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In Clearwater Florida Over 24 Hours saw Tampa Mortgage Rates Shoot Higher
May 21st, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Pinellas County Real Estate, Tampa Mortgage News
The Ying and Yang of Clearwater Tampa Mortgage Rates
Clearwater Florida - Tampa Mortgages: Rates go up, Mortgage rates go down - it seems we’re living with the constant Ying and Yang of the mortgage and Clearwater real estate market. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll catch them while they’re down and while they last.
After Wednesday’s mortgage market rally drove rates down by a bunch, Thursday’s sell-off pushed them right back up.
This has been a common pattern in the skittish world of mortgage rates this year.
With the U.S. economy still teetering between recession and growth, markets are looking for signals anywhere it can find them - mortgage markets and real estate markets are no different. Thursday’s clue came from a government report showing that more Americans are collecting unemployment benefits than at any point in history.
Strangely, mortgage rates rose on the news.
We call it “strange” because weak economic data has tended to draw mortgage rates lower lately to the benefit of prospective home buyers and would-be refinancers. Lower rates make Clearwater homes more affordable.
Thursday, though, the pattern broke.
Why Did Mortgage Rates Rise Today in Clearwater and Tampa?
The main reason why Florida mortgage rates rose Thursday isn’t because of the employment report or any other piece of data. Rates rose Thursday for the same reason that they had dropped the day prior — the Federal Reserve.
On Wednesday, the released minutes from the Fed’s last meeting suggested that the group might make a larger mortgage market intervention. On Thursday, in the face of worsening jobs data, markets bet the Fed wouldn’t.
Clearwater - Tampa Mortgage rate shoppers and home buyers, unfortunately, got caught in the crosshairs.
Rates can — and do — change quickly, without warning. And, thus far this year, the changes have been extra sudden. This is one reason why it’s often prudent to lock your Clearwater Tampa mortgage rate as soon as you find one that’s agreeable. Wait too long, and it could be gone.
Expect more volatility today with traders leaving early for Memorial Day Weekend. Less volume means more chances for rates to change.
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Clearwater Florida - Today Reminds Us to Prepare Your Family and House For A Natural Disaster
April 13th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Community News, Tampa Bay
Clearwater experienced Tornado Warnings Today - Were you Prepared?
Clearwater Florida - Wow we had a crazy rainy tornado day in the Tampa Bay area today. Jack and the boys were in Tarpon Springs just outside Pasco County today at our Homeschool Co-op and we heard from families and friends about people whose homes were effected. If you’re like me you propably spent at least part of today worried about someone you knew in the hardest hit areas in Tampa Bay.
We are used to preparing for hurricanes regularly here, however, tornadoes give little to no warning so it’s a great reminder to be prepared for Natural disasters that may hit Clearwater families when we least expect it.
In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched Ready.gov, a government website aimed at family, business and community disaster readiness.
When You’re at Home in Clearwater Florida are you Disaster Ready?
Now, when the Ready.gov website talks about disaster readiness, it’s referring to more than just physical attacks on the county — it’s talking about natural disasters, too. This includes hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and floods and these weather-related events impact the different parts of country each year like we experienced here in Clearwater today.
The Ready.gov website is loaded with tips, notes and checklists, including the 3-minute “It Takes Just Three Steps To Get Ready For An Emergency” video featured above.
If you’ve never watched it, take the time to watch it today. Then, test your home’s disaster readiness, take this 10-question quiz. There’s no “passing grade”, per se, but with your own answers, you’ll see where there’s room for improvement.
Disasters can’t be predicted and most of us will face them at least once in our lives. When disaster strikes, therefore, make sure you prepared for it in advance. Protecting your household is a matter of just 3 simple steps. Prepare today and keep your loved ones safe!
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How The Treasury’s Economy Revival Outline Helped Clearwater Home Affordability
February 11th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Tampa Mortgage News
Clearwater Florida - His speech was much anticipated, but it was what Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner didn’t say Tuesday that helped Clearwater home affordability.
Mostly it was because of “safe-haven” buying on Wall Street.
Safe-haven buying is when investors move cash to the safest investments possible for fear of losing their money elsewhere.
This existence of the pattern is evident in looking at yesterday’s Dow Jones Index timeline. Stock markets were down some in the morning. Then, at 11:00 AM ET, in the moments immediately following the public release of Geither’s speech as text, stock market plunged by about 2 percent.
As the speech was delivered live, markets fell by 1 percent more.
