Clearwater Beach Florida
Aqualea Condos Hotel coming to Clearwater Beach Florida Beach Walk
March 4th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condos for Sale
Aqualea Clearwater Beach Walk - Clearwater Beach Florida
Clearwater Beach Florida - Aqualea condos are in full swing and on target to meet their December soft opening.Here’s a glimpse into the spectacular views you’ll be getting from the 16th floor of the Aqualea Condos and Hotel. This also gives you a great view of Beach Walk and the Clearwater Fishing Pier at Pier 60.
Below is the original article I did over 18 months ago on Aqualea - of the 9 properties planned back then it’s the only one that actually made it into reality.
Check out related article : What happened to Clearwater Beach Luxury Condo new construction
-Reprint of September 2007 Update (Rebublished article I wrote Announcing Aqualea on ActiveRain in 2007.)
Clearwater Beach Florida - Aqualea Luxury Condominium Hotel and Residences moving Forward.
Aqualea Condominiums - Beach Walk Update
Aqualea luxury resort of condominiums and condo hotel residences in Clearwater Beach 33767
The 268-Unit Aqualea Resort Condominium Hotel and Residences got it’s financing this week and now it’s official the project is moving forward.
Aqualea condos and resort being built on clearwater beach 33767
The rendering on the left is what’s coming by the end of 2009.
The photo on the right is how it looks today (Sept 2007)- just south of Pier 60.
As you can see Aqualea Condo Hotel is in the very beginning stages of it’s construction phase.
The look of Clearwater Beach is changing dramatically with the on-going development of Beach walk and all the new luxury condos being built.
Aqualea is located on South Gulfview Blvd on Clearwater Beach and is considered the centerpiece of Clearwater’s new Beach Walk. It will be managed by Hyatt’s resort Management.
The Aqualea Resort Hotel and Aqualea Condominium Residences will be almost 1 million square feet of pure luxury when it’s complete. They are planning for the building to be completed by the end of 2009.
Aqualea will be made up of:
* Hotel rooms;
* Condo Hotel units - to be managed by Hyatt’s resort management program and can be rented when not in use;
* Luxury Condominium Residences - available for full-time residence;
Aqualea 4 Star Resort Planned Amenities:
* (2) large landscaped swimming pools including kids only section - on the 8th and 16th floors;
* Beachside towel and beverage service;
* The White Orchid Spa and Fitness Center;
* Private air-conditioned poolside cabanas.
* Library;
* Media room;
* Private Screening Room for “movie night”
* Private Dining Room;
* Business Center.
* 2nd Floor Oystercatchers Restaurant;
Aqualea Luxury Condominium Prices:
* Condos for Sale for $485,000 to $1.4 million;
* a $5.4 million penthouse;
None of the residential units have been sold yet. They plan to begin selling these in 16 months (around the 1 quarter of 2009) when they can actually walk people through the building.
Clearwater beach walk celebrates condo developments at Pier 60 Aqualea was one of nine new luxury beach condo development projects announced for Clearwater Beach since early 2005.
This is a picture I took this Spring at Pier 60 when the City was celebrating Clearwater Beach Walk - the castle was not done when I took the photo but what a shame that Indigo Beach has already been canceled.
So what’s happening with the other 8 planned developments? Here’s an update:
Other Clearwater Beach Construction Projects Delayed:
1. Clearwater Grande; Clearwater Beach 33767
2. Entrada; Clearwater Beach 33767
3. Kiran Grand Resort & Spa; Clearwater Beach 33767
4. Marbella Condominiums; Clearwater Beach 33767
5. Sienna Sands. Clearwater Beach 33767
Clearwater Beach Developments moving forward:
* Aqualea Condos for sale from $485,000 to $1.4 million;
* Enchantment Beach-front Residences Condos for Sale from $900,000 - $2.7 million;
* Marquesas - Condos for Sale from $700,000 - $6 million - construction has begun;
Cancelled Clearwater Beach Developments:
* Indigo Beach Residence & Suites - Clearwater Beach Walk project cancelled early 2007;
Thinking of Buying or Selling a condo or house in Clearwater Beach Florida - We can help
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Clearwater Community News - Forget The Laundry Room — WonderWash Makes Countertop Laundry A Reality.
