Inventory of Homes for Sale in the Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club Community increased slightly in August 2009. Listing price range increased on the lower end while it decreased on the higher end lowering both median and average list prices.  Homes under contract went up over July 2009 but while in July two homes sold in the Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club Community, only one home found a new owner in August 2009. It is still a buyers market in Glen Lakes, an upscale Country Club Community with many homes available in a wide variety of style, location, features, and price range.  Please contact me for listing information on available homes. Glen Lakes is located on the west coast of Central Florida north of Tampa and west of Orlando.  Amenities offered by the community include an eleg... 09/02/2009

July 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Glen Lakes, Weeki Wachee, Spring Hill, FL The Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club Community is an upscale gated community located on the west coast of Central Florida just north of Tampa and west of Orlando.  This community offers 24-hour security, an elegant clubhouse with restaurant, fitness facilities, tennis courts, a beautiful community pool, and more.  Glen Lakes offers homes in a variety of styles and sizes many with golf course frontage or beautiful lake views. Glen Lakes Homes for sale inventory decreased in July with list price range remaining the same.  Average and median prices both decreased once again over those of the previous month.  Of the three homes in Glen Lakes currently under contract, two are REOs and one is offered at market val... 08/04/2009

Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club  - Weeki Wachee, Florida - Homes for Sale The Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club is a gated and deed-restricted golf course community located on the West Coast of Central Florida in Hernando County.  Also known as the Nature Coast this area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and large state forest areas to the north and east.  The area offers abundant recreational opportunities including fishing, boating hiking, biking, birding.   Popular nearby destinations include Weeki Wachee State Park and Pine Island Beach.   Weeki Wachee State Park with its long tradition of Mermaid shows and river cruises down the Weeki Wachee river delights visitors from near and far.  Pine Island offers a wonderful sandy beach ideal for a great family excursion. Glen La... 07/29/2009

 Where do these unusual city names originate from?  Well when I search the MLS I keep seeing Weeki Wachee and wondered where that name came from.  Now I can stop wondering...plus it turned into a soap opera uncovering a claim against the new park manager. it is a Choctaw Muskogean Native American Indian name and it connotes "Little Sping".  The Choctoaw may have been plant cutters in the Mississppi and Alabama area anas well as Arizona. The Mermaids of Hernando County in this Tampa-St. Pete area town have two enemies thinder and alligators that sneak in. Then, the soap opera began.  The State took over the park and the manager sexually harassed employees and an employees daughter who was a mermaid and was fired after an 88 page report was done.  Maybe a company will buy it so the state ... 07/21/2009

Glen Lakes is an upscale Country Club Community located on the west coast of Central Florida just north of Tampa and west of Orlando.  This gated community offers 24-hour security, an elegant clubhouse with restaurant, fitness facilities, tennis courts, a beautiful community pool, and more.  Glen Lakes offers homes in a variety of styles and sizes many with golf course frontage or beautiful lake views. Home inventory in Glen Lakes remained stable this last month and list price range remained the same.  However, average and median price ranges both decreased, with median list price being 12% and average list price being 7.5% below those in May. Offered for Sale:  76 Price Range:  $99,900 - 600,000 Median:  $281,750      Average: $292,743  Under Contract:  4 Two of these are under conting... 07/05/2009

May brought almost a repeat performance of April with two home sales in the Glen Lakes community.  Active home listings decreased slightly with the price range remaining the same.    There were two closed transactions with five homes under contract awaiting closings. Offered for Sale:  74 Price Range:  $99,900 - 600,000 Median:  $281,750      Average: $292,743  SOLD IN May 2009:  Property 1:  $145,000 Cash bought a bank-owned 3/3/2 Pool home built in 1986 with 3187 sf living and 4087 sf total with golf course frontage.  Property 2:  $430,000 was the sales price for a 3/3/3 Pool home, built in 2007 with 2663 sf living and 3775 sf total.  This home was financed with a conventional loan. Under Contract:  5   Of these three are contingency contracts, and the remaining two are pending contra... 06/04/2009

