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October 10th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condos for Sale, Sand Key Florida
Sand Key Florida – Guide to the Cabana Club Condominiums in Sand Key Florida. If you’re not a Clearwater Beach FL local there are several things about this gulf front community you may not know – that’s why we’re here as your local advocates . We can also help you if you are thinking about seeing all the Sand Key Condos for sale including Clearwater Beach.
Cabana Club Condominiums – The Facts
The Cabana Club condos stand out with their unique Key West style architecture which is appealing to many looking to enjoy the Florida lifestyle whether full time or part time.
They are located on the southern end of Sand Key Florida which has a private almost magical feel to it and yet it’s very close to the Tampa International airport, local sporting venues like the Tropicana Field, Raymond James Stadium, The St Pete Times Forum Clients that work with us know I have the 30 minute rule…we’re so blessed to be about 30 minutes from everything – so enjoy the award winning beaches and also take in local sites, attractions and fun. Our family drives to Orlando to go to Disney and Universal for the day which is a nice perk as well.
Cabana Club Condominium Address – 1582 Gulf Blvd Clearwater Beach FL 33767 and 1586 Gulf Blvd Clearwater Beach FL 33767
If you’re looking for the basic community info that any Clearwater Beach real estate agent can tell you like: can I bring my dog and is the pool heated then read on – it’s all in here. If you are considering buying here then check out the 5 things I think every Cabana Club condominium buyer deserves to know in my two other articles:
- Part II - 3 Best Things about Cabana Club Condos in Sand Key FL
- Part III – Cabana Club Condominiums – 2 Things every Buyer Must Know
This is where I share my opinions on the 3 best things about the Cabana Club Condominiums along with the 2 things every buyer of a Cabana Club condo must know more about. If you still have questions just call me at 727-710-8035 and I can get your questions answered if I don’t know the answers already!
More facts…..
When were these Sand Key condos built? The Cabana Club were started in 1984 until 1986 and are made up of spacious 2 and 3 bedroom units.
Do they allow pets at the Cabana Club Condos? Yes, you can have pets here up to 25lbs in weight which is good news for the many dog and cat owners out there.
What are the rental limitations at Cabana Club? Well, unfortunately they may not be a good bet if you are looking at Sand Key condos for sale that you can rent out easily. They have a minimum 6 months on rentals so it lends itself to 2nd home owners and long term tenants. If you are hoping to rent your condo you purchase you best bet financially is going to be a long term / annual rental. We don’t do rentals or property management but we do help our clients work with the best companies in the Clearwater Beach area.
Cabana Club Condos Amenities and Features
- Phase 1 – 1586 Gulf Blvd has has 34 units
- Phase 2 – 1582 Gulf Blvd has 56 units
- They have a heated swimming pool with a Jacuzzi spa that faces the beach
- They also have a modest fitness room that is also on the same level as a sun deck.
- This community does have storage and covered parking under the building.
- Each unit has a wood burning fireplace and lovely French doors lending to the Key West feel.
- Units have large balconies that face the Gulf of Mexico directly offering amazing views.
Cabana Club Condominium Photos
What else do you want to know that wasn’t answered here? If you want a list of all the condos for sale in the Cabana Club or all the Sand Key Condos for Sale – we’d be happy to customize a list based on just what you’re looking for.
As always, if you’d like to know about what’s happening with Clearwater Beach real estate just give us a call and we’ll bring you up to speed on what’s happening right now.
And if you’re looking for a Clearwater Beach Realtor we’d like you to know that we are passionate about being your real estate advocate. We’re committed to delivering Results daily based on Integrity, Knowledge & Experience – helping you find the perfect Clearwater Beach condos for sale.
We’d like to be YOUR Clearwater Beach Real Estate Team!
