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Do Clearwater, Florida Home Buyers Get Full Service or is it Pump it Yourse
2007-05-17 03:57:00
 Clearwater Florida Home Buyers I had something happen today in Clearwater, Florida that made my jaw drop and I just had to share it with you all.  It made we think about the extinction of Full Service Gas Stations. How did it happen? When did it all start.....maybe it was when buyers no longer "valued" the extra service over price...we often discuss our services as Listing Agent, however today I'd ask that you answer wearing your Buyer's Agent hat?    We had a potential buyer today, we'll call him Bob. Bob was referred to us by one of our past Tampa Bay real estate clients - normal enough, right? So one of the first questions we ask Bob is, "Have you been pre-qualified for your mortgage?" What Bob said next made me drop my jaw...He said, "Yes, I was prequalified for a mortgage by "big national real estate company". Ok at this point I'm wondering why he's talking to us and not the other Clearwater real estate agent??? Well I didn't have to wonder long because what he said next ...

This Real Estate market is Crazy - Island just SOLD for $225,000 in Pinella
2007-05-15 05:33:00
Tierra Verde, Florida Real Estate continues to offer great deals to those real estate buyers who are ready to act now. Ok, the truth is you can't own the whole island for $225,000 but some lucky buyer paid that for a condo here in April. Right now you can buy your own piece of the Green Island, Tierra Verde, Florida today for as little as $229,900.Tierra Verde, actually started out as 15 smaller mangrove and salt marsh islands.In the month of April in Tierra Verde, Florida we had 194 homes, condos & town homes for sale out of this waterfront community of a little over 2400 properties.  For the second month in a row we saw 8 homes, condos and town homes sold:(3) homes,(2) condos(3) town homes sold (3) more properties are currently in the process of closing (pending sales).   What are they asking for HOMES in Tierra Verde right now?Best Price for Tierra Verde home:  $399,000   1...
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Tierra Verde Future Neighbors - Can I borrow a Cup of Sugar White Sand?
2007-05-14 09:00:00
 Tierra Verde is home to premier waterfront real estate which is made up of about 2417 single family homes, condos, town homes and villas. It is located at the southern tip of Pinellas County where the waters of Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay meet the Gulf of Mexico.  Tierra Verde is also home to famous sugar white sand and some of America's best beaches. And yes we can spare a cup for you!Tierra Verde is 667 acres of prime real estate in unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida. St Pete Beach is approximately 3 miles away and St Petersburg is a little over 7 miles away. When the exit was added off the I275 Interstate, Tierra Verde real estate experienced phenomenal growth - because now it's a breeze to get Tampa Bay, St Petersburg and Clearwater and all area destinations via the interstate.     Tierra Verde real estate is organized into 6 residential subdivisions. Tierra Verde is a deed restricted ...
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Boat Friendly Waterfront Restaurants - Part I: Clearwater Beach & Island Es
2007-05-14 02:25:00
Clearwater Beach , Florida ~ We have four local waterfront or beachfront restaurants on Island Estates and Clearwater Beach, Florida that are easily accessible by boat. Are you a boater?  Why not try something different today and plan on stopping into one of these local establishments when you're out boating. Island Way Grill, located in the waterfront neighborhood of Island Estates. They have actually put in new  boat docks behind their waterfront restaurant for just this purpose. Check it out. Their phone# is 727-461-6617Crabby Bills Seafood Restaurant on Clearwater Beach  is located just off the water, next to the Clearwater Marina, see the marina manager to dock up for dining. It's within walking distance of Pier 60, the beach and various attractions.  Their phone# is 727-210-1313.South Clearwater Beach is home to these 2 waterfront restaurants - Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar and Shepard's Restauran...
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Mark Flanders Secret R & R Trip Flat out Exposed!
2007-05-11 18:15:00
Have you seen Mark Flander's newly posted article, Is ActiveRain real life? Well the secrets now out of the bag. The rumors are true - after his accident and surgery, David Podgursky told me that drastic action was needed to help Mark Flanders get back on this feet.  We decided that Mark needed a tropical environment to help speed the needed healing. Having been through several car accidents myself, I could relate and so we invited Mark Flander's (ok so we actually got aka Flat Mark :-)) to spend some R & R time here with Jack & I in Clearwater, Florida.  Flat Mark agreed to come but only under one condition - the details of this trip MUST be kept secret until he got back. So I know all his friends are happy to see him back "dancing in the rain"  - and now I can tell you the rest of the story. Here are the details of the ABC plan that facilitated Flat Mark's quick and speedy...
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My 2 month Blogging Anniversary- Searching for MY Voice - finding Active Ra
2007-05-09 21:18:00
Tampa Bay, Florida ~ Today is officially my 2 month anniversary as a Real Estate "Blogger". To think that 2 months ago I didn't even know what real estate blogging was or the benefits of writing about Clearwater and the Tampa bay area and being involved in Active Rain. now I've started to find my own voice and the Active Rain network is Amplifying it for Results!  So what have I learned...Blogging is a great way to let other real estate professionals and Tampa Bay area consumers get to know "ME";Blogging is another word for "connecting" - to real estate professionals, to real estate resources & to the Tampa Bay community in a way I would not have had a chance to do - AR allows mywriting to be amplified into the front pages of Google and beyond.Blogging is a great way for me to find like-minded people to work with but it is also a diverse community with lots of voices and perspectives and is a grea...
