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Real Estate in Clearwater Florida | Oh No! You Want to Move Where?
December 11th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Pinellas County, Real Estate News, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate
Relocating or Moving from Clearwater Florida For a New Job or Opportunity
Although the Clearwater Beach Florida area is an excellent place to live, we
know that some people may decide to move north or west to be near family or may be relocating for a new job.
If you are someone who is thinking about moving out of the Tampa Bay area, then contact us and we will provide you with the name of an excellent Realtor to help you make your relocatation easier and help you find the perfect home or condo in your destination city.
You see, we are constantly evaluating Realtors across the country to
find the best ones to help people who are moving out-of-state because
we care and want to provide you with the best Realtor to help you find
a home in another state.
Selling Clearwater Florida Real Estate with the “Painless Realtors”
Are you looking to move from Clearwater Florida or sell your home in Clearwater Florida or in Pinellas County…we can help. Meet one of our clients. We helped sell him sell 2 properties in this challenging real estate market. Here’s what he had to say about how we helped them….
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Take the Frosty the Snowman Challenge from Clearwater Beach Florida
December 8th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Condos for Sale, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Sand Key Florida, Tampa Beach Living, Waterfront Living
Enjoy our Clearwater Florida Winter Wonderland
Do You Know this tune… Frosty the Snowman? Okay, a lot of people think they know all of their favorite winter songs, but do you REALLY know Frosty the Snowman?
We were having some holiday fun here in Clearwater Florida today and thought we’d issue a challenge to our readers.
Cyndee didn’t know all the words (lol)…how about you? The lyrics are below, so test yourself and be honest with your replies
to me.
Yes, please see if you know the song and then reply to let me know how much of the song you actually do know.
By the way, the weather is lovely and we still have great Clearwater condos and homes including real estate bargains on Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key, so call today to set up some time to
visit me and check them out; they make a great Christmas present for the person who has everything.
Enjoy the Frost the Snowman Challenge…Looking forward to hearing back from you!
Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul with a corn-cob pipe and a
button nose and two eyes made out of coal;
Frosty the Snowman Is a fairy-tale they say He was made of snow But the
children know How he came to life one day;
There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found for
when they placed it on his head He began to dance around;
Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be and the children say he
could laugh and play just the same as you and me;
Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day so he said let’s run
and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away;
Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand running here and
there all around the square saying catch me if you can;
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop and he
only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop;
Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way but he waved goodbye saying don’t you cry I’ll be back again some day;
Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go,
Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.
Now, call us in Clearwater, Florida to find your vacation home and get away from the cold and come have fun building your own sand snowman.
Want more info – Call us today at (727) 422–8901.
Clearwater Florida Real Estate in the Sun
Are you looking to buy a Winter home in Clearwater on the water or a Clearwater Florida vacation condo / home away from home in the Tampa Bay area we can help. We can help you find the perfect Clearwater second home or condo. In addition we can help you find a Clearwater area bargain: distressed, pre-foreclosure, foreclosures and short sales for waterfront homes and condos. Here’s 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 Realtor in Clearwater Beach Florida 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, REALTORS and your 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 Real Estate |Do you want to Buy a Foreclosed Property, REO Bank Owned, Pre-Forclosure and Save
December 8th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Golf Course Living, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Pinellas County, Real Estate News, Sand Key Florida, Tampa Bay, Waterfront Living
Real Estate in Clearwater Florida | Buyers Get Bargain Waterfront Homes and Luxury Condos
I receive about 5-calls a day where someone is asking me if I have waterfront foreclosure properties and luxury real estate bargains on Clearwater Beach FL, Clearwater FL, Island Estates FL and Sand Key FL; as well as the surrounding areas we serve in Pinellas County.
Like everywhere in the United States, we have our share, so here is some information that I hope you find to be helpful in your search for your ultimate Tampa Bay real estate deal.
Yes, we do have waterfront, gulf front and luxury foreclosure, pre-foreclosure and bank owned properties in addition to homes in lovely Clearwater neighborhoods. So, let’s discuss these terms before I get into some more info on buying real estate in Pinellas County, Clearwater homes and condos in foreclosures:
Clearwater Real Estate Options for Buyers looking for Bargains, Deals and Steals:
– Pre-Foreclosure – The Pinellas County home / condo owner has or is about to miss some home loan payments to the bank.