Call Cyndee @ 727.710.8035 or Jack @ 727710.8036
Warmly,
Cyndee and Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Clearwater Real Estate Office
1545 S. Belcher Rd
Clearwater Florida 33764
727-710-8035 (Cyndee’s cell)
727-710-8036 (Jack’s cell)
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Clearwater Beach Florida – Enjoy Pier 60 Free Sunset Movies
September 24th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Things to do
Clearwater Beach Florida – Clearwater Beach Florida wasn’t voted “best Family Beach on the Gulf of Mexico” for nothing…there are always fun things to do there from the nightly Sunset Celebration to watching movies on the beach this fall on Friday and Saturday nights. The Pier 60 movies will begin shortly after sunset (to maximize your viewing pleasure). This is Clearwater Beach’s version of the old-time “drive in movie” we used to enjoy as kids however now we’re using a huge inflatable screen situated right on one of Florida best beaches so bring your lawn chairs or blankets and come enjoy some great movies tonight through the end of October.
Also if you’re not familiar, Pier 60 has nightly artisans and crafts people to entertain and delight you as well as 2 covered playgrounds the kids enjoy. So even if you come early you’ll find plenty to do.
I know the calendar says we are now officially in “Fall” however if you live in Clearwater Beach area it’s hard to tell since we’ve still got hot days with temperatures in the 90’s but the good news is we are now we are getting fabulous nights so why not check out Pier 60 at sunset this weekend and enjoy Clearwater Beach for Movies on the Beach – the best part is it won’t break your wallet. 
Clearwater Beach Florida Fun at Pier 60
Here is a list of upcoming Clearwater Beach movies:
This is the FREE sunset movie schedule:
Sept. 24-Flipper
Sept 25-Bounty Hunter
Oct 1 Shrek
Oct2 Hairspray (also, powerboat race and fireworks!)
Oct 8- Hocus Pocus
Oct 9- LOTR: Return of the King
Oct. 15 Beetlejuice
Oct 16 How to Train your Dragon
Oct 22 Casper
Oct 23 Frankenstein
Oct 29 Ghostbusters
Oct 30 Poltergeist
This is a great reason to go to the beach (isn’t sad that us locals sometimes need to find a a reason!?!). I am not kidding when I tell you this movie screen is as big as a drive in! Remember those back in the day? Bring your own snacks or you can buy drinks and popcorn their too.
Here’s an article we shared on Pier 60 Sunsets back in 2007 – It’s still one of our favorite Clearwater beach sunset spots => Clearwater Beach Florida’s Pier 60 – Sunday Sunset.
What other fun things do you know going on this weekend? We’d love to have you share them in the comments below! Have a great weekend and enjoy!
As always, if you’d like to know about what’s happening in with Clearwater Beach real estate just give us a call and we’ll bring you up to speed on what’s happening right now.
And if you’re looking for a Clearwater Realtor we’d like you to know that we are passionate about being your real estate advocate. We’re committed to delivering Results daily based on Integrity, Knowledge & Experience – helping you find the perfect Clearwater Beach houses for sale.
We’d like to be YOUR Clearwater Beach Real Estate Team!
Call Cyndee @ 727.710.8035 or Jack @ 727710.8036
Warmly,
Cyndee and Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Clearwater Real Estate Office
1545 S. Belcher Rd
Clearwater Florida 33764
727-710-8035 (Cyndee’s cell)
727-710-8036 (Jack’s cell)
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Belle Harbor Condos – Guide to Clearwater Beach FL Condos for Sale
April 10th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condos for Sale
Belle Harbor Condominiums – Clearwater Beach FL
Clearwater Beach Fl Looking for the best Clearwater beach condos and town homes today well introduce you to one of our favorites, Belle Harbor Condos on North Clearwater Beach located directly across from the Sandpearl Resort. It actually has views of both Clearwater Beach to the west and Clearwater Harbor and downtown Clearwater to the east. 
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, JMC 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 in two separate towers. (JMC also is the developer of Mandalay Beach Club, Sandpearl, The Grande and The Meridian on Clearwater Beach and Sand Key)
This community attracts many full time residents because it offers a sense of comfort and space while still being located in the “action” on Clearwater Beach while you can walk to lots of restuarants, Pier 60, the Clearwater Marina, Public tennis courts the Clearwater Recreation center and more.
- Pets Friendly Clearwater Beach Condos: Belle Harbor condominiums allow pets up to 80lbs so those with big dogs enjoy calling Belle Harbor home.
