Admin

Clearwater, FL Real Estate News

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 area Fourth of July Celebrations 2014 is here once again! Time to get out the grill, fire up those burgers and hot dogs, head to the beach, watch fireworks and celebrate our nation's birthday!   So what is going on where this weekend?   Well, there was a 1k, 5k and 10k race last night on the Dunedin Causeway, so if you weren't there, you missed it. The 1k and 5k started at 11 pm and the 10k began at 12:15 am on the 4th of July! How is that for beating the heat and getting those races in before the actual festivities begin?   Brighthouse Clearwater will celebrate at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater beginning at 4 pm. The live music will begin at 7:30 pm. Naturally, children's activities will be there and the fireworks will take place at 9:30 pm.   Safety Harbor wil...
Comments 6
By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Since everyone enjoyed all of the photos of Nicholas and Winter the dolphins, I thought I would share more photos of Hope. Hope is the newest addition to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and is the second female dolphin in residence, so she shares a tank with Winter, the other female there. Hope is a rescue dolphin, as are the other two residents at the aquarium's dolphin tanks. Nothing beats spending time with the dolphins! I love seeing them in the wild as well, which we do with every boat trip!
Comments 8
By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Meet Nicholas the dolphin that lives at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater Florida. Nicholas was found beached with his mother on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and brought to the aquarium. Both were dehydrated and severely sunburned. Beaching means their sensitive skin is no longer covered by a protective layer of saltwater but that the hot tropical sun is burning their delicate skin. The team attempted to save both of them, but his mother did not make it. Nicholas is a full grown Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin now, having spent the last 12 years at the aquarium. It is nothing short of a miracle that he survived but he can never be returned to the wild. He was a pup when found and his mother was not around long enough to teach him survival skills, so Nicholas is dependent on h...
Comments 6
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 Marine Aquarium in beautiful Clearwater Florida is home to Hope the dolphin as well as to Winter the dolphin of Dolphin Tales. Both Hope and Winter are Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and both are rescue animals. As we all know from the movie Dolphin Tales, Winter was rescued and would have died had it not been for the prosthetic tail that was engineered specifically for Winter! Now this beautiful female dolphin can swim once again and shares the tank with Hope, another rescued Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin.  Nicholas is the male Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin that is also at the aquarium. Nicholas was rescued together with his mom, but she was too sick to make it and now Nicholas has spent years in the aquarium. He is in his own tank since male dolphins normally live on their own, o...
Comments 4
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
This beautiful home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is centrally located in the heart of Clearwater, Florida. Its location is convenient to shopping, dining, great schools, and beaches. This beauty of a home is located on a large corner lot with privacy fence in back yard and circular drive way. This beautiful home is located between Hercules and Keene Road in Clearwater, Florida which is close to Clearwater Beach. Newer tile and hard wood floors are featured through out most of this home. Interior and exterior are newly painted. Windows and appliances have been updated with newer AC unit. Call Lana, Monica, or Bill TODAY at (727) 376-0530 for a private showing or send a text to us at (727) 475-0776.   Clearwater Florida Home for Sale 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms $179,000 OverviewMapsPhotosMa...
Comments 0
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Aloha Kai Real Estate recently added a new licensed real estate salesperson in our Clearwater, Florida office. We are GROWING! Thinking about changing brokerages?This may be the right time. Keep more of what you earn. No desk fees. No office fees. No junk fees. No franchise fees. NO pressure.No nickle and diming fees. Need I say more?We are always looking for independent thinkers who have a passion for real estate whether new or experienced. We offer great managing broker support; access to managing broker 24/7 via phone, email, and text; and a convenient office location on State Road 580.Call Kay or Lana at (727) 376-0530 for a discrete, private consultation or send email directly to Lana at Lana at AlohaKaiFlorida dot com.
Comments 1
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 will be trout for dinner tomorrow night. Ronnie and I were out in the boat today and he decided to fish right next to the bridge that takes you over to Clearwater Beach. It is a great spot, next to the Clearwater Marina in beautiful Clearwater Florida. This particular spot is good for snook but today he caught a large speckled trout! I grabbed the net and brought it into the boat.   When he cleaned it, the entire pin fish was still in it's stomach and the parts of the fish that are not going to be served for dinner were fed to the hungry pelicans at the boat ramp. There are always pelicans there and Ronnie tries to feed the older ones. They are getting on in years and need a little assistance, so he tosses the remains their way. It was another beautiful day on the water here in Clear...
