PRESS RELEASE - Realtors in Florida!

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 26th, 2012

NEXTAGE GATEWAY REALTY, located in Largo, Florida, is pleased to welcome Ann Gionta as its new Broker of Record, and new sales associates Kristopher Rotonda and Karen Waite, all specializing in residential sales in the greater Tampa Bay area of Florida.  

“We are thrilled to have Ann, Kris, and Karen join our team,” says Judy Dunne, owner of Nextage Gateway Realty. “It is an exciting time to be with Nextage, as we continue to build on our dominant presence in Florida and the Tampa Bay area.”

Ann Gionta, CDPE, brings over 5 years of successful Tampa Bay real estate experience to Nextage Gateway Realty. Ann will continue to serve a customer base in the Tampa Bay area while serving as Nextage’s Broker of Record. Ann’s expertise as a Certified Distressed Property Expert will benefit all of Nextage Gateway Realty’s customers

Kristopher Rotonda brings many years as a successful personal trainer to Nextage Gateway Realty. With his unique blend of enthusiasm and desire to help others, Kristopher looks forward to serving clients in the Seminole, Largo, and greater Tampa Bay area.

Nextage Realty International, LLC, expanded into the Tampa Bay area in 2010, adding NEXTAGE GATEWAY REALTY to its growing number of franchise locations. With over 14 offices locations in Florida and 100 throughout the country, franchise owner Judy Dunne and Broker Ann Gionta look forward to providing superior service to customers in Tampa Bay, including those in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the gulf beach areas.

Phone: 727-412-8562 

Nextage Gateway Realty, 12998 Walsingham Rd., Largo, FL, 33774

E-mail: gateway@nextagerealty.com

Website:  http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com

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

Want to buy or sell real estate? Check Nextage Gateway Realty out at http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com/ or call us at 727-412-8562.

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!

Click this link to check out the listing and to view more pictures: Tampa, FL Mansion For Sale 

Any questions? Visit us at http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com/ 

You can always give us a call us Nextage Gateway Realty at 727-412-8562 or 727-430-4191! Ask for Karen!

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!

Click here for your Free Clearwater Florida Visitor Guide 

For any questions, visit us at: http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com/ or give us a call at 727-412-8562! Nextage Gateway Realty! We're here to help!

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.

Homes in Tampa and the Tampa Bay real estate market offer many options for those looking for the perfect place to call home!

For more information, contact http://www.nextagegatewayrealty.com/