February 17th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condominiums, Random Thoughts
Clearwater Beach Florida - We all know that beach condos can have limited space. Today most owners want the ability to do laundry in Clearwater Beach Condos. It looks like a propane tank, but this device is a washing machine, if you can believe it.
Pictured at right is the WonderWash, an environmentally- and budget-friendly laundry product that fits on a countertop and washes with even less water than hand-washing.
As we all look for ways to conserve water and be environmentally friendly this may be a great alternative. Check out the Laundry Alternative, the WonderWash washes 5 pounds of clothes in just a few minutes with a couple of turns on the crank. Its internal pressure system forces detergent through clothes at very high speeds — up to 100 times faster than by a machine.
WonderWash is safe for delicates, too.
So how much is 5 pounds worth of clothes? It’s 10 t-shirts, 30 pairs of socks, or 2 pairs of jeans — the kind of stuff that needs a frequent wash and sometimes in a hurry. It’s great for camping and RV trips, too.
WonderWash comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day, money-back policy. It costs $42.95.
Now if you’re looking for that Clearwater Beach Condo to put it in…that’s where we can help!!
Thinking of Buying or Selling Property in Clearwater Beach Florida
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Sell Your Clearwater Home For 40% More, 17% Faster This Spring
February 2nd, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Condos for Sale, Homes for Sale
Clearwater Florida Home Sellers are preparing for Spring Home Selling Season
Clearwater Florida - I was talking with my friend Gayle Wade who is a Clearwater home stager and has been helping sellers in Pinellas County get there home ready to be sold in this “buyers real estate market” and realized this may be a topic our home sellers need to hear more about.
Super Bowl Weekend has ended and what a great game we had here in Tampa Florida - however it reminds me that this traditionally marks the start of the Spring Buying Season in real estate. Anecdotally, Clearwater real estate agents will tell you that buyer activity tends to tick higher at this time of the year.
Meanwhile, with mortgage rates still trolling near all-time lows and Congress debating a first-time homebuyer tax credit, 2009 may bring out even more buyers than we’ve seen in the past.
Just having your Clearwater home on the market may not be enough to attract an offer, though — the house has to have appeal. That brings us to home staging — the process by which a homeowner re-organizes and re-presents his home to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible.
Home staging is part-science, part-art, and part-psychology. Clearwater Homebuyers tend to judge homes within the first 8 seconds of seeing them so making a quality first impression can mean the difference between getting multiple bids, and just getting a lot of foot traffic.
The 4-minute video gives some quick-and-easy tips, including:
- Create more light in the home
- Clean up the closets and thin them out
- Remove the clutter from every room in the house
Even though home inventories are falling, supplies are still higher than in previous years. Home sellers wanting to stand out in a crowd may want to consider staging their homes to help them sell more quickly.
Staged homes sell for as much as 17% more money and as much as 40% faster than non-staged ones.
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Meridian Condos offer Beachfront Luxury - Best of Sand Key Condos 33767
June 4th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condos for Sale, Sand Key Florida
Featuring Best of Sand Key Condos- Meridian Condos in Clearwater Florida
Clearwater Beach Florida - Today we’ll take a closer look at more Clearwater Beach Real Estate and one of our best beachfront condo neighborhoods located on Sand Key. Looking for luxury condos on Clearwater’s beaches then definitely add The Meridian condos to your list since they continue to be popular and offer some of the finest oceanfront condos in the whole Clearwater Beach Florida area.
Buyers consistently tell us they love the fact that it’s only 800 feet from their condo balcony with some of the most breathtaking views to what many believe are the best natural beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
When you’re in the Meridian condos you’ll enjoy panoramic water views from every window. Don’t take my word for it, call me (at 727-710-8035) to schedule a time when you can come take a look for yourself. Enjoy views of the inter-coastal waterway of Clearwater Harbor on east side complete with stunning sunrises and the Gulf of Mexico on the west side for amazing sunsets. Does it get any better than this?
The Meridian sacrificed nothing in luxury when this community was designed and yet for people who are looking for a luxury beachfront condo more secluded and quiet beaches they often choose The Meridian condos over newer condos like Sandpearl Condos or Mandalay Beach Club condos on north Clearwater Beach near all the hotels and more tourist attractions.
