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Dunedin, FL Real Estate News

By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's Market report for January 2014 is as follows: There are currently 214 single family homes on the market in eclectic Dunedin Florida ranging from the 5 bedroom 6 bath waterfront home once belonging to the Kellogg Family which is listed at $4,500,000 to a more modest 3 bedroom 2 bath for $28,500. I do have to say that this extremely low priced 3 bedroom 2 bath is listed with a single photo and the remarks that it is for an investor which means there is a lot of tear down and repair work needed. Obviously, for $28,500 you are not going to get a 2221 sq ft home that is pristine. What I love about Dunedin Florida is the sense of community! From the weekly farmer's market to the various art shows, Christmas and Carnival parades, monthly art tours mixed with wine walks there ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The 17th Annual Dunedin Downtown Art Festival will be taking place this Saturday and Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2014 in downtown Dunedin Florida.  Beginning at 10 in the morning on Main Street near the Pinellas Trail and running until 5 pm on both days, this great event will feature pottery, jewelery, mixed media, glass, wood, ceramics and so much more. There is free parking and while you are downtown, be sure to check out the Dunedin Saturday Farmer's Market!  What better way to spend your day than attending the 17th Annual Dunedin Downtown Art Festival? You might also decide to have lunch at one of the many fine restaurants along Main Street in downtown Dunedin Florida. See you there!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Sharing books with total strangers is something I am seeing more and more of lately as adorable little libraries like the one in this Dunedin Florida photo are popping up in numerous communities. It isn't that we don't have fantastic public libraries because we do. Each town has it's own public library and you can order a book from another public library and it will be sent to the library of your choice for you to check out, so that is not the point here. These adorable private little book libraries are a community thing. This particular one is in downtown Dunedin Florida. Anybody can add books or borrow books for any length of time. No controls at all. I find this a heart warming idea, people willing to share with total strangers on the belief that the books will indeed be enjoyed and ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's downtown train station has many attractions but these life size statues out front, showing a mother and child rushing to catch the train are worth sharing. As you can see from the photo, my friend Alice was also rushing to catch the train in this photo. The train actually stopped running through downtown Dunedin long ago but the museum associated with the old train station is worth a visit. Dunedin Florida is a wonderful place to call home. Give me a call today to begin your relocation plans and to discuss homes for sale in the area!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's old downtown train station has been turned into a fabulous museum full of historical photos and a library containing over 200 volumes of local and state history!   Emphasis is not only on the history of quaint Dunedin but also on Florida's railroad and citrus industry and the role these two factors played in the development of our beautiful state. As a matter of fact, the Dunedin Historical Society Museum was voted the best historical museum in the entire Tampa Bay Area by Tampa Bay Magazine in 2013. The Dunedin Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. There is so much to learn about the development of Pinellas County and the City of Dunedin. What better educational destination than a top rated local museum?  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The Pinellas Trail runs through downtown Dunedin Florida connecting one end of Pinellas County to the other with 47 miles of biking and hiking trail. Divided into pedestrian and biker sides, this popular trail is a great place for roller bladders as well.  Once used by CSX Railway, Fred Marquis had the vision to have the railway tracks replaced with a paved trail that would eventually connect the entire peninsula from north to south. Fred Marquis lost his son to a biking accident in 1983 and made it his goal to have a safe place for bikers here in Pinellas County. Today the county even has a pocket sized flip chart available at libraries throughout the county specifically for navigating the Pinellas Trail. The guide shows rest stops, restaurants, bike shops and many other points of inte...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's eclectic downtown really does rock! There is always something going on! Friday is Farmer's Market throughout the winter months. There is so much activity and you can buy everything from handmade brooms to local honey, plants, truffles and even jewelery. With Thanksgiving over and Christmas quickly approaching, the Friday Farmer's Market will have more and more vendors offering wonderful ideas as Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers or something tasty to bring over when visiting friends and family. Dunedin Florida is a wonderful place to live and play in the Florida sun. Give me a call today to begin your relocation search for that perfect home down here on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.   