- You can Rent Belle Harbor condos: Belle Harbor allows rentals however requires a 30 day minimum.
Here’s a short tour through Belle Harbor condos and community to give you a better feel for this luxury waterfront condo community: 
Belle Harbor Condos – Amenities
Belle Harbor condos are located in a gated waterfront community with 65 boat docks. This Mediterranean inspired gated Clearwater Beach community covers 6.5 acres on the Clearwater Harbor intracoastal waterway, is handicapped modified with elevators, and features:
- covered parking – some units have actual 1 or 2 car garages,
- manned 24 hr security,
- concierge service,
- 65 boat slips,
- boat docks,
- heated pool,
- heated outdoor spa,
- fireplace, TV’s and fans in pool area
- sauna,
- state of the art fitness center,
- a clubhouse ready for entertaining,
- 2 billiards room with TVs,
- 2 club rooms with TV’s and full catering kitchens and bar in each tower
So, if you are looking for an upscale luxury boating community on Clearwater beach Florida, then look no further than Belle Harbor.
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- Clearwater Beach Condos are Really Selling
If you’d like to know about what’s happening in a particular Clearwater Beach FL condo community just give us a call and we’ll bring you up to speed on what’s happening right now.
And if you’re looking for a Clearwater FL Realtor we’d like you to know that we are passionate about being your real estate advocate. We’re committed to delivering Results daily based on Integrity, Knowledge & Experience – helping you find the perfect Clearwater Beach houses for sale.
We’d like to be YOUR Clearwater Beach Real Estate Team!
Call Cyndee @ 727.710.8035 or Jack @ 727710.8036
Warmly,
Cyndee and Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Clearwater Real Estate Office
1545 S. Belcher Rd
Clearwater Florida 33764
727-710-8035 (Cyndee’s cell)
727-710-8036 (Jack’s cell)
Call us today, to setup some time to view these beautiful Clearwater Beach condominiums and townhomes.
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Clearwater Beach FL – Clearwater Beach Condos are Really Selling
April 9th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condos for Sale
Clearwater Beach Fl - You know we work with lots of Clearwater Beach Fl buyers so we keep our finger on the pulse and the last two weeks we’ve been seeing Clearwater Beach condos are selling. So many people are still believing the news media and all the doom and gloom – however that is not true everywhere. Prices on Clearwater Beach have dropped dramatically the last 2 years and people who still think they are going to buy a beachfront condo at 20+% off the price the seller’s are asking are in for a rude awakening. 
In the last 30 days, 20 more Clearwater Beach Florida condos went pending and 15 Clearwater Beach Fl condos closed and it wasn’t the “cheapest beachfront properties” – though there’s always a market for those. We’ve seen buyers who’ve been on the fence decide for themselves that the bottom is here or may have passed. Why do I say that – I know of more than one occasion where a cash buyer paid more than the appraised value for a condo; Clearwater Beach condos getting multiple offers and some of the highest priced ones even getting full asking price.
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There’s so much mis-information out there I wanted to share some of the facts. This information only covers Clearwater Beach Fl – not Sand Key or Island Estates sales for the last 30 days.
The highest priced unit to sell was a front unit at the Sandpearl Residences - which closed for $1,825, 000 and 99% of the asking price at $707 a square foot. 3 properties sold for over $1 million. The average for the last 30 days was $716,563 or $292 a square foot with an average sold price of 90% of the asking price – which is skewed a little low with a couple of short sales that finally got resolved.
When you look at the 20 pending sales for properties in Clearwater Beach Fl you find that there is still one what appears it will sell for over $700/sq ft- it’s a beachfront house that was listed at $2,499,000. Several of the condos under contract are Belle Harbor Condos, Mandalay Beach Club Condos or luxury Sandpearl Condos. We had buyers looking last week and the pickings on good units was definitely thinning.
These 35 properties do not account for the 19 that are under contract and moving through the contingency period. So that’s 70 properties off the market in the last 30 days for Clearwater Beach alone and I know of several that are in the negotiation process as I write this.