The Meridian condos have a great location on the northern most end of Sand Key next to The Grande condos and near the entrance to Sand Key Park. While it’s quiet and pristine, it’s also just across the street from the only shopping complex on Sand Key and near the Clearwater Sailing Center.
The Meridian allows pets and children. The Meridian condos welcomes people of all ages and pets so not to worry if you’re looking for a condo for the whole family you may have just found it. By all means bring your pets whether this is your vacation home or permanent residence. The Meridian allows a total of 2 pets, dogs or cats, up to 40 pounds.
The Meridian does allow rentals however they require a 6 month minimum stay which also keeps you from paying the current 12% in hotel bed tax in Pinellas County Florida.
The Meridian condominiums are one of the newest condos on Sand Key and were built in 2000. The complex is made up of 2 buildings and an amazing pool area including cabanas and hot tub and spa near the heated gulffront pool which includes a 400 foot boardwalk over our natural vegetation and dunes to the beach on the Gulf of Mexico in our piece of Florida’s paradise.
You’ll have lots of models to choose from. These Sand Key condos have 5 models throughout the buildings and then 3 penthouse condo models ranging in size from 1706 square feet to over 5000 square feet in the Penthouse units. The Meridian condominiums are made up of 2 buildings the highest being 20 floors high.
If you’d like to see all the condos for sale in The Meridian feel free to search the complete Clearwater Beach MLS now or call us and were happy to give you all the info or email it to you. We and can easily arrange for you to see the inside of these Sand Key condos and this community at your convenience.
The Meridian Condos is no different than many of our Clearwater Beach condos - there are great bargains to be found in todays buyers real estate market that’s why having a buyer’s agent like us working for you ensures you get to see everything and get all the information that’s available. See what some of our past clients have to say in their video testimonials. Theres never been a better time to by Sand Key condos - we continue to have luxury condos that are bank owned REOs, short sale pre-foreclosures and foreclosure along with truly motivated sellers based on their own personal situation.
If you are looking to sell your Sand Key Florida condo and feel free to call us at (727) 710-8036 to request for your complimentary Clearwater beach real estate market analysis on your specific condo - in this market which is changing day to day. Looking for accurate information with no pressure to allow you to make informed decisions then youll appreciate the way we work. If you want to see all the Sand Key condos for sale in the Clearwater Beach MLS - get started now.
Thinking of Buying a Clearwater Beach Florida Condo- We can help
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Contact us for a FREE quote and to find out your Tampa Mortgage options and you can search all Tampa St Petersburg and Clearwater condos for sale right now..
Call Us Today at (727) 710-8036 to hear more about how we can help you!
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Sandpearl Condos getting Private Boat Docks - Prime Clearwater Beach Real Estate in 33767
May 14th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Sandpearl Condos - Luxury Residences on Clearwater Beach will offer Private Boat Docks for Boaters
Clearwater Beach Florida -Sandpearl Condos
and Resort, finest Clearwater Beach Real Estate, received what some Clearwater Florida home owners are calling a sweet incentive
to gets some boat docks built on city of Clearwater owned land in the inlet just east
of the Sandpearl Condos and north of Belle Harbor Condos.
Sandpearl Condominium Developer Mike Cheezem plans to
build boat docks on city-owned submerged land in the inlet shown in
this picture which is near the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center.
This
would be for boaters buying condominiums at the Sandpearl
Residences. The deal would allow the Sandpearl Resort to get 27 boat
docks while they would build 15 more for Public use.
Some local Clearwater Beach residents
say giving JMC Developer, Mike Cheezem, this priviledge for $5000 a year
is too much of a perk at the expense of local homeowners, Clearwater beach
residents and Clearwater taxpayers.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Beach Home or Condo? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….
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online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past
clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think
you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
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Dans Island Condos - Inside Clearwater Beach Real Estate Condos - Sand Key FL 33767
May 7th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Clearwater
Beach Florida - Recently I was showing Clearwater Beach Real Estate on exclusive Sand Key to a couple
looking to purchase their own piece of beach paradise. They really liked much of
what Dans Island Condos, an upscale
luxury waterfront complex on our award winning beaches had to offer and I thought I would take
time to put the spotlight on Sand Key Condos in one of our best beach communities.
