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By Dick and Dixie Sells, Realtors, Tampa Bay Florida Homes For Sale
(Sells Real Estate, LLC)
Homes For Sale In Ballantrae Land O Lakes FL Check Out the Homes For Sale In Ballantrae. You will know you are home to Ballantrae when you see the stately entrance! Castleway at Ballantrae brings luxury features and captivating views together. Wetland preserves and conservation areas front many of the homes in Baemar at Ballantrae. MI, Inland as well as KB Homes were the builders in this community. There are CDD | Ballantrae CDD| as well as HOA | Ballantrae HOA | fees for this area.   The 33-acre lake provides an ideal spot to relax and fish from its banks or dock. Multiple parks surround the lake and the community. Basketball and tennis, or volleyball can be played on one of several courts. Or take up bike riding on the trail. A swimming pool and bathhouse are also a part of Ballantrae...
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By Adam Shorts, Adam Shorts
(Momenta Real Estate)
Homes for sale in Land O' Lakes, FL Why do people Live in Land O' Lakes, FL? Land O' Lakes is growing! From single family homes to townhomes and 55+ communities Land O' Lakes has and still is experiencing huge population growth. New construction homes in Land O' Lakes are popping up everyday with homebuilders active along the State Road 54 corridor, as well as,  the north on US Hwy 41 area. A-rated public schools and highly regarded private schools drive families to the area. The community is also a very active one with multiple community centers hosting a variety of events from Little League baseball/softball, flag football, soccer, tennis, skate park, playgrounds and social events such as dances, outdoor movie nights, church functions, and business expos.  Easy access to the Greater T...
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By Adam Shorts, Adam Shorts
(Momenta Real Estate)
Plantation Palms homes for sale Real Estate market data for Plantation Palms Land O' Lakes, FL provided by Adam Shorts of Momenta Real Estate   Plantation Palms Home Prices Land O' Lakes and Plantation Palms are seeing a steady increase in the median sold price since the beginning of 2013. Expect this trend to continue through the summer and into the fall as school gets ready to start. If you have been waiting for the right time to sell, now is a great time to get into the market. Homes for sale in Plantation Palms are selling at a rate of 60% since January 1. Short Sales and REO/Foreclosure activity is dwindling and regular sales are becoming increasingly available.      Land O' Lakes Real Estate Report Summary The median list price in May for single family homes in Land O Lakes is $24...
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By Brad Jenkins, BA Psy-ABS
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Here are some recommendations to put on a check list of  what Land O Lakes real estate home sellers can do to properly stage their homes for sale by Brad Jenkins' Tampa Real Estate Blog. Prep and tidy up the Land O Lakes Real Estate landscaping The outside of the home is the first thing potential buyers of Land O Lakes real estate will see when they pull up and so it is essential that the outside of the home be visually pleasing.  If it is not well maintained and the landscaping is not at least neat many times a buyer will skip the inside tour altogether.  They will simply drive on by.  So make sure the gutters are clean and clear of debris, prune bushes and trees ensuring that the sidewalks are clear and nothing is blocking the windows.  Remove any dead plants and make sure the lawn is...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Video - Romney Rally in Land O'Lakes, Florida It is not every day that you have the opportunity to meet someone close up who might very well shape the future of the country we live in - even it if it's just across a football field! Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a Rally with Mitt Romney, Senator Mike Fasano of Pasco County, Congressman Richard Nugent from our very own Hernando County, and several others.  The crowd was huge, the stadium was completely filled, bleachers spilling over and there was standing room only on the field.  Today, the newspapers reported 15,000 attendees.  After the event, it took us an hour to get out of the parking lot. Those in attendance showed great patience and respect to each other as they were waiting for the event to begin.  The crowd cheered...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
    In June 2012, 118 homes were sold in Land O’ Lakes with an average sales price of $156,500. This compares with 84 homes sold during the same period last year which translates into a 40% increase in the number of homes closed and a 11% decline in the average sales price (from $175,000 to $156,500). At the end of the month there were 303 homes for sale in the area; 39% of the available homes sold in the last month. 303/118 = an inventory  of 2.6 months . There has been a 44% decrease in the number of homes available for sale from June 2011 to June 2012 (from 540 to 303)  
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
