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Madeira Beach, FL Real Estate News

By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Veteran’s Home Loans for Madeira Beach FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves y...
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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)
Sculley's The Hut Waterfront Restaurant & Bar at John's Pass on Madeira Beach in Florida is a great location anytime. As they say, it is always five o'clock someplace and with Margarita's 2 for 1 from 2 pm to 6 pm daily, who can resist Sculley's? The inviting 70 foot waterfront bar with live entertainment almost every day of the month (be sure to check out their website calendar), this is one location you don't want to miss. Besides the full service waterfront bar and entertainment, they have a menu that is sure to please. From burgers to salads and fish sandwiches, there is something for everybody. This is really a great location for an evening out with that special someone or with the 'gang' since the place is always hopping!  Be sure to check out Sculley's The Hut Waterfront Restaura...
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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)
John's Pass Village on Madeira Beach Florida is your destination for jet ski rentals, going out on fishing boats & casino boats as well as dolphin sightings on board the Pirate Ship! If that isn't enough, there are dozens of shops to meander through and a large assortment of wonderful restaurants.  You can also have your fortune told at the local psychic shop and purchase exquisite jewelery. Since you can't spend every day on the beaches, it is nice to have an alternative and John's Pass Village is a great alternative! If that isn't enough, how about coming by John's Pass Village on Madeira Beach Florida for evening drinks with friends? This is one place that has it all!
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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)
Kilwins makes the best chocolate, fudge and ice cream right here in Madeira Beach Florida! This fantastic shop is located right in John's Pass Village, overlooking the intercoastal waterway. Before discovering Kilwins, my favorite ice cream was a toss up between Black Walnut and Pistachio but now it is without a doubt their Cheesecake Turtle! OMG, it is so good! The taste of cheesecake, carmel and chocolate with nuts. Who could ask for more? While I was there, I also purchased some fugde to take home to Ronnie. I got chocolate pecan, chocolate walnut and chocolate peanut butter for him. The man that 'never eats sweets' has polished off half of what I brought home four days ago! It really is that good! Naturally, there is nothing like knowing that they make everything themselves, from th...
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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 Fishermen Lost At Sea Memorial - John's PassVillage in Madeira Beach Florida Yesterday I was in John's Pass and I noticed that there has been a new memorial added since I was last down that way. The Florida Fishermen Lost At Sea Memorial shows a ship in turbulant seas and the sea, if you look closly, is a hand - referred to as The Hand of Fate. Unveiled October 29th, 2011, this beautiful memorial is for those who were lost in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico since 1933 from our area (Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Citrus and Hillsborough Counties). There are at least 133 who have been lost at sea from our area of the state in that time span and two-thirds of the bodies were never found. 55% of those lost were recreational fishermen. If you are in the John's Pass Village area, be sure...
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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)
DeLosa's Pizza & Italian Restaurant is also known as DeLosa's Grog Shoppe. Located in John's Pass on Madeira Beach, it is just one more great place to stop for a bite to eat here in Florida! Naturally, the grouper hanging on the exterior of the building reminds you that you are on Florida's Gulf Coast, where the fishing is fantastic. And what could be better after a day out on a fishing boat than some great pizza and a cold beer? Be sure to stop by DeLosa's Pizza & Italian Restaurant while on Madeira Beach here on Florida's Gulf Coast.
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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)
Today I captured a photo of what looks like a wood stork seeking psychic assistance through a tarot card reading. Perhaps he wanted to know what he did wrong (or right) in his last lift that he came back as a wood stork. No matter why he was hanging out by this tarot reading shop, I found it interesting that when the door opened, he attempted to enter the shop. Perhaps there is a reason for this strange behavior along the lines of what I thought.....who knows. Naturally, I had to share this with my ActiveRain family!  
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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)
Madeira Beach Florida's 4th of July 2013 fireworks and all day beach celebration should be one of the best in the county!   Madeira Beach's Archibald Park & Beach Access is the place to be! The all day event begins at 11 am and will continue until after dark! Live entertainment will begin around 1:30 in the afternoon and will be on-going right up to the start of the fireworks! The fireworks will be set off in front of the Old Snack Shack at 9 pm. Food and drink can be purchased from vendors on site but NO alcohol can be brought to the event.  This should prove to be the best 4th of July celebration in the entire county! And entire day of fun and celebration right on the beach!  
