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Clearwater Florida – I recently found this interesting video on home tips for your Clearwater home. Watch this 2-minute video for a hands-on demonstration of changing the direction of your ceiling fans, plus a clever test using ordinary tissue to see if you’ve done it properly.

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In the cooler months of the year, the blades of a ceiling fan should be set to rotate clockwise. Why? Beacause it forces warm air at the top of a the room which causes the air to recirculate downward into the “living space”. Proper ceiling fan blade rotation can change a room’s “feel” by 8 degrees or more (it’s a huge help in our summer months here in our Clearwater Florida home), allowing for more modest settings on a home thermostat. As we all work to save energy and live “greener” all the little things add up to big resutls 

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Today’s Top 10 Listings for Properties in Clearwater with the Overall highest Price Drop Percentage  

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 278. See more city of Clearwater real estate.
(all data current as of 2/4/2012)

1. $1,199,000 : 525 Mandalay Ave # 23, Clearwater
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,747 sq ft
2. $335,000 : 3302 Sandy Ridge Dr, Clearwater
   
   4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,697 sq ft

   Lot size: 12,632 sq ft
3. $750,000 : 2488 Lancaster Dr, Clearwater
   
   5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,537 sq ft

   Lot size: 4.38 ac
4. $555,000 : 1784 Long Bow Ln, Clearwater
   
   5 beds, 4 full baths

   Home size: 4,331 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.83 ac
5. $525,000 : 947 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,880 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,663 sq ft
6. $1,475,000 : 3001 Oakmont Dr, Clearwater
   
   5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths

   Home size: 7,162 sq ft
7. $1,500,000 : 146 Bayside Dr, Clearwater
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,513 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,680 sq ft
8. $1,499,000 : 1551 Bridge Way, Clearwater
   
   5 beds, 5 full baths

   Home size: 6,592 sq ft
9. $475,000 : 348 Larboard Way # Na, Clearwater
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,998 sq ft

   Lot size: 3,237 sq ft
10. $1,299,000 : 202 Windward Passage # 611, Clearwater
    
    3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 3,256 sq ft

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Clearwater Florida –  We are all looking for ways to be more “green” and “eco friendly” however, if you haven’t changed your Clearwater home’s air filters lately, this 1-minute video will demonstrate just how much energy your HVAC unit is wasting at your house today.  A clogged air filter operates with a lot less efficiency.

Air filters in your Clearwater home should be changed at least once per quarter. In certain circumstances, however, more frequent replacements are warranted.

• Homes with shedding pets
• Homes under construction
• Brand-new homes with dust in the air
• Homeowners with asthma or allergies

Also, when you replace your filters, don’t reach for the $0.99 cheap ones.  Plainly, they don’t work.  Instead, spend $15 to get a filter that works.  Or, buy in bulk to save 15% from Amazon.com or a local hardware store. That’s today’s tip for living green in Clearwater.

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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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It’s amazing what local homes, beach condos and vacation rentals of all kinds will go for during that weekend. If you are planning to be here don’t put off making your reservations. While Jack and I don’t handle rentals you can call Patty Belloise at 727-410-1936 who does (just in case you’re looking for a great local contact).

Now if you are someone who has decided that “now is the time to buy” Tampa real estate – we CAN help you with this.   

Regardless of what your plans are here are some pictures of our Bucs Stadium, which I had the privledge of touring with Leadership Pinellas last year – I’ll give you a sneak peek into our stadium. 

Call us Today at (727) 710-8036 to hear more about how we can help you! 

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Jim is the man in charge of Pinellas County student school assignments – he joked that “he’s got job security” – I can only imagine . We recently had changes to the School Choice plan and Pinellas County home buyers and current residents have lots of questions about..

Where will by child go to school?” -That’s why we made sure we were there - up-to-date information is critical to the families we help that are moving to Pinellas County or want to sell their home and move within the county.  The most important thing we took away was the fact that No school is automatic for non-entry level grade students.

If you’re wondering how we got here – School Choice was court-ordered to end the 30 year desegregation ruling / plan in Pinellas County. The 2007/2008 was the first year that the School District didn’t have specific min / max ratios to manage for each school.

When creating a new plan the parents, the community members and the School Board members found people overwhelmingly wanted a Student Assignment plan that included these 3 things:

1. Give us Predictibility
2. Still wanted Choice(s)
3. Diversity

A major issue is the rising cost of transportation.  In the future, Pinellas County will continue to transport students to their school of “Choice” for 4 more years then parents will have to provide transportation to their “non-close-too-home” school.

