Apollo Beach, FL- 12 Best Home Buys Above $500K
August 21st, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach
Best Home Buys
There are currently 315 homes for sale in the Apollo Beach Area between $199,000. And $4,500,000. Some are foreclosures, and some are regular homes for sale. We have done the research for you to identify what Diamond Dwellings Realty believes are among the Best Buys currently on the market in this area that are priced over $500,000. See also Apollo Beach, FL Best Home Buys Under $500k.
The criteria we used were cost per square foot of living area (heated/AC), condition, amenities and neighborhood. None of these homes are short sales, just bargains. Due to the space constraints of this medium we were forced to pick the best 12. If you don’t see any that interest you, please give us a call. We will be happy to do an MLS search with your exact wants and needs.
MLS# T2264838 APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572 Price: $519,000. $174.14 Cost Per Sq Ft
One of a Kind 4 BR, 3 BATH, 2,722 Sq Ft Waterfront Home!!! Water views from three sides with its own private beach, dock and boat lift. Deep sailboat water just minutes from Tampa Bay. The home boasts of soaring 30 ft ceilings, upgraded lighting, neutral tile, new carpet, custom cabinets with Granite countertops. Screened outdoor entertainment area paired with open deck overlooking lush landscaping with outdoor lighting and paver walkway. This home is light and bright; it has been meticulously maintained and is ready for you to call home. Don’t miss this deal, call today, 813-653-1241.
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Choosing the Right Neighborhood for Your Home
August 21st, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate, FishHawk, Riverhills
Fifth in a Series for First Time Home Buyers
Buying a home is an investment in the neighborhood as well as the house. In fact, the character and amenities of the neighborhood may be as important to the property value as the house itself. No matter what kind of neighborhood you’re looking for, it’s important to know its history and future when you decide to buy. Here’s what to research:
1. Recent sales - Every area is different, even within the same city. Find out if the market is slow and what homes have been selling for in the area you are interested in.
2. Homes now for sale - What homes are listed in the area, and are they listed above past sales? This will give you a good idea of the area’s overall market value.
3. Home appreciation - Historical data on sales gives the best indicator of a neighborhood’s potential. Are homes appreciating or depreciating over the past year?
4. Schools - School scores and district boundaries are very important to research before moving into a neighborhood. The closest school is not always in your district, and school scores reveal if a neighborhood is invested in the schools’ success.
5. Crime - Get the hard facts about any problems in the neighborhood — don’t depend on anecdotal information.
6. Demographics and growth - Find out how the area is growing and changing.
7. Community - Learn about neighborhood features, such as public schools, shopping areas, parks, commuting options and more.
We can help you with this information. Please give us a call or email us any questions you have. You’ll find that the more you know about the neighborhoods you’re considering, the easier it will be to narrow your search for your new home.
Dave Tipton, Broker- Diamond Dwellings Realty- Florida 813-653-1241
E-Mail: Rick@DiamondDwellings.Com
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Tampa Bay Area Property Management
August 21st, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate, FishHawk, Riverhills
Property Management
You need a company you can trust to handle your operational responsibilities. In the Tampa Bay Area, we are the company that has the experience you want in property management. We offer full service management of residential single family and multi-family properties. We have a dedicated team of professionals ready to help you maximize your profits without sacrificing on service. Here is just a small list of the services you can expect:
Rate Analysis- We will analyze the market and find the rental rates that will make you the most money.
Lease Administration- Whether it’s billing and collection or tenant screening, we will handle it for you.
Building Maintenance- We will make sure your properties are clean and operating efficiently at all times.
Marketing- Our marketing strategies will keep your occupancy and tenant retention rates high.
Vendor Negotiations- Let us find the reputable vendors you need to make sure your operation runs smoothly.
Diamond Dwellings Realty- Give us a call today… 813-653-1241
Diamond Dwellings Realty- Florida
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Apollo Beach, FL- Best Home Buys Under $500K
August 21st, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach
There are currently 315 homes for sale in the Apollo Beach Area between $199,000. And $4,500,000. Some are foreclosures, and some are regular homes for sale. We have done the research for you to identify what Diamond Dwellings Realty believes are among the Best Buys currently on the market in this area under $500,000. A follow-up report will cover the homes listed at $500,000 and above.
