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Clearwater Florida Sees More Signs Of Real Estate Recovery |Cost Of Owning Versus Renting Falls Back To Historical Norms
March 8th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Homes for Sale, Real Estate Market Reports
Clearwater Florida Owning verus Renting
Clearwater Florida - One popular housing theory is that — before a bona fide housing recovery can begin — the cost of owning a Clearwater home versus renting one must return to historical levels. 
If that belief is a truth, a national return to rising home prices may be in store for 2009.
Falling home prices coupled with falling mortgage rates, too, have dropped the relative, after-tax cost of owning a home to 125% of the cost of renting a home.
This is the exact 18-year historical average and not since 2001 has the gap been this small.
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, though, the study has some flaws. For example, the data doesn’t account for ongoing home maintenance costs, nor does it consider real estate tax bills and insurance policies.
But, combining a relatively low cost home of ownership in the Tampa- St Petersburg - Clearwater real estate market right now. NAR reported that the median home price was $151,500 in the 4th Quarter of 2008 which represents a decrease of over 24.9% in 2008 along with the government’s newly announced $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers is likely to convert long-time Tampa Bay renters into never-before homeowners. We’ve been meeting with lots of buyers convinced now is the time to buy their first home.
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This, too, is thought to be a key element of the housing recovery.
In many real estate markets (but not all), home prices are expected to edge lower through 2009. Provided mortgage rates stay low, the cost gap between owning and renting will shrink even more.
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Buying Clearwater Florida Real Estate Bargains: Bank Owned, REO, Foreclosures - Be Aware, Be Informed!
April 1st, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Condos for Sale, Homes for Sale, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate
Clearwater Florida - The number one request we get from buyers is for Clearwater Florida Real Estate bargains for sale. They are looking for Tampa Bay condos or homes for sale that are bank owned properties, foreclosures, in pre-foreclosures or short sales. I must say that this is not a 
process for those who want quick answers or smooth rides. Be aware and be informed! By their very nature, Bank Owned, REO and Foreclosures and buying Clearwater Florida Real Estate in this process is filled with uncertainty and complexity. By understanding what to expect property buyers tell us it can be less stressful and frustrating.
I read 2 helpful blogs today on this topic highlighting how to be successful in buying Clearwater property bargains. These REALTORS are not from the Tampa Bay area however they present info local buyers can definitely benefit from…
Monika McGillicuddy wrote and excellent article about the possible Pitfalls of Buying a Bank Owned Property. She says “foreclosed home or short sale can be a fantastic opportunity to own a home at a greatly discounted price but please don’t go it alone. Representing yourself sometimes can be a costly mistake.”
She also shared how they “closed on a bank owned home recently, after some investigation we were able to track down a former owners property disclosure of the property and while it was from a former owner and held no legal weight it still gave us a glimpse at some information we would otherwise have never known.
Don’t expect the listing agent to do that for you. They won’t. Can you expect a buyer agent to try and track that information down? Yes… but realize that sometimes it’s simply not to be found. But a good buyer agent will make every effort to help the client make the right decisions.”
Maureen Francis, an Oakland real estate agent, also gives home buyers the following 5 tips to buying Foreclosures in her article. They are:
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Best Clearwater Beach Condos and Homes- Belle Harbor Waterfront Luxury 33767
January 4th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condominiums, Condos for Sale, Homes for Sale, Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living, Waterfront Living
Clearwater Beach Real Estate – Belle Harbor Condos and Townhomes
Clearwater Beach Florida – Looking for the best Clearwater beach condos and town homes today we’ll introduce you to one of our favorites, Belle Harbor on North Clearwater Beach.
In late 2001, the Clearwater City Council gave Belle Harbor the go-ahead to build these Clearwater Beach luxury condos and townhomes.
In June 2002, the developers began accepting reservations for these Belle Harbor condos and townhomes they would later build.
Completed in 2005, Belle Harbor includes 200 individual homes with 10 floor plans that range from 1,542 to over 4,700 sq. ft.
Belle Harbor is a luxury Mediterranean inspired gated waterfront community covers 6.5 acres on the Clearwater Harbor intracoastal waterway, is handicapped modified with elevators, and features:
- covered parking,
- security,
- concierge service,
- boat slips,
- boat docks,
- heated pool,
- hot tub,
- sauna,
- fitness center and
- a clubhouse.
Clearwater Beach Condos for Sale – Belle Harbor
Belle Harbor condos and town homes for Sale
Today, I found 50-townhomes and condos for sale at Belle Harbor, priced from $3,350,000 to $549,000.
The 6– Belle Harbor townhomes on Clearwater Beach all have 2-car garages, and range in size from a 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, with 2,900 square feet to a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath with 1,619 square feet.
Pricing for these Belle Harbor town homes ranges from $1,579,000 to $699,000.
Many of the 44-Belle Harbor condos have garages, and range in size from a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, with 4,192 square feet to a 2-bedroom, 2-bath,
with 1,547 square feet. Pricing for these Clearwater beach condos ranges from $3,335,000 to $549,000.
So, if you are looking for an upscale luxury boating community on Clearwater beach, then look no further than Belle Harbor.
Call us today, to setup some time to view these beautiful Clearwater Beach condominiums and townhomes.
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