It’s not that Geithner’s speech was a bad one, per se. It’s just that Wall Street was looking for a detailed plan that included remedies for banking, housing, and the economy overall. What it got instead was an outline for a plan and a frank discussion about the complexity of the economy.
Stock markets had been bid up last week in anticipation of a bailout. Tuesday’s action was the subsequent sell-off because economic uncertainty continues to linger.
It all ended up being good news for Tampa mortgage rate shoppers, though. When the dollars fled the stocks, they made their way towards safer, less-risky investments like mortgage bonds. And, because mortgage-backed bonds set the “going rate” for conforming mortgages nationwide, the added demand yesterday caused mortgage rates to fall, making mortgaged homes less expensive on a monthly basis, relative.
For now, rates remain near the bargain levels set in early-January. As the Treasury clarifies its plan in the coming weeks, however, rates are susceptible to big swings.
(Image courtesy: The Wall Street Journal)
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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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Clearwater Florida Move-Up Homebuyers Face New Lending Challenges This Spring
February 1st, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Tampa Mortgage News
Clearwater Florida - When a homeowner sells his Clearwater house and decides to buy a new one, there are 3 basic options for the residence — sell it, keep it, or rent it. While we’ve seen lots of changes in our Pinellas County school zoning this past year we also have had less well known changes in financing your next Pinellas County home.
Unfortunately, no matter which path they choose, Clearwater Florida move-up homebuyers in need of a new conforming mortgage will find qualifying for a Tampa Bay home loan to be more difficult this season than in the past.
Tampa Mortgage guidelines are dramatically tighter for people “carrying two mortgages”.
Among the changes this spring’s buyers face:
Selling your Clearwater home when it’s your primary residence
If you plan to close on your new home prior to the closing of your existing home — even if it’s only by a day – both payments must be listed as monthly debts on your mortgage application. This will disqualify the majority of homebuyers.Converting your Clearwater house to a second homeIf your current home has less than 30 percent equity in it, your mortgage application for the new home will not be approved unless you can show 6 months worth of mortgage payments + taxes + insurance in reserves for the current home and new home combined.
Converting your house to an investment propertyIf your current home has less than 30 percent equity in it, any rental income derived from a tenant is disallowed on your mortgage application for the new home. You must still count the mortgage payment + taxes + insurance as a monthly debt.
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In other words, being a move-up buyer in Clearwater Florida isn’t as simple as it used to be. New lending rules make buying a new home an exercise in timing and financial planning. And the rules are expected to get tougher, too.
Therefore, if you expect to be buy a larger home in Clearwater in the next 12 months, consider moving up your timeframe or — at least — planning ahead for it.
Understanding the new Tampa mortgage landscape and how they can influence your upcoming purchase may be the difference between getting approved for a home loan, and getting turned down.
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Clearwater Home Buyers - When They Say You Can Save 15% - Don’t do it!
December 22nd, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Tampa Mortgage News
Clearwater Florida - Today we have the pleasure of welcoming guest blogger and Florida Mortgage Expert, Kevin Sandridge to share his timely Clearwater home buyer tips.
“Would you like to use your “Fancy-Schmantz Pantz Store Credit Card” with us today, ma’am? Oh, you don’t have one? Well… Do I have a Deal for You!”
STOP! Wait a beat… and read this first…
Don’t Open That Store Credit Card Account!
At least not if you’re in the market to buy or refinance a Clearwater Florida home. We’re in the holiday rush, and department stores and other retailers are raining down magical little store-brand “at the register” credit card offers on shoppers along with the “gift” of you saving 15% on your purchase. I know, I know… these offers tend to make our eyes light up bigger than Ralphie’s did in A Christmas Story when he finally got is Red Ranger BB Gun! However, for Florida home shoppers or those looking to refinance their Florida mortgage, taking advantage of these in-store savings could be a long-term bad idea.
The Christmas Story movie cover
You see, for folks looking to buy a Clearwater Home for retirement or a second home, a few points on their credit report can make a world of difference! Conforming mortgage lenders make rate adjustments for low credit scoring applicants. As an example, a home buyer with a 20 percent downpayment and a 715 credit score would face an interest rate adjustment of approximately 0.125%.
Once your credit score drops below 700, the adjustments on your Florida mortgage get even worse!
If you’re not in the market for a new Florida home or Florida mortgage refinance, then chances are that taking advantage of these “at the register” savings won’t pose any sort of difficulty for you. However, if you are considering a purchase or refinance, then please be aware of how these offers may impact your credit score. Consider this when the next store clerk with a sparkling smile and gleam in his eye offers you an easy way to save on your holiday gift spending…
“Is saving 15 percent on this $200 purchase worth the long-term cost of paying an extra 0.125 percent on my new mortgage?” Hopefully, you’ll answer yourself and that eager sales clerk with a HO, HO, HO, NO THANK YOU!
