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Clearwater Florida Real Estate Cost of Commuting Calculator for Tampa Bay Homes and Condos
June 23rd, 2008 Categories: Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay real estate that is farther away from work may have a lower mortgage payment, but
you’d be surprised at how much more you’ll spend by driving to work. Try comparing homes and
condos close to where you work versus less expensive homes or condos further out of central
locations & check out your actual cost of commuting in Tampa Bay for yourself.
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Dunedin Real Estate – Dunedin Duplex Home for Sale under $200,000
May 11th, 2008 Categories: Homes for Sale, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay
Dunedin Florida – If you are looking to purchase Dunedin real estate that offers you the most flexibility you’ll love 
this potential investment property. This is a duplex home you can live in and / or have the option to rent it and generate rental income to help pay the expenses. Many buyers call us looking to buy Tampa Bay properties that will break even. It is not typical here in the Tampa Bay area, however, if you’re looking for a property that can cash flow this is one that I believe has the potential to do so – it’s definitely worth taking a look at.
This Dunedin duplex home for sale which is a rare find since it is in a popular residential area and actually much looks like a single family.
It offers all of the benefits of a income generating duplex and none of the sterotypes. It is in a great location close to Clearwater, Countryside Mall, Mease Hospital and less than 2 miles onto US 19 for easy access to North and South Pinellas County as well as downtown Tampa.
Dunedin Real Estate – Rental Income Property
One side of this duplex home is producing $895/month in rental income now and this duplex home for sale is attractive at an asking price of $199,900. Here is the detailed description of this prime Dunedin real estate:
- Two unit Duplex with 2-bedrooms and 2-baths
- Each unit has a 1 car garage – rare find
- Each unit has a large screened porch
- Central air conditioning and heat.
- Lot measures 90 x 120 – large yard for pets
- No homeowners association rules
- 2006 Taxes were $3,852
- Built in 1972
- Master bath has tub and shower
- Tile and wall-to-wall carpet
- Eat-in kitchen with pantry
- Total square feet – 1,948
- Great room plan
- Range, and refrigerator included
- New roof in 2005
- Blinds and shades
- Public water and sewer
- Has an attic for extra storage
- Concrete block construction with shingle roof
- Treed lot.
This Dunedin Florida duplex is conveniently located near shopping, beaches, and major highways. Each unit has an open floor plan, 2-bedrooms and 1-bath inside with a second bath in the garage.
Dunedin Florida Real Estate
Are you looking to buy Dunedin real estate? A Home, Duplex or Tampa Bay Condo? Begin you search of the Tampa Bay MLS now or call us today at (727) 710-8036.
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 Tampa 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…we’d love to be YOUR choice too! 
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Tampa Bay Real Estate News: If you moved in 2007 – Act by March 3rd to claim Portability Property Tax Benefit
February 26th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Real Estate News, Tampa Bay
Clearwater Florida – Many of you have read my articles explaining Florida Real Estate Property taxes for Tampa Bay homeowners and the changes Amendment 1 brought about. If you or anyone you know bought a home or condo in Florida and moved from one homesteaded property to another in 2007 then please listen up, you’ve got to act fast to benefit from the new property tax portability benefits of a 3% cap on your new Tampa bay property as well as trasferring some property tax equity. This could save you thousands of dollars this year and every year after.
How big of a difference does it make – we know someone who downsized before we had Amendment 1 in 2006 and they sold a $400,000 home and bought a $200,000 home and their taxes doubled (so really they went up 4 time since portability didn’t exist) and that translated into about $2000 a year more they will pay in property taxes FOREVER. Don’t let this happen to you.
Read More:
- St Pete Time’s Amendment 1 Special Report
- Pinellas County Property Appraisers Portability Calculator
Which Tampa Bay Homeowners who must act now
If you purchased a new house in Tampa Bay from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 you are the big winner if you act now because you can prevent your taxes from jumping on your new property by moving what I like to call “your tax equity” to your new property but it’s NOT automatic. So what do you need to do? Here’s the process…
What’s the Property Tax Portability filing process?
You must fill out forms at your county’s property appraiser office and bring something with your new address on it. This can be:
- your updated driver’s license,
- your voter registrration card or
- your vehicle registration.
- and if you are a resident alien bring your green card too.