So what does this mean to you? If you’ve been waiting convinced that prices will continue to drop – we’re not seeing that play out. No one knows what tomorrow brings (I never expected the banks to fall and become Government run in a blink of an eye so each person has to assess this info for themselved) I can say that I know of people that were convinced themselves – and they may still end up being right but on more than one situation – awesome beachfront condos have gotten offers lower than we’ve seen in 7 years and we’re seeing offers now higher. So you decide. If you are looking for the long term it seems like now is the time to find you piece of paradise or be prepared to pay more for it in the future.
If you’d like to know about what’s happening in a particular Clearwater condo community just give us a call and we’ll bring you up to speed on what’s happening right now.
And if you’re looking for a Clearwater FL Realtor we’d like you to know that we are passionate about being your real estate advocate. We’re committed to delivering Results daily based on Integrity, Knowledge & Experience - helping you find the perfect Clearwater Beach houses for sale.
We’d like to be YOUR Clearwater Beach Real Estate Team!
Call Cyndee @ 727.710.8035 or Jack @ 727710.8036
Warmly,
Cyndee and Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Clearwater Real Estate Office
1545 S. Belcher Rd
Clearwater Florida 33764
727-710-8035 (Cyndee’s cell)
727-710-8036 (Jack’s cell)
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March 5th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida
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Buying Clearwater Beach Houses and Condos – More Jumbo Loans Will Help
March 3rd, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Tampa Mortgages
Clearwater Beach Florida – Well we got some good news today for people in the market to buy or sell Clearwater Beach houses and condos. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel that should help because the limits on conforming loans and the availability of Jumbo loans is improving. I actually wrote a detailed article almost one year ago explaining why the lack of Jumbo loans would hurt both buyers and sellers as well as the overall Clearwater real estate market. It’s taken us a long time to see this situation improve any.
You can see the complete article here => Update on Clearwater Beach Jumbo Loans
Banks are finally starting to loosen up (translation: feeling more secure about our real estate market which is good for all of us) and it should make it easier for people to buy second homes or move up to homes over the $417,000 conventional loan limit. The Los Angeles times recently reported that the average interest rates on a 30 year fixed rate jumbo fell to 5.79% which is a five year low. You may remember that we were seeing painful rates of 7.5% last summer for our most qualified best buyers which was extremely frustrating and actually caused several of our clients to put their plans to purchase on hold.
Luckily, we work with some of the best local lenders so we have been able to successfully help our clients purchase the homes and condos they wanted. Lenders who really ”know” the Clearwater real estate market along with waterfront homes in neighborhoods like Island Estates or Belle Isle is essential – regardless of who you’re working with – make sure your lender understands and is comfortable in our market. If you are planning to buy a condo today I highly recommend working with local lenders especially those that can do portfolio loans in-house and specialize in financing beachfront and waterfront properties. There’s nothing worse than finding the home of your dreams and having a lender that can’t perform cause you probably won’t know that until you’d spent almost $2,000 of your money.
Related Article => Clearwater | Tampa Mortgages – Buyer Beware of FHA loans and Seller Concessions
The second bit of good news we got today was that the conforming loan limits for 2010 will remain at $417,000 like it has been for the past 5 years. This is actually great news in my opinion because that means you can purchase a property for up to $520,000 and still be a standard conforming loan which may enable you to get even more attractive rates. $520,000 buys a lot more beachfront and waterfront than it did 5 years ago.
We are also getting signs that lenders are loosening up about lending on beachfront condos (luckily we’re not Miami) - we are also seeing most condos are being listed for prices within @92% of what they’ll end up selling for and I was encouraged to see an appraisal come back for one of our buyers where it stated the market was “stable” not “declining” – when I ran the 6 month comparable sales against the 3 month sales I found it had actually increased slightly – we’ll keep monitoring this for you condominium building by building and neighborhood by neighborhood to give you the best insider information to make good decisions – whether you’re considering buying or selling in the next few months.
Related Article: => Clearwater Fl Realtors Get Results For Home Buyers
My intent was not to make this a Tampa Mortgage themed week however it’s never been more important to be informed on what’s happending in this very dynamic market and I’ve got another article in my head about the impact of FHA appraisals on sellers right now.