April saw a slight upturn for sales in the Glen Lakes community.  There were two closed transactions and the number of homes under contract doubled over March.    Offered for Sale:  79 Price Range:  $99,900 - 600,000 SOLD IN APRIL 2009: Property 1:  $87,900 Cash bought a bank-owned 3/2/2 built in 1991 with 1836 sf living and 2550 sf total, no pool.  The home was on the market for 33 days. Property 2:  $340,000 was the sales price in cash for a 3/2/3 Pool home, built in 1997 with 3191 sf living and 4277 sf total.  This home was offered as a short sale and on the market for 196 days. Under Contract:  6   Of these three are contingency contracts, and the remaining three are pending contracts.  The Glen Lakes community offers homes in a variety of styles and sizes.  "Maintenance-free" homes... 05/08/2009

Glen Lakes is an upscale Country Club Community located on the west coast of Central Florida just north of Tampa and west of Orlando.  This gated community offers 24-hour security, an elegant clubhouse with restaurant, fitness facilities, tennis courts, a beautiful community pool, and more.  The private 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Ron Garl and is well known as a challenge even to experienced golfers.  Homes for sale in Glen Lakes range from smaller maintenance free villas to elegantly appointed, large estate homes. March turned out to be a slow month for sales in the Glen Lakes community with only one closed transaction.  This Glen Lakes home sale was for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath Villa built in 1991 with 1378 sf living and 2114 sf total space.  Bank-owned, listed at $95,... 04/06/2009

Glen Lakes is a gated and deed-restricted golf course community located in Hernando County on the Gulf Coast of Florida, just West of US 19 and a few miles North of US 50 with easy access to shopping, medical facilities, major roadways, and all area amenities.  Tampa is just a short drive away, approx. 1 hour via the Suncoast Parkway.  The community offers upscale country club living with 24-hour security, a 35,000 sf clubhouse including fitness facilities, restaurant, pro shop, pool and tennis facilities.  The private golf club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ron Garl that meanders throughout the neighborhoods with mature pines and oaks completing the landscape.  Properties available range from smaller maintenance free villas to elegantly appointed, large estat... 03/08/2009

The 16th Annual Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is taking place this weekend, March 7 and 8, 2009, at Linda Pederson Park on Shoal Line Blvd. between Hernando Beach and Weeki Wachee.   The annual events features several contest including the ever popular Swamp Costume contest --- if you haven't seen the "Swamp Monster" you should not miss this event! There will be lots of entertainment throughout the weekend, many arts and crafts vendors with a wide variety of items, not to mention good food, as well as many community organizations with information about the area and their services. The Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is organized by the Weeki Wachee Area Club, Weeki Wachee Crime Watch and Hernando Environmental Land Protectors as a fundraising event with proceeds going to these local organizations.  E... 03/07/2009

SOLD! Residential Building Lot, Weeki Wachee, FloridaLocation: Weeki Wachee, FLNature is at your doorstep awaiting you with boating, fishing, birding and other Florida outdoor activities! Beautiful building lot in homes-only subdivision of Blue Water Isle in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Well maintained neighborhood. Interior corner lot, cleared and ready. Public water and sewer. Several recreational areas and public boat ramps available less than half mile away at Rogers Park and Jenkins Creek as well as private boat ramp in subdivision for access to the clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Quiet location with easy access to major roadways, shopping, medical facilities and other area amenities. Conveniently located just one hour drive north of Tamp... 03/01/2009

     If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me. 03/01/2009

Hernando County prides itself to be located on Florida's Nature Coast.  Here, on the West Coast of Florida you will find many opportunities to access the waters either of a crystal clear river like the Weeki Wachee River, some of the many saltwater creeks, or the Gulf of Mexico. Jenkins Creek is located on Shoal Line Boulevard between Weeki Wachee and Hernando Beach.  It's a popular place especially on weekends.  There is plenty of parking, bathroom facilities are on site. Boaters have the opportunity to use one of the smaller public boat ramps in the County to launch boats free of charge, and the boardwalk always attracts the fishing and crabbing crowd!     A wooden bridge crosses the creek to a nature preserve area, another great place to fish from the banks or to watch the birds or o... 02/28/2009

Glen Lakes is a gated and deed-restricted golf course community located in Hernando County on the Gulf Coast of Florida, just West of US 19 and a few miles North of US 50 with easy access to shopping, medical facilities, major roadways, and all area amenities.  Tampa is just a short drive away, approx. 1 hour via the Suncoast Parkway.  The community offers upscale country club living with 24-hour security, a 35,000 sf clubhouse including fitness facilities, restaurant, pro shop, pool and tennis facilities.  The private golf club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ron Garl that meanders throughout the neighborhoods with mature pines and oaks completing the landscape.  Properties available range from smaller maintenance free villas to elegantly appointed, large estat... 01/07/2009