Happy holidays, folks. May you and your families receive all the joys and blessing this special season may afford!
Sincerely, your Florida Home Loan Specialist
Kevin Sandridge,
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Clearwater Real Estate - Clearwater Homes for Sale in Morningside Estates - Meadows
August 19th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Homes for Sale
Clearwater Homes for Sale in Morningside Estates
Clearwater Florida - Morningside homes have historically not stayed on the market long and even in this current home buyer’s market we’re still experiencing in Clearwater did you know that more homes have sold in Morningside - The Meadows this year than there are houses for sale - which shows the strength of this neighborhood. These homes are some of the most popular Clearwater Real Estate around because this deed restricted neighborhood offers so much more than lovely homes on tree lined side walk streets.
Why live in Morningside Estates and The Meadows?
1) Morningside and The Meadows homes are in a deed restricted neighborhood of about 500 homes which consistently shows the pride of ownership residents take and remains a popular place to live;
2) This Clearwater neighborhood has been recognized by one of Clearwater’s best neighborhoods;
3) Morningside Estates - The Meadows neighborhood offers Country Club living without the country club cost because it includes:
- 5 tennis courts and grand stand - viewing area;
- 3 pools - with slides, diving boards, covered areas, kiddie pools, swim lessons, and more;
- Looking to play sports just walk over to the neighborhood basketball courts, racquetball courts and volleyball courts;
- Have a large covered picnic area;
- A large playground overlooking the pool area
- The Morningside Recreation Center offers large variety of classes like dance, guitar lessons, pottery kiln, parents night out, after care and more.
Related article: Morningside - The Meadows Clearwater Real Estate Market Report for first half of 2008
Today we have just listed a Morningside home for sale that is hard to find at this price. It is a 2 bedroom 1 and half bath Clearwater home for sale for under $180,000 - Here take a look…
Clearwater House for Sale - 2255 Habersham Drive Clearwater Florida
These are just a few of this home and area’s highlights - you’ll want to check out this home and neighborhood in person. Give us a call at (727) 710-8036 to schedule your private showing now.
Clearwater Public School Assignments
If you have school age children you can find out more about their specific Pinellas County Schools assignment after recent changes were implemented for “close to home schools” or call them at (727) 588-6210. Many kids in this neighborhood go to:
- Plumb Elementary School
- Oak Grove Middle School
- Clearwater High School
Please note that Pinellas County School assignments are based on available space so be sure an check with them before making any decisions.
Related Article: Update on Pinellas County Schools and student assignment map
Real Estate in Clearwater
Are you looking to buy Pool Homes, Luxury Properties? Clearwater Florida real estate? Did you know you can search all the Clearwater homes for sale in the Tampa Bay MLS now with no pressure at your leisure or feel free to call us today at (727) 710-8036 to answer any of your questions. Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **
Pinellas County Home Buyers tell us that selecting Clearwater Real Estate Agents especially 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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Clearwater Homes for Sale - 10 Easy Steps to Sell Your Home in Clearwater Florida
July 12th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Homes for Sale
Clearwater Florida - With lots of homes for sale and foreclosures in Tampa Bay up by 29% it’s still competitive for sellers in most Clearwater neighborhoods, home sellers wants to know what they need to do to get their home sold today in Clearwater when we stil have a strong buyers market. Clearwater homes that are selling have done the 10 steps listed below.
The proven recipe for success contains two main parts - The home seller has one part and the Realtor has a part. Together you can make it happen. Missy Caulk, Ann Arbor Real Estate Associate Broker is a guest author today and shares the following proven home seller tips:
10 Easy Steps to Sell Your Home in Clearwater Florida
1) Hire a technology Realtor
2) Curb Appeal
Make sure your Clearwater home’s first impression is a good one. Paint the front door, trim the hedges, plant some flowers. Simple really and remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
3) Hire the Realtor that tells you the truth
4) Price it right from the beginning.
Don’t be like many unsuccessful home sellers and reduce the price of your home for sale later just to find you’re chasing the market down. Homes for sale in Clearwater like homes in Ann Arbor MI need to be priced in the top 5 best homes to look at for buyers. Price it right in the beginning.
5) Make sure your Clearwater Realtor has a huge internet presence
6) When you have a home for sale…it’s professionally staged.