If you’re looking for a Clearwater FL Realtor we’d like you to know that we are passionate about being your real estate advocate. We’re committed to delivering Results daily based on Integrity, Knowledge & Experience - helping you find the perfect Clearwater FL homes.
We’d like to be YOUR Clearwater Real Estate Team!
Call Cyndee @ 727.710.8035 or Jack @ 727710.8036
Warmly,
Cyndee and Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Clearwater Real Estate Office
1545 S. Belcher Rd
Clearwater FL 33764
727-710-8035 (Cyndee’s cell)
727-710-8036 (Jack’s cell)
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Battle the Winter Blues here in Clearwater Beach Florida
January 20th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Real Estate News
Clearwater Beach in January…. Ahhhh it’s back in the mid 70′s – now that’s how winter should be – Our Winter blues – are blue skies and Clear blue water at our beaches!
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Charles Rutenberg Realty
1545 Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33764 Cyndee’s Mobile:727-710-8035
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Clearwater Beach Condos – Buyers Must Know 6 Reasons Cash May be the ONLY Purchase Option
January 4th, 2010 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Condominiums, Tampa Mortgages
Clearwater Condos for Buyers - Cash is King and sometimes your ONLY Financing option when Buying Florida Beach Condos
Clearwater Beach Florida – I had a buyer from Brazil contact me yesterday excited about coming to Clearwater Beach Florida to buy a condo in February. She shared beach condominium communities that interested her and I asked her the most tactical planning question I’ve found for buyers planning purchase of a Clearwater beach condo (especially a second home / vacation home) in today’s Florida real estate market…Will you be paying cash or financing?
Are you paying cash or will you need a mortgage…because it will affect your Beach Condo choices..
Me: I told her that “I’d set up a search for her once I knew her plans since many condos are not eligible for financing”
Her: “Hi Cyndee, thanks for the quick response. Not eligible for financing? Why would this be? Thanks”
I realized when she asked that question that many of our readers and buyers planning to buy a beach condo this winter may have the same questions and not be aware of what’s been happening with Fannie Mae and that there are new hurdles in getting a Tampa mortgage and even when you do qualify you need to plan to have 30% or more for a downpayment (up from 20% this summer)
6 Reasons you may not be able to get a Tampa Mortgage foater Beach Condo today
Unfortunately, Florida still has the “honor” of having the second highest foreclosure rate in the nation and at the top of the list, are condos, especially those that are not primary residences. Additionally, mortgage investors in general, consider Florida to be a declining market (whether still true or not) and as such are very conservative about 2nd home condo purchases in Florida particular.
This past year Fannie Mae added several restrictions making it more difficult for developers and current owners to sell their units. The government-backed mortgage-finance company stopped guaranteeing mortgages in condo buildings where fewer than 70% of the units have been sold, up from 51%.
See article detailing: Fannie Mae Mortgages tighten for condos
addition, if a condominium finds itself in one of the following situations then lenders aren’t approving loans for any condos in buildings. This is true for condos where:
- 15% of current condominium owners are delinquent on association fees; The calculation was also changed this past year from being 15% of the total fee payments to 15% of total units.
- More than 10% of units are owned by a single-entity. Apparently, this was to keep the so-called “vulture buyers” from taking over project; In addition, they also want to see only a limited number of non-owner occupied units as well.
- The condos must be “warrantable” – each approved individually and this can change month to month
- The homeowners association must have at least 10% of its budgeted income designated for replacement reserves and adequate funds budgeted for the insurance deductible; Many older condo associations keep woefully inadequate reserves and operating budgets, so they are non-compliant
- No more than 20% of a condo project can consist of non-residential space. There goes most mixed commercial-residential use projects
Buyers face more hurdles in financing Clearwater Beach Condos
and #6) This one is specific to foreign nationals. There is currently no one we’ve been able to find lending to foreign nationals due to the issues that revolve around lenders options when a borrower defaults and is not a US citizen. (If you know of anyone please let us know The one exception is we still have one lending source for Canadians (a bank that is located in both countries even though it is HQ in Canada)- Our experience has been that all other foreign nationals are finding they have to purchase with cash regardless of the condo situation.