Search for Homes in Oakstead, Land O Lakes Florida Oakstead is a master planned community in Land o Lakes, FL that offers residents 852 acres of forested wetlands, upland preserves and open spaces in Pasco County. Oakstead has maintenance free villas and single family homes in secure gated villages.Oakstead has lots of great amenities: 3,000 square foot clubhouse, community pool, fitness/weight room, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, baseball diamond, soccer field, playground and nature trail.  Oakstead has an elementary school located in the community. Oakstead has both HOA and CDD fees. Oakstead HOA link Oakstead CDD link Oakstead CDD Facebook Page Map of Oakstead in Land O Lakes, FL View Larger Map
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
   Search for Homes in Suncoast Meadows, Land O Lakes Florida Suncoast Meadows is located in Land O Lakes in Pasco County and is conveniently located between Suncoast Expressway and Land O’ Lakes BLVD (US-41). The homes inSuncoast Meadows were built by Lennar Homes and Windward Homes (now Khov) and range from 1400 square feet to 2500 square feet. Enjoy the community pool and open field for games. Shopping, Restaurants, and easy access to Tampa make this a great place to call home. Suncoast Meadows HOA Facebook Page Map of Suncoast Meadows in Land O Lakes, FL View Larger Map
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  Search for Homes in Ballantrae, Land O Lakes Florida M/I, KB Homes, & Inland Homes are credited with developing the community of Ballantrae in Land O Lakes, FL.  The Ballantrae community encompasses 436 acres along State Road 54 in Land O‘ Lakes in Pasco County and is conveniently located between Suncoast Expressway (HWY-589) and Land O’ Lakes Blvd (US-41). Ballantrae is a deed restricted community offering single family and town home residences that require CDD and HOA fees. Ballantrae residents are able to enjoy numerous activities including swimming, tennis, basketball, fishing and children’s activities at the Ballantrae Park and Clubhouse. Singlefamily homes within this community range from a little over 1,300 square feet to over 3,000 square feet. Ballantrae CDD link Ballantrae H...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
        In May 2012, 84 homes were sold in Land O' Lakes with an average sales price of $152,000. This compares with 80 homes sold during the same period last year which translates into a 5% increase in the number of homes closed and a 2% decline in the average sales price (from $155,000 to $152,000). At the end of the month there were 311 homes for sale in the area; 27% of the available homes sold in the last month. 311/84 = an inventory  of 3.7 months . There has been a 47% decrease in the number of homes available for sale from May 2011 to May 2012 (from 589 to 311)    Map of Land O Lakes FL View Larger Map
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
Located at the Gateway to Pasco County in Land O' Lakes, Concord Station is one of the region's premier master planned communities. It features on-site schools(Charles Rushe Middle School& Sunlake High School), community parks, conservation areas, ponds and an impressive 5,000 square foot clubhouse. Inside this stunning facility, residents will enjoy the luxury of a catering kitchen, a billiards room, multi-purpose space, a fitness center, an office and a lounge. Outside, residents can kick back and relax by the resort-style swimming pool, play tennis and basketball or enjoy family picnics. Concord Station offers convenient access to beautiful beaches, golf courses, restaurants, medical facilities, parks, shopping, the airport, downtown Tampa and more. Lennar Corporation, a national bu...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  One of the most dreaded chores around the house is laundry. Maybe that’s why when selling a house, the laundry room is one of the most forgotten areas to get in shape. The machines are often dusty, with detergent dripping down the sides and lint and old socks on the floor. Yet it’s an area that doesn’t take too much time to clean and can really make a difference when showing your house to prospective buyers. The easiest way to make a statement with a laundry room is by adding more energy-efficient washing machines and dryers. Recent statistics by the U.S. Department of Energy show that installing machines with the ENERGY STAR label will decrease water costs by up to 50 percent. There are also machines that automatically adjust the water temperature and the amount of water used for eac...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
             Spring is in the air and that means that homebuyers are going to be paying just as much attention to the exterior of a home than the interior. Those shopping for a home want to envision their kids playing in the yard, their friends coming over for barbeques and the lazy Sunday afternoon laying on the lawn.           While people are inclined to bring in flowers, paint the deck and work on the curb appeal, often the lawn itself is neglected. The positives of a well-maintained grass yard are many and it’s important to get your grass in tip-top shape before showing your home.           When it comes to growing grass, consistent care is key and failure to invest in long-term turf care can open the window to any number of problems in your lawn.           It’s also important to g...