7) Use a Tampa Bay Realtor that gets the most exposure for your home.
8) Use multiple photos and a virtual tour on every home, Clearwater buyers want to see multiple photos. I can’t tell you the number of times I get called from my search site, which is a direct feed from the MLS, with a buyer requesting more photos. Not my listing but they find it on line and want to see more. In this case there is never too many good photos.
9) Make sure your Realtor uses a Tampa Bay MLS home search site to bring more buyers exposure to the market.
10) De-clutter.
Throw away, pack it up, move it out. If your not using it then get rid of it. Take it to Salvation Army or Hospice of the Suncoast.
***Notice any pattern in this ? Thought so...***
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Clearwater Country Club Addition Luxury Pool Home for Sale on Golf Course
July 3rd, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Golf Course Homes, Homes for Sale
Historic Clearwater Golf Course Homes
Clearwater Florida - You will love this historic Clearwater home for sale located near downtown Clearwater, and Clearwater beach overlooking the Clearwater Country Club Golf Course - perfect for the golfing junkie in your house. It has the finer architectural details of days gone by. When you live in this classic Clearwater home you’ll be living in a part of the City of Clearwater’s History and also be living in a luxury pool home near Clearwater Beach (@ 3miles).
This Clearwater house was built in 1924 by Mr. John Philipoff, a local Tampa Bay builder of distinction, built this 4-bedroom, 3-full bath and 1-half bath, Golf Course Frontage home featuring hardwood floors, a double fireplace, original windows and antique light fixtures.
The 2+ car detached garage that you see was originally a carriage house and horse stable and is located next to the screen enclosed pool and patio area. Now it includes a In-Law Suite with full bath.
Mr. Philipoff built this home for Mr. Oscar Rosseau, the man who engineered the building of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the bridge connecting Clearwater Florida to Tampa, Interesting fact: This home was built halfway down a bluff in the center of the bluff for safety and to keep the home cool.
Construction of this Clearwater house on 210 North Betty Lane was begun in 1923 and was completed in 1924. The home boasts a fireplace with an inlaid tile from the 1920’s as seen here.
Clearwater Homes for Sale
210 North Betty Lane Clearwater Florida 33755
Unique Things You Should Know about this Clearwater House for Sale
We’ve talked some about this home and it’s tie to Clearwater’s history. In addition look at the fine architectural details that you won’t find in newer homes.
Are you someone who loves hardwood floors? Then when looking at Clearwater homes for sale you must add this one to your list - it won’t disappoint you with pristine hardwood floors throughout - the craftsmanship is obvious - giving this house a very warm and comfy feeling.
If you are someone who appreciates antiques you will want to notice the antique light fixtures throughout. Especially the 2 matching chandeliers as you walk in the front door.
They match but one is the smaller version of the other. It’s the little attention to details that will appeal to the most discriminating Clearwater home buyers.
Ever wonder where to go when hurricanes come - be sure and have us show you the “hidden room” under the stairs on the first floor - you’ll have peace of mind learning more about this unique “safe place” design built in to this home.
And when was the last time you saw a functional sleeping porch reminding us of days gone by. It comes complete with built in wood dresser, hardwood floors and french doors. Can’t you just see yourself relaxing here at the end of the day.
There is a cozy Family Room with french doors off to the pool and patio area at the rear of this home. What may not be obvious is that this room has a full bath and walk in closet so if you have guests or family members that need ground floor bedroom / accommodations when visiting - not to worry this home offers this as well.
This house has ample space with over 3300 square feet of living space as well as a 2 car detached garage that includes an In-Law Suite or Guest house getaway with a full bathroom that could be used as a pool bath. The detached building also includes another area the approximate size of another 1 car garage that you can use as a Workshop or other storage / extra room.
Inlaid brick walks add to the charm of this Clearwater pool home, where going to the front door, the side door near the sun porch or the back pool patio you’ll appreciate the look and feel you get.
So what do utilities cost each month for a large home like this? Well the home owner reports that the 12 month average cost for utilities is under $240 a month and the City of Clearwater utilities (trash, water, sewer storm water and recycling) averages less than $90 a month so the great news is you’re getting a large home without large bills.
These are just a few of the special and unique things you’ll want to check out when you visit this home. Give us a call at (727) 710-8036 to schedule your private showing now.
Clearwater Public School Assignments
If you have school age children you can find out more about their specific Pinellas County School assignment here or call them at (727) 588-6210. Many kids in this neighborhood go to:
- Sandy Lane Elementary
- Kennedy Middle School
- Clearwater High School
Please note that Pinellas County School assignments are based on available space so be sure an check with them before making any decisions.