Note: The new Pinellas County Student Assignement plan doesn’t change anything for Magnet and Fundemental schools          

Key Components of the new Pinellas County School Plan

1. Transition from the Pinellas County Choice Plan
2. Getting Back to Close-to-home schools or zoned schools
3. Predictable feeder patterns
4. Multiple choice options
5. Reduce transportation issues and costs
6. Diversity
7. Equitable distribution of resources

What Pinellas County Home Buyers / Residents Should know during the Transition Period

1. All students except those entering Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade – will stay where ever they were last year
2. Students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade will get their close-to-home school this year (or they can also opt for an older sibling’s school)   
3. New students (not in one of the 3 grades listed above) are assigned on a space available basis to the close-to-home school or the next closest school. The challenge here is that the Florida Class Size Amendment limits the number of students that can be assigned to a school.
4. 3 schools were closed this year – South Ward, Largo Central and Riviera Middle that are impacting mid county assignments

Jim Madden explains how new School Assignment will work to Pinellas County REALTORS 

 I’ve included some video of Jim’s presentation so you could hear how Pinellas County School assignments will be handled in Jim’s words:

 Jim talks about the new Pinellas County Student Assignment software and interactive map functions that are coming soon (hopefully by mid-September)  

Got More Questions? 

1. If you have any questions you can contact Jim Madden directly at 727-588-5186 or email him at maddenj@pcsb.org or
2. Call the Student Assignment Department at 727-588-6210 or
3. District Call Center at 727-587-2020
4. Visit their website at www.Pinellask12.fl.us

What do you need to enroll in school?  Proof of residency – a power bill, rent receipt, cable bill, phone bill, etc. – in some cases a purchase contract to buy a home or a lease agreement will also be accepted. Exceptions handled on a case by case basis.

Pinellas County Real Estate matches up to Pinellas County Schools

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Buying Pinellas County Real Estate less Complicated Now

Want more info about all our Pinellas County Real Estate – feel free to call Cyndee and Jack,your Pinellas County Realtors at (727) 710-8035. Want to see all the Pinellas County homes for sale – Feel free to search the Tampa Bay MLS.

Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Clearwater Real Estate Agents,  Charles Rutenberg Realty 1545 S. Belcher Rd Clearwater FL 33764

Call me at (727) 710-8035

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How to call in or watch the Radio Show

Numbers to call to be part of the show:

• Pinellas & Pasco County 727-577-1040 
• Hillsborough County      813-289-1040
• Toll Free                      877-355-1040   

For our readers out of town you can actually watch the show live on internet at http://wwba1040.com
 

Real Estate Topics for August 2nd    

• What’s the Tampa Bay Market Doing Today?
• What’s the Amendment 5 Property Tax proposal all about?
• Tips for selling your Tampa Bay home in todays real estate market 

We will add some additional info after the show based on your questions and interests as well.

Additional Helpful Resouces

You can get more details on the upcoming Property Tax Amendment 5 at http://giveme5florida.com  and http://election.dos.state.fl.us/initiatives/fulltext/pdf/12-6.pdf

If there were questions you had that didn’t get answered or you just thought of you can always call us at (727) 710-8036 or (727) 710-8035, you can leave them in the comments section or if you want your privacy you can use the “contact us” feature and email us your questions. Thanks for stopping by and checking out our site.

Also is there Clearwater Real Estate information you’d like us to include? Features? We are constantly working and re-working this site based on what YOU want – since it’s for you!

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When Buying Pinellas County Real Estate – Now youll know your Close to Home School!

Pinellas Countys new Neighborhood School Maps are now available. As
a Pinellas County
Realtor I have to tell you I am thrilled. One of the hardest things we have
to do when selling Pinellas County Real
Estate is explain our previous ˜School Choice and how you would have to
buy a home without knowing where your child would end up going to school.

I had a good friend move from Tampa last year with 2
boys – one in 2^nd grade and one in 3^rd. When moving to Pinellas County mid-year and these 2 boys were
assigned to DIFFERENT elementary schools. How crazy is that???

I think as Pinellas County parents and
taxpayers the rising cost of gas helped stop this School Choice
madness. I still cant believe that weve been bussing school children in a way that sustantially raises
transportation costs since it was NOT an efficient plan having buses from multiple schools have to go to the same neighborhoods.

In addition, many home buyers relocating to the Tampa Bay area told us that this was a substantial
negative in their decision process to buying
real estate in Pinellas County versus Hillsborough County or Pasco
County. 

My Kids go to Pinellas County Schools Now – so whats it mean to Us?