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By Anne Hensel, Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
  JOHN’S PASS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL FEATURES HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS MADEIRA BEACH, FL: For more than 30 years, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk has offered festivities for the whole family at the annual Seafood Festival. The 31st annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival takes place at Historic John’s Pass Village located in beautiful Madeira Beach, FL. This two ½ -day outdoor festival, features continuous musical entertainment, an art and craft show, fireworks, a haunted house and a wide selection of local seafood vendors to tempt your taste buds. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 26 from Noon to 11: 00 PM (with Halloween Block Party from 7-11pm), Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 28 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Although admission to the event is fre...
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By Jennie Blackburn, Beach & Waterfront Realtor
(Blackburn Investors Realty)
Recently during property previews for buyers in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach I've encountered situations where, on the phone & throughout the entire showing, the listing agents apologized & made excuses for all the things that were not done to the property or the listing itself.         A steady stream of comments like:     That pile of debris is where they cut down a tree. They just haven't cleaned it up yet. The boat lift motor is broken, but they're going to fix that. We're going to get those carpets cleaned. Sorry it's such a mess - we're still in the middle of staging. I know it's dark in here & I told him to replace those light bulbs. Sorry there's only one picture - we can't take pictures until after their guests leave town. I'm talking to her about getting rid of the (pick o...
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By William Blackburn, Blackburn Coastal Realty, We work at the beach.
(Blackburn Coastal Realty)
It is a bit counter-intuitive that in a period of extremely low long term mortgage rates, savvy buyers of higher end properties are almost always paying cash. If you buy a higher end home here, sellers expect you to pay cash.  The main reason is that appraisals are running well below the market price on current sales.  If you buy a house for $900k and it appraises for $775k (common), most lenders will loan 80% of $775k.  So, instead of putting down $180k, 80% of $900k, a buyer with financing needs to put down $280k in addition to the mortgage loan of $620k. Sellers have a low enough level of confidence that they often turn down more money to get a cash buyer. Well heeled buyers, on the other hand, are often frustrated by such low appraisals and react by paying in cash. In actuality, a $...
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By Anne Hensel Deutsche Immobilien Makler in Florida, Deutschsprachige Immobilien Maklerin in Florida
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
 Madeira Norte sind Eigentumswohnungen in Florida am Gulf von Mexiko in Madeira Beach, “Madeira Norte” ist ein Komplex mit Eigentumswohnungen direkt an den weissen, Zuckersandstraenden in Madeira Beach, gegenueber vom bliebten “Johns Pass”. Madeira Norte wurde in 1975 gebaut, ist ein 5 stoeckiges Gebaeude mit insgesamt 80 Eigentumwohnungen mit Ausblick auf den Gulf von Mexiko. Viele der Eigentuemer nutzen es als Ferienwohnung, andere Eigentuemer vermieten diese Wohnungen, da eine woechentliche Vermietung bei diesen Wohnungen erlaubt sind. Madeira Norte, in Madeira Beach ist sehr populaer, weil es direkt am Strand gelegen ist, es hat eine schoenen Pool und wie schon erwaehnt, ist gegenueber von Johns Pass. Johns Pass hat fuer jeden etwas zu bieten, es hat Einkaufsmoeglichkeiten, Restaura...
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By Anne Hensel Deutsche Immobilien Makler in Florida, Deutschsprachige Immobilien Maklerin in Florida
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
“Sereno”ultra luxurioese Eigentumwohnungen mit Meerblick in Madeira Beach Nicht nur luxurioes, sondern auch einzigartig in der Bauweise, was den Charm dieser Florida Eigentumswohnanlage ausmacht. Durch die Bauweise als Halbmond, bieten die Wohnungen andere Ausblicke an. Alle Wohnungen haben einen Meerblick, aber durch die Rundung des Gebauedes, sieht man also nicht nur gerade aus aufs Meer, sondern erweitert den Ausblick entlang der weissen Zuckersandstraende von Madeira Beach. Sereno ist nicht zu gross, aber auch nicht zu klein. Insgesamt 44 luxus Eigentumswohnungen ueber 5 Etagen,  die in 2005 gebaut wurden von Taylor Woodrow. Auch sehr einzigartig und sehr begehrenswert, sind die parterre Wohnungen, welche ihren eigen, privaten Swimmingpool haben. Die Innenausstattung der Wohnungen i...