If a Clearwater beach condo and the borrower both do qualify under current lending guidelines then there is an additional amount to budget for it’s HO6 which is now required. Borrowers must now obtain a condo unit owners insurance policy unless the master policy provides interior unit coverage; coverage may not be less than 20% of the assessed value.
A condo-owners policy, known as an HO-6 policy, covers personal property, personal liability, and the physical unit from the studs and in. Many policies also include special assessment coverage or the option to include a special assessment coverage rider since these assessments have caused several borrowers to be foreclosed on since they couldn’t pay them and the HOA can then foreclose on the owner – which is definitely not good news for the lenders or the owner. This came about because when we experienced hurricanes in 2004 many people didn’t have enough insurance for the “inside of their condo” and many communities had issues with condos not repaired, mold, etc. so in an effort to protect all owner’s in the communities investment it is now regulated that every borrower must carry this coverage. (This just went into effect this past month)
I hope information was helpful to you as well…
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Enjoy these Clearwater Beach Florida – Island Estates and Tampa Beach Holiday Boat Parades
December 9th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Community News
Clearwater Florida and other local Beach towns hold Holiday Boat Parades
Clearwater Beach Florida - Living in Clearwater one of our favorite things to do in December is to enjoy the beautiful Holiday Boat Parades held in the various Tampa beach towns. Unfortunately Dunedin’s and St Pete Beach boat parades were cancelled last weekend because of windy weather and currently there is no make up date.
For us, the Clearwater Beach – Island Estates Memorial Parade is one of our favorites and will be hosting their boat parade this weekend. You can see various lighted boat parades as far north as Tarpon Springs Florida down to Tierra Verde (southern Pinellas County) tonight. We’re so lucky to have so many great options. If you go, let me know what you think!
Here’s a list of the local parades we found going on the next two weekends (weather permitting).
Tierra Verde Florida (December 9th) is holding their boat parade tonight (Wednesday, December 9th) so if you have have time head down tonight and check it out.
Island Estates – Clearwater Beach Florida (December 12th) – One of the most popular in the area, this year’s parade on December 12th, 2009 and marks the 35th year that this parade. The boat parade is sponsored by the Island Estates Yacht Club. Boats. All boats will assemble at 6 pm in Mandalay Channel, between Island Estates and Clearwater Beach. They will proceed through Island Estates’ canals, arriving downtown at Coachman Park at 8 pm, then they will sail under Memorial Causeway Bridge, down the Clearwater Marina Channel and winds up finishing at the Clearwater Yacht Club on the southern end of Clearwater Beach.
Tarpon Springs Florida (December 12th)- I couldn’t find the details but I know it’s being held this Saturday night as well and runs along the sponge docks. My friends the Mason’s love watching from their backyard every year. So if you’re in that area be sure to check it out.
St Petersburg Florida (Downtown) (Saturday, December 12th) – The will be hosting a lighted boat parade this Saturday as well.
Treasure Island Florida – (Sunday, December 13) They are holding their Christmas Boat Parade this Sunday and it will begin at 6:20 p.m. at the Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway.
NEW!! Tarpon Springs FL – Lake Tarpon (Saturday, December 19th)This year is the first year for a lighted Christmas Boat Parade and will be held next weekend on Lake Tarpon. The parade begins at the Tarpon Turtle at 7PM (earlier than last year). See TarponTurtle.com for their location.
Madeira Beach Florida ( Saturday, December 19th) Will actually have 2 lighted boat parades. Their Festival of Lights boat parades will hold the first for smaller boats. It starts at John’s Pass at 6:15 p.m., heading north through all channels and ending at the Tom Stuart Causeway. The 2nd boat parade, for larger boats, begins at Tom Stuart Causeway at 6:30 p.m. and ends at John’s Pass. Both of these parades are expected to end at about 8:30 p.m. in addition, Santa will visit John’s Pass Village about 7 p.m.