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Check out Top Resource for Leavenworth & Lake Wentachee, Washington
2007-05-09 06:54:00
 Geordie Romer is an exceptional Realtor who really knows North Central Wash ington including Leavenworth, Lake Wentachee, Dryden, Peshastin and more.  We met on the Real Estate site, Active Rain. Geordie believes hard work produces results - so he's never one to shy away from sharing and helping others with his real estate expertise and knowledge about business as well as the Lake Wentachee and Leavenworth area.  If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Leavenworth and Lake Wentachee - I recommend you contact  Geordie Romer - you can't go wrong with this proven Realtor. If you want to check out all the properties currently for sale by all the real estate companies in the North Central Washington area then you'll be happy to know that Geordie has provided you with an easy tool to search the Leavenworth / Lake Wentachee area's MLS right now.Anticipating that buying real estate is a process and not a moment in time, Geordie has crea...
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Island Estates, Clearwater Beach Florida Single Family Home Real Estate Upd
2007-05-07 07:54:00
Homes on Island Estate s, Clearwater Beach Florida Update - This is an up-to-date real estate report with information to show you what's going on in regards to luxury waterfront homes on Island Estates, Clearwater, Florida.The time it is taking to sell a home on Island Estates got very close to 200 days (actually 196 days on market) this March. In addition the average price of homes sold dropped down from over $1 Million to under $900,000. In this price range and in this real estate market only one waterfront home per month has been selling.Island Estates neighborhood in Clearwater, Florida continues to be Clearwater's Premier Waterfront Neighborhood for Boaters of all kinds. While the market has tightened - this neighborhood will always be in high demand. If you are thinking of buying a waterfront home - you need a real estate agent working for YOU! This is the time to buy Clearwater beach real estate at the right price.  &nb...
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Island Estates, Clearwater Beach Florida Condo Real Estate Trends - through
2007-05-07 07:14:00
Island Estate s, Clearwater Beach Florida Update - We have put together the latest real estate information so you can see what's going on in the Condo - Townhome - Villa Marketplace.      ;The amount of time it is taking to sell a condo dropped from a January high of over 153 days, however, only 2 sold for the month at @95% of the asking price.Currently of 9 condo real estate development projects slated for Clearwater Beach Florida - all but one has been stalled or cancelled. Now is the time to have a strong Real Estate agent working for you, the condo buyer - don't overpay for real estate in this changing real estate market - we provide you with the information, experience and skills to ensure you buy your condo for the right price.   Other Recent Island Estates /Clearwater Beach / Sand Key Florida Real Estate Articles of Interst:Island Estates, Clearwater Beach Florida Single Family Home Real Estate Update March 2007 Indigo Go...
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Clearwater,Florida Real Estate has more than Palm Trees in common with Ariz
2007-05-05 05:47:00
Clearwater, FL  ~ Report on Top Arizona Mortgage Resource Arizona and Florida have always been popular with retirees looking for a great climate, flexible real estate mortgage options and affordable homes and condos.  Recently I was working with an outstanding Arizona Mortgage Professional, Karen George and I wanted to tell you more about her and her company, National Wholesale Mortgage Inc., so if you ever need an Arizona Mortgage - you'll know who to call. Ironically we found Clearwater, FL and Arizona have a lot more than just Palm Trees in common. Karen's team approaches Arizona Mortgages like we do Clearwater Real Estate - they're focused on YOU and your best interests not just closing a mortgage deal! We found many similarities, starting with the client-focused way we approach our real estate and mortgage businesses to the local weather - yes I really did say Weather.  (Weather compliments of www.Weather.com)Today at our...
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Clearwater Florida Home Owners head for the Mountains in Blue Ridge, GA
2007-05-04 21:26:00
It's getting to be summer here in Clearwater , Florida and I can tell you lots of local home owners start looking for cooler places like the Blue Ridge Mountains to run to. Many of our Clearwater /St Petersburg, Tampa Bay area clients own or rent a summer home in Georgia or North Carolina. Blue Ridge, GA mountains is a great choice that I recently learned more about from a local Blue Ridge real estate expert, Bill Vernay Jr. who can help you with all your real estate and rental needs.  When I asked real estate agent, Bill Vernay Jr. what he loved about Blue Ridge, GA he easy rattles off lots of things to do and see. He has actually put together a comprehensive list on his website that I highly recommend you checking out but here are just a few of Bill's Blue Ridge, GA mountain Top Picks: Stepping back in time and experiencing the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - they saved a seat for you. A Night out at The Swan Drive-In - Blue Ridge, GA &nb...