– Foreclosure – The Pinellas County home / condo owner has missed mortgage payments and the bank has filed an action with the court to take control of the Pinellas property.
– REO – Real Estate Owned – means the bank owns the property (homes, condos, villas, town homes). The bank has taken the property from the home / condo owner and is now selling it.
Realize that in most cases, the bank cannot profit from a home, condo or town home until they own it. That means a pre-foreclosure or foreclosure
property is not profitable for a bank and that the bank is trying to
minimize the loss.
There can be some great Tampa Bay real estate bargains (especially if you’ve been thinking about a vacation home or beach house / condo) for those who are patient, and this home buying process can take from a few days to a few months to complete.
We have found many Clearwater home buyers give up before the real estate deal is complete. For example, I am helping one Clearwater Florida family with a pre-foreclosure home purchase and we are entering the fifth month, but they will be buying the property about 30% below the current Clearwater real estate market price when the deal is complete.
Once the bank owns the property, it becomes a REO. There are bargains
to be had with these bank owned properties because we are in a buyer’s
market.
That means there are too many houses for sale in Pinellas County Florida - remember supply and demand in economics. In a buyers market there is more housing inventory than can be purchased by the number of buyers in Clearwater Florida looking for homes, so you can pick up a good deal.
For example, I just helped a Pinellas home buyer purchase a REO condo for about 25% less than this North Pinellas property sold for just 2 years before.
Finally, it is important to have an experienced Clearwater FL Realtor represent you so that you know the price you will pay for any of the Clearwater homes or Clearwater beach condos for sale is the lowest possible price. You also want to make sure that any issues whether they be from home inspections, liens, egress, special assessments, back taxes, unknown heirs or claims, etc. are corrected, so that you will not have costs uncovered after closing that could wipe out all of the discount you thought you were getting with the purchase.
So, if you are ready to save money on a Pinellas County home or Gulf Beaches condo and have patience, then call me to get started on your Clearwater real estate purchase.
Clearwater Florida Real Estate
Are you looking to move to Clearwater FL or buy a home in Clearwater Florida or the Tampa Bay area we can help. We can help you find distressed, pre-foreclosure, foreclosures and short sales for waterfront homes and condos, golf course homes and condominiums and more. Here’s 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 Realtor in Clearwater Florida 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, REALTORS and your Clearwater Florida 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.
Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!
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Island Estates Clearwater Florida 33767 | Waterfront Luxury Home Owners Enjoy Holiday Boat Parade
November 30th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Community News, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living, Things to do
Island Estates FL Holiday Boat Parade
Island Estates, Florida – Mark your Calendar for Saturday December 8th at 6:30pm and prepare to kick off the Holidays this year on the water!
Because it’s time again for Clearwater’s Premier Waterfront Boating Neighborhood to hold it’s annual Memorial Holiday Boat Parade. This parade is sponsored by the Island Estates Yacht Club located on the island. Many of the Island Estates Home Owners participate in the parade.
Those participating will congregate their boats at 6 p.m. in the Mandalay Channel which is lined with luxury waterfrontIsland Estates condos (on the west side of Island Estates) between Island Estates and Clearwater Beach.
Island Estates Florida Boat Parade Route
This year’s holiday boat parade in will travel up and down the Island Estates canals. Island Estates waterfront luxury home owners will have a great view of the festivities from their backyard.
The boat parade will also travel toward Coachman Park which is a great place to catch the parade. The boats in the parade plan to arrive there at 8pm and then from there they will go under the Memorial Causeway Bridge, turning into the Clearwater Marina Channel and make their way to their final destination, the Clearwater Yacht Club judging stand, located on the southern most point of Clearwater Beach (just before the Sand Key Bridge)
Island Estates Real Estate – Waterfront Living
The City of Clearwater Florida is a unique area. Most people don’t realize in Clearwater Florida we have the mainland and Clearwater also includes Clearwater Beach | Sand Key |Island Estates area on the intercoastal canals and Clearwater Harbor waterways.
Are you looking to buy a Island Estates Florida Luxury Condo or Home or Island Estates Waterfront Home or Condo with a boat slip and easy access to the deep Gulf waters where you can enjoy fishing, diving or just cruising? Here’s 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 Island Estates FL 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, REALTORS and your 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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Island Estates Florida Condos for Sale | Condo Bargains from under $170,000 – bring your boat too!