Indian Rocks Beach Florida (Saturday December 19th) has their boat parade beginning at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Harbourside and proceeding north under the Walsingham Bridge. We actually have taken video of this boat parade in the past – and Jimmy Iguanas is a great place to see the parade from but get there early!! You can check it out
Redingtons and Indian Shores Florida (Sunday, December 20th) will hold the last boat parade of the season is longer than most and will begin at about 6 p.m. These festive boats will start at the Welch Causeway Bridge in Madeira Beach Florida, and then the boats will head north among the intercoastal waterways in Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores and Indian Shores. The parade is expected to end about 10 p.m.
Clearwater Beach Properties: If you want to Buy your own Waterfront Condos or Homes – We Can Help!
Buyers continue to tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Realtors, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. So 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!
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Real Cost of 3 Bedroom Clearwater Beach Condos Today | Real Estate Market Report |33767
September 26th, 2009 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Real Estate Market Reports
Clearwater Beach Florida Real Estate Market Report for 3 Bedroom Condos
Clearwater Beach Florida- The most common request we get from real estate investors as well as people who just want to buy a beachfront condo is for 3 bedroom Clearwater Beach Condos in zipcode 33767. I understand why – most want to invite family and friends to vacation with them however, it’s important to realize that 3 bedroom Clearwate beach condominiums come with a premium because there are not that many available for sale (especially under $500,000 – the cheapest condo on Clearwater Beach / Sand Key right now is $425,000 and it’s on the 2nd floor overlooking the intercoastal (much less desirable) – not the Gulf – beach side for example). You may not know this but most of our beach condo communities were built with 2 bedroom or less.
Buyers and investors find that if the condos are actually on the Gulf of Mexico with our famous “sugar white sand” they are priced more than most buyers are expecting to pay…especially after reading the newspaper who seems to portray that owners and sellers are giving away real estate in Clearwater Beach and Florida in general. Currently there are actually 122 three bedroom condos for sale in the 33767 zip code (which includes Island Estates – which are not on the island/beachfront). In addition, five are Active with Contracts (translated – short sales – praying the banks will come to terms) so today only @5% of all 3 bedrooms on Clearwater Beach and Sand Key are selling right each month. Here’s the latest detailed analysis on 3 bedroom condos are what is really selling in todays Clearwater Beach real estate market…
What’s selling on Clearwater Beach this Month – 3 Bedrooms
In the last 30 days five 3 bedroom condos have sold on Clearwater Beach / Sand Key (I am using the 33767 area on the beach). The three bedroom beach condos have sold for a low of $340,000 and a high of $975,000. Now the range of prices can be deceiving since they vary greatly in size, age of the condominiums, and whether they are “on the beach” or “on the intercoastal”. Three of the sales were for condominiums on the beachside - two were on the intercoastal, one in Sand Key at Garden Side and one was across the street in Belle Harbor Condominums - which is on of the newer JMC Communities that continues to be popular.
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Five 3 Bedroom Condos sold on Clearwater Beach in last 30 days
(1) The lowest priced condo on Clearwater Beach or Sand Key to sell was on the intercoastal – not the beach! It was in the Sand Key Bayside Condo on the 2nd Floor (low floors harder to sell right now) - it sold for $340,000 and at $224/sq ft and sold for 92% of list price in 56 days. This reinforces that with all the properties for sale – people consistently ask us for properties on the beach itself. This was not a short sale or foreclosure sale. While it is one the intercoastal there are no ammenities for boating (ie docks, slips, etc).
(2) The best 3 bedroom Clearwater beach condo bargain in the last 30 days was in the Continental Towers on the 12th floor however it was a short sale and they purchased it for $585,000 in August of 2004 but today owed $975,000 so this 2800 sq foot unit sold for $450,000 which was 90% of list price at an unusually low $161 per sq foot – especially considering this unit was completely updated. However Continental Towers is located between active hotels on Clearwater Pass with a different beach that many find less desirable – all of which is translated in the lower sales price here in my opinion. 
(3) The place that is most popular with many of our buyers is The Utopia and in my experience someone got a great buy at $687,000 for over 2300 sq ft for straight on Gulf of Mexico views along with inter-coastal water views for just $292 a square foot.
