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Clearwater Real Estate Market Gets Good News But Have We Hit Home Price Bottom?
October 6th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Market Reports, Tampa Bay
Clearwater Real Estate Market Report
Clearwater Florida - Last week we wrote about the 10 cities most likely effected by the meltdown on Wall Street. In all the bad new the Tampa / Clearwater real estate market got some good news. Standard & Poor’s released its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices report for which we have over 
20 years of records. The good news… showed that this July Tampa home prices were almost flat and many believe that was when our local real estate market hit bottom. Of course hindsight is always 20/20 and only time will tell.
It was the first month in 24 months (having to go all the way back to July 2006) that average home values in the Tampa real estate market had not significantly declined from the high of $238,900.
Is this the bottom of the Clearwater Real Estate Market?
Tampa average home prices in June 2008 had dropped to $175,110 and newly released July 2008 the average home prices were $175,070.
While this is encouraging news it’s still been a painful process to see home values drop over 26% in the last two years and 19.4% in the last 12 months a fact that home sellers have had to come to grips with.
We are seeing more activity and Clearwater homes are being sold in the last few months along with the fact that we have fewer properties for sale that we have in the last year. Right now our prices are back at December 2004 levels (see chart below) - YEESH that’s not good news for home sellers and explains why we see so many short sales and foreclosures in Clearwater.
Now obviously these numbers group in all of Tampa Bays diverse neighborhoods and areas from the beaches to rural areas and we all know Clearwater real estate is local and each neighborhood’s average home prices and their declines are unique. We offer you the opportunity to find out exactly what’s happening in your neighborhood by getting our Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report - which is based on real time information and also includes community information on Pinellas schools and more.
Why not find out now?
For those of you that love to track numbers - I’ve included the Case Shiller historical home price indices for you.
Historical Look at Tampa / Clearwater Home Price Indices
- You may also enjoy this article by our friend, Lenny Gurvich, South Tampa Realtor who also wrote about the Tampa Real Estate Market
So what do you think? Are we at the bottom yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts….
If you are thinking of selling your Clearwater home or homes in Pinellas county we would be happy to discuss specifics on what’s happening in your neighborhood. Give us a call at (727) 710-8036 and if you are someone who is still trying to take advantage of today’s buyers market we can help you so give us a call as well or feel free to search all Pinellas real estate for sale.
Cyndee & Jack Haydon - Clearwater Real Estate agents specializing in Bluest Backyards of our Pinellas beaches and luxury homes.
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Clearwater Auto Accident Attorneys - How they helped me after my Clearwater Car Crash
September 30th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Community News, Pinellas County
Clearwater Car Accident - Motorcycle Accidents - Injuries - Now What do you Do?
Clearwater Florida - One of the great parts about living in Pinellas County and the Clearwater area for 18 years is you really get to know a lot of business people and service providers in both a personal and professional way. I have personally unfortunately been in more than one Clearwater car accident in the last few years (none of these were my fault in case you were wondering) and unfortunately there are lots of things I didn’t know until I was (1) injured in an auto accident and (2) had bad auto accident care and advice!
So whether you’re in a car crash, truck accident or suffer from a motorcycle injury - you need this information because I can tell you that if you or a loved one is in injured in one of these kinds of traffic accidents it’s not overreacting in my humble opinion to contact a caring, experienced Clearwater Auto Accident Attorney to be YOUR advocate - the insurance companies are looking out for their interests and I want someone looking out for mine!! Like most crisis - it’s always helpful if you’ve done your research and have a plan BEFORE you have to ask, “Who’s the best Pinellas County Auto Injury Attorney?” when you’re still in shock!
Clearwater Driver Thankful for Helpful Personal Injury Lawyer
I have found that St Peterburg - Clearwater personal injury attorney David Neville, Esq. who has been helping people injured, often through no fault of their own, in Pinellas County for years makes a bad experience have the best possible outcome. In my experience, he does a great job and really cares about each client and their family (which is first and foremost for us). I was actually in a Clearwater car accident a few years ago and David Neville was my personal injury attorney and when friends and neighbors I know are in a car crash I immediately recommended my Clearwater Auto Injury attorney, David Neville to them. Maybe it’s because David is actually a survivor himself of a nearly fatal traffic accident, which he says motivated him to pursue a career in Personal Injury Law so he could help others, like himself, who have been the victims of the carelessness of others. Well while anyone who’s been through a car accident knows, recovery is often a long process and you’re dealing with the emotional recovery, as well as, your physical injuries (some of which we will live with forever) need to be taken care of. My friends still thanks me for recommending an experienced skilled auto injury lawyer to them after being in Pinellas County car accidents. David was able to negotiate a favorable settlement for me and while money doesn’t heal all - it definitely helps you get the care you need and get back on your feet after you go through something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
Most of us don’t have reasons to see any kind of lawyers or attorneys very often and I have to admit I always feel a little intimidated (like being called into the principals office even if it’s not your fault). While it’s normal to feel a little nervous - I know if you’re like me, you’ll appreciate David Neville’s warm smile and his relaxed style as he works to listen and understand your personal situation which really puts me at ease (while being a pitbull when working FOR me). Being comfortable really talking to my attorney…who is my advocate was really important in my experience. There can be “no dumb questions” and I always want a skilled personal injury attorney who listens to me and my needs and my desires.
Clearwater Motorcycle Accidents, Car Fender Benders & Crashes - Info I hope you never have to use!
When I was in my first car crash several years ago (a car ran a red light and side swiped me in an intersection where I did a 180 degree turn and totaled my car I actually was able by some blessing to walk away - many people aren’t so lucky) I thought it was no big deal physically - even though I knew my car was totalled.