How do I find out more information about Tampa Bay Property Taxes?
Local Tampa Bay Property Appraiser’s Office
- Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office: (727) 464-3207 or pcpao.org.
- Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office at (813) 272-6100 or hcpafl.org.
- Pasco County Property Appraiser’s Office: (352) 521-4433 or http://pascocounty.gov
It’s still a home buyers market so if you are looking to buy property – check out the Tampa Bay MLS and see all the Tampa Bay real estate for sale right now.
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Clearwater Real Estate | Property Tax Portability Passes – Calculate Your Benefit
January 29th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Community News, Pinellas County, Real Estate News, Tampa Bay
Clearwater Florida Election Results are In – Real Estate a Big Winner!
Wow what a day – the great news is regardless of the results Pinellas County is reporting a 37% voter turnout – which tops even the 2000 and 2004 Presidential Primaries. I am an avid supporter of the the right and responsibility to Vote and have your voice be heard.
So for all that voted – thank you for being part of our democratic process!! Amendment 1 did pass so for many of my clients looking to buy a second home or condo in Clearwater – they’ll be happy to know that the 10% per year tax cap passed for all non-homestead owners!
Many of us think it should have been 5% but our thought is half a loaf is better than no loaf – especially in this market! We’re making progress and the journey’s not over but I believe it’s moving in the right direction. I’ve included full detail how to calculate your new Save Our Homes Tax Equity and Portability.
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Clearwater Florida Real Estate Investors and Home Owners Could be Winners Tomorrow
January 28th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Community News, Pinellas County, Real Estate News, Tampa Bay
Tomorrow is more than just Super Tuesday in the Presidential Primary Election and local elections here in Clearwater Florida and the Beaches.
In the state of Florida we have another big issue that will get decided on by Tampa Bay residents – it is Florida Constitutional Amendment 1 that has 4 components that will affect our future property taxes if it passes with 60% of the voters voting YES!
Provision #3 is the one most of my real estate investors and second home owners are watching since it will provide much needed help to our non-homestead Clearwater Beach property owners.
Remember when you vote it’s ALL or NOTHING! If the Amendment passes it will be retroactive to January 1, 2008. So I will give you an overview of the four Provisions Amendment 1 covers:
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Tampa Florida MacDill Air Force Base Military Relocations Guide
January 12th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News, Tampa Bay
Military Relocation to Mac Dill Air Force Base
Tampa Florida – So you just found out you’re relocating to MacDill Air Force Base or Central Command (Centcom).
Want to learn more about the Tampa Bay area?
We’d love to be your local military relocation resource, since we have the Clearwater Coast Guard Air Station, the largest and busiest air station, Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Air Base, and Central Command right in our backyard and are experienced in helping other military families and individuals who’ve moved here and we can help with:
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learning about local Tampa Bay neighborhoods,
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info on Tampa Bay schools
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moving and short term rentals,
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help in buying a Tampa Bay home,
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getting a VA mortgage | Home loan,
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and more.
“In addition to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base is also home to more than 50 Mission Partners, including United States Central Command and United States Special Operations Command. The presence of these two unified commands and other Mission Partners creates a unique multi-service community at MacDill, with all branches of service represented. So although MacDill is an Air Force Base, it is also home to many soldiers, sailors and Marines.” (Source: MacDill AFB)
It’s easy to see why United States military personal is such a big part of our Tampa Bay communities and neighborhoods.
One of our home buyers last year had served in the military and was now a consultant and was taking college graduate courses at the University of South Florida – the great thing is we have lots of colleges and universities in the Tampa Bay area to choose from as well.
When relocating to the Tampa Bay area people either want to stay close to MacDill Airforce base which is located 8 miles south of downtown Tampa (withing about 30 minutes) or some are willing to commute a little further to be closer to our Tampa beaches since the commute may 45 mins – 1hr but the tropical lifestyle is hard to beat – either way we can help!
Moving to Tampa Bay Neighborhoods near MacDill Air Force Air Base
If you are looking for neighborhoods closer to MacDill you may want to consider neighborhoods in Clearwater, St Petersburg, Westchase, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, South Tampa and Port of Tampa.
