Homes for Sale
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 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! 
*The above information and images are Copyright © 2008 Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Clearwater Realtors your Pinellas County Real Estate resource 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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Dunedin Homes for Sale - Highland Woods - Luxury Pool Home - Gated Community
August 10th, 2008 Categories: Homes for Sale, Pinellas County Real Estate, Pool Homes
Dunedin Homes for Sale - Highland Woods Home in Dunedin, FL 34698
Dunedin Florida Luxury Properties - This is a beautifully kept, impeccably maintained and spacious Kensington model home for sale in Highland Woods. It features 4-bedrooms (Master Suite downstairs), 3-full baths and a pool half-bath. Looking for a 3 car garage - this luxury Dunedin property has it all.
This Highland Woods pool home was built in 2002 and is one of only 87 homes in this deed restricted community. The Highland Woods HOA (Home Owner’s Association) fee is $363 twice a year. This covers the common grounds and two gated entrances.
Dunedin Homes for Sale - 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths Pool Home in gated Highland Woods neighborhood
Are you looking to buy Dunedin Real Estate? Check out this Luxury Property…
This Dunedin home has a huge Bonus Room with Wet Bar and room for your pool table. This is a great home for entertaining and family living. French doors open onto the hardwood floors on the second floor landing.
This Dunedin FL home for sale also has vaulted ceiling in the large family room that opens up to the second floor as well as into the kitchen and breakfast nook, then pockets open to the covered lanai with heated pool and spa.
Relaxing is easy…Check out..Dunedin Pool Homes for Sale
This heated pool in Highland Woods also has a heated jacuzzi with a fountain, spill over spa and lots of room for entertaining and grilling on your covered patio lanai area. Mature landscaping gives you total privacy in your resort like pool area - just bring your towels.
You’ll love the direct access to the lanai area from your master suite. Also the master bath has a relaxing garden jacuzzi tub.
One of the nice features for Highland Woods homeowners is that there is a Residents Only Entrance and exit right onto US19 just south of Curlew Road. This is expecially convenient if you are going to other parts of Pinellas County.
Additional features of this Highland Woods home for sale include formal dining room, hardwood flooring, zoned AC (NEW air handlers), water softener, reclaimed water for irrigation, alarm system, built-in surround sound, and a stacked 3-car garage that allows for: a workshop, boat storage, or 3rd vehicle.
Located in the Highland Woods gated community with easy access to Tampa, and Honeymoon Island and all points north and south via US19, McMullen Booth Road, Curlew Road and Belcher Road.
Convenient to airport, country clubs, shopping, hospitals, schools, beaches, and several GREAT golf courses including the Dunedin Country Club and the Countryside Country Club.
Relate Pinellas County Real Estate articles:
- Highland Woods - Dunedin Real Estate Market Update
- Property Taxes in Pinellas County
- Pinellas County Schools Assignments
Dunedin Real Estate for Sale
Are you looking to buy or sell a Pinellas County Pool Homes, Gated Community? Luxury Properties? Dunedin real estate? Looking for a home like this - You can search all the Dunedin homes for sale in the Dunedin MLS
Call Us Today at (727) 710-8036 to hear more about how we can help you!
Dunedin Florida Home Buyers tell us that selecting a Dunedin Real Estate Agent 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. Meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
*The above information and images are Copyright © 2007-2008 Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Clearwater Realtors your Pinellas County Real Estate resource and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law. All information deemed reliable however not guaranteed and subject to change at anytime.
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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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Dunedin Duplex for Sale under $200,000- Income Property - Tampa Bay Real Estate
June 29th, 2008 Categories: Homes for Sale, Pinellas County Real Estate, Tampa Bay
Dunedin Florida - While we usually write about Clearwater Real Estate this Dunedin duplex home for sale is just north of Clearwater (off Belcher Drive just north of 580 /Main street and we think it’s a rare find because it is in a great central location in a popular area of single family neighborhoods and it’s design actually makes this look like a single family home.
If you are looking to purchase Dunedin Florida real estate with most flexibility you’ll love 
this potential investment property. This is Pinellas County real estate you can live in yourself and / or have the option to rent it and generate rental income to help pay your expenses.
Many buyers call us looking to buy Tampa Bay properties that will break even. It is not typical with investment properties here in the Tampa Bay area, however, if you’re looking for a and Tampa Bay income property that can cash flow this is one that I believe has the potential to do so - it’s definitely worth taking a look at. Why?
This Dunedin duplex home for sale which is a rare find since it is in a popular residential area and actually much looks like a single family.
It offers all of the benefits of an income generating duplex and none of the sterotypes. It is in a great location close to Clearwater, Countryside Mall, Mease Hospital and less than 2 miles onto US 19 for easy access to North and South Pinellas County as well as downtown Tampa.
Related Information:
Dunedin Florida Real Estate - Property Features
One side of this duplex home is producing $895/month in rental income now and this duplex home for sale is attractive at an asking price of $199,900. Here is the detailed description of this prime Dunedin real estate:
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Tampa Bay FLorida - MacDill Air Force Base Military Relocations Guide
January 12th, 2008 Categories: Homes for Sale
Military Relocation to Mac Dill Air Force Base
Tampa Florida So you just found out youre relocating to MacDill Air Force Base or Central Command (Centcom).
Want to learn more about the Tampa Bay area?
Wed love to be your local military relocation resource, since we have the Clearwater Coast Guard Air Station, the largest and busiest air station, Tampas MacDill Air Force Air Base, and Central Command right in our backyard and are experienced in helping other military families and individuals whove moved here and we can help with:
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learning about local Tampa Bay neighborhoods,
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info on Tampa Bay schools
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moving and short term rentals,
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help in buying a Tampa Bay home,
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getting a VA mortgage | Home loan,
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and more.
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