Tampa Bay Area Featured Properties
22623 Cliffside Way Land O Lakes FL Single-Family Home For Sale
No Short Sale Here!! Think Big, Think Entertainment. This 4/3/3, 3078 sq ft home has an open flow to accomidate big families & big crowds. Formal spaces have gleaming hardwood floors, while the family friendly areas have tile, and bedrooms are carpeted for your comfort. Just when you think it can’t get any better –… Read More
4009 Ashley CT, Holiday FL 34691 Single-family Home for Sale
3 BR/2 BA 4009 Ashley CT, Holiday FL 34691 $199,000 MLS #T2475470 If you are ready to move your family or retire to the suburbs this is the house for you! Located on a quiet Cul-De-Sac this home is perfect for Saturday morning bike rides with the kids or a power walk around the friendly neighborhood…. Read More
19111 Cherry Rose Circle Lutz, FL – Single-family Home for Sale
4BD/ 31.5 BA 19111 Cherry Rose Circle Lutz, FL Single-family Home $225,000 MLS # T2464863 Oops.. too late, this one is now under contract. This elegant 2561 square foot home built by Morrison Homes is located in the family friendly Villa Rosa community. Your attention is immediately captured by the magnificent foyer filled with light and a beautiful staircase. … Read More
800 S Dakota Ave #327 Tampa, FL Condo For Sale
2 BD/2 BA 800 S Dakota Ave #327 Tampa, FL $179,000 MLS # T2471759 Oops… Too Late, this one is under Contract! Located in the prominent Hyde Park neighborhood, this 1004 square foot condo invites you to relax in its calming ambiance. You are welcomed to the unit by lush gardens and an exterior that are… Read More
1561 Hillside Landing Dr, Tarpon Springs FL -Townhome
3 BR/3.1 BA Luxury Townhome Hillside Landings #T2445737 $1,200,000 Mediterranean Style Villa on Lake Tarpon! The tranquility of the water will make you fall in love with this beautiful home, custom built with every detail! 1 of only 2 homes in exclusive Hillside Landings found at end of gated private lane lined with southern Magnolias. Exterior is stucco with… Read More
All Things Tampa Bay Real Estate, Lifestyle, Happenings and Events
Tampa Still A Top Choice For Vacation Home Buyers
Tampa is not only retaining its place as one of the most desirable vacation spots on the planet, but thanks to innovative solutions for investors and the recent crisis, Tampa real estate and the surrounding Bay area is actually becoming even more popular. Tampa is the Perfect Vacation Home and Second Home Destination Being far more affordable and more reasonably priced than Naples, Orlando, … [Read More...]
Setting Up Your Tampa Bay Home for Sale with Curb Appeal
It is no secret that selling your Tampa Bay home can be a little more challenging today than it has been before due to the Florida real Estate market. If you want to sell your house in Tampa quickly and for top dollar, you will find that attention curb appeal will go a long way. Why Care about Curb Appeal? Curb appeal is all about making the outside of your Tampa property for sale more … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday USA!
Let's Celebrate Tampa - With Area Fireworks & Other Fun July 4, 2011 marks the United State’s 235th birthday. That calls for a great big celebration of freedom and fun! Grab your blanket, friends and family and head to one of these great Tampa area parties complete with fireworks. Channelside Bay Plaza The Fun begins at 2:00 pm - there will be live family friendly … [Read More...]
Harvesting Rainwater – Recycle with Big Results!
As a REALTOR, naturally one of my favorite things to watch on television is HGTV; I especially love House Hunters International. I'm always fascinated with the cities, neighborhoods and homes. An Italian client told me that in Italy the homes are passed down through the family and generally not sold as they are here in the US. Real estate traditions, practices and laws often vary … [Read More...]
4714 & 4724 Barry Drive, Land O’ Lakes, FL – Waterfront Lots for Sale
MLS # 2448317 MLS#2448425 $159,900 Per Lot Looking for the perfect spot to build your dream home? Take advantage of one or both of these buildable lots on a canal with easy access to … [Read More...]
Fun, Free or Almost Free Things to do in Tampa Bay, Florida
From theme parks, culture and the arts, state parks, nature trails, picnicking and fishing to the beautiful beaches that grace Central Florida’s Gulf coastline, Tampa Bay, Florida is an exciting place to live and visit! In the summertime, especially, Tampa Bay offers a variety of free or almost free things to do for the entire family. Here's a list to get you started: Tampa Bay … [Read More...]
Florida New Home Communities – HOAs and CDDs
Many first-time home buyers and even seasoned buyers who have never purchased in a Florida new home community are unfamiliar with homeowners association (HOA) and Community Development District (CDD) fees and what those fees are used for. In a nutshell, HOAs and CDDs help preserve the overall quality of life in a new home community as well as the resale value of your home. Some … [Read More...]
Peacefully Co-existing with Florida Alligators
Many out-of-towners or those interested in relocating to Florida hear about Florida alligators and think twice about it. I hope this article will shed a little light on alligator behavior and help people feel more at ease. Just as there are bears in the mountains, coyotes in the canyons and snakes in the dessert, so too are there are alligators in the fresh water marshes, swamps and lakes … [Read More...]
Lakeland FL-based Publix Supermarket Chain Leads the Way in Customer Service, Satisfaction and Loyalty
Publix, the Lakeland (Polk County), FL- based super market chain, has been serving Tampa Bay communities since 1930 and continues to be a leader amongst the grocery store giants. The Publix supermarket chain is always looking for innovative ways to improve their stores and enhance customer satisfaction and loyality. Obviously, their efforts have been paying off because … [Read More...]
LifeLink Healthcare Institute of Tampa Soon to Merge with Tampa General Hospital
LifeLink HealthCare Institute, a non-profit medical organization providing multi-specialty medical care with an emphasis on life-saving and life-enhancing organ transplantation therapy, is slated to become part of Tampa General Hospital (TGH) by the end of September, 2010. The Tampa based practice is one of six divisions within LifeLink Foundation, a non-profit community service … [Read More...]
Basic Mortgage Terminology You Should know when buying a Florida New Home
If you’re like most Florida new home buyers, finding the right mortgage loan will be part of your home buying experience and you’ll want every advantage for obtaining the best loan possible. As a borrower, you’ll need to start thinking about interest rates, points, escrow, private mortgage insurance, lock-ins, overages and so forth. With a bit of basic mortgage terminology under … [Read More...]
Permanent Chihuly Collection – Tampa Bay, Florida
"Chihuly Collection opening a triumph" - "After five years and two abortive attempts, the Chihuly Collection opens today at 400 Beach Drive - St Pete Times. It's the only permanent installation in the world that displays an array of the most famous examples of the elaborate works of Dale Chihuly, the man who made studio glass an internationally recognized art form,” the article went on to … [Read More...]
Florida-friendly Landscapes Preserve and Protect the Environment
Florida is a gardener’s paradise and some of the most beautiful landscapes and yards can be found in Florida due to to its humid, subtropical climate and near perfect weather. If you're the type of person that likes spending time outdoors with nature, being around beautiful things, relaxing and escaping the pressures of everyday life, staying active and getting exercise then creating an … [Read More...]