Luckily I did know enough to see a doctor immediately for a check up regardless of how I felt. I come from a family that believes if you aren’t bleeding or throwing up you’re fine (Can anyone else relate?) - well based on that criteria I was fine…only I wasn’t. Unfortunately I went to my primary care physician for a check up and he refered me to what I would say is the “puppy mills” for people who have been personally injured in a car accident.
I did some things right - I had seen a doctor and followed his advice on the next step - however I made the mistake of not getting an experienced Clearwater personal injury attorney working as my advocate and looking out for me from the beginning. Thankfully a friend referred me to one of the best accident injury lawyers in Clearwater - St Petersburg while I was still having appointments in the “puppy mill” process.
I think I was like most people in car accidents, I’m not someone looking to sue anyone and I also didn’t want to spend money talking to a lawyer - even if I did want to get their opinion. I didn’t know that they get paid like I get paid as a realtor - ultimately if we can achieve a successful outcome we get paid. I’m so glad I know a better now.
The result - the experience that followed was like night and day. I was ultimately able to get the care and injury rehabilitation that I needed. I have to say that I also learned Clearwater’s best chiropractor makes all the difference (but that’s a story for another post)
While I am not an attorney or lawyer and am not giving legal advice here just sharing my personal experiences (Please call David Neville, Attorney in Law at or your own Pinellas County personal injury attorney if you have questions) here’s what I’ve learned from mine along the way …
6 Things To Do Immediately when in a Car Accident in Pinellas County
- If possible, photograph all damage to you, the car, the others involved in all cars as well and anything else that makes sense.
- Always call the local police, no matter how minor you believe the crash to be and make sure they
- Get a copy of the Drivers’ Exchange Information Form from police
- Get all the insurance documentation regarding your own car and/or the car you were riding in
- Seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are preserved
- It is essential to have a medical evaluation at the first sign of injury following a collision.
So while I hope you, your family or friends never needs this information - if you do at least you’ll know where to turn for the help you need. Contact: David Neville with Della Costa & Neville, P.A. If you want more info or to get a FREE consultation call David when you need him directly on his cell phone at 727-481-3072 - he’s available when you need him because accidents aren’t planned!
His Law office is located at: 6251 Park Boulevard Suite 9 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 P.S. Tell him Cyndee told you to call - 
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Clearwater Homes for Sale - What expect from YOUR Clearwater Real Estate Agents?
August 15th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Home Seller Tips, Pinellas County
Selling you Home or Condo - How do you choose YOUR Clearwater Realtor?
Clearwater, Florida- Home Sellers what do you expect from your Clearwater Real Estate Agents?
Most sellers will say, “to sell my home or condo at the highest possible price with the least inconvenience.” But, how do Clearwater Real Estate Agents differ? We blog is pleased to welcome guest author, Irina Netchaev, Pasadena California Realtor and Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty - specializing in Pasadena California Real Estate.
We all have different approaches and views on how to accomplish our home seller’s goals. When you are interviewing a Clearwater Realtor for the job of selling your home or condo, I would urge you to first LISTEN to what the Realtor says:
- Is he or she trying to identify what’s important to you in selling your home?
- Is the Realtor’s approach more consultative vs. “salesy”?
- Do you feel like there’s a connection between the two of you?
- Do they understand the market trends in your local area? Can they intelligently predict, based on hard data, the pricing trend in your area?
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Do they know the inventory and how many months of inventory there is on the market currently?
Questions to ask the Clearwater Real Estate Agent you’re considering
1) How will you market my property? Today’s market takes a tech savvy Realtor to make sure you’re Clearwater home or Clearwater Beach condo will be seen where 85% of buyers are looking - on the internet in addition to using signs, email, promoting to other REALTORS, etc.
2) How will you keep in touch with me throughout the process? A Realtor should be updating their clients and should be able to provide you updates on the activities occurring regarding the sale of your home or condo. Are you able to check activities yourself daily and also track what homes around you are doing? If you like using email, is your agent email savvy? How often do they check it? Do they have set times for returning their voicemails daily?
3) Do they have a marketing campaign ready to implement the moment the listing is ready to be put on the market with custom color flyers, personal websites, pictures and videos of your property?It usually takes at least 7 to 10 days to line everything up so that your home is marketed correctly on day 1. The first 2 weeks of putting your home on the market are the most critical.
4) Does he/she have Showcase homes on Realtor.com? Featured homes on sites like Trulia? Only very few Realtors have Featured Homes. These spots give your home unprecedented exposure with hundreds of hits daily.
5) How often will your real estate agent reevaluate the Clearwater Real Estate market and my competition? It’s critical to make sure that you and your Realtor know what your competition is so that an appropriate strategy is used.
6) What kind of pricing strategy would be best used for my home? A good Realtor will be able to discuss the best pricing strategy and recommend the one that is right for you.
7) Will your home be listed in the Clearwater MLS (Multiple Listing Services)? Does your Clearwater Real Estate agent use Listingbook? Craigslist? Google Base, etc. to syndicate your listing out to the widest possible audience?
Where does most of the Realtor’s business come from? You want to hear - REFERRALS! What a great indication of them doing a spectacular job if their clients refer them to more. Your home, in most instances, is your largest investment. ASK, ASK, ASK and LISTEN!
All Clearwater Realtors are NOT created equal! Do your homework and Good Luck!
** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **
Buyers and Sellers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach 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…wed love to be YOUR choice too! 
The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater REALTORS and your Clearwater Real Estate Consultants serving Pinellas County and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law.
Call us Today at (727) 710-8036 to hear more about how we can help you sell your home or buy a new one!
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