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Indigo Gone from the Clearwater Beach, Florida Color Palette
2007-05-03 04:49:00
 Clear water Beach , Florida - Yesterday it was announced that the Indigo Beach Residence & Suites, a new Clearwater Beach real estate condo development to be built on the site of the old Adam's Mark Hotel on south Clearwater Beach is the latest casualty in the changing real estate market. They announce that the Indigo Beach Residence & Suites been canceled. All Indigo condo deposits are now being returned to the would-be buyers of the Indigo condos on south Clearwater Beach. This is just another sign that with all the recent Clearwater and Tampa Bay condo conversions, the new condo developments, skyrocketing insurance rates and high property taxes, especially for those that don't qualify for our homestead exemption - Clearwater Beach condo prices have risen to a level that are out of reach for most at over $600,000 on average compared to the mid $300,000s just 2-3 years ago. There is talk of attracting a signature hotel to this fabul...
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Largo, Florida Real Estate Market Trends for Orange Lake Village Neighborho
2007-05-01 21:00:00
Real Estate Market Trends for Largo Florida's Orange Lake Village Neighborhood  This Largo neighborhood is comprised of mostly 2 and 3 bedroom homes ranging from $120K's to $200ks. It has the benefit of a community civic center: Orange Lake Civic Center which has a pool, recreation center and more.   If you'd like to see homes in this neighborhood give me a call at (727) 710-8035. We've compiled 12 months of real estate information so you can get a true feel for the trends.     &nbs p;      &nb sp;      &n bsp;      & nbsp;               ;      * This information is believed to be accurate, however, is not guaranteed and is based on the Pinellas Realtor Organization's Suncoast MLS; Check out our website www.ClearwaterHo...
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New Clearwater Florida Home and Condo Real Estate Resource Announced
2007-04-30 07:32:00
Clearwater, Florida - New Home and Condo Real Estate Resource and Information was released today. You may now visit this site to find FREE Real Estate information for the Tampa Bay area at: Clearwater Home Connection.  Jack and Cyndee Haydon, The Clearwater / Clearwater Beach Real Estate Pros continue to work to provide relevant tips and tools along with the most current real estate market trends, information and resources to empower and educate Clearwater / Clearwater Beach Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers.You can request several Free Clearwater Home Buyer Guides - just send an email to request yours.Clearwater Home Buyer's FREE Guide to Waterfront Homes;Clearwater Home Buyer's FREE Guide to Golf Communities;Clearwater Home Buyer's FREE Guide to Best Beach Properties;Clearwater Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers are now invited to visit - Jack and Cyndee Haydon&...

Real Estate Blogger Advice: Do YOU! and find your SUCCESS at the Next Exit
2007-04-23 23:15:00
 Are you new to Active Rain or blogging in general? Do you feel like you're just learning to swim. Then you're in the right place because like swimming - Blogging is an action verb!YOU have to jump in to really experience it. But don't worry, there are lots of AR lifeguards standing by if you think you need assistance. I know 10 you can call on right now...    Today I heard Russell Simmons, the author of a new book called  Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success  talk about what it takes to be successful and the importance of DOing YOU!When he was talking today and sharing his beliefs, I kept thinking that these are the same 12 Laws for Success here on the Real Estate Professional Network, Active Rain. So don't stop now, your success here is as close as the next exit! I believe that we all have to find our own voice and then sha...
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Is your Home safe? - Man Eating Plant seen in St Petersburg!
2007-04-23 09:06:00
Public Notice....Beware! - A man eating Venus Flytrap was spotted in St Pete rsburg .  Gottcha....The man eating plant is actually harmless because it's the Audrey 2 and is the star of this years American Stage play, Little Shop of Horrors. Every year Jack and I go to the American Stage's Play in the Park. It's held at Demen's Landing which is a city park is located on the site of the first railroad pier in St. Petersburg, This city park is in the heart of the St Peter sburg's Sailing district.We always arrive early (at least an hour before the gates open) to get great seats in the park. our favorite are those on the border of the blanket section and the low chair section.  This way we can throw down our blankets to picnic the 2 hours before the play begins and then move into our chairs for the 2 hours play (we're not getting any younger (lol));This year's musical play, Little Shop of ...
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How do I know if someone has subscribe to my Clearwater Real Estate blog?
2007-04-22 23:44:00
Clearwater, Florida Real Estate  - I have been so blessed to have made some great connections by blogging about real estate and commenting here on Active Rain. Today, one of my new friends, David Podqursky, mentioned he subcribes to my real estate blog about Clearwater, Clearwater Beach & Largo Homes and Condos. It was then that I realized that I don't know who has subscribed to my blog and who hasn't.  Do you who has subscribed to your blog? I know, that just like my best clients, when I connect with someone I want to know more about them and help them be successful at what's important to them and I would like to stay current on what's going on with them and their real estate blogs. I'd also like to give them some link-love when I find the opportunity so here's my question...How do I find out who's subscribed to my Clearwater, Clearwater Beach & Largo area Real Estate blog? I appreciate any insights you...
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