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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Clearwater Florida does indeed have a beautiful waterfront. Whether you are living on the shores of the intercoastal waterway or out on one of the barrier islands between the intercoastal and the Gulf of Mexico, our crystal white sandy beaches are among the most beautiful in the nation. Perhaps that is why Clearwater Florida is known around the globe. You don't have to mention 'Florida' when you say Clearwater. People KNOW where it is and how beautiful it is! Those of us who live here appreciate the fact that you can count the number of 'cold' winter days on one hand each year, the sun is almost always shining and gentle breezes are always blowing. Something is always in full bloom bringing in constant changes with floral colors.  If you are ready to relocate, down-size, up-size, obtain...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Spring in Clearwater Florida means spending time on the water. Public schools in our county are on Spring break this week, so the beaches are full of not only tourists but also locals. I remember when I was a kid, my parents would pack the car (we lived in South Tampa) and head over to the Gulf Beaches here in Pinellas County to spend the week when school was out for Spring break. Living here in the Clearwater Florida area means I don't have to pack the car and drive anywhere. I live two blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and it takes less than five minutes to walk over to the shore to enjoy the setting sun in the evening. If you are ready to relocate to the Greater Clearwater Florida area, give us a call today so we can discuss your relocation plans. Have a home to sell in the area, we wou...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
It was indeed a fishy kind of day in Clearwater Florida yesterday! I was enjoying my weekly 'day off' out on the boat and while I was responding to ActiveRain blog comments, Ronnie was busy fishing. Since I had my iPad along for the trip, I got some great photos of the snook, redfish and sheephead that he caught. He has a special fishing spot near a bridge that the snook like to hang out in and he is back there already this morning but he is solo today. I can only take one day a week off for that since being a Realtor means we are busy just about 24/7. Having a cell phone along to answer calls and the iPad to make blog comments and follow up with paperwork sure makes the time pass quickly. And the point does come when I pack it all away and enjoy the sights and sounds of the harbor, fil...
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
My Florida Regional MLS Brokers: Zillow Group Opt-In Deadline April 7This is an excerpt of an email that I received from My Florida Regional MLS:   "Dear Broker,URGENT: If you want to syndicate your Listings with Zillow Group take action now! Recent changes between ListHub and Zillow Group require a new opt-in for all brokers who want to send their listings to the Zillow Group. Opting into the Zillow Group automatically syndicates your listings to their network of sites including: Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, Yahoo! Real Estate, MSN Real Estate, HGTV Frontdoor, Streeteasy, Leju (leading Chinese website) and GoogleNow.  On April 7, 2015, brokers who have NOT opted in will not have their listings advertised on any of the websites in the Zillow Group until the new opt-in is completed."I have d...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Once the sun comes up, this is going to be a boating day! That means a trip out to the islands that separate St Joseph's Sound from the Gulf of Mexico! These days out on the boat are the best way to relax. I attempt to get one day in each week when the weather permits and time allows. It is a mental health day and something I recommend to everyone!
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By Deborah Ward, The Irish Realtor
(The Deb Ward Team - Keller Williams Realty)
Last week I sold 1768 Greenlea Drive, Clearwater, Florida.  It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage pool home located near Keene Road and Sunset Point Road - just 15 mintues to Clearwater Beach!  The seller called me to sell his house in February after being referred to me by a friend whose Clearwater house I had sold a few years ago.  I actually never met the seller in person, since he already moved to the Florida Keys and was using the house as a rental.  I coordinated with the tenant to get the house on the market, and after just one day, we received a FULL PRICE CASH OFFER!    I would love the opportunity to sell your Pinellas County home for you too!  If you're not sure how to get started, just give me a call at 727-216-9247, and I will explain the home selling process step-by-step...