The criteria we used were cost per sq. ft. of living area (heated/AC), condition, amenities and neighborhood. None of these homes are short sales, just bargains. Due to the space constraints of this medium we were forced to pick 12. If you don’t see any that interest you, please give us a call. We will be happy to do an MLS search with your exact wants and needs.
MLS# T2267154 Apollo Beach 33572 $199,000. $98.51 per Sq Ft
Priced Substantially Below Market, This 4 br 2 bath, 2,020 sq ft home with an open floor plan with volume ceilings and well placed windows provide lots of natural light. An elegant foyer welcomes you into this special home. The huge kitchen comes with generous amounts of Maple cabinets & counter space desk area, also features a gas stove for the ultimate cooking experience. A cook’s island contains the sink and more counter space and provides a snack bar that separates the kitchen from the family room. The breakfast nook has a sliding door to the covered, screened patio and a window overlooking your fenced backyard. The large closet pantry provides ample storage. The master bath features a Jacuzzi garden tub, separate glass enclosed shower, and dual sinks. This home was built with many upgrades for your convenience. Among these are upgraded elevation, fenced yard, alarm system, wired for security lighting in both the front & back, premium door & cabinet hardware, recessed lighting, appliances, tile, wired for surround sound inside & out, landscaping and 5 ceiling fans. The community features pools, tennis, fitness center, club house, volleyball, basketball courts, softball field, jogging trail, & more.
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The Importance of Pre-Approval ~ Fourth in a Series
August 19th, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate, FishHawk, Riverhills
Fourth in a Series for First Time Home Buyers
Pre-approval can be a very valuable step towards purchasing a home. Many home buyers get pre-qualified for a home loan early on, and then become pre-approved before beginning a serious home search. By completing your mortgage application prior to choosing a home, you can get a pre-approval letter stating how much home you can afford. Try our preferred lender: Click Here
Your pre-approval letter lets you know exactly how much you can spend, and it shows home sellers and real estate agents that you’re serious about buying a home. This may give you leverage in the negotiation process. Many sellers actually prefer to work with pre-approved buyers, especially in hot real estate markets. In short-sales and foreclosures, pre-approval is often required before submitting a contract to the Lender holding the mortgage.
To find a mortgage professional and get started with your pre-approval for a loan, please call or email me. My goal is to provide you with practical information as you consider your next move, We look forward to working with you.
Dave Tipton, Broker- Diamond Dwellings Realty- Florida
E-mail us at… Dave@DiamondDwellings.Com
813-653-1241
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River Hills, Valrico, FL’s Best Buys in Real Estate
August 14th, 2008 Categories: Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate, Riverhills
There are currently 44 homes for sale in the River Hills community in Valrico, FL. Some are foreclosures, some are short sales and some are regular homes for sale. We have done the research for you to identify what Diamond Dwellings Realty believes are among the Best Buys currently on the market in this area.
The criteria we used were, cost per sq. ft. of living area (heated/AC), condition, amenities and neighborhood. None of these homes are foreclosures or short sales, just bargains. Due to the space constraints of this medium we were forced to pick what we consider the best 9 of the bunch.
MLS# T2286955 VALRICO, FL 33594 $205,000. $122.83 Per SQ FT
This open & spacious 3 br 2 bath split floor plan home features a newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances! Breakfast nook, large pantry & breakfast bar overlook separate dining room and family room. Beautiful Spanish tile throughout living area. Master bedroom offers huge walk-in, pass thru closet, garden tub with separate shower and his & her sinks. All bedrooms are pre-wired for internet, phone & cable plus family room is equipped with two network connections. Enter the 12’x13’ tiled lanai from sliding glass doors in family room and master bedroom. Enjoy the screened lanai overlooking the tree-lined backyard with no rear neighbors. Seller is offering 1 year home warranty & paying remainder of 2008 Homeowner’s Association fees for your convenience!
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The 12 Brandon Florida Best Buys is now 11, But the news gets better!
August 14th, 2008 Categories: Bloomingdale, Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate
We have had a lot of “hits” on our post “12 Brandon Best Buys” so we know you are looking.