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Dunedin Florida 34698 Real Estate Median Sold PriceGood news for the Dunedin Florida 34698 real estate market. The median sold price for condos, co-ops, and townhomes is up as well as the median sold price for single-family homes and villas.The median sold price for condos, co-ops, and townhomes in Dunedin Florida 34698 is up 49.9%. This is from November 2012 through October 2013. The median sold price for single-family homes and villas in Dunedin FL 34698 is up 30.5% for the same time period of November 2012 through October 2013.   Source: My Florida Regional MLS   Keep in mind that the median is the middle number in a group except a group of even numbers so it does not give a full picture but it does give us an idea of the state of a local real estate market.     Whether buying or sel...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
It is indeed Oleander time once again along the Dunedin Florida Causeway and I absolutely love it. There is nothing as beautiful as rows of oleander bushes in bloom. Dunedin Causeway is a popular destination for morning walks. There are always people out at all times of day, walking or running along the causeway that connects the mainland to Honeymoon Island State Park. If you are ready to relocate down to Dunedin Florida, give me a call so I can assist you with your home search!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Honeymoon Island State Park is having it's 16th annual Halloween in the park on Friday, October 25, 2013 and also on Saturday, October 26th, from 6 - 10 pm. There will be a haunted house, spooky trail, games for the kids, Halloween themed music and dancing. There will also be face painting, a rock climbing wall, bungee jump, story telling and fortune telling for the parents. Naturally, food will also be for sale. This is one Halloween event that you do not want to miss out in Honeymoon Island State Park, at the west end of the Dunedin Causeway. There is always something wonderful taking place in Dunedin Florida. For information on homes for sale in the area, give me a call today and make Dunedin or the surrounding area your home!
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Dunedin Florida 34698 Single Family Home Median Sold Price Up 17.9% During the last year the median sold price for Dunedin Florida Single Family Homes in Zip Code 34698 increased by 17.9%.In September 2012 the median sold price for Dunedin Florida Single Family Homes in Zip Code 34698 was $143,500. As of August 2013, it decreased to $168,000.This is to the advantage of Dunedin Florida sellers. Keep in mind that the median is the middle number in a group except a group of even numbers so it does not give a full picture but it does give us an idea of the state of a local real estate market.     Whether buying or selling a home in Dunedin, Florida...   call Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis.      *  Information is believed to be accurate but should not be relied upon...
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By Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i
(Aloha Kai Real Estate)
Dunedin Florida 34698 Condos Median Sold Price Down 7% During the last year the median sold price for Dunedin Florida Condos in Zip Code 34698 decreased by 7%.In September 2012 the median sold price for Dunedin Florida Condos in Zip Code 34698 was $110,000. As of August 2013, it decreased to $102,350.This is to the advantage of Dunedin Florida Condo buyers. Keep in mind that the median is the middle number in a group except a group of even numbers so it does not give a full picture but it does give us an idea of the state of a local real estate market.       Whether buying or selling a condo in Dunedin, Florida...   call Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis.      *  Information is believed to be accurate but should not be relied upon without verification.  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Florida State Parks won the THIRD gold metal award from the National Recreation and Parks Association at their conference in Houston. What is really outstanding about this is that Florida is the ONLY state to EVER win this award more than once. The rules state that no state may apply for this distinguished award within five years of receiving it. The awarding committee considers things such as how the parks service, it's employees and volunteers do all they can to preserve the natural habitat and make the facilities accessible to visitors. Obviously, the State of Florida Parks Department is doing the same outstanding job now that they have done in the past. No other state has even received this gold award a second time and Florida can now count three of these gold awards for our fantast...