Real Estate in Saint Petersburg

October rental advice: Don’t forget to screen your landlord

Your rental history and bank account are scrutinized, but what do you know about the person you’re planning to write a check to each month? One question continues to stump renters: How do I check out my landlord? In this month’s rental column, we’ll tackle this toughie and try to help a reader with an interesting question about lease renewals. (Bing: More advice for renters) Information... [Read more...]

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Update: Citizens|Sinkhole Coverage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sept. 30, 2011 – Effective tomorrow, Oct. 1, 2011, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. won’t automatically cover sinkhole damage through an insurance rider in certain high-risk areas without a pre-coverage sinkhole inspection. While the inspection is a new requirement for the state-owned property insurer, many private insurers already require sinkhole inspections. The change... [Read more...]

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2609 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach Florida. 33706

SEASONAL RENTAL – PASS-A-GRILLE/ST. PETE BEACH 2609 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach FL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Cottage ON the beach | Available July through October Location – Location – Location!!! If you want to wake up looking at the ocean with the breeze blowing through the French doors, this is the place for you. If you want to wind down your day admiring the sunset, either from... [Read more...]

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4395 Rayfield Drive, Sarasota Florida. 33462

For Rent – Sarasota Condo 4395 Rayfield Way, Sarasota FL 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, Vaulted Ceilings, Re-Modeled, Community Pool Beautifully re-modeled and an excellent layout, makes this condo feel like a home from the moment you step inside. On the first floor you will find a spacious living room, separate formal dining room, kitchen, and guest bath. Going up to the second floor, you will... [Read more...]

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145 Ocean Cay Way, Hypoluxo FL. 33462

3 Story Condo, elegantly remodeled 145 Ocean Cay Way, Hypoluxo FL. 33462 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Condo in Hypoluxo Florida, only 100 yards from the inter coastal waterways of south Florida. On the first floor, there is an elegantly remodeled room that opens up to a private patio garden, perfect for entertaining. On the second floor, you will find a living... [Read more...]

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9231 Captiva Circle, St Pete Beach, FL. 33706

Truly one of a kind Boat House on St. Pete Beach 9231 Captiva Circle, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. 33706 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage, Covered boat slip w/boat lift. Truly unique, a St. Pete Beach boat house. One of only 10 built in the area. Solid cast concrete construction, this boat house is built like a bridge, and finished off with vinyl siding to give a cool Florida Key West feel.... [Read more...]

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Vote No On 4

If you are wondering what the Vote No On 4 signs are talking about, follow this like for an explanation. http://www.florida2010.org/ Share on Facebook

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Flood Zones

Buying a home in Pinellas County Florida is no joke when it comes to flood insurance and zones. The last thing you want to do is find the home of your dreams only to discover after you make an offer that it’s located in a flood zone and the additional flood insurance premium puts you over budget or you don’t like the prospect of living in perpetual fear of your home flooding. There are... [Read more...]

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Housing Indicators

Florida existing home sales (year-to-year comparison) 1% Florida existing condo sales (year-to-year comparison) 22% Florida existing home median price $134,000 Florida existing condo median price $81,600 Florida consumer confidence 68 National existing home sales (month-to-month, all housing types) 7.6% National existing home median price $178,600 National mortgage rates 4.27% Share on Facebook

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Pending Home Sales Show Another Gain

Washington, October 04, 2010 Pending home sales have increased for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator, rose 4.3 percent to 82.3 based on contracts signed in August from a downwardly revised 78.9 in July, but is 20.1 percent below August 2009 when it was 103.0. The data reflects contracts and... [Read more...]

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