Large Clearwater Home close to Clearwater Beach and more
This Clearwater home has LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - You can be on Clearwater Beach in under 10 minutes (click on map above and get exact Google directions) and walk across the street to play golf or just walk out your french doors and lounge by your tranquil pool with screened lanai and patio.
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Clearwater Real Estate - Clearwater Homes in Morningside Estates - Meadows - Neighborhood Market Report
June 19th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Real Estate Market Reports
Best Clearwater Real Estate Neighborhoods
Clearwater Florida - We are having more and more people actively looking at the Clearwater Real Estate Market for a new Clearwater home with the recent Pinellas County School changes back to neighborhood schools. We’ve been very busy this summer helping families find the perfect Morningside Clearwater home (including the Meadows).
Most families tell us they want to get settled for the next school year (which starts August 19th this year. These Clearwater homes are always at the top of the list of best Clearwater places to live since they are zoned to attend these top performing Pinellas County schools:
- Plumb Elementary School,
- Oakgrove Middle School and
- Clearwater High School.
So if you are looking to live in one of Clearwater Florida’s best neighborhoods (awarded Neighborhood of the Quarter in the past) - then you should check out the many Meadows / Morningside Cearwater homes for sale because this neighborhood comes with:
- lovely tree lined streets with sidewalks leading to one of the City of Clearwaters best recreation centers
- a community aquatic center with 3 pools complete with slides and fun for infants and up,
- newer playground,
- large covered picnic area with room for a large gathering or party,
- tennis courts,
- hand-ball courts,
- basketball court,
- a new bike path run’s through neighborhood
- and more.
This central Pinellas County subdivision is also popular for it’s central location. It is close to US19 ( just blocks) , US60 (under 1 mile), McMullen Booth Road, on Belcher Road, and near Keene Road making it easy to travel to Tampa, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Largo, and St. Petersburg. In addition, Morningside / Meadows is located close to the Clearwater Mall, the new Publix Shopping Plaza, and about 20-minutes from Clearwater Beach. With gas over $4.00 a gallon more and more people are giving strong consideration to location and their future commutes when looking at Clearwater Real Estate for Sale.
This is a Clearwater neighborhood where most homes are 3/2s or 4/2s with a size of 1800 - 2200 square feet even though there are a select few larger homes. The great news is there are bargains being found on many of these homes for sale in Clearwater’s best neighborhoods like Morningside Estates / Meadows located next to the homes in Grovewood. Here’s the latest Morningside real estate market information.
Morningside Homes for Sale Report - Clearwater Real Estate Market Report
I checked this evening, there are 17-single family Morningside Estates homes for sale in Clearwater ranging in price from a $175,000 for a 1,184 heated square foot, 2-bedroom,1.5-bath home to $426,000 for a 3,188 heated square foot, 5-bedroom, 4-bath Morningside home for sale.
In Morningside / Meadows the homes for sale have an average heated square footage of 1,926.
- There are 3-two bedroom homes for sale,
- 7-three bedroom homes for sale,
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5-four bedroom homes for sale, and 2-five bedroom homes for sale today.
In addition to the Morningside pool, 8 of these Morningside homes for sale have their own private pool.
What are Morningside Homes in Clearwater Selling For Now?
In the last 6-months:
- 1-two bedroom Morningside home sold for $180,000,
- 1-three bedroom Morningside home sold for $185,000, and
- 3-four bedroom Morningside homes sold between $236,900 and $255,600.
This is a deed restricted neighborhood that is always working to maintain and improve the quality of life for it’s residents. They recently installed traffic calming bumps to ensure safe driving speeds through out the neighborhood and are working with the city of Clearwater on bringing reclaimed water to the neighborhood. It’s easy to see why this is always at the top of home buyers list when looking at Clearwater Real Estate.
Clearwater home buyers are taking action now that the uncertainty and doubts been cleared up with regards to Florida’s Property Taxes because they can now move affordably with the new portability feature.
Now moving to a new home doesn’t come with a steep tax penalty. If you need help calculating your property tax portability credit under the new law feel free to ask your Clearwater Realtors.
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If you are thinking of selling your Morningside / Meadows home - call us or request our complimentary Clearwater Home Value Report for your Morningside home - in this dynamic market you need the latest information and don’t under estimate the value of great home curb appeal.
Are you interested in learning more about Clearwater homes for sale? Feel free to search our complete Clearwater MLS or pick up the phone and give Jack and I a call at (727) 710-8036.
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