November 20th, 2007 Categories: Condos for Sale, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Real Estate Market Reports, Waterfront Living
Island Estates Florida – Luxury Waterfront Boating Community
Island Estates Florida Real Estate Report –
Island Estates is one of the best neighborhoods or serious boaters –powerboats, sailboats or yachts – Island Estates deep water can accommodate the boat of your dreams. Just dock it out back at a boat slip at most waterfront condos.
Now is a great time to find real bargains on a luxury waterfront condo on Island Estates – located off the Causeway to Clearwater Beach, so close you can bike to Pier 60 for the nightly sunset celebration.
We have several people looking for waterfront real estate deals including pre-foreclosures and short sales. They are from Canada and England and other international destinations because with the weaker US dollar they see this as a great time to buy the Island Estates waterfront condo they’ve been dreaming of.
Canadians have a large presence in Island Estates Florida in the the winter months – we love having our northern neighbors back in town this time of year. We also work with Tampa Mortgage professionals that are experienced in getting Canadian’s mortgages (and other foreign nationals).
There are many Island Estates Florida condos to choose from this year and with winter around the corner you’ll be happy you did.
Just call us at (727) 422–8901 for the latest on all Tampa beaches real estate bargains on Island Estates and the beaches.
There are currently 299 condos for sale in Island Estates located in 24 Condominium Buildings Clearwater, Florida. Many of these condos are on the water – ranging in price from $169,500 to $2,500,000.
All Island Estates Condos for Sale Report
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Condos for Sale starting Under $200,000
13-Island Estates FL condos for sale in Dolphin Cove priced from $169,500 to $374,000
10-condos for sale on Island Estates in 51 Island Way priced from $179,500 to $355,000
3-Island Estates condos for sale in Islander priced from $187,000 to $274,500
2-condos for sale on Island Estates in Dolphin Bay priced from $195,000 to $231,000
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Condos for Sale starting Under $300,000
11-Island Estates condos for sale in Island Walk priced from $220,000 to $475,000
5-Island Estates Florida condos for sale in 700 Island Way priced from $224,900 to $590,000
9-condos for sale on Island Estates in Sea Island priced from $239,000 to $499,500
4-condos for sale now in Horizon House priced from $245,000 to $410,000
6-Island Estates Florida condos for sale in Diamond Isle priced from $259,000 to $409,900
10-Island Estates Fl condos for sale in Island Point priced from $259,900 to $369,000
14-condos for sale on Island Estates FL in Starboard Tower priced $274,900 to $459,000
6-condos for sale on Island Estates Florida in 610 Island Way priced from $288,888 to $449,000
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Condos for Sale starting Under $400,000
2-Island Estates condos for sale in Cutter Cove priced from $300,000 to $314,900
5-Island Estates FL condos for sale in 650 Island Way from $319,900 to $419,000
1-Island Estates Florida condo for sale 231 Skiff Pt priced at $349,900
1-condo for sale on Island Estates Fl in 298 Skiff Point priced at $390,000
1-condo for sale on Island Estate Florida in Bay Island priced at $399,000
1-Island Estates condo for sale in Village on Island Estates priced at $399,900
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Condos for Sale starting Under $500,000
11-Island Estates Florida condos for sale in Sunwatch priced from $460,000 to $745,000
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Condos for Sale starting Under $700,000
1-Island Estates FL condos for sale in Isle Clearwater priced at $639,000
2-condo for sale on Island Estates in 200 Skiff Point priced from $799,000 to $950,000
Island Estates FL Real Estate | Clearwater Waterfront Luxury Condos for Sale $800,000 and up
17-condos for sale in Windward Passage priced from $849,000 to $2,500,000
2-Island Estates waterfront condos for sale in Mariner Bay priced from $875,000 to $900,000
1-Waterfront luxury condo on Island Estates Florida for sale in 680 Island Way priced at $1,250,000
* Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. From the Pinellas
MLS provided by the Pinellas REALTOR Organization
Also Read: Buying Clearwater Florida Real Estate Bargains
Call us today to get more information on any Island Estates condo for sale that interests you.
Island Estates Real Estate – Waterfront Living
The City of Clearwater Florida is a unique area. Most people don’t realize in Clearwater Florida we have the mainland and Clearwater also includes Clearwater Beach | Sand Key |Island Estates area on the water.