The great news is there are lots of Tampa real estate bargains right now and because we are still in a buyer’s market you can find great values on homes under $200,000 in Brandon, Valrico, Clearwater and St Petersburg and even the higher priced, high demand area of South Tampa has buyers negotiating deals on these craftsman style homes with the finest detail throughout. These are all easy commutes to the Tampa International Airport as well.
If you’re relocating and want to look at Tampa Bay waterfront homes you can find great options in along Tampa Bay in St Petersburg, Apollo Beach and on Davis Island.
Tampa Bay Public School Choices
In both Hillsborough county and Pinellas County we have “School Choice” so check out the info on local schools here:
Tampa Bay Florida VA Mortagage and Home Loans
We are experienced in helping our clients buy homes with VA mortgages. We also work with experienced Tampa lenders that can help you get an FHA loan, as well as conventional loans. See what one of our recent veteran home buyers says about Buying a Home with a VA loan.
Understanding Tampa Bay Florida Property Taxes
When we help military families moving to Tampa Bay they often ask what will my property taxes be? This is because we calculate property taxes differently than other parts of the country so here are 2 article that will explain our current Florida Property Taxes.
Tampa Bay Real Estate – Homes for Sale
Are you looking to buy Tampa Bay Real Estate where you can enjoy our golf courses, beaches or boating? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them…. Buyers tell us that selecting the best Tampa Bay Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too! 
Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS! 
Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches – Give us a Call. (727) 422–8901.
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 – Grovewood Home Owners Work together for Safety and Fun
January 6th, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Homes for Sale, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay
Grovewood | Clearwater Florida Homes
Looking at Clearwater Florida Homes, let us share more about Grovewood, a deed restricted community and their home owner’s activities.
Grovewood continues to have an active Clearwater neighborhood Crime Watch program and also has a strict posted “No Solicitation Policy”. Many of the Grovewood homeowners have a sign posted at their front door to prevent solicitors from contacting them and are backed by the City of Clearwater’s no solicitation policy.
Grovewood is fortunate to have several committed home owners who volunteer regularly to keep the entryway and common areas well maintained and appealing (see photo above) which helps this Clearwater neighborhood keep it’s home values strong and it’s homes desirable. The Grovewood Homeowner’s Association has also applied for a grant from the City of Clearwater to assist in current improvements for the neighborhood.
The Grovewood Home Owners Association is active and is currently working on updating the entry way and the wall that borders this fine neighborhood of homes. The City of Clearwater is also analyzing a plan to add reclaimed water for these homes – they are still working on the feasibilitiy
Grovewood neighbors also have 2 large neighborhood picnics each year. One in April with a spring theme and one in October with a Fall Harvest theme. All these Clearwater home owners pitch in and contribute to a potluck and then the home owners association pays for main course / meat and then crafts and games for kids and families.
They also host 2 community wide garage sales each year – usually the same weekend as the Meadows and Morningside hold theirs so it also has great traffic. The last few years they’ve also been doing Christmas Caroling and luminaries too.
Grovewood delivers up-to-the-minute news to home owners via the neighborhood email list maintained by the Grovewood Associations Secretary. The Grovewood Association also publishes a Neighborhood Newsletter periodically.
Other Clearwater Neighborhood Related Articles by the your Clearwater Florida Real Estate Team:
Clearwater Florida Real Estate - Clearwater Homes for Sale
Are you looking to buy Clearwater Real Estate where you can enjoy your luxury pool home, our beautiful green golf course communities, playing tennis all year long and dining and entertaining at local country clubs? Looking for an easy commute to Tampa? Something Close to our Tampa Beaches? We can help you find your dream home, condo, villa or townhome. 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 Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!
Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida, Golf Course Condos | Homes or Country Club Communities – Give us a Call. (727) 422–8901.
The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, REALTORS and your Tampa 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 Real Estate – The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades
January 2nd, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Island Estates Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Real Estate Market Reports, Real Estate News, Sand Key Florida, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate, Tampa Beach Living, Tierra Verde Florida
Clearwater Beach Florida – Maybe you remember the 80′s hit from the group named Timbuk3 titled “The Futures So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)”. Here is the link if you want to see & hear the video.
That song reminds me of what our local Clearwater Florida real estate market for home and condo resales should look like in 2008 and beyond as local Tampa Florida real estate market conditions continue to improve.