Heres the info provided by the Pinellas County School Board in their recent press release:

If in 5^th-8^th grade now

For currently enrolled 5th- and 8th-grade students
you will be mailed a notification letter by April 18 that tells you your
childs assigned close-to-home school except in the following cases:

• Siblings will be
  assigned to the older siblings school.
• Students eligible
  for extended grandfathering will be assigned to the extended grandfathered
  school.
• Those who would
  prefer the close-to-home school may make that change using the Student
  Reservation System that will be available beginning April 21.

If entering 6th or 9^th grade next year

Students entering 6th- and 9th-grade will be
assigned to their close-to-home school, except for the following:

• Siblings will be
  assigned to the older siblings school.
• Students eligible
  for extended grandfathering will be assigned to the extended grandfathered
  school.
• Those who would
  prefer the close-to-home school may make that change using the Student
  Reservation System that will be available beginning April 21.

What if my child is currently in or was accepted to: a Magnet,
Fundemental or Career Adademy school?

• Dont worry – They have been assigned to the
  applicable schools.
• All current K-4, 5-6 and 9-11
  students will be assigned to the school they currently attend.

Where are the maps to match where I live to where Ill go to school?

All Close-to-Home School
Maps are now available online.

• Pinellas County Elementary School Map;
• Pinellas County Middle School Map;
• Pinellas County High School Map;

If you need more information you can call:

• Student
  Assignment at (727) 588-6210 or
• District Call Center at (727) 587-2020

3 Steps to Enrolling Child in Pinellas County Schools

1.     
Parents may visit
any nearby elementary school to get a User I.D. and password to access the
Student Reservation System.

2.     
Parents will then
have the opportunity to enroll their child online using the student reservation
computer at the school or from a home computer.

3.     
Once the child is
enrolled, the parent will deliver the required registration documents to the
assigned school.

What Documents are required to enroll my child in school?

1.     
a birth
certificate or other proof of identity/age,

2.     
proof of
residency,

3.     
childs Social
Security number (optional),

4.     
a Florida
Certificate of Immunization form and

5.     
a physical
examination certificate within the past 12 months.

What if I dont like the school my child got assigned to – what can I
do?

Parents may try to request
another school on a ˜space-available basis during the open enrollment period
(August 4 through August 15, 2008). The process for the open enrollment period
has not yet been finalized and the dates are subject to change.

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Buying Pinellas County Real Estate Just Got less Complicated

If youre looking to buy a home or sell a home in Pinellas County (Clearwater, Seminole, Palm Harbor) you should be thrilled with this announcement. For the first time in 5 years families will actually know where their kids will go to school if they buy a home or condo in the area.  This will help our Pinellas County real estate market in two ways.

1. Those relocating will be able to make informed choices about schools and education for their kids and
2. Those families who wanted to move but couldnt risk losing their ˜grandfathering can now know what neighborhoods allow their kids to go to the same schools if they want or they can choose other ones, 

Want more info about all our Pinellas County Real Estate – feel free to call Cyndee and Jack,your Pinellas County Realtors at (727) 710-8035. Want to see all the Pinellas County homes for sale – Feel free to search the Tampa Bay MLS.

Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Clearwater Florida Real Estate Agents, Charles Rutenberg Realty 1545 S Belcher Rd Clearwater FL 33764   (727) 710-8035

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Clearwater Florida Many readers ask us about going to pursuing a technical / professional education in the Tampa Bay area ( Clearwater St Petersburg Tampa  area). 

Looking to start your career or learn an new trade heres the first stop on your new career path. We have created a comprehensive list of local resources for you. 

Tampa Bay offers lots of choices of technical / professional institutions such as: 

Tampa Bay Technical/Professional Schools

• The Art Institute of Tampa Tampa Florida
• International Academy of Design Tampa Florida
• Southwest Florida College Tampa Florida
• Devry Graduate School of Management Tampa Florida
• Pinellas Technical Education Center  Clearwater and St Petersburg Florida
• ITT Technical Institute Tampa Florida
• Erwin Technical Center  Tampa Florida 

You might also find our Guide to Tampa Bay Colleges and Universities helpful. 

Other Helpful Resources

• CollegeNet – college application service
• U. S. Department of Education

For more information on Florida scholarships and financial aid programs, visit the Florida Department of Education Office of Financial Assistance. 

Tampa Florida Real Estate 

Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Condo or  Tampa Beach Real Estate where you can enjoy our beautiful beaches? Heres what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….

** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **

Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, 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…wed love to be YOUR choice too!     

Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!  

Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches  Give us a Call.  (727) 710-8036.

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