Roy wants to see what Ronnie caught this week, so here is his Redfish! I think I only posted this in Facebook so far this week. It has been a crazy week with several closings and a lot of last minute running around getting gifts for everyone I will be seeing. Naturally, we took one day to spend the afternoon on the water and Ronnie was out three days again this week, fishing. We had redfish for dinner this week and grouper as well. As a matter of fact, we had grouper for dinner this afternoon, Roy! If you ever get down here, Ronnie would love to take you fishing. Just another day in the life of a Realtor living on Florida's fantastic Gulf Coast.   05/24/2013

Blue skies, sunshine - Another perfect day off Clearwater Florida! We took the day off from work a little before noon and headed out onto the sparkling waters off Clearwater. With the sun shining, we spent the rest of the day on the intercoastal waterway. Ronnie got in some fishing and I had brought a book with me, so I got in some relaxation and reading. It was a picture perfect afternoon and as I relaxed on the front of the boat in the sun. As a matter of fact, it was so perfect that I said to Ronnie that I wished we lived on a sailboat or had a little home on stilts on one of the little islands out in the intercoastal waters. That would REALLY be the life! Well, I can at least dream, can't I? 05/22/2013

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a fantastic summer destination! Where else can you visit with Winter, the star dolphin from the movie Dolphin Tale? This adorable little dolphin was found wrapped in crab trap line back in 2006. Unable to get free, the dolphin was rescused off the coast of Cape Canaveral, on the Atlantic Coast, and brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for lengthly rehabilitation. Her injuries were so bad that Winter (as she was later named) lost her entire tail as well as two vertebrae. The chances of survival were slim, yet this amazing creature beat all odds and not only survived, she thrived! With determination, she has grown to well over two hundred pounds and can now feed herself. Thanks to Dr Mike Walsh and Hanger Prosthetics and Orothotics, Inc., Winter has been fit... 05/18/2013

Fishing off Clearwater Florida is always an adventure and often means trout for dinner! Our waters are full of so many varieties of fantastic fish and Ronnie knows all of the spots to find them! Did you know that snook like to hide near pilings and under both boats and bridges? Redfish like to be near the mangroves where they find an easy meal. Trout are just about everywhere here in the Clearwater and Crystal Beach area and so are snapper and grouper. Yes, this is a fisherman's paradise indeed and I am lucky to live with an excellent fisherman! If you love fishing and warm weather, are tired of dealing with snow and all of that cold up north, give me a call and let's discuss your relocation plans down to the Clearwater, Crystal Beach, Palm Harbor area of the Sunshine State!   05/16/2013

Clearwater & St Petersburg Florida area townhome and condo inventory is extremely low right now. To see how low, let us compare the month of March 2013 with the previous year in various price ranges: List Price                   # of New Listings under 50k                      128            -14.1% over a year ago 50k - $99,999                 229            -2.1% over a year ago 100k - $149,999             120             -16.7% over a year ago 150k - $199,999             94               +6.8% over a year ago 200k - $249,999           69               +23.2% over a year ago 250k - $299,999           33                -15.4% over a year ago 300k - $399,999           67               +13.6% over a year ago 400k - $599,999          44               +37.5% over a year ago So, depending on... 05/01/2013

The Clearwater and St Petersburg area market inventory for townhomes and condos has reduced significantly during the last year. To show exactly how much, let us look at a few months and compare the inventory with the previous year:                         # of months supply  March 2013            6.1            -21.3% over previous year February 2013       6.2           -22.9% over previous year January 2013         6.2           -24.7% over previous year December 2012      6.0           -28.5% over previous year November 2012     6.3           -27.4% over previous year October 2012          6.5          -26.0% over previous year September 2012     6.5          -28.2% over previous year August 2012          6.6          -28.1% over previous year Once again we see the number of townhomes... 04/29/2013

The Clearwater & St Petersburg Florida area townhome and condo market for March 2013 has changed significantly over a year ago. When we compare median sale prices for townhomes and condos in the area on a month to month basis over the previous year, the information shows how the local market has picked up!                               Median Sale Price March 2013              $106,000              21.8% rise over previous year February 2013         $ 97,000               7.8% rise over previous year January 2013           $ 88,500              -5.5% fall over previous year December 2012        $100,000              11.1% rise over previous year November 2012       $97,000                7.8% rise over previous year October 2012           $97,000                23.7% rise over previous ... 04/28/2013