This condominium is actually assessed by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser on a Just Market Value of $888,700. This condo sold for 89% of the list price in 53 days. This Utopia condo sale was not a short sale or pre-foreclosure sale however it was effected by last sale in building which was $750,000 in January.
(4)The only 3 bedroom that sold on North Clearwater Beach wasn’t on direct beachfront it was on the intercoastal but the beach is across the street. It was the 3 bedroom at Belle Harbor.
This Belle Harbor Condo on the 9th floor sold for $600,000 which came out to $344 a square foot at 92% of asking price in 82 days. It was not a short sale, pre-foreclosure or foreclosure. The sellers had purchased this condo in 2004 for $568,000 which is pretty reflective of where prices have gone back to and why many believe when units reach 2003-2004 prices we are back on the natural line of property values. Ironically on doing some analysis the sold price appears to be higher than I would expect since this community has been effected by several short sales and foreclosures this year. It was sold furnished so that could account for some of the extra – and it was a cash transaction, which is probably good since I don’t believe that price would have passed the appraisers we’ve seen lately. Just another reminder why it’s good to have real estate buyer’s agents like us representing YOU in your beach property purchase – hear what our past real estate buyers and sellers have to say. The information you are getting here is just a sample of the research and analysis we do for our real estate clients everyday.
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(5) The most expensive real estate sold was at The Meridian on the 19th floor – 2700 sq ft of Gulf front views on Sand Key in 2008 the Just Market Value the Pinellas Property Appraiser assessed this property was $1,542,900. After 311 days it sold for $975,000. It was not a short sale or foreclosure property sale however even though it was the highest priced condo- it’s been rare to have 3 bedroom condos sell in the Meridian for under $1,000,000. So again for the size and the community – it’s a sign that buyers are getting deals we haven’t seen in a long time on Clearwater Beach. Just 5 months earlier in April a similar Meridian 2700 sq ft condo unit on the 18th floor sold for $1,507,000 so it appears this buyer definitely bought right!
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It will be interesting to see what happens in the Clearwater Beach real estate market in the next 30 days as we’ve seen traffic and inquiries pick up. Ironically as of tonight there were currently 6 beach condos under contract and “pending” right now. All but one have been on the real estate market over 6 months to almost a year with the average list price at $405 a square foot – which isn’t flying with appraisers and lenders so we’ll see what the actual “sold” prices end up being.
We do know of three Sandpearl Condos Short Sales that are close to closing and excellent values for the buyers – we’ll keep you posted or feel free to call us to get the inside scoop on what’s happening there right now.
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The bottom line is that if you want to buy 3 bedroom Clearwater Beach condos today with views of the Gulf of Mexico in Clearwater Beach or Sand Key, even if it’s a real estate bargain, you are still looking at spending over $500,000 even in this real estate market.
Also notice how ONLY 1 of the 5 properties sold was a distressed sale – we’re finding banks are taking ridiculously long times to respond and the properties ending up in foreclosure and as Bank REOs are typically never reaching the market with the bank because they are often packaged as a portfolio and sold to wholesale investors who then list the property at close to market value to move it and make a return on their investment. If you have cash we are finding some short sales are being flipped – however no lender will lend on them for at least 90 days and still havent’ seen much of a deal when an investor sucks the value out in my opinion.
Do you have a market you’d like me to review for you? Let me know…
Buyers continue to tell us that selecting the best Clearwater real estate agents, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. So 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!
Give us a call so we can to discuss your needs! (727)710-8035 or (727) 710-8036
Clearwater Beach Condos: If you want to Buy Waterfront Condos or Homes – We Can Help!
If you’ve been thinking about buying a waterfront or oceanfront beach condo or house in the Clearwater St Peterburg Tampa Bay area…
Call Us Today at (727) 710-8036 to hear more about how we can help you!
Contact us for a FREE quote and to find out your Tampa Mortgage options and you can search all Tampa St Petersburg and Clearwater condos for sale right now..
Copyright © 2007-2009 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater REALTORS and specializing in Clearwater Florida, Clearwater Beach Florida, and Pinellas County Waterfront homes and condos. Information is deemed reliable however it is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time.
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