Are you looking to buy a Island Estates Florida Luxury Condo or Home or Island Estates Waterfront Home or Condo with a boat slip and easy access to the deep Gulf waters where you can enjoy fishing, diving or just cruising? Here’s 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 Island Estates FL 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, REALTORS and your 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 Waterfront Homes| WARNING: Why Inspections Save Home Buyer $1000s!
November 18th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living, Tierra Verde Florida, Waterfront Living
Clearwater Florida Home Buyers Get Inspection - Avoid Costly Mistake
Clearwater Florida Real Estate - You’ve heard us write about the need for thorough Clearwater home inspections and about Clearwater FL Pool Home inspections and how valuable we think the are when purchasing any home in Clearwater Florida.
Well, another example happened recently that only solidifies the point that a home inspection is ALWAYS worth the money in our opinion.
We have a Clearwater home buyer who we were helping buy an older canal get-a-way home with a great waterfront view and boat dock out back. This Clearwater waterfront property represented a great value for this home buyer and he was anxious to close the real estate deal because he just knew this distressed waterfront house was worth at least $150,000 more than he was going to pay for it – a bargain by most people’s standards here in the Tampa Bay area.
Clearwater Homes - Buyers Get Better Bargain after Home Inspections
Fortunately for this Clearwater home buyer, we insisted upon a home inspection and in slowing down the home purchase process to make sure the buyer would still be happy with his real estate purchase in a few months or years.
Until you have a thorough home inspection there are so many unknowns and unanswered questions. Do you realize the new Florida roofing codes of October 2007 can mean replacing a roof on a home you’re thinking of buying could be double what you were planning on? As we’ve said before – we’re not about selling any one house, we’re about helping people find their Clearwater dream home so they are happy for the long haul.
As you might expect, this older Clearwater waterfront home needed quite a bit of work and the cost of these items quickly ate up the ”savings” the buyer was expecting to have. Remember it’s always – Home Buyer Beware and inspections give you the information you need to make informed decisions and allow you to avoid costly mistakes.
So what happened, well now, we are re-negotiating a new deal on this Clearwater waterfront property based on the facts and the home buyer is so happy he listened to our advice.
To purchase real estate in the Clearwater Florida area please call Cyndee & I at (727) 422–8901 and check out our customer testimonials below to know that we will make you a happy home buyer too.
Have you ever had a home inspection that protected you from a potential “money pit”? We’d love to hear your experience.
Clearwater Florida Real Estate on the Water
Are you looking to buy a Waterfront home on a salt water canal, our inter-coastal waterways in Clearwater Florida or the Tampa Bay area we can help Clearwater Homes on the water with a boat slip and easy access to the deep Gulf waters where you can enjoy fishing, diving or just cruising? In addition we can help you find distressed, pre-forclosure, foreclosures and short sales for waterfront homes and condos. Here’s 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 Realtor in Clearwater Beach Florida 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, REALTORS and your 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 Beach Florida | UnHappy Client Suing Real Estate Agent for Lying About Dream House
November 17th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Real Estate News, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living, Tierra Verde Florida
News Flash – “Slash Suing Real Estate Agent for Allegedly Lying About Dream House”
Clearwater, FLorida -Yes, this is the headline for a news article that I read today, and if you would like can read the entire article by clicking on the link below:
Slash Suing Real Estate Agent for Allegedly Lying About Dream House
Anyway, the article tells the story of a rock star who is upset enough
with his real estate agent to sue him for $1,000,000. The rock star
claims that his real estate agent duped him into buying a home on a
public street with very little parking and not the private gated home he
thought he was buying.
Warning: Not Choosing Best Real Estate Agent Hazardous for your Health
Not to mention that the rock star now suffers from:
- grief,
- shame,
- humiliation,
- embarrassment,
- anger,
- worry,
- disappointment,
- nervousness,
- stomach disorders,
- backaches,
- loss of appetite and
- inability to concentrate on work.
I am bringing this article to your attention because it points out
what can happen if you choose the wrong Clearwater Real Estate Agent. Of course, Cyndee and I work hard to make sure our customers are always pleased as Jim and
Feliza will tell you here:
So, if you are looking for honest, hardworking and fun Clearwater Beach Realtors to
help you buy a condo or home in Clearwater Beach, Sand Key or Island
Estates, then call us for an excellent home buying experience.
