Real Estate Market Reports
Highland Woods Homes For Sale - Dunedin Florida Real Estate Market Report
August 10th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate Market Reports
Dunedin Florida - Dunedin is a great place to live and Highland Woods luxury Homes are some the most desirable of Pinellas County and all of Dunedin real estate. This centrally located gated community of 87 home, mostly 4 and 5 bedroom homes is one of Dunedin’s newer neighborhoods, being built in 2002, most of these are screened pool homes as well.
Highland Woods Homes for Sale - Dunedin Real Estate
When checking the Tampa Bay MLS today there are currently 20 homes out of 87 in the Highland Woods neighborhood are for sale - that’s almost 25% of the whole neighborhood. (not ideal in any market) When checking the Pinellas County public records - 3 Highland Wood homes are in pre-foreclosure and one is in the final judgement phase of foreclosure.
A closer look at houses on the market:
- Of the 20 homes for sale - all but 2 of them are pool homes;
- The cheapest Highland Woods home for sale is $320,000 and it has 3 bedroom 2 bath and no pool;
- The most expensive Highland Woods home for sale is $619,000 and it has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a pool;
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The average Highland Woods home for sale asking prices is a little over $150 a square foot.
Highland Woods Homes SOLD - Dunedin Real Estate
So what’s been happening Highland Woods Dunedin real estate market? Well for the last seven months only about 1 home a month has been selling (since March 2008) . Also of note is the fact that no Highland Woods homes sold in January or February of 2008. One has sold every month except May, however there is 1 currently pending and 1 Highland woods home is active with contract.
So what’s happened to the price of homes in Highland Woods Dunedin FL this year? This is the questions home buyers always want to know. Well we discussed that the fact that at least 5 people have been in some stage of pre-foreclosure, short sale, foreclosure or bank owned REO - and so it’s no surprise that SOLD prices have decreased the last months. The last Highland Woods home sold was a foreclosure and sold for $114 a square foot - OUCH! Not counting this distressed home we’ve seen home prices go from $156 a square foot in March to $137 a square foot in June with the foreclosure in July.
So where are Highland Woods home prices now? Well it will be interesting to see what the two homes under contract end up selling for. We are seeing more homes selling and yet when you have 20 months of inventory in this neighborhood - there’s no doubt it’s still a strong buyer’s market by definition.
The good news is that for homebuyers looking for newer luxury Dunedin pool homes - these need to be a the top of your list. And if you’re someone who is looking for a Dunedin home for sale in a gate community - you’ve found one of Dunedin’s best neighborhoods - call us to see any of these Dunedin homes for sale.
Dunedin Luxury Real Estate
Are you looking to buy Dunedin luxury real estate? Pool Homes, Gated Community? Luxury Homes? Begin you search of the Tampa Bay MLS now or call us today at (727) 710-8036. Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….
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Tampa Bay Home and Condo Buyers tell us that selecting a Clearwater 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.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 © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater Realtors your Pinellas 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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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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Sand Key Florida Real Estate Agent prepares for UF Gators - Michigan Wolverine Showdown
December 22nd, 2007 Categories: Real Estate Market Reports
Sand Key Florida is Michigan Winter Wonderland
Sand Key Florida Real Estate
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Sand Key Homes for Sale - All are Waterfront, Few and Fabulous - for September 2007
October 29th, 2007 Categories: Real Estate Market Reports
Sand Key Florida Real Estate Market Report through Sept 2007
Sand Key Florida has limited homes since it is mostly a barrier island of luxury oceanfront condos on Sand Key beach – Sand Key is actually part of the City of Clearwater.
Search the Tampa Bay MLS and you find there are currently only 4 homes for sale on Sand Key Florida. All the Sand Key homes for sale are waterfront homes and range in price from under $850,000 to a luxury Sand Key waterfront home with a pool for $1,499,000.
Homes for Sale on Sand Key – Real Estate Market View
One Sand Key home sold last month. Here’s a look at homes on Sand Key over the last year.
- Sand Key Homes Sold for average price of $877,900 over last 12 months;
- One Sand Key home or less has sold each month this year;
- The time it’s taken on average to sell a Sand Key home over the last 12 months is 152 days.
If you want more selection on Sand Key Florida – there are currently 253 Sand Key Condos for sale, all of which are waterfront, and you may be interested in this New Sand Key Real Estate Report: Sand Key Condos Real Estate Market Report | Sand Key Condos offer Bargains at almost 2 Year Low
Here’s a look at how long it’s been taking to sell a Sand Key FLorida Home:
With the average home price being around $877,900 someone got a real Sand Key bargain home in August. Here’s what are homes on Sand Key selling for on average:
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Sand Key Home, a Clearwater Beach Condo or Island Estates Condo or Waterfront Home? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….
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Buyers tell us that selecting a Clearwater Beach 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.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too! 
Want more info…click to get it now! 
*The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater Beach 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 Home Mortgages - Can I still get one?
October 1st, 2007 Categories: Real Estate Market Reports
Clearwater Real Estate Mortgage Market Report
You have probably heard it is hard getting Clearwater home loans with all of the problems with sub-prime mortgages, and the tightening of lending rules, so here is an update on home mortgages this summer.
Yes, you can get a home mortgage in the Tampa area now, but it is important to understand what is going on in the home mortgage market, and to know that rates may vary widely.
