Townhomes have some advantages over single-family homes and condos, and for some buyers it can make a lot of sense to buy a home in a townhome development. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning a townhome that Continue reading »
Townhome Sales: Advantages and disadvantages of buying in a townhome development…
Walker Whitney Plaza condos for sale in downtown St Petersburg – 1% cash back for closing costs
Walker Whitney Plaza condos, located at 226 5th Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL 33701, offer a little bit of Manhattan in downtown St Petersburg, with semi-industrial styling, concrete floors and a roof-top terrace for all to enjoy. With 10 floors, 56 units, reserved underground Continue reading »
Homes we like: Large, waterfront short sale home in Treasure Island…
I think this Treasure Island home could be a great buy. It is listed as a short-sale with bank approval at list price, though of course a lower offer could be submitted. The property has a lot going for it: measured square footage Continue reading »
New record for low interest rate mortgages, new home sales down…
The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.69 this week, beating the previous record of 4.71 recorded last December. This is the lowest average rate since tracking began in 1971. Rates for 15-year mortgages fell to Continue reading »
No oil spill in St Petersburg, Tampa Bay: from St Pete Beach to Clearwater, our beaches are oil-free and likely to stay that way…
It is surprising to me how many people around the country think the entire Gulf of Mexico is affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill. That fact is that as of today the nearest beach to St Pete Beach with any oil on it is Fort Walton Beach, about 293 miles NW Continue reading »
Luxury homes for sale in coastal south Pinellas: what’s happening with high end homes and condos…
For the sake of this blog post I will consider luxury properties as those listed for sale over $1,000,000, though I know an argument could be made that the high-end range starts at a lower price. Also, I compiled the numbers for this post using Continue reading »
Pinellas County, St Petersburg area real estate market update…
Buyers and real estate agents were scrambling in April to get homes under contract before the tax credit expired on April 30th, resulting in a big boost for sales. Overall unit sales are up 43.4% from last April – single family homes are up Continue reading »
Short sale approval: Up front short sale questions and why they are important…
We have a list of questions we always ask the listing agent on a short sale property before we show the home or condo to a buyer. This is important because although the short sale process has improved over the past year or two, the process is still Continue reading »
Isla Del Sol, Palma Del Mar Blvd #210
Nice 2/2 condo in a great location and at a great price! This golf-course view condo in Isla Del Sol is Palma Del Mar #210. Isla Del Sol is beautifully located across the bridge from St Pete Beach and the Don Cesar, just north of Tierra Continue reading »
Which real estate agent or company should you choose? The truth about real estate brokerage…
I’m going to let you in on one of the big secrets of the real estate industry: it doesn’t matter which real estate company you choose. Why? Because almost all Realtors, or real estate agents (they are not the necessarily the same thing, a Realtor is a real estate agent Continue reading »
Sand Key Condos, Clearwater Beach Hyatt, Homes & Condos on Clearwater Beach & Sand Key…
We recently spent a day sailing in the Gulf of Mexico after leaving from Clearwater Beach. On the way back in I was able to get a few decent shots of the new Clearwater Beach Hyatt Resort & Spa, the condos of Sand Key and Shephard’s Beach Resort and Restaurant, Continue reading »
Video: View from The Hurricane in Pass-a-Grille, St Pete Beach…
Few if any establishments offer views of the Gulf of Mexico superior to that of The Hurricane Watch, the roof-top bar of The Hurricane, located in the Pass-a-Grille area of St Pete Beach, Florida. This short video was taken Continue reading »
Isla Del Sol Bahia Vista II #429…
The spectacular location and reasonable pricing for this condo warrants a post. This waterfront condo in Isla Del Sol is Bahia Vista II #429. Isla Del Sol is beautifully located across the bridge from St Pete Beach and Continue reading »
Pinellas County, St Petersburg area real estate market update…
Our real estate market in Pinellas County, which encompasses St Petersburg, Clearwater and the Gulf beaches, continues to improve, with inventory down and sales up significantly in February compared to a year ago. We are seeing a lot of buyers Continue reading »
Tides Beach Club, Redington Beach Condos…
Tides Beach Club Condos, located in North Redington Beach, Florida, directly on the Gulf of Mexico, offers some of the best waterfront living in west-central Florida. A gated community, Tides Beach Club consists of six buildings Continue reading »
Try Middle Grounds Grill in Treasure Island…
After a long day looking at homes or condos you could do no better than to enjoy a nice dinner at Middle Grounds Grill in Treasure Island. Located at 10925 Gulf Boulevard, Middle Grounds features some of the best seafood and steaks on the beaches. Continue reading »
Our professional photography equipment and techniques help us sell your home or condo faster…
When selling a home or condo first impressions on the Internet mean everything. Our home and condo buyers just about always see photos of properties before we take them to see any in person. They either find the property themselves using our Continue reading »
New units still available at Signature Place Condo: 1% cash-back for closing costs…
Update: New units are still available at the Signature condo but they are moving fast! 20 of the 71 remaining condos have sold in 3 days since the auction. Contact us soon if you would like to make an appointment to see available Continue reading »
Short-sales, foreclosures, and “normal” sales: a primer on purchasing homes in the current real estate market.
We are seeing a lot of confusion about the differences in ownership and potential issues with purchasing a home or condo in St. Petersburg Fl or the Gulf beaches. Since short-sales and foreclosures represent about 40% of the properties currently Continue reading »
Real Estate Agents and brokerage relationships in Florida…
As Realtors, or real estate agents, in Florida (they are not necessarily the same thing – a Realtor is an agent who belongs to the National Association of Realtors), we may represent a client as either a Transaction Broker or as a Continue reading »