Cyndee & Jack Haydon - our clients call us the ”painless Realtors” – taking the hassle out of real estate – just giving you results.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Beach Waterfront Home, Sand Key Beach front Condo or Island Estates Waterfront Condo with a boat slip? Here’s 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, 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 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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Free Clearwater Florida Boating Class held Monthly – 33764
November 12th, 2007 Categories: Boating, Clearwater Beach Florida, Community News, Island Estates Florida, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay, Things to do, Waterfront Living
Clearwater Florida Boating – Ladies Only!
Clearwater Florida – Hey ever dreamed of boating in Tampa Bay? You may have noticed that Clearwater Florida in November is glorious boating weather.
Have you ever wanted to learn more about boating in and around Clearwater Florida?
Now you’re in luck, the 2nd Wednesday of each month MarineMax of Clearwater Florida offers a FREE class on boating for women called Women on the Water.
If you live in Pinellas County or even Tampa – this is conveniently located off US 19, south of US 60 and the Clearwater Mall and North or Ulmerton Road from the Howard Franklin Bridge. The address for MarineMax is 18025 US 19 N. Clearwater Florida 33764. It is located between two of our best waterfront condo communities located on the open waters of Tampa Bay, Cove Cay and The Grand Bellagio | Cay Clubs.
This Clearwater Boating course for Women is taught by a Coast Guard certified Captain. It will include information on:
- basic marine rules in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico;
- using a marine radio when boating in Tampa Bay;
- docking a boat or yacht;
- tying nautical knots for Clearwater boaters;
Free Clearwater Boating Classes
To reserve your seat, call our Clearwter boating consultant, Shane Faunce at (727) 647–5557. If this time doesn’t work for you and you would like to know more about boating feel free to call Shane directly at (727) 647–5557, he’s alway happy to help.
Shane can also arrange for you to test drive MarineMax’s various boats and if you want to buy a boat he’ll make sure you learn more about all your boating options – from great power boats for skiing, fishing, and cruising to luxury yachts that deliver it all. Tell him Cyndee and Jack Haydon sent you – he’ll take great care of you.
He will also tell you he’s got the best job in Clearwater because he gets to help people realize their Tampa Bay boating dreams and “sells fun by the foot.” We hope to have him as a regular contributor here to share his wealth of boating knowledge.
Clearwater Florida Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Beach Waterfront Home to dock your boat in your backyard or an Island Estates Waterfront Condo with it’s own boat slip? Here’s 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, 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 Beach FLorida | Investors & Vacation Home Owners Property See Tax Relief Coming
October 29th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Real Estate News, Sand Key Florida, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living
Property Tax Changes Help Clearwater Beach Condo Investors and Vacation Home Owners
Clearwater Beach Florida may see needed relief. Tallahassee finally made some progress today on the on-going debate about Florida’s Property taxes that could actually help our Clearwater beach real estate market, or Clearwater businesses and those Clearwater families who have outgrown their home or need to down-size.
While many Clearwater Beach home owners will debate it’s too little and others will say it’s just the first step – at least here in Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estates many of the vacation condo owners are going to see additional property tax relief – and it couldn’t come at a better time for many of them.
For example these proposed changes address property taxes for the second home owner, vacation beach condo owners and the Clearwater real estate investor by capping their annual property tax increase to 10% (even though many had wanted to see this capped at 5%) which is an improvement and under the new plan they will be seeing some relief and getting some peace of mind.
I am also happy to see Portability addressed. I have seen too many Clearwater and Clearwater Beach home owners trapped in their current homes and condos because of this.
One example is an elderly couple we know living in Clearwater who approached us about down-sizing due to failing health. When we did the actual analysis for them we found that if they down-sized their Clearwater home their expenses wouldn’t change because buying a Clearwater condo half as expensive would have been countered with the huge increase in property taxes. I believe this is a positive step forward, especially for older home owners.
The real questions for me are how much will the homestead exemptions and double exemptions really mean in savings to someone like me. The initial analysis by experts says very little. I’ll have to do some more investigating as the details unfold.
Clearwater Beach Florida Update | 4 Key Property Tax Changes Agreed to
These 4 measures below were approved and are on their way to being to put on the January 29th ballot as a new constitutional amendment.