History of Sand Key and Dans Island Condo
So whered the name ˜Dans Island come from? As history tells it Dans Island, the southern most oceanfront community on Sand
Key is named after the original settler of Sand Key island, a mariner named Dan
Anderson back in the early 1900s.
Back when Sand Key FL was
only accessible by boat be started a fishing camp and as locals learned about
this piece of paradise it was only a matter of time before it was developed -
in the 1920s the first bridge was built to Sand Key and the rest as they say
is history¦Sand Key is still just as popular today and Dans Island condos are the first condos youll see on the
beachside as you enter Sand Key from Belleair Beach.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate | Dans Island Condos
Dans Island Condos distinctive designs continue to offer residents
some of the most amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor
not to mention you get great water access for fishing, boating or just relaxing.
Close to many restaurants and shops and along the Jolley Trolley Route for easy access to Clearwater Beach and Island Estates.
Dans Island I (Northern most Bldg) was built in 1986 and is
located at 1600 Gulf Blvd
Clearwater Beach Florida
33767 and is a 12
story buildings of 86 condo units on the Gulf of Mexico.
Dans Island II (Southern most Bldg)
was built in 1982. Dans Island II is located at 1660 Gulf Blvd Clearwater Beach
Florida 33767
- 12 stories house 85 luxury oceanfront condos.
Related Article:
- Clearwater Beach Real Estate - All about Dans Island Condos
- Sand Key Condos | Complete List of All Sand Key Luxury Condominiums On the Beach
- Clearwater Beach Real Estate - Clearwater Beach Condos for Sale
Dans Island on Sand Key FL Still Has Great Appeal
Now even though the oldest of the Dans Island condos are now 26 yrs old - dont be fooled - this
Sand Key condo complex still offers some of the finest luxury living Clearwater Beach real estate has to offer. The pride of ownership
is obvious in this building with dark wood double doors and updated interiors -
this community has kept its appeal. When showing several condos recently I
found most condos have been remodeled to include expanded kitchens, updated floors (marble and hardwood), granite
countertops in kitchen and updated bathrooms to name a few of the improvements
made. If youre like to see all the condos
for sale in Dans Island feel free to search the complete Clearwater Beach MLS now or call us and
were happy to give you all the info and can easily arrange for you to see the
inside of these condos and this community at your convenience.
Dans Island is
no different than many of our Clearwater Beach condos for sale - there are great bargains to
be found in todays buyers real estate market. As recently as March 2008 a
condo in foreclosure in Dans Island II sold for only $437,000 after being on
the market for 148 days.
Theres never been a better time to by Clearwater Beach condos - we continue to have luxury condos
that are bank owned REOs, short sale pre-foreclosures and foreclosure along
with truly motivated sellers based on their own personal situation.
If you are looking to sell your Sand Key condo and feel free to call us at (727) 710-8036 to request for your complimentary Clearwater beach real estate market
analysis on your specific condo - in this market which is
changing day to day. Looking for accurate information with no pressure to allow you to make
informed decisions then youll appreciate the way we work.
If you want to see all the Sand Key condos for sale in the Clearwater Beach MLS - get started now¦
Cyndee & Jack Haydon, Clearwater REALTORS Charles Rutenberg Realty 1545 S Belcher Rd Clearwater FL 33764 (727) 710-8035
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Clearwater Real Estate | Do You Want to Buy a REO Bank Owned, Foreclosed Property, Pre-Foreclosure or Short Sale?
May 7th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Real Estate in Clearwater Florida | Buyers Find Bargain Waterfront Homes and Luxury Condos
Clearwater Florida - I receive about 5-calls a day where someone is asking me if I have waterfront foreclosure properties and Clearwater Real Estate bargains on Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key FL; as well as the surrounding areas we serve in Pinellas County.
Like everywhere in the United States, we have our share, so here is some information that I hope you find to be helpful in your search for your ultimate Clearwater real estate deal.
Yes, we do have waterfront, gulf front and luxury foreclosure, pre-foreclosure and bank owned properties in addition to homes in lovely Clearwater neighborhoods. So, lets discuss these terms before I get into some more info on buying real estate in Pinellas County, Clearwater homes and condos in foreclosures:
Clearwater Real Estate Options for Buyers looking for Bargains, Deals and Steals:
- Pre-Foreclosure - The Pinellas County home / condo owner has or is about to miss some home loan payments to the bank.