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's PAINT THE TOWN PINK takes place this Friday, October 11, 2013 in downtown Dunedin. This event benefits the Mammography Voucher Program at Morton Plant Mease Foundation. Help prevent breast cancer by coming out and supporting this worthy cause. Beginning at 5:30 in the afternoon, there will be food and drink offered by vendors along Main Street. Local shops and restaurants are also participating in this annual event. There will be raffle drawings and, of course, plenty of entertainment. This is a fantastic way to kick off the weekend. Come on down to the center of beautiful downtown Dunedin Florida and support a worthy cause while having a wonderful evening with family and friends.  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's Fenway Hotel is located directly on Edgewater Drive, which runs along the coastline from Clearwater up to the Dunedin Marina. The hotel has an interesting history beginning with it's construction in 1925. Attracting the rich and famous as a tropical getaway, the hotel flourished until the 1950's.  After begin vacant for several years, the building reopened in 1961 as Trinity College and in 1991 the old Fenway became the American campus of Schiller University. Unfortunately, Schiller University opened a new campus in Largo in 2006 and the hotel once again sat vacant. 2006 was almost the beginning of a revitalization for the Fenway when a local preservationist purchased the building with plans of restoring it to it's former beauty. There were even plans to rebuild the pi...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Honeymoon Island State Park off the coast of Dunedin Florida is situated as a buffer zone between the Gulf of Mexico and our pristine coastline. This beautiful island is a fantastic place to go right after a storm and collect some of the most beautiful sea shells you can imagine. That is always the best time since the waves bring their bounty after the storm has washed these gems up from the ocean depths. Locals love this great state park, with it's osprey trails, doggie beach, sandy bathing section with restaurant and public facilities which include restrooms and showers, as well as the northern tip which is reserved for walking and photography. A large section of the northern tip of the island is sectioned off as 'do not enter' zones since it is designated as a bird nesting area. This...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
These horseshoe crabs were riding the waves off Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin Florida this afternoon. I was out there for an afternoon walk in the sun and since my iPhone is always with me, I was able to get a couple of shots of these two horseshoe crabs. They are just one of the many things you will find in our waters and Honeymoon Island State Park is always a great destination.
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Dunedin Florida's intercoastal waterway is so breathtakingly beautiful! The homes here overlook the calming waters of St Joseph's Sound and most homeowners, understandably, have boats so they can enjoy all that our coastline and the waters beyond offer.   Even if you do not own a home directly on the water, our beaches are fantastic and our intercoastal waterways are dotted with little islands that offer a quiet get-away for the day or a couple of hours! If you are considering relocating to our area or if you already live locally and want to move to Dunedin Florida or one of the adjoining towns, give me a call today. I would love to assist you with your home search.
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Yesterday I visited the Kellogg Mansion in Dunedin Florida for a client. This beautiful mansion is currently on the market and I wish I was the listing agent on it but was happy to be able to see inside. A friend went with me and we got a royal tour from the listing agent. I took photos inside and out and will share a few of them here. This is a 5 bedroom home. Three are in the main house and two in the guest house. Naturally, there is an elevator - even though there are only two floors to the house. I guess if you can afford it, why not. What impressed me the most is how central air conditioning was installed and it was done without destroying the art that covers all of the walls and ceilings. Everything is exactly as it looked back when the Kellogg family owned the property. This is m...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The Old Bay Cafe is located at Dunedin Marina, in the same building as the Dunedin Fish Market and right on the intercoastal waterway in beautiful Dunedin Florida! If you are out fishing or boating for the day and want to tie your boat up and go to lunch, Old Bay Cafe is a great destination. There fish is as fresh as it gets, since they are part of the Dunedin Fish Market. They also serve cold beer and ice cold tea! A great place to stop for lunch if you are out on the water for the day. There are also slips for rent for sailboats and yachts at Dunedin Marina, which is located on the north end of Edgewater Drive. This is just one more thing that makes Dunedin Florida a great place. Call me today for information on homes for sale in Dunedin Florida.  
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