Comments 9
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Hurricane season starts today (Sunday) in the State of Florida. Now is a great time to prepare for hurricanes. I have an ample collection of necessities like water, batteries, and a radio just to name a few.Though every day should be a tax holiday as taxation is theft the State of Florida offers a tax holiday May 31, 2014 through June 8, 2014. During this holiday period, qualifying items related to hurricane preparedness are exampt from sales tax.Some of these items include:Battery-powered flashlightsCandles Batteries Non-electrical coolers Non-electrical food chests Tarps Bungee cords and portable generators prices $750 or less.For a full list of exempt items check out this list provide by the State of Florida:http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/pdf/hurricanelist.pdf    
Comments 2
By Richard Blake, Rick Blake
(Blake Real Estate Inc.)
Clearwater homes for sale give today’s buyers a long list of options to choose from. Large in size, Clearwater homes for sale comprise a various amount of diverse housing styles which include condos, cozy villas, single-family residences, upscale townhomes, waterfront homes, distinguished properties and much more. This vast melting pot of properties offers a mixture of sizes, styles and budgets for most home-buyers today. Clearwater’s convenient positioning, spanning from the Gulf side to the waters of Tampa Bay, make it simple for residents to commute to the nearby Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Largo, Saint Petersburg and Tampa areas. Whether close to major roads, pressed again the waterside, or near parks or beaches, Clearwater homes for sale are found all around the areas you ...
Comments 0
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Initial reports mention that two trucks hit the large steel beam along the overpass at US Highway 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, Florida. It will take some time for them to repair it.As some people know, this location is a major arterial in the Clearwater, Florida area. This east-west route affects those who take McMullen Booth Road so please be aware of this commuter nightmare and take an alternate route.
Comments 0
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's beautiful intercoastal waterway is indeed the right destination for fun in the sun. Whether your goal is a day of fishing for speckled trout, grouper, snook or redfish, the intercoastal will not disappoint you! Or you might enjoy stopping at one of the numerous little islands for a picnic lunch and a dip in the invigorating water before returning to your boat trip. Whatever it is you enjoy, including paddleboarding, skiing, canoeing, kayaking - Clearwater Florida's intercoastal waterway is a great destination.  If you are considering relocating to our area, give us a call today so we can discuss your plans and set up your search! Once you visit our lovely shores, you will surely want to return to the Clearwater Florida area.
Comments 11
By Deborah Ward, The Irish Realtor
(The Deb Ward Team - Keller Williams Realty)
This unique and charming property located on over 1/4 acre lot in the Glenwood Estates subdivision of Clearwater, Florida sold on April 25, 2014 for $245,000.  Deborah Ward & Associates of Keller WIlliams Gulfside Realty represented both the seller and the buyers in this transaction, and it was under contract in just 34 days after listing with the team. This vintage home boasts original gleaming wood flooring, large arched doorways, French doors, many built-ins, original detailed woodwork and a separate sun room. The property also includes a bonus cottage on the grounds perfect for a studio or guest house.The seller was thrilled to sell this home so quickly, and the Deborah Ward & Associates team represented her in her purchase of an ideally located downtown Dunedin condo. She is looki...
Comments 0
By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Introducing: Just Sunny Living (in the Clearwater Florida area) I wanted to introduce everyone to my partner/daughter's new blog site Just Sunny Living. Just Sunny Living is on Google+ and it is all about life here in the Greater Clearwater Florida Area. I think she has done an excellent job with her blog posts thus far. Just Sunny Living connects to our main website, www.barbarajo.com, and I am sure that it will appeal to everyone out there interested in learning more about the beautiful area on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, where we live. Be sure to check it out!
Comments 9
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
My title is hyperbole. I maintain a blog at the Trulia.com website already andActiveRain is owned by Trulia.   They recently decided to make significant updates. This one I like. My ActiveRain blog now has the word "Trulia" in it instead of the Z word LOL This is how the URL looks like now:http://activerain.com/blogs/lanarobbinsI am very pleased with it on so many levels.Having spent seven wonderful years with Coldwell Banker the Internet levels the playing field to the advantage of consumers.  Yes we stand on our own as professionals but Trulia does have branding thus synergy that may help us especially those of us who are independent.Point2 syndicates our listings to these sites as well. Including to Trulia and the Z. Love them or hate them this is the free market:       As an owner o...
