The Pinellas Peach

How NOT to sell Palm Harbor Waterfront Homes!

So I was just surfing the Tampa Bay MLS looking for Palm Harbor waterfront foreclosures and homes for a new client friend.  I came accross this ridiculoussly small picture of what may be a perfectly lovely home, but I wouldn’t know because I can’t see it.  The Realtor private remarks say that the “Seller is Motivated”.  Too bad the seller hired the…Read More »

Buying Pinellas Real Estate? The New MUST-KNOW Mortgage Disclosure Rules: The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) starts July 30th

On July 30th, 2009, the Federal Reserve Board’s new Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) goes into effect.  It’s mostly good news for if you’re refinancing your home or buying Dunedin real estate, yet it does mean that it could take longer to close on your home loan.  Here are the facts simplified: This mandate will apply to…Read More »

Palm Harbor Waterfront Homes: HURRY on this 4/3/2 Fully Updated Gem with Dock, Covered Lift & Pool! Offers due by Aug. 7th at 12PM! May the Best Man (or Gal) Win!

Looking for a spectacular piece of waterfront Palm Harbor Real Estate at a Palm Harbor foreclosure price?  Look no further!  This 1,960sf Palm Harbor short sale is just about to hit the open market again at only $299,123!   Note this property had 5 offers in 2 weeks when first introduced in April.  However, it’s your lucky…Read More »

Understanding Pinellas Foreclosures and Short Sales: A Glimpse into Murky Waters

There’s some great news for buyers looking for Palm Harbor foreclosures AND some promising news for Dunedin home owners in trouble – IF their loans happen to be backed by Fannie Mae.  This post will address the plans that are in play to simplify the Pinellas short sale approval process and hopefully modify or refinance…Read More »

New Kids Sprayground at Highlander Park Dunedin Florida

Yes, I am one of the Palm Harbor Realtors who loves the Palm Harbor school district but who also has a child that is already bored of summer vacation! While I am happy I am not personally bored because the summer is one of our busiest times to show and list Pinellas homes, I really don’t want…Read More »

Pinellas Real Estate Sales May ‘09: On The Road to Recovery

These Palm Harbor Realtors were once again pleased to see the latest sales numbers for Pinellas homes just released from the Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO).  The number of Pinellas condos and Pinellas homes actively on the market continues to decline at a good clip, whereas the total number of properties sold is up for the…Read More »

Best July 4th Fireworks in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay

Fourth of July safety is always the pre-holiday caution. But how about a caution to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show?  There are so many places to see fireworks in Pinellas County and in and around Tampa Bay that all you have to do is carry a cooler and some beach chairs and gaze skyward. Certainly…Read More »

FHA Loans for Pinellas Home Buyers

If you’re looking to finance a Pinellas short sale or Pinellas foreclosure and have 3.5% for a down payment, then an FHA loan is your ticket to home ownership.  The FHA is not a lender, nor do they set interest rates.  The Federal Housing Administration is a federal government agency (a division of the U.S. Department of…Read More »

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