Clearwater & St Petersburg Florida area real estate market's median time on the market for single family homes during March 2013 versus a year ago shows that homes are indeed moving faster in all price ranges! Sale Price: less than 50k          27 days on the market     -20.6% from a year ago 50k - $99,999          57 days on the market     -24.0% from a year ago 100k - $149,999      56 days on the market      -23.3% from a year ago 150k - $199,999      49 days on the market      -35.5% from a year ago ! 200k - $249,999    63 days on the market      -10.0% from a year ago 250k - $299,999    47 days on the market      -16.1% from a year ago 300k - $399,999    67 days on the market      -11.8% from a year ago 400k - $599,999   72 days on the market       -38.5% from a year ago !! 600k - $... 04/28/2013

When you look at Clearwater/St Pete area single family home sales according to price for the month of March 2013 and compare these numbers with a year ago, you get some interesting information which shows what is going on in the current market. Homes that sold for less than $50,000 made up 81 sales in March 2013 which is down 21.4% from a year ago. Those rock bottom homes just aren't there anymore like they were! Homes in the 50k - 99,999 range had 221 sales in March here in Pinellas County which was up 13.9% over a year ago.   100k - 149,999 sold 230 homes - up 32.2% 150k - 199,999 sold 155 homes - up 61.5% 200k - 249,999 sold 78 homes - up 1.3% 250k - 299,999 sold 60 homes - up 27.7% 300k - 399,999 sold 97 homes - up 131% over a year ago!!!!! 400k - 599,999 sold 69 homes - up 25.5% 60... 04/22/2013

"How low can you go with that offer" is something that we get asked on a daily basis here in the Clearwater/Palm Harbor Florida area. To give you an idea of what is going on in the local market for single family homes, let me provide you with a little information on what list price is like compared to actual sold price:   During March 2013 the actual sold price was an average of 92.8% of the list price. That is up 4% over March 2012. February 2013 that average was 91.9%, which was up 2.8% over a year ago. January 2013 that average was 91.4%, up 4% over the previous January. Sellers realize that it is their turn once again to dictate the market trend and they are doing so. Gone are the days of the buyer's market. As stability returns to the economy, buyers are going to have to start payi... 04/22/2013

Single family home sales are increasing monthly this year and that is a good sign for our local economy here in the Clearwater Area of Florida! In January 2013 there were 660 closings in Pinellas County - up 17.6% over a year ago! February 2013 had 760 closings - up 18.2% over a year ago! March 2013 was even better with 1,033 closings - up 24.5% over a year ago! Are we seeing a trend here? Those who ask if they should be purchasing need only look at these figures! The inventory is LOW and the mortgage rates won't stay this low forever! So what are you waiting for?   04/22/2013

 Discover The Lakes! It is the Best Kept Secret in Pinellas County. It is located in Pinellas Park/Clearwater, FL. off of 49th Street North Across from Quaker Steak N' Lube. It is a wonderful community of Single Family Homes and Villa's. Close to Shopping, Dining, Golf Courses, Feather Sound Country Club, i-275, St. Pete/Clearwater and Tampa International Airports. The Back Section of the Neighborhood is considered Waterside. It is comprised of the Larger Homes 1500+ sqft in the neighborhood, some have private pools and fenced yards. It is and ALL AGE COMMUNITY that offers a Gazebo over looking a pond, a playground, and tennis courts.    The Middle South Section is Ciega Village. It is comprised of Regular size homes in the 1100-1400 heated sqft range. It is an ALL AGE Community that of... 03/06/2013

Clearwater area townhome and condo sales January 2013 vs January 2012 includes all of Pinellas County Florida. Pinellas County is a peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa Bay. It is here that we are examining the townhome and condo sales over the last year.                                    January 2013     January 2012    % change Closed Sales:              419                      393                      +6.6% New Pending:          495                      566                     -12.5% Average Sale Price: $148,110               $143,533               +3.2% Days on Mkt:           77                        104                     -26.0% Inventory:               3,435                    4,100                   -16.2% Months Supply:      6.2                        8.3      ... 03/04/2013