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
"Thank you for taking care of me"   These are the words that came from one of our sellers who is our client. She is currently on a trip. It was her response to my phone call to keep her posted. This is what we do for sellers. We keep them posted regularly. Even when they are away.We are in the process of listing her other investment property. She told me I can go there and preview the property before she returns. Trust and discretion are very important in the real estate industry.   If you are thinking about selling your property from Clearwater to Hudson and Tampa, Florida call Lana for a FREE market evaluation 727-376-0530.    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Sold - in LESS than a week! There is indeed nothing like a seller that really wants to sell! That little home I listed at 910 Berkley Place in Clearwater Florida has a contract on it and it was on the market less than a week. There are not many homes for sale in Clearwater Florida for 80k, so there were dozens of people wanting to see it. It was advertised as a 'fixer upper' and 'handyman special'. For some, it needed too much work but an investment firm offered 55k and I presented this low offer.  My buyer countered with 65k and the buyer asked their agent to write it up. My seller signed electronically and we are on the way to to the closing table with a cash deal. Nothing as sweet for all involved than a simple, fast closing!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Heating and air conditioning annual inspections are important issues that many homeowners neglect. This should be considered home-ownership class 101. By having an annual inspection and staying on top of problems, you don't have to worry about unpleasant surprises down the road. I am often amazed at how many homeowners don't bother to call the air conditioning company until their air conditioning stops working! An annual inspection to make sure everything is clean and working properly can improve the life of your system.  Here in Florida, we don't have as many homes that have fireplaces and chimney issues since most homes down here rely on the central heating that is part of the air conditioning system. Years ago I owned a home with a fireplace and remember calling the chimney sweep ann...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Colors are always a topic when you are considering selling your home. To paint or not to paint, that is often the question. Many homeowners do not want to spend the time or money on painting their home before putting it on the market but there are so many things to consider. What colors do you have on your walls? Are they neutral? Do they make the home look larger or are they dark colors that make the rooms look not only smaller but also darker? Investing in preparing your home for sale with something as simple as a coat of paint is going to assist you in not only selling your home quicker but also in getting top dollar for your home. Most buyers do not want to have to deal with painting the entire house prior to moving in. These are changes that are generally made gradually down the ro...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
With temperatures reaching 81 degrees today, Caladesi Island State Park on the Clearwater Florida intercoastal waterway is going to be our destination with the boat! Looking at the weather report, next week's temperatures are going to be almost ten degrees colder, so if we want to get the boat into the intercoastal waterway, this is going to be the day to do it. We are both looking forward to a quiet day out on the water. This is why living in the Clearwater Florida area is so lovely! Trips out to Caladesi Island State Park on Clearwater's intercoastal waterway are the BEST way to spend the early days of January! Where are the temperatures perfect for winter boating? Florida, of course! Give me a call today to discuss your relocation plans. (Yes, I do have cell service on the boat!)
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Florida's Spoonbill birds are always interesting to watch as they wade along the shoreline gathering their dinner. This is just one of the reasons why I love living along Florida's breathtakingly beautiful Gulf Coast. There are so many tropical birds that call Florida home. If you haven't seen a Spoonbill before, it is indeed time for a trip to the Clearwater Area of the Sunshine State!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Yesterday was Clearwater Florida's Color Run 2014 and it was GREAT! The sun was out, the afternoon temperature was 81 degrees and there were thousands of participants! Great December weather indeed. We were sure to arrive extra early. The event started at 9 am, so we left home before 7 and were in downtown Clearwater Florida a little after 7.  Since it was so early, we parked on a side street with easy access to our exit route. No packed parking lot for us when the race was over! My daughter, eldest granddaughter and some of my daughter's friends met Alice and I about 20 minutes before the start of the day's events. At each kilometer mark colored powder made up of corn starch and a coloring agent were thrown on us. In the end, we were multi-colored - it was a 5k run but we actually did ...