- Portability. Those who qualify to Homestead (it’s your primary residence) will be able to take up to $500,000 of Save Our Homes protections to a new home purchase. If you buy a less expensive home then the amount would be pro-rated. This would applies to all property taxes.
- Double homestead exemption. If you Homestead you can get a second $25,000 exemption on the assessed value on the value of your homes over $50,000. Note: This does not apply to school taxes.
- A Tangible personal property tax exemption. Businesses could now get a break on taxes paid on equipment.
- 10% annual cap on Property Assessments for all Commercial and Non-Homesteaded property. For those who don’t qualify for homestead exemptions (for example vacation home owners, real estate investors, businesses) Property assessments could increase by not more than 10% each year on non-homestead property.
Stay tuned for more information on Florida Property taxes and how they will effect Clearwater FLorida Real Estate.
Submitted by Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent
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Looking for a Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent? Read Blogs that Tell all and Make Choices Easy
October 24th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Real Estate News, Sand Key Florida, Tampa Beach Living
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Things they are a changing in the local Clearwater Real Estate Market including our Gulf Beach communities of Sand Key, Island Estates, Clearwater Beach down to Tierra Verde.
Experience shows that beach home buyer and home sellers used to read “static” Real Estate Agent resumes or profiles on your web-page or corporate web sites when looking to choose a real estate agent and that seemed to suffice.
I’m not seeing that as much today. I believe the bar’s been raised since we now live in the electronic multimedia world of Youtube, Blogs,Email, Automated MLS?
Our Consumers are demanding up-to-date info and agents that are thinking out of the box for today’s “dynamic” Clearwater FL real estate market.
We consider our Clearwater real estate BLOG is now our “dynamic” resume? In it was are able to share:
- Our negotiating successes;
- Our effective marketing strategies;
- Our neighborhood expertise;
- Our niche expertise;
- Our values and Our business philosophy;
- Our client testimonials and more here or on-line somewhere?
We focus on giving prospective Clearwater condo buyers and condo sellers, as well as, our fellow Realtors the information they need to be comfortable choosing US! We have over 9,000 Realtors in my county so our challenge is to…
- stand out as a Top Real Estate Resource in our area;
- have our Real Estate BLOG make consumers want to choose us;
- have our Real Estate BLOG make other Real Estate agents comfortable referring their clients to us;
We have found that our Clearwater Florida real estate BLOGS are a great way for people to meet us and get to know how we approach real estate and how we treat our clients. We have been honored to be selected by many Clearwater Florida Home buyers and Home sellers, as well as, fellow Realtors as their Top Choice of all Clearwater Real Estate Agents (and the Tampa Bay area).
Today I got a call from a fellow Florida Real Estate Agent that was choosing between several Top Pinellas County Real Estate Agents. She planned to interview us all and then decide who would be the best Clearwater real estate agent to serve her long time valued client. These are clients who wants to buy three homes in the Tampa Bay area over the next year
When we spoke I answered all her questions – but we all know “talk can be cheap” so I also encouraged her to visit our Clearwater Real Estate blog to learn more about us. She actually logged on to look while we were on the phone. Are you wondering why that be helpful?
Here are just some of the things I believe your blog can tell people about YOU?
- They can see the quality and care be put into our articles;
- They can learn about your areas of knowledge and expertise;
- They can see your professional style – are you kind, caring, helpful, responsive?
- They can how we approach our business;
- They can learn about your ethics and values – not only in what you write but do you copy other’s work, do you take short cuts, do you give credit where credit is do.
- They can see how your peers view you – do they respect you;
- They can experience your raving fans through client video testimonials and written ones too.
- They can see if you are approachable - do you respond to comments in a way they would want to be treated;
- They can see if you are “listener” who will help them meet their goals or is your style to “TELL” them how it’s going to be;
After looking at our profiles and blogs she actually surprised me and said. “I don’t need to talk to anyone else, I’ve decided I’m very comfortable moving forward with you and your team”. – I believe her comfort came from more than my words on the phone – she got to see and experience what we are like as Realtors.
To me, this is the ultimate compliment and the purpose of our business- that everyone we come in contact with will feel comfortable referring those they care about to us – not out of obligation, but because the believe they will truly benefit from having us be their Realtor.
So If our BLOG is our new RESUME - How do you think we’re doing? What else do you think our blogs should include?
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Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Beach Waterfront Home or Island Estates Waterfront Condo? Here’s 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 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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