- Foreclosure - The Pinellas County home / condo owner has missed mortgage payments and the bank has filed an action with the court to take control of the Pinellas property.
- REO - Real Estate Owned - means the bank owns the property (homes, condos, villas, town homes). The bank has taken the property from the home / condo owner and is now selling it.
Realize that in most cases, the bank cannot profit from a home, condo or town home until they own it. That means a pre-foreclosure or foreclosure property is not profitable for a bank and that the bank is trying to minimize the loss.
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Dans Island Condos | Clearwater Beach Real Estate | Clearwater FL 33767
May 3rd, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Dans Island Condos - Best
Clearwater Beach
Real Estate
Clearwater Beach Florida - The first condo community you see as you enter Sand Key Florida from Belleair Beach is Dans Island Condos, one of the best finds when looking for Clearwater Beach real estate right on the sandy white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Its made up of 2 stucco block condo buildings (Dans Island I and Dans Island II), each 12 stories high with 85 and 86 condos respectively.
Dans Island is named after Sand Keys original settler and part of Sand Keys history. In the photo here you can see a sample of the amazing view from one of the balconies of the white sandy beach of Sand Key Florida - Does it get any more private than this?
Feel free to read more about Dans Island Condos and their connection to Sand Keys history, the bargains recently found and more. In this article I wanted to provide many of the facts and figures Clearwater Beach Real Estate buyers ask me for, especially when we help so many people from out of the Clearwater Florida area.
Dans Island
Condos | Community Features
- Gated
entrance (on duty guard 24/7) - Stucco
/ Block Construction - Waterfront
type: 1100 ft of Gulf frontage white sandy beaches - Enclosed
lobby with 3 elevators - 2
pools and a Jacuzzi, - Fire
Sprinkler System, - Only 8
condo units per floor - Storage
- Dans Island has covered assigned parking
- Complete
Club House / Recreational Facilities in a separate building includes¦ - Fitness
center / Workout room (however no elevator in this building) - Party
Room - Billiards
- Racquet
Ball and - Tennis
courts, - Boat
slips available across the street (for an additional fee) - Dans
Island Pets allowed up to 30lbs - 6
month minimum rentals and you- Must
get approval to lease your condo
- Must
Dans Island Condos | Interior Features
- Size /
Square Footage
2 bedroom units 1670 to 1960 Sq. Ft
3
bedroom units 1970 to 2063 Sq. Ft
- Large
rooms, - Whirlpool
tubs in every home, - Wood
burning Gas Fireplaces, - Family
sized kitchens with butlers pantry, - Generous
Walk in closets - Laundry
center in each condo with full size Washer and Dryer, - Long
wrap around balconies - design makes each unit a ˜corner unit with spectacular
views of Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater
Harbor and more.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate - Dans Island Condo Models
Dans Island I condos
- Model
A- 1,970 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - Model
B -1,805 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - Model
C- 1,880 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Dans Island II condos
- Model
A - 1,938 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - Model
B - 1,840 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - Model
C - 2,063 sq ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - Model
D - 1,610 sq. ft.,2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Dans Island Maintenance Fees include:
- Building
Insurance, - Security,
- Roof,
- Building
Exterior, - Cable,
- Lawn
maintenance, - Pest Control,
- Trash
Removal, - Water/Sewer
Related Article:
- Sand Key Condos | Complete List of All Sand Key Luxury Condominiums On the Beach
-
Clearwater Beach Real Estate - Clearwater Beach Condos for Sale
If you are looking to sell your Sand Key condo and feel free to call us at (727) 710-8036 to request for your complimentary Clearwater beach real estate market analysis on your specific property - in this dynamic market its changing day to day. Looking for accurate info and no pressure to make informed decisions then youll appreciate the way we work.
If you want to see all the Clearwater Beach condos for sale in the Clearwater Beach MLS!
Cyndee & Jack Haydon, Clearwater REALTORS Charles Rutenberg Realty 1545 S Belcher Rd Clearwater Florida 33764 (727) 710-8035
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Clearwater Florida Real Estate | Property Tax Portability - How to Calculate Your Benefit
February 24th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Clearwater Florida Election Results are In - Real Estate a Big Winner!
Clearwater Florida - Pinellas County is reporting a 37% voter turnout - which tops even the 2000 and 2004 Presidential Primaries.
