. ☀️🌊

That’s the beauty of Tampa Bay living—you don’t have to choose between city life, coastal life, and the great outdoors. You get it all.

Would you call Tampa Bay home? 🏡

09/10/2026

🌊 SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE | WATERFRONT LIVING ON SAND KEY

Hope you can stop by and see this amazing waterfront property! Exceptional value in a truly enviable location just south of Clearwater Beach. 🌴

This beautifully updated Marina del Rey townhome combines coastal elegance, generous living spaces, and exceptional boating access along protected deep-water harbor with connections to Clearwater Harbor, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico. 🛥️

✨ Property Highlights:

Spacious great room filled with natural light
Customized kitchen with Cambria quartz, island, breakfast bar & wine refrigerator
Multiple private balconies with tranquil water views
Spacious primary suite with walk-in closet & luxurious en-suite bath
Flexible ground-level bonus space with private entrance
Steam shower + additional en-suite bath
Private dock with 20,000-lb boat lift, water & electric
Heated community pool & private beach access
Pet-friendly community
Bamboo flooring, crown molding & fresh, bright interior paint

Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a low-maintenance second home, this is coastal Florida living at its best—with the beach, boat, and beautiful views all right outside your door. ☀️🌊

📍 Marina del Rey | Sand Key
🏡 SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE
📲 Stop by and take a look—we'd love to see you!

09/07/2026

Today we celebrate Labor Day, honoring the American workers whose dedication, contributions, and hard work continue to shape our communities and our country.

Whether you're spending the long weekend with family, enjoying a day on the water, firing up the grill, or simply taking a well-deserved break—here’s to the people who keep everything moving. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸🌴☀️

09/03/2026

Calling all aspiring young bakers! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

08/30/2026

📈 Florida Real Estate Is Showing Some Momentum!

Florida home sales increased year over year for the 11th consecutive month in July—a sign that buyers are continuing to move forward despite mortgage rates remaining elevated. 🌴🏡

Here are a few key takeaways:

🏡 Single-family sales: +5%
🏢 Condo & townhome sales: +11%
📈 Pending single-family sales: +2.5%
📉 Single-family inventory: -13.5%
📉 Condo/townhome inventory: -13%
💰 Single-family median price: $425,000 (+3.7%)
🏢 Condo/townhome median price: $295,000

The takeaway? Buyers are coming back—even without a major drop in mortgage rates. As inventory tightens, local market conditions are becoming increasingly important for both buyers and sellers.

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/08/florida-home-sales-rise-11th-straight-month

Florida’s market is moving. Are you ready? 🌴

08/25/2026

🤍 Where every hard day ends.

Because home isn't just where you wake up—it's where you exhale, recharge, and leave the rest of the world at the door. 🛏️✨

From cozy retreats to luxurious primary suites, our listings offer bedrooms designed for those quiet moments that make a house feel like home.

🌙 Find the bedroom. Find the feeling. Find your home.

08/21/2026

Experience elevated downtown St. Petersburg living in this exceptional 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo with a dedicated office/den and 1,931 SF of beautifully designed space.

This is the ONLY residence with this highly desirable floor plan to be offered for sale since completion, featuring more than $50K in builder and owner upgrades! 🤍

✨ Highlights include:
• Floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Mirror Lake, Downtown St. Pete, Tampa Bay & the Sunshine Skyway
• Private terrace-style balcony
• No carpet—beautiful tile throughout
• Custom remote-control window shades
• Designer lighting & ceiling fans
• Custom closet organization systems
• Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry & built-in appliances
• Spacious primary suite with luxurious bath & oversized walk-in shower
• Dedicated office/den
• Rooftop amenity deck spanning 12,000 SF
• Rooftop pool, spa & sauna
• Fitness center & social room with outdoor kitchen and beverage bar
• Concierge service, controlled-access parking & private storage

Located directly on Mirror Lake, you're just steps from the best of downtown St. Petersburg—restaurants, shops, parks, cultural attractions, and more. Plus, a convenient golf cart shuttle makes getting around the city effortless. 🌴✨

Luxury, location, views—and now one full year of HOA dues paid by the seller!

📍 777 3RD AVENUE N Unit #1202, ST PETERSBURG, FL
Listed At: $1,125,000
🏡 SELLER WILL PAY ONE FULL YEAR OF HOA DUES AT CLOSING! 🎉