Basically, the problem with home mortgages in Clearwater and around the country this year is that there is a liquidity crisis for some mortgage companies, and I am afraid antidepressants won’t work with this one…LOL. Some mortgage companies have gone out of business and many others are hurting.
Clearwater Mortgage Liquidity Market Report
To understand the mortgage liquidity crisis, it is important to understand how the home mortgage system works, so here is a brief overview:
- When you buy a home, the bank (or mortgage company) loans you the money. The bank then sells your mortgage to an investor like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, in the secondary mortgage market. In the case of these two investors, they buy mortgages under $417,000 (conforming mortgages). The money your bank gets from the investor is then used to provide a mortgage to another family buying a home. Simple cycle, right?
- Okay, now for the next step. The investor who bought your mortgage from the bank, in the secondary market, didn’t just buy your mortgage, but probably bought 5,000 to 10,000 mortgages at once. These investors package the thousands of mortgage together and resell the package to other investors who are looking for stable investments with solid returns (bonds).
- So, if these investors are looking for stable returns on their investment, then what happens if the foreclosure rate goes up? You guessed it, the investors stop buying this type of investment and the mortgage system grinds to a halt, and the bank doesn’t have any money to lend to home buyers.
At this point, we are not seeing a major overall shortage of money in the system, but there are companies who have written some bad loans in the past and they are having problems selling their mortgages. This means they do not have as much money to loan to new home buyers. You can tell who they are by the interest rates they are charging. For example, just compare mortgages from at least three companies when you shop, and you might see an almost 1% difference between the rates ( e.g., 6.2% to 7.2%).
In summary, there are lenders who are lending money for home mortgages and have great rates because they have been consistent producers and have low foreclosures rates, so if you are looking for a stable company with good rates, ask us for some experienced, honest professionals serving the Clearwater real estate market.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
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Tierra Verde Florida Real Estate Market and Bargains Report for April 2007
May 12th, 2007 Categories: Real Estate Market Reports
Check out latest Tierra Verde Condo Bargains
Tierra Verde, Florida Real Estate continues to offer great home and condo real estate deals to those Tierra Verde Florida buyers who are ready to act now.
Last month some lucky Tierra Verde condo buyer bought a Tierra Verde condominium unit for only $225,000.
Right now you can buy your own piece of the Green Island, Tierra Verde, Florida south of St Petersburg Florida today at bargain prices – for example Tierra Verde condos for sale for as little as $229,900.
Tierra Verde Florida actually started out as 15 smaller mangrove and salt marsh islands.
Condos | Townhomes | Homes for Sale in Tierra Verde
In the month of April in Tierra Verde, Florida we had 194 homes, condos & town homes for sale out of this waterfront community of a little over 2400 properties. 
For the second month in a row we saw 8 homes, condos and town homes sold:
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(3) Tierra Verde FL homes sold,
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(2) Tierra Verde FL condos sold
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(3) Tierra Verde FL town homes sold
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(3) Tierra Verde FL properties are currently in the process of closing (pending sales).
What are they asking for HOMES for Sale in Tierra Verde Florida right now?
- Best Price | Bargain on Tierra Verde homes for sale :
- $399,000 1734 sq ft 3/2.0/2 home with No waterfront/waterview
- Best Price| Bargain for Tierra Verde Waterfront home for sale: $899,000 2364 sq ft 3/2.5/2 waterfront home with pool
- Most expensive Tierra Verde home for sale:
- $6,995,000 9404 sq ft 6/6.5/3 waterfront pool home
What are they asking for CONDOS for Sale in Tierra Verde Florida right now?
- Best Price | Bargain on Tierra Verde condos for sale: $229,900 790 sq ft 1/1.0/crpt condo with community pool
- Best Price | Bargain on Tierra Verde FL Waterfront condos for sale: $244,000 665 sq ft 1/1.0/0 waterfront condo with pool
- Most expensive Tierra Verde condos for sale: $1,475,000 2429 sq ft 3/3.0/2 Tierra Verde waterfront condo with pool
What are they asking for TOWN HOMES for sale in Tierra Verde right now?
- Best Price | Bargain on Tierra Verde town homes for sale: $289,000 1600 sq ft 2/2.5/2 townhomes with pool no waterfront/waterview
- Best Price | Bargain on Waterfront Tierra Verde town home for sale: $392,000 2094 sq ft 3/2.5/2 waterfront town home with pool
- Most expensive Tierra Verde Florida town home for sale: $2,800,000 4032 sq ft 4/4.5/3 waterfront pool town home
So what else is happening in Tierra Verde Real Estate?
- It’s taking longer to sell all property, including waterfront in Tierra Verde Florida - it now takes 5 1/3 months on average (over 164 days);
- Buyer’s are saving almost 8% on average off the asking price. That’s $8,000 per $100,000. Why not have someone working only for you. Having real estate agents like Jack & I negotiating on your behalf = big savings.
- Less than 5% of all Tierra Verde properties are selling each month. We have a 23 months supply of property which is why I said this is a great opportunity for buyers, like you, working with experienced buyer’s agents like us.
- On the upside the last 2 months the number of sales has almost tripled over the previous few months. As the market starts to shift - so will the opportunity to get your dream of waterfront property at a great value.
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