Amendment 1 did pass so for many of my Clearwater Florida real estate clients looking to buy a second home or condo in the Clearwater or Tampa Bay area - theyll be happy to know that the 10% per year tax cap passed for all non-homestead owners Clearwater home owners!
Many of us think it should have been 5% but our thought is half a loaf is better than no loaf - especially in this Clearwater Florida real estate market! Were making progress and the journeys not over but I believe its moving in the right direction.
Ive included full detail how to calculate your new Save Our Homes Tax Equity and Portability.
Pack your bags - Pinellas County Property Tax Portability Passes
We also have friends and neighbors who have wanted to move into a larger Clearwater home or downsize into a smaller one - all have been stuck in their home as our Florida Governor, Charlie Crist said today - now home owners are no longer ‘trapped in their home’.
Im happy those people can now make their personal decisions to benefit their own family and not be faced with having to pay a huge property tax penalty. I have shared with many of you that when Jack and I sold a beach house 3 years ago and bought one 1/2 as expensive our taxes doubled - so do the math that was a 4 times increase FOREVER - it was huge and Im glad others will not have the same experience we did! So what are some of the highlights of todays election results on a local level¦.
- Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard won re-election soundly which means Beach-walk and many of the projects started will progress on the same path.
- We also extended the 1/2 millage tax to continue for our schools and for the big news¦
- Amendment 1 passed! I shared all the benefits on Amendment 1 on Florida Property Taxes, however, I didnt detail how to calculate your ‘property tax portability’ instead waiting to see what our voters decided.
Calculating Florida Property Tax Portability Benefit
Step 1: Take a copy of your property tax record (its also available online) and find the two values:
- Just Market Value
- Assessed Value
See Related articles on how to calculate these items:
Clearwater Florida Home Buyers Guide to Pinellas Property Tax Values - Part 1
Clearwater Florida Real Estate Guide to What Your Property Taxes Will Be | Part 2
Step 2: Subtract the Just Market Value from Assessed Value to get your new ‘Tax Equity’
- Just Market value - Assessed Value = Your Tax Equity
Step 3: If it is more than $500,000 - then change the number or use the number $500,000 (this is the maximum currently allowed under the new amendment) Step 4: Determine your potential new homes assessed value If your new homes just market value is equal to or greater than your current home use this formula to find new assessed value:
- New Homes Just Market value - Tax Equity (see above) = New Homes Assessed Value
If your new homes market value is less than your current home then you must first calculate your prorated tax equity using this formula:
- (New Homes Just Market Value / Current Homes Just Market Value ) x Tax Equity = Prorated Tax Equity
Then calculate your new homes assessed value using this formula:
- New Homes Just Market Value - Prorated Tax Equity = New Homes Assessed Value
Other Related Articles:
So, call us today to discuss any property tax estimates or info on how we can help you sell your current home or buy an investment property or beach house, condos or villas on our Tampa Bay beaches
.
Why Choose to work with Us?
Heres what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them - .
- ‘you treated us like family’
- ‘you dig for info on each property, researched and worked hard to make sure we knew everything about the home we bought’
- ‘being out of state we needed someone we could trust - and that was you!’
- ‘we didnt want any pressure - we worked with you a long time and there was never any pressure’
- ‘you are the Painless REALTORS - Ive bought and sold homes and you handled all the details for us - thanks’
Buyers and Sellers continue to tell us that selecting the best Tampa Bay Realtors, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. So some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. Meet some of our clients and now friends - wed love to be YOUR choice too! Give us a call so we can to discuss your needs! (727) 710-8036 P.S. Now that the property tax issues been settled - Go ahead an search all the properties for sale in the Tampa Bay MLS now.
Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, REALTORS and Clearwater Real Estate Consultants and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law.
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Clearwater Florida Real Estate - Enchantment | Clearwater Beach Condos | New Construction
February 20th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida
Clearwater Beach Condos New Construction
Clearwater Beach Florida Today I had an out-of-state buyer call me because they were interested in getting more information from an agent that specialized in Clearwater Florida real estate. We discussed their interest in buying a luxury Clearwater Beach Condo and in particular they wanted to get more information about one of our new construction developments: Enchantment Beachfront Residences.
Now you might ask,
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