The town of Saint Petersburg is a great town that is full of arts and culture. The town symbol is the Pelican, and you can even join a volunteer group that feeds these birds during the winter months! A popular place in Saint Petersburg is the Salvador Dali museum. Salvador Dali was a fantastic surrealist artist whose paintings influenced so many lives in a positive way. You will definitely be fascinated by his talent. This museum houses more Salvador Dali works than any other museum in the entire world. The city is not too far from downtown Tampa, a mere 20 minute trip across the bridge. A beautiful city in a beautiful area of Tampa Bay. Come check out St. Petersburg, Florida!
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Showing posts with label Tampa Bay Realtor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tampa Bay Realtor. Show all posts
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tampa Bay and Florida Home Prices Rise
According to an article by Mark Puente of the Tampa Bay Times, home prices rose last month in Tampa Bay and the rest of the country. The median price of single-family homes in the bay area jumped more than 8 percent from $120,000 in April 2011 to $130,000 last month, according to My Florida Regional MLS data. The bay area recorded 2,566 sales last month, compared with 2,519 in April 2011.
The price bump could offer hope to sellers who have been waiting for increases before listing their homes for sale.
So does that mean housing woes are finally in the rearview mirror?
"The first quarter has been incredible," said Nick Fraser, owner of Re/Max All Star in Madeira Beach. "Buyers realize they can't beat up sellers anymore over prices. The market has definitely leveled out."
The median price of conventional sales also rose in Tampa Bay from $157,000 in April 2011 to $165,300 last month.
Investors have dominated the market the past 18 months but are now raising their offers to compete with other buyers who are chasing affordable homes. Currently, supply is down, and demand is up for single-family homes. The supply has dropped to almost four months in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
The inventory also keeps falling throughout the Sunshine State.
In April, Florida had a 5.8-month supply of single-family homes and a 5.7-month supply for condos. A supply of six months is considered a normal market.
Statewide, prices rose as sales remained nearly flat when compared to April 2011. The median price rose 10.2 percent to $144,350. The sales of 17,544 houses last month dropped 0.7 percent, according to the Florida Realtors.
"The housing numbers for the state of Florida continue to signal recovery," said John Tuccillo, Florida
Realtors chief economist.
Nationally, the median price for an existing home was $177,400 in April, up 10.1 percent from a year before, according to the National Association of Realtors. March and April marked the first two-month increase in nationwide prices since mid 2010, the group said.
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the group, said the housing situation has shifted from a buyer's market to a seller's market as the inventory of homes drops. He pointed out that it's no longer only the investors taking advantage of affordable prices.
"A return of normal home buying for occupancy is helping home sales across all price points, and now the recovery appears to be extending to home prices," he said.
For a copy of the article, please go to http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/tampa-bay-and-florida-home-prices-rise/1231378
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Have $14,900,000 to spare?
Then this can be yours! Most people can't afford a home such as this beautiful mansion in Tampa, Florida, but we thought we'd post it just so you can day dream with us!
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Clearwater, Florida, Visitor Guide
Check out the Clearwater, Florida, Visitor Guide. It's full of information about what's happening in the Tampa Bay area, along with fun things to do while here!
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Homes in Tampa and the Tampa Bay real estate market
Homes in Tampa and the Tampa Bay real estate market encompass a tri-city region, which includes Tampa Florida, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. There are many diverse homes, including beautiful beach homes for sale, in the Tampa Bay real estate market, giving you many options to find the right fit for you and your family. The beautiful weather allows for outdoor recreation, regular visits to the sugary-white beaches, and the ability to wear flip flops year-round. You can search for homes in Tampa at http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com/
Families have plenty of entertainment choices in the Tampa Bay area. Busch Gardens Amusement Park, The Florida Aquarium, Carnival Cruise boat docks, and the Lowry Park Zoo - rated by Parent’s Magazine as the top zoo in the United States, are just a few family-friendly options. Disney World and the greater Orlando area are just an hour's drive away. Professional sports are also very popular in the Tampa Bay area, with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays all located within in a 20-mile radius. Golf also attracts many people to the Tampa Bay area. With year-round access to the professional Innisbrook Resort, The Champions Club, and a bevy of beautifully manicured courses throughout the area, golfers are drawn to Tampa Bay for their love of the game.
The Tampa Bay school system includes highly regarded Magnet, Gifted, and International Baccalaureate programs. Local higher education includes The University of South Florida, located in Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, and St. Petersburg College, allowing Florida residents high quality, affordable education options.
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