Comments 53
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Wordpress 3.8.2 Security Release Wordpress has recently updated its platform to its 3.8.2 release. I discovered this update from notices sent to me that automatically updated for my Wordpress blogs.This release fixes a weakness that could let an attacker force their way into your Wordpress blog by forging authentication cookies. There are more details at the Wordpress.org website: http://wordpress.org/news/2014/04/wordpress-3-8-2/Thank you to Wordpress for notifying us about this change.They were proactive not reactive and it is much appreciated.All of my other blogs are self-hosted instead of with Wordpress.org. I read the Wordpress Codex and did it myself in case some people are wondering.
Comments 0
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Sandy Oaks Clearwater Florida Real Estate Sales March 2014 Sandy Oaks in Clearwater, Florida  is an all-age non-deed restricted community. Its location is close to shopping and restaurants. During the month of March 2014, one single-family home in Sandy Oaks in Clearwater listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sold: Address Listing Price Sold Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet             1419 Otten Street $195,000 $185,000 3 2 1,370   There are currently no homes listed for sale in Sandy Oaks which shows how popular and desirable this community is.     If you are thinking about selling your home in Sandy Oaks in Clearwater, Florida, contact Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis.
Comments 0
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Feather Sound Townhouse  Clearwater Florida Sales March 2014 Feather Sound Townhouses are located near the Feather Sound Golf Course in Clearwater, Florida. This communitiy offers easy access to major roadways.    During the month of March 2014, one townhouse at Feather Sound Townhouses listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sold: Address Listing Price Sold Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet             13914 Lake Point Drive $189,900 $169,000 2 2 1,792   There are currently no homes for sale in Feather Sound Townhouse  which shows how popular and desirable this community is.   If you are thinking about selling your home in Feather Sound Townhouse, contact Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis.
Comments 0
By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
My parents came to visit me which was a nice touch. One of my aunts told me that it is unusual nowadays for children to take care of their parents the way that I do. I think it may be uncommon but it does happen.Thank you to my mother for helping me with my office. It is a huge help considering me she gave birth to me and knows me very well :)Here is a picture of my cup of tea infront of my two IMacs. I actually bought two of these Starbucks Bodum cups from Goodwill for $2.99 each. So far they are my favorite cups.   Good bye Winter. See you next year.
Comments 1
By Stephen Scherpf, Sales, Service, Integrity!
(SSI Realty of Tampa Bay, LLC.)
  Virtual Tour                 "Not a Short Sale or Foreclosure!"  More Photos » SSI Realty       Stephen T. Scherpf Email Stephen T.   Phone: 727-410-7399 Cell: 727-410-7399 Fax: 727-573-4501   Details   Address: 1660 Arbor Dr Type: Residential Style:  Single Story Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Garage: Single, Attached ""Over sized"" Size: 1,048 sq. ft. ""Heated"" Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size:  7000sq. ft.  70ft x 100ft Year Built: 1960 Taxes: $1,187.00 USD (2013) MLS#: U7612626   Description   Not a short sale, not a foreclosure. Not in a flood zone! Location, Location, Location! Great opportunity for the first time home buyer or vacation home. Updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, new counter tops, sink & fixtures, back splash and all newer light fixtures through out. Oth...
Comments 0
By Deborah Ward, The Irish Realtor
(The Deb Ward Team - Keller Williams Realty)
  Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams is growing!   We are excited with our Teams growth and we are looking for a new Buyers Agent to join and grow with us! We are currently looking for a new team member to work as a Buyer Specialist on our passionate dynamic team of professionals. The Buyer Specialist includes providing for real estate services to home buyers, including and not limited to: lead generation and follow-up, personal consultations, showing homes, writing and negotiating contracts, attending home inspections and closings:).The ideal candidate will be learning based and desire to work in a structured team environment with clearly defined goals and standards.Team member benefits include administrative and marketing support; ongoing coaching and learning opportunities; m...
Comments 0