You can see the original post at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/597117/Brandon-Florida-12-Best
Well, Listing T2315718 has just gone to contract and should close withing the next thirty days.
BUT A COUPLE OF THE BEST BUYS JUST GOT BETTER!
Listing T2315363 was just reduced from $237,900 to $229,900. This property had been to contract earlier at the list price of $237,900 and has since fallen out. The seller wants to sell and the earlier great price has just been reduced!
Listing T2317692 has just been reduced from $239,900 to $229,900. WOW!
Please contact me if you would like additional information about either of these listings or any of the listings on the prior post linked above.
Rick Frissell, Agent- Diamond Dwellings Realty
813-653-1241
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Florida Real Estate, Now is the Best Time to Buy
August 10th, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon Community, Brandon Real Estate, FishHawk, Riverhills
Here’s Six Excellent Reasons Why….
1. It’s a Buyer’s Market- What exactly does a Buyer’s Market mean? A Buyer’s Market is a real estate market which has more sellers than buyers. Lower prices result from this excess of supply over demand, also called a soft market. Additionally, buyers have a much easier time negotiating concessions such as who pays what closing costs or the cost of new carpet and whether those gold brocade drapes stay behind.
2. The huge inventory of homes for sale gives the buyer a fantastic selection to choose from. The number of homes and land for sale in the Tampa Bay Area is greater now than it has been in the last 15 years.
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River Hills, Valrico, FL has an American Hero!
August 6th, 2008 Categories: Brandon Community, Riverhills
River Hills is a great place to live. River Hills is a gated community in Valrico, FL. It has some very nice amenities such as the River Hills Country Club that includes an Olympic size pool, clay tennis courts and a challenging 18 hole golf course.
It has one other thing. An American Hero.
This afternoon I was driving to my home. I entered the gate, slowing as my vehicle passed the bar scanner, causing the gate arm to slowly rise and allow me passage. As I drove down River Hills Causeway, the main drive, I came to a sign posted on a golf crossing sign.
Now that is unusal to see a sign in River Hills. After all signs are notallowed under any circumstance. Even real estate signs!! But, there they were for all residents to see. But, this sign was for one special person. Joe, military hero, coming home.
I don’t know Joe personally. But, I got to know something about Joe today. The next corner and the next sign.
River Hills is a community of about 2500 homes or more I would guess. That may seem like a large neighborhood, but it is broken down into “Villages” and each village seems to take on it’s own personality. My trip to my village was taking me along the same street that would take Joe to his village. Now I don’t really want to get into “It takes a Village” kind of conversation, but as I approached Joe’s village this was the next sign.
Wow, Joe is really some kind of guy. A real today type of hero, living right here in my community. And Joe sure had a great deal of respect from his children.
What must it have been like for this family as this day was getting closer to arrival? How much excitement was being generated as these signs were being prepared?
One last sign awaited on my path. This sign would lead to into Joe’s village. I could drive straight and proceed to the village of my home, but I could not pass up the chance to turn toward Joe’s home.
This was the sign at the entrance to Joe’s village:
I drove down the street that I knew would lead me to Joe’s house. As was customary in River Hills each yard was manicured with deep green lawns and landscaping ready for Home and Gardens. But there was something different today on Joe’s street. The neighbors on Joe’s street had joined the welcome committee. Many of the homes adorned the American flag from their house in honor of their neighbor hero. The afternoon wind that is common this of year was gently waving the flag as to say “Welcome home American hero Joe.”
I could see Joe’s home as I approached. American flags were everywhere. In the yard, on the door, on the shrubry … everywhere.
This is Joe’s house
Home of the Brave!
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FishHawk Ranch Challenge
August 6th, 2008 Categories: Brandon Community, FishHawk, Riverhills
Take The Challenge!
Saturday September 13th
Second Annual
Cure Kids Cancer Challenge
5K Walk/Fun-Run and 1 Mile Family Walk
7:30 AM Registration - 9:00 AM start
Festivities, Food and Family Fun
Open to the Public
FishHawk Ranch Park Square
$25 per Participant * $100 per Team, up to Six
To Register: Log On To WWW.FasterCure.Org
A non-profit organization whose mission is to fund research that will lead to the cure of childhood cancer.
Every Dollar Raised Helps Bring Us Closer To A Cure!
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