Single family homes have decreased in available inventory here in Pinellas County Florida and this graph, courtesy of Florida Association of Realtors, says it all! Beginning with 2008 and continuing through the end of 2012, the pink graph shows how many single family homes have closed here in our county. The second graph, in green, shows the median sales price. As you can clearly see, prices are coming back up again! Now that bottom graph, in blue is the one that is driving buyers absolutely crazy! It shows the total available single family home inventory. Prices are going UP and sellers are aware of it. If they can hold off selling, everyone is doing just that. When a home comes on the market, it doesn't last long with an inventory that low. The days of the buyer's market are GONE. If ... 02/26/2013

Clearwater FL is a great place to begin a career in Real Estate.  You can get your real estate license in Clearwater with Rowlett Real Estate School Online Pre Sales Associate Course in just a few short weeks.  Our online real estate school courses are state approved and fully accredited to meet all your real estate license requirements. www.rowlettrealestateschool.com If you are looking for a Clearwater Real Estate School to take your online courses with, check our website.   Rowlett Real Estate School is the leading Florida Real Estate School with online Real Estate Courses at prices that can’t be beat.  A Clearwater Real Estate School with a passing rate for the Florida State Exam is just a mouse click away.  Our passing rate is among the highest in the state of Florida. Captain Wayn... 02/24/2013

Get your online real estate training in Pinellas County right in the comfort of your own home with Rowlett Real Estate School Online Pinellas County Real Estate School Online Pre Sales Associate Course.  Locating a reputable Clearwater Real Estate School to help you get your real estate license in Clearwater FL is just a mouse click away.  www.rowlettrealestateschool.com Rowlett Real Estate School is a Florida State Approved Full Service Real Estate School serving Clearwater FLorida and the Pinellas County area with Online real estate courses for Sales Associates and Brokers. 02/12/2013

Congratulations to the seller of 1551 Long Street, Clearwater Florida. We closed on Thursday.It was a pleasure serving you Pete. If you know of anyone buying or selling in Clearwater, please contact the Metts Group. Or view Clearwater homes $100K-$200K, $200K-$300K, $300K-$400K, $400K and up. Ask for our customer testimonial surveys. We are happy to share what our past clients have said about us. 02/03/2013

    Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE…FAST!! GMAC - in 10 weeks! Great Investment! Single Family House - SOLD @ $37,000 List Date October 3, 2012 Under Contract October 9, 2012 Closed December 12, 2012 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE - One of the quick ones! The seller was so happy, here is what the Seller had to say: The experience that I had with Wendy Smith and her associates were like none other. They were very knowledgeable about the real estate field. I  had been trying to sell my home with another company for about two years. The results was an unsold house. But when I called Wendy Smith and told her about my situation she was very interested in helping me list my home to sell as a short sale home. Everything that Wendy and her associates did was very orga... 01/23/2013

Indeed, there is nothing like a day on Clearwater's Intercoastal Waterway in January! The temperatures are going up into the 80's and it is perfect boating weather! That is the wonderful thing about living down here in the Sunshine State, the sun is almost always shining and since we live so close to the Gulf of Mexico, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy both sun and water! And there is no better place for that than the Clearwater Florida area! 01/07/2013

Rowlett Real Estate School is the Clearwater Florida Real Estate School of choice when it comes to getting your real estate license in Clearwater Florida.  If you are looking for a Clearwater FL Real Estate School for your licensing course, Rowlett Real Estate School has a complete selection of on line real estate courses for sales assocaites and brokers in Clearwater FL.    Feel Free to contact Captain Wayne Rowlett at 850-547-1333 For more details.Check our website for online real estate courses in Clearwater Florida.  You can get your real estate license in just a few short weeks with Rowlett Real Estate School Pre Sales Associate Course in Clearwater FL. www.rowlettrealestateschool.com If you are looking for a great Florida Exam Prep Course in Clearwater Florida, we have it! 12/21/2012