National Association of Realtors reports that in this market, our Tampa Bay economy is adding jobs, mortgage rates remain in our favor, our second home market is healthy, our location near the beach continues to be attractive, and further production cuts in new home construction should lower supply all of which should lead to an increase in home prices and lower inventory in 2008. (Email us to request full report supplied by National Association of REALTORS )
So, if you are in the market to buy a first or second home in the Tampa
Bay area check out what some of our real estate customers are saying, then call us to find the right home for you.
Clearwater Florida Real Estate - Homes & Condos
Are you looking to buy Clearwater Luxury Real Estate where you can enjoy your luxury pool home, our beautiful green golf course communities, playing tennis all year long and dining and entertaining at local country clubs? Looking for an easy commute to Tampa? Something Close to our Tampa Beaches? We can help you find your dream home, condo, villa or townhome. 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 Florida Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
Want more info on Clearwater Beach Real Estate? Search the Clearwater Beach MLS multiple listings of all properties including all waterfront Clearwater Beach homes for sale and beachfront condos in Clearwater.
Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida, Golf Course Condos | Homes or Country Club Communities – Give us a Call. (727) 422–8901.
The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, REALTORS and your Clearwater 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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Your Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agents Wish you Happy New Year 2008!
January 1st, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Clearwater Florida, Community News, Tampa Bay
Greeting from Clearwater Florida and the Tampa Skyline
Dear friends and loyal readers,
It’s out with the old and in with the new today and so as we kick off the new year ~ 2008, Jack and I wanted to say “Happy New Year”!
We are wishing everyone much health, prosperity and happiness in 2008!
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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Clearwater Florida Real Estate Agents Help Delighted Family Buy Pool Home
January 1st, 2008 Categories: Clearwater Florida, Luxury Real Estate, Pool Homes, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay FL Luxury Real Estate
Clearwater Florida Family Get’s Their Pool Home before Year Ends
Clearwater Florida – Well it’s hard to believe 2007 is over…so what did we do on the last business day of 2007 – we helped a Clearwater family realized their dream of buying their new Clearwater Pool Home and then we all got to celebrate! What a great way to end 2007!!
We have written before that we don’t do “real estate closings” – we do “real estate celebrations” because we don’t see the people and families we meet buying and selling homes and condos in Clearwater as being finished at the end of a real estate transaction. We see them as friends and we this as a happy time that signifies the beginning of a life long relationship.
Here’s what Chris and Dave, Clearwater home buyers, had to say about their Clearwater pool home buying experience and what it was like working with us. We are pleased to know that even though they had bought several homes over the years they felt like this “was their best experience ever”. Chris and Dave also gave Jack compliments for being such a great advocate for them. I have to tell you he does an amazing job for our clients – I have to give him kudos too!! Great job hon!!
Clearwater Real Estate Agent get’s Home Buyer’s Praise
Celebration Continues – Friends, Fun Families
Here are a few photos of Chris and Dave’s “Celebration”
When was the last time you saw your Mortgage broker get this kind of client affirmation?
As always, we feel blessed to work with other real estate and mortgage professionals, like Leah Ross, that always put the home buyer’s dreams above closing any transaction. That’s harder to find than you might think.
So as we end 2007, we have so much to be thankful for and just wanted to thank all those that gave us the opportunity to serve them over this past year.
We also want to thank all our loyal readers that make it fun to write and share our Tampa Bay community and give our Clearwater Florida Real Estate thoughts each day here on Sandbars to Sunsets.
We are looking forward to an even better 2008. Looking forward to having you be part of the journey. The fun continues by sharing it with friends and family. Hope you’ll consider being part of our Sandbars to Sunsets family in 2008!
“Now all I can tell you is what happens in Clearwater Florida – stays in Clearwater Florida – and judging from the smiles everyone had a great time!”
– Cyndee
Clearwater Luxury Real Estate - Golf, Tennis, Pool Homes
Are you looking to buy a or Clearwater Luxury Real Estate where you can enjoy your luxury pool home, our beautiful green golf course communities, playing tennis all year long and dining and entertaining at local country clubs? Looking for an easy commute to Tampa? Something Close to our Tampa Beaches? We can help you find your dream home, condo, villa or townhome. 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 Florida Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!
Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida, Golf Course Condos | Homes or Country Club Communities – Give us a Call. (727) 422–8901.
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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