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By Anne Hensel Deutsche Immobilien Makler in Florida, Deutschsprachige Immobilien Maklerin in Florida
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
 Ferienwohnhaus mit 6 Eigentumswohnungen am Strand von Madeira beach in Florida. Dieses Wohnhaus mit 6 Eigentumswohnungen macht ihrem Namen alle Ehre “Princess”, direkt an den weissen, Zuckersandstraenden in Madeira Beach. Traumhaft gelegen, klein aber fein! Mit nur 6 Eigentuemern sehr ruhig und exklusiv. Die Princess wurde in 2001 gebaut. Alle 6 Wohnungen sind mit Meerblick. 3 mit suedwestlichem, 3 mit nordwestlichem Blick. Europaeischer Einfluss im Innen- und Aussendesign, sehr elegant.  10 Fuss hohe Decken, Holzkuechen und Einbauschraenke in den Badezimmern, Pella Fenster und Tueren, offene Raumgestaltung wie das hier in den Staaten ueblich ist. Man kann von hier aus bequem zu John’s Pass, Restaurants und Einkaufsmoeglichkeiten laufen. Wir verkaufen dort sehr gerne, denn diese Wohnu...
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By Anne Hensel, Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
One of my favorite buildings in Madeira Beach is the Sereno, his unique shape looks more like a half moon.        This waterfront condo complex on Madeira Beach sits right on the Gulf of Mexico and all units have a beautiful water view onto the Gulf of Mexico and the sunset.         It is not a big but not a small complex either, 44 condos all together in the Sereno. It was built in 2005 and it is high end construction like everything I have seen from Taylor Woodrow.       The Sereno is a five story building with parking on the ground floor.   The first floor units have a private pool. The Sereno is on Gulf Blvd and the corner of 153 Ave. it has nearly 500 feet on the water, so your nightly sunsets are guaranteed. This is luxury living at its best. High ceilings, huge windows, gourmet k...
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By Anne Hensel, Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
The Princess here in Madeira beach is a small direct beachfront complex with only 6 units. Each of the condos is a corner unit. The Princess consists of covered parking on the ground floor and 3 living level with 2 condos each. Three of them have a South West view and the other 3 have a North West view onto the beach. Located on the corner of Gulf Blvd and 134 Ave in Madeira beach, it is walking distance to bar, restaurants and Famous John’s Pass. The Princess was built in 2001 and like I said has 6 beautiful direct corner Gulf Front residences. European Mediterranean designed inside and out. With 10 FT ceilings, Granite countertops, top of the line appliances, wood cabinets, eat in kitchen, 8ft. Pella glass doors from great room, and master bedroom to large private balcony. The quality...
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By Anne Hensel, Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
Madeira Beach holiday boat parade 2010 It starts at 6.30 pm on Dec. 18th at the end of 153rd Ave behind the recreation field and it ends at 8.30 pm at John's Pass. Madeira is doing a great job and not missing one single waterway. This is going to be yet another great event with lots of holiday spirits. Join us for the Madeira beach lighted boat parade, you will not regret it. Madeira Beach holiday boat parade 2010  
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By Katrina Madewell, Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196
(Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196)
Skyline of Madeira Beach is a Condo Hotel with a beautiful view of Madeira Beach, FL.  Skyline of Madeira currently has  ZERO Units for sale, and   ZERO    Pending a Sale.  The only 2 units that have sold in here this year 2010, have each sold for a mere $145,000. These Florida Current Home Prices for Beach Vacation Rentals on Madeira Beach, make it easy for these units to Cash Flow, and offer a great ROI.  Not so much for anyone that bought back in 2006, or yet still the developer units that were trying to sell for a price no buyers were biting at! The units allow for short term beach rentals, such as weekly madeira beach rentals. If you are someone who is looking for a Florida Condo to stay in when you are here visiting and would like to help pay for your investment by leasing it out ...
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By Anne Hensel, Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island
(South Beaches Real Estate Professionals)
I just found this old photo. That is how the locals describe Madeira beach here in Florida. Madeira Beach Fl.   If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle. We also work with short sale, bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706
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