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By Corinna Cromartie, Realtor
Everyone is trying to eat healthier these days and the Fresh Fruit and Veggie Co-Op makes that a little easier.  Located off State Rd 580 in Clearwater, by Countryside Mall, the Co-Op is very convenient to get to and makes getting healthier food into your home more easy. Deciding it was worth a try I ventured in.Each week you can order a small, medium or large fruit and veggie basket.  They have recommendations on their site based on the size of you family and your love of veggies. They even have a fruit only basket that caters to those who aren't huge fans of vegetables.  Each week they select new items for the baskets based on whats in season and what will get everyone the most bang for their buck.  They then bring it back to the Fresh Fruit and Veggie Co-op store front in Countrysid...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Florida leads the nation in nash home sales for the 3rd quarter of 2014 and that is great news for the Sunshine State. According to the Florida Association of Realtors, the Tampa-St Petersburg-Clearwater area had 51.1% of all home purchases during the 3rd quarter of this year purchased with cash.  The Miami-Ft Lauderdale area had two of every three purchases done with cash and while the Miami area had the most cash sales, there were more cities on Florida's Gulf Coast that had cash deals. These cities included Ft Myers, Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice and right up the coast to the Tampa-St Petersburg-Clearwater area. That the Gulf Coast is so well represented is not surprising, since it is such a fantastic place to live and play in the Florida sun! Give us a call today to begin your home sear...
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By Deborah Ward, The Irish Realtor
(The Deb Ward Team - Keller Williams Realty)
Clearwater, Florida - JUST SOLD!  2180 College Drive This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2 car garage, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, large family room, and a wood burning fireplace in the living room.  The location is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, beaches and Tampa International Airport.This 2111 square foot home in the heart of Clearwater, Florida was listed for $225,000, and sold on October 21, 2014 for $232,000.  The sellers contributed funds towards the buyer's closing costs, and the buyer was able to purchase this home for very little money out of pocket.The sellers owned the home for decades, and raise their family in the home, so it was not an easy decision to sell.  However, their desire to move closer to family was stronger than their nostalgic ties ...
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By Maria Kadau, Tampa Bay Realtor
(Coastal Properties Group Intl/Christie's International)
I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of smooth jazz. I listen to it while I'm working, while I'm relaxing at home... It suits just about every occasion in my life. On top of that, I happen to be a fan of Earth, Wind and Fire (go figure!). Well, if you're like-minded in this regard, than you're in luck! Because the epic Clearwater Jazz Holiday festival starts this week! Running from Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, this unique event is in it's 35th year and stems from surprisingly humble beginnings. It was once just a 10-day gathering of jazz enthusiasts and musicians performing from the back of a flat-bed truck. It has since gained a reputation for being one of the biggest international music festivals around, which draws tens of thousands of visitors and jazz lovers fr...
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By Deborah Ward, The Irish Realtor
(The Deb Ward Team - Keller Williams Realty)
  Schedule a Showing/Request Info What is Your Home Worth? Search All Homes For Sale Clearwater Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work   Deborah Ward & Associates Keller Williams Gulfside Realty 727-216-9247 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Licensed In:Florida Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 2064 Little Neck Road Clearwater, FL Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Property VIDEO Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure JUST SOLD!     Huge lot! - Over 1/4 acre in the heart of Clearwater $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) 1416 Square Feet Wow! What a find! This is a large split-plan home on over ¼ of an acre in the heart of Clearwater. ...
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By Stephen Scherpf, Sales, Service, Integrity!
(SSI Realty of Tampa Bay, LLC.)
View More Listings   Details   Photo Gallery   Neighborhood Info   The Lakes (Clearwater, Florida, US - 33762) LS $174,500 USD Completely Updated!       Quick Links Virtual Tour  Request More Info  Mortgage Calculator  Show Map  Email Listing  Schedule A Showing      Attachments View Listing Brochure Sellers Disclosures       "Not a Short Sale or Foreclosure!"  More Photos » SSI Realty of Tampa Bay LLC   Stephen T. Scherpf 727-410-7399(Office) 727-410-7399(Cell) 727-573-4501(Fax) Email Stephen T.     Details   Address: 3916 108th Ave N. Type: Residential Style:  Single Story Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Garage: Double, Attached Size: 1,466 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size:  6825sq. ft.  75ft x 91ft Year Built: 1984 Taxes: $1,193.00 USD (2013) MLS#: u7705957     Description   Location,...
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Aloha Kai Real Estate is seeking buyers agent in Pasco and Pinellas Counties. No experience necessary. Must be licensed in the State of Florida.   Get Paid at closingNever a need to come into the officeNo Mandatory MeetingsNo franchise fees   No broker transaction feesWork with a Non-Competing BrokerFree Training Call Lana at (727) 376-0530 for a confidential discussion.  
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