Archive for June, 2008
Unbelievable Pinellas Short Sale Opportunity on This Palm Harbor Home in Gleneagles
June 26th, 2008 categories: Buy Pinellas Foreclosures
If you’re looking for a Palm Harbor home in an unbelievable tree-lined community, no maintenance hassles and the ability to play golf or swim next door at the Innisbrook Golf Resort, then Gleneagles Cluster is a hidden gem worth checking out. Better yet, an incredible Pinellas short-sale opportunity just became available. If you’d like more information or to see it, give us a call. 727-366-0324 Julia 727-366-0324 Matt.
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The Tiger Woods Guide to Selling Your Home Successfully
June 22nd, 2008 categories: Selling Tampa Bay Homes FAST
Two weeks before the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods had a double stress fracture and a torn ligament in his left knee. His doctor didn’t want him to play. Tiger said “I’m playing in the U.S Open in two weeks, and I’m going to win”.
Yes, Tiger’s success can be attributed to his unwavering dedication to practicing his profession, but it’s equally matched by his ability to set a goal, then see himself reaching the goal, and then believing it will happen.
At Suncoast Partners, we practice the Tiger Woods approach to Real Estate, and we’re getting better every day. That’s why you’ll always hear us say that in life, and in real estate, everything’s possible.
The Pinellas County real estate market is not ”bad”. It’s phenomenal! This is particularly true if you’re selling your Dunedin home and then buying another, perhaps this time right by America’s #1 Beach, Caladessi Island.
It’s simple to sell your Palm Harbor home now, if you believe you can and you employ a barrage of killer strategies.
Even if you don’t believe you can sell your house in this market, but would like to believe that you can, request your FREE copy of the Suncoast Speedy Sale Plan. Prepare to be amazed.
Stay tuned for upcoming posts with testimonials from our happy sellers!
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Caladesi Island Beach in Dunedin Voted #1 Beach in U.S.
June 21st, 2008 categories: Beaches & Boating in Pinellas, Eat A Peach Restaurant Reviews, Pinellas Fun Things to Do
I’m often amazed to meet so many people that have lived here for years and haven’t yet ventured out to visit the beach at Caladesi Island. If that’s you, you won’t want to miss the next boat that departs regularly from Honeymoon Island on a quick trip over to Caladessi Island. The Caladesi Connection has departures daily and $10 gets you there, $6 for kids 4-12 and kids 3 and under are free.
Our fabulous beach was recently voted the #1 Beach in the United States! To get an idea of what a day at Caladesi Island beach is like, see Visit Florida or Caladesi Beach.
This white-sand beach is secluded and on many days you’ll be able to watch dolphin splashing about just off the shore.
If you’re a sea shell collector, go early in the morning and prepare to be blown away.
You can have a simple lunch at the Caladesi Cafe where you can grab a Read the rest of this entry »
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Bad MLS Photo #1
June 21st, 2008 categories: Bad Pinellas MLS Photos
It’s not at all like us to focus on the negative, but ….. I can’t resist! As our fabulous broker, the amazing and delightful Nikki Ubaldini says, everything after ‘but’ stinks. She’d want me to re-coin this ”Opportunity for improvement MLS Photo #1″. Sorry, Nikki.
While looking for a Pinellas home this morning for some great friends, I stumbled across this gem of a Pinellas MLS photo. Makes you want to run right out and buy this nice piece of Clearwater real estate doesn’t it?
Never mind the fact that this Clearwater home owner needs a dumpster immediately, but what was this agent thinking when they took this listing?
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#1 Tip for Avoiding Costly Surprises When Selling Your Dunedin Home
June 19th, 2008 categories: Selling Tampa Bay Homes FAST
Funny, but the one thing that’s probably the least expensive and the simplest to address when selling your Dunedin home is the one most often overlooked by sellers. What’s the #1 Tip?
Get a home inspection done right before you put your home on the market!
An inspection will uncover previously unknown problems - which are often just minor - affording you the opportunity to make the needed repairs. Oftentimes these are repairs that you can make yourself or very inexpensively.
You’re probably wondering why not just let the buyer make the repairs? Here’s 6 reasons why savvy sellers take this extra step:
1) Even the smallest repairs can send buyers running for the Pinellas County hills (wait .. there are no hills here?) and off to the next home to make an offer. We’ve seen buyers run from homes for the silliest reasons.
2) More buyers will look at your home! We can market your home to buyers confidently and advertise the fact that there’s a ”clean home inspection report available”. Stand out from the crowd as most sellers overlook this simple technique.
3) Get to the closing table quicker. Often times buyers will accept the result of your home inspection and waive their contingency to inspect it themselves.
4) Avoid dead rats. See this disgusting picture of a home inspection nightmare. Need we say more? Read the rest of this entry »
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The Thirsty Marlin - A ‘Real Florida’ Palm Harbor Restaurant
June 14th, 2008 categories: Eat A Peach Restaurant Reviews
Whether you’re relocating and new to Pinellas County area, or you’ve lived in the area for years, you must try this unassuming and casual Palm Harbor dining experience. The Thirsty Marlin is a staple for the locals in the know.
Located at 1023 Florida Avenue, in the heart of quaint Old Downtown Palm Harbor Main Street, The Thirsty Marlin offers some of the best fresh seafood available. The grouper sandwiches are to die for, served blackened, grilled or fried, and they have an endless menu that includes lots of seafood, appetizers, salads and homemade soups. The fried green tomatoes are scrumptious.
You can even enjoy expertly prepared Sushi after 5PM Wednesday to Sunday, and enjoy a cocktail or two out on the patio.
Portions are hearty and can often be split for two. The staff is friendly. If it’s a Key West atmosphere you’re after, this is the place.
The Thirsty Marlin is located just off the Pinealls Trail, so grab your bike and make an afternoon of it. They are open daily for lunch and dinner starting at 11:30. Download their menu and enjoy.
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What’s Worse? Getting Struck by Lightening or Stuck with the Wrong Dunedin Home Loan For You?
June 14th, 2008 categories: Mortgage Updates
Does the fear of overpaying for your mortgage for the next 30 years have you concerned? It should. We all know better than to go ride the Pinellas Trail in the middle of a lightening storm, so why endanger your wallet for the next 30 years?
Given that purchasing a home is the largest investment most of us will ever make, know that you are not alone if you’re feeling overwhelmed with information. Choosing a lender and the right loan can seem pretty scary at first, especially if it’s your first Dunedin home purchase, but it’s easy enough to make a sound financial decision with little to no effort.
The sub-prime loans that got so many into trouble aren’t an option any more. There isn’t a bank out there that’s going to loan you money to buy a home today unless they are absolutely sure you can pay it back and that your Dunedin home is actually worth what you’re paying for it. So put that fear out of your mind.
Lending restrictions are tightening daily, and interest rates are on the rise. There are a number of options available - all of which are changing daily.
You need an ace on your team to help you decipher the madness.
Your lender must be knowledgeable and able to directly service ALL THREE OF THESE TYPES OF LOANS in order to truly determine your best overall loan structure:
1) Conventional - (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) - Currently requires a 10% down payment but that will pretty much be gone by next month and a 15% down will be needed.
2) FHA - These are loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA guidelines are extensive, but they are nothing to fear. In fact, FHA loans are quickly becoming the loan of choice for most, as recently highlighted in this Washington Post article.
The best part of an FHA loan is that only a 3% down payment is required! There are some ins and outs to these loans, including understanding the 1.5% fee Read the rest of this entry »
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