Glen Lakes golf and country club community is a gated golf course community located about 45 minutes north of the Tampa International Airport.  Glen Lakes is approximately 2 and a half miles from the Gulf of Mexico.  We are Florida's Nature Coast.  Glen Lakes golf and country club community is not a 55+ community but the majority of the residents are over 55.  There are a few children living in the area.  There is a playground in the Crane's Landing area.  Glen Lakes has many lakes throughout the community.  Some of the homes are lakefront and you have spectacular sunsets. We have quite a few listings in Glen Lakes and specialize in this area.  The security is 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Getting into Glen Lakes without someone signing you in is not for the faint of heart.  They take their... 11/21/2008

If you didn't it know yet, an old established and well loved roadside attraction has become Florida's newest State Park as of the first November weekend in 2008.                    Weeki  Wachee Springs has reached world famous status a long time ago with its underwater performances of the old Christian Anderson tale of "The Little Mermaid".  The park which was established over 60 years ago and privately run for decades also presents various animal shows and conducts a "river cruise" down the scenic Weeki Wachee river with its cold, clear waters originating from a spring that is so deep, it's bottom has never been discovered.  More than 112 gallons of water are coming out of this spring every day at a consistent temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is in this very spring where ench... 11/05/2008

We specialize in the Glen Lakes golf and country club community.  We have been doing pretty well getting our listings sold.  Most of the people we have been dealing with have been buying the homes priced in the $300 - $450K range.  There are some spectacular buys in Glen Lakes.  We have a great home with a pool on the golf course listed for $299,000.  The gentleman needs to move south with his daughter who is disabled.  He's very motivated. We have another listing where the couple have moved into an assisted living facility.  Their home is beautiful and would be perfect for anyone looking for a larger home. Our latest listing is a fabulous home with a cabana complete with a fireplace, Jenn Aire range, complete kitchen and tv.  This home has so many upgrades we can't even list them all. ... 10/31/2008

We are like every other community in Florida, we have several golf communites.  The community we specialize in is Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club.  It is located north of Spring Hill on Commercial Way.   There are 900 lots in Glen Lakes and I believe only about 700+ sold and having a house or villa built. They offer estate homes, villas, maintained homes and your standard 3/2/2.  There are homes on the golf course and on the various lakes in the community.  The favored spot is on the golf course. Golf is serious in Glen Lakes.  The course is beautiful and very well maintained.  They have an excellent pro shop and there is a Country Club with a restaurant for a quick bite after your game. Glen Lakes offers more than golf.  They have tennis courts, a pool, a gym and lots of activities.  ... 09/12/2008

Real Estate Market report for Pristine Place in Spring Hill Hernando County Florida. For the Market activity for April 2008  I have provided a recap of the homes closed during the month.    Apr-08 Total List Price $1,292,890 Total Sold Price $1,226,500 Highest List Price Monthly Average $215,900 Highest Sold Price Monthly Average $210,000 Lowest List Price $146,500 Lowest Sold Price $140,000 Median List Price $184,990 Median Sold Price $177,500 Average Days on Market 130 Average List Price $184,699 Average Sold Price $175,214 Homes Closed 7 For more detailed information on homes sold or homes currently for sale in Hernando County or for more information about Hernando CountyChris FrantzExit Success Realty13111 Spring Hill DrSpring Hill, Florida 34609Real Estate for sale in Hernando Coun... 05/06/2008

Real Estate Market report for Weeki Wachee in Hernando County Florida. For the Market activity for April 2008  I have provided a recap of the homes closed during the month.       Apr-08 Total List Price $2,480,370 Total Sold Price $2,339,555 Highest List Price Monthly Average $450,000 Highest Sold Price Monthly Average $450,000 Lowest List Price $139,982 Lowest Sold Price $129,000 Median List Price $178,900 Median Sold Price $170,000 Average Days on Market 149 Average List Price $225,488 Average Sold Price $212,687 Homes Closed 11 For more detailed information on homes sold or homes currently for sale in Hernando County or for more information about Hernando CountyChris FrantzExit Success Realty13111 Spring Hill DrSpring Hill, Florida 34609Real Estate for sale in Hernando CountySpring H... 05/06/2008