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By Jeff Miller REALTOR ® Tampa Bay, FL, 20 years experience Tampa Bay/Wesley Chapel
(Charles Rutenberg Realty )
Land O Lakes pool homes.   Land O Lakes Florida is a beautiful, vibrant community located just North of Tampa. We find many buyers are specifically interested in pool homes when planning a move to Land O Lakes, Florida.      Click to view all Land O Lakes pool homes -------------------   With the addition of a pool heater you can make swimming a year round option to help you relax and enjoy your home. Outdoor pools without heaters are used almost year round in this area. The Florida sunshine makes a solar pool heater a good option. Some buyers are interested in pools for therapy or exercise.   Many Land O Lakes Florida communities also have community pools available for their residents. Land O Lakes communities with community pools include Ballantrae, Concord Station, Connerton, Devonw...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  Should I stay or should I go when my home is showing? Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it’s best that you leave the premises.   Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes buyers to look quickly without gaining a proper feel for the home. The reason sellers give for sticking around is that they believe home shoppers won’t be able to find everything, and the sellers want to point out the important features. Another is that owners feel they can help “sell” the property by talking about the positives. Rest assured your real estate agent is well trained in showcasing your home, and in reading buyers and knowing when it’s best...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
Code violations can extend the home-selling process or halt it altogether. Therefore, it’s good business to hire a home inspector before placing your home on the market.   A quality home inspector is well-versed in all local codes dealing with electrical, plumbing, building/structural and more, and can help sellers understand any code violations and the steps and costs necessary to meet codes. Code violations have a way of popping up in paperwork .When the city records a code violation, a fee is assigned to the property, but because the violations don’t appear as a lien on a title search, it can be difficult to ascertain whether a sanction has been assessed that will delay closing. According to Code Violation Services Inc., Windsor, Colorado,violations can include the presence of garbag...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  Home sellers do everything they can to make their house look as beautiful as possible, yet appealing to home buyers’ other senses can be just as important --  especially when it comes to the sense of smell. While you may not think your home has a smell to it, freshening the air and filling the home with sweet aromas can do wonders in making a favorable impression. Most people know the old trick of baking bread or cookies to entice the noses of those looking around a home. That fresh bread smell is achieved by slicing open a large loaf of bread, dropping in vanilla essence and popping the loaf into the oven at medium heat for a half-hour before the showing. REALTORS® also recommend the smell of cinnamon, French vanilla, butter cream or coffee filling the air to perk up those looking ar...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  Tax season is upon us and for those who purchased or sold a home last year, there are a number of tax deductions for which you may qualify. For starters, the Internal Revenue Service says that if you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of the gain from your income as a single tax filer, or $500,000 on a joint return in most cases. Here are some other factors to keep in mind: 1: Much of the interest paid on a mortgage is tax-deductible. A married couple filing jointly can deduct all of their interest on a maximum of $1 million in mortgage debt secured by a first or second home. 2: Real estate broker commissions, title insurance, legal fees, advertising costs, administrative costs, and inspection fees are all considered selling costs an...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
  Any home stager will tell you that “staging is staging” and the principals remain the same throughout the year—keep things clean, clutter free and colorful. But that doesn’t each season comes without its own brand of staging magic. For spring, there are a number of things you can do both inside and outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Barb Schwarz, creator of Homes Staging® and CEO of Stagedhomes.com, suggests adding splashes of color to your porch with potted flowers. She favors larger pots placed on each side of the front door bearing tulips or daisies with greenery in the middle. Bringing spring colors into a home is just as easy, especially with accessories like throw pillows, area rugs, artwork, towels and bedspreads. “Change accessories and the whole house changes...
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By Rose & Joe LoCicero
(Prudential Tropical Realty)
Major news in the short sale and housing industry! On Friday, March 9, the Obama Administration announced updates to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program. Created in 2009, HAFA is a government-sponsored initiative assisting all Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) eligible homeowners in avoiding foreclosure through short sales and deed-in-lieus. The HAFA updates will go into effect on June 1, 2012, and will allow more distressed homeowners to seek assistance. Most importantly, the deadline for submitting for HAFA eligibility will be extended a full year, from December 31, 2012, to December 31, 2013. Other major changes from March's updates to the HAFA program include: The removal of occupancy requirements. Previously, HAFA required homeowners to have lived i...
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