Recently I had the pleasure of previewing some lots in Pasadena Yacht & Country Club in Gulfport, FL for a client who was looking to build there. (There are VERY few left). This unique country club community offers a world-class marina, 18 hole championship golf course laid down by Wayne Stiles and renovated by Arnold […]
Homes On the Beach for $350K …and Under!
Many people moving to the Tampa Bay area want a home on or within a few minutes walking distance to our beautiful beaches, so we thought we’d show you some of the homes you can find now on and around the beaches of Pinellas County for under $350K! But hurry – these properties go fast […]
6 Reasons You May Not Want to Counter that Offer
“Can’t we just try?” I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard this from Sellers (and Buyers too!) When selling a Tampa Bay home, you could “try” a counteroffer – but you are taking a risk and there are a few points you should consider first, while attempting to take your emotions out of […]
Ask a Realtor: What’s Happening in Tampa’s Luxury Home Market?
Q: What is happening in the Tampa Luxury Home market? A: This month’s Florida Realtor magazine just came out and had a great article written about the Luxury Home market here in Florida entitled “Steady as She Goes”. In short, the luxury market is poised for a rebound. The luxury home market is increasing in […]
Ask a Realtor: Should I Short Sale My St. Petersburg Home?
Q: I bought my home in 2005 for $230,000. Now it is worth approximately $100,000 less than what I paid for it and I just lost my job and am struggling to keep up with the mortgage payments. Should I short sale or just let the bank foreclose, or do a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure with […]
Selling Your Tampa Home: How to Price Using Comparables
Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, “comps”) sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours. What makes a good comparable sale? Your best comparable sale is the same model as […]
