Allen Collins

2249 PARK CRESCENT DR, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639

Newly listed townhome now available for rent! Gated Community!

Beautifully updated and well-kept end unit with plenty of space. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car garage. Views of the sparkling pond off the back porch. Call to schedule your appointment today! (727) 800-9929

1669 32ND AVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713

New St. Pete Listing!!!

1669 32ND AVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713 

$159,900

JUST LISTED Details and Photos to Follow. St Petersburg 2 bedroom, 2 UPDATED bathroom, bungalow. Large screened front porch, wood and terrazzo floors, newer windows, updated baths, fenced yard, utility storage shed, beautifully landscaped.

Call 727-800-9929 to schedule your showing!

107 11TH ST E, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33715

Luxury Waterfront Tierra Verde Home

Agent Gordon Hornby

(727)-504-9414

GordonHornby@AllenCollinsRE.com

Key West Style Waterfront Home Selling Fully Furnished. This lovely two story waterfront home is located in the spectacular island community of Tierra Verde Florida. Spacious outdoor living is made possible on the large covered patio and pool deck with an outdoor bar and built in gas grill. Add to that the large deep water dock and two boat lifts with 20,000# and 8500# capacity. This home is strategically located on the second lot in from open water and just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Moving indoors you can take the feel of the outdoors with you through the many windows and doors. The furnished interior is decorated with a tropical island flare. Two bonus rooms, one on the second floor works great as a guest room and one off the garage is great for a home gym or private office with access to the pool and dock. Spacious Island Kitchen with granite counters, KitchenAid appliances, double convection ovens, ceramic cook top and built in desk. Large master suite with sitting area, walk in closets and elegantly appointed bathroom. Two bedrooms and two baths upstairs and the billiards/game room overlooks the family room and kitchen. Two car garage and covered portico so your guest car stays dry and cool while visiting. This home is beautifully appointed and perfect for a relaxed waterfront lifestyle. This is a “must see” home and don’t forget your toothbrush because you won’t want to leave.

Odd Things That Can Affect Your Home Value

Some the features that increase property values are obvious-like a remodeled bathroom, a modern kitchen, or a sought-after neighborhood. But here are a few features and circumstances you have not have realized can affect property values.

  1. The neighbors: Not every neighborhood or community has an HOA that can keep the neighbors from going overboard with decorations or neglecting to care for their home. Homes adjacent to crazy neighbors can potentially be undervalued.
  2. Trendy groceries and coffee: Recent statistics suggest that if your home is a short walk from popular grocery stores like Whole Foods or coffee chains like Starbucks, it can actually appreciate faster than the national average.
  3. Mature trees: A big beautiful tree in the front yard is enviable, and it’s not something that can be easily added to any home. Homes with mature trees tend to get a little boost in value.
  4. Parking: This isn’t too much of an issue if you live in the suburbs or in a rural area, but residents in dense cities can have real problems with parking, and homeowners might need to rent a spot just to guarantee a place to park each night. That’s why having guaranteed parking in urban areas will raise property values.
  5. The front entrance: First impressions matter to buyers-many will cross a home off their list within 10 seconds of stepping through the front door. An appealing front door, a friendly entryway, and a functioning doorbell are all necessities for getting top dollar.

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St. Pete Commercial Property for Sale

Location. Location, Location! Free standing office space for sale or lease. Building has three units. One is leased the other two can be leased as separate units #5633 is 2419sq. ft. #5631 is 1829 sq. ft. can be combined to a total of 4248 sq. Ft. The site has 38+ parking spaces, dual frontage on both Central Ave. and 1st. Ave. S. 26000+ traffic count per day. Building has been well maintained. Both units had been occupied by a medical company and its current set up is as a medical office but can be reconfigured easily.

The property consists of two (2)contiguous lots (27-31-16-15408-002-0010 & 27-31-16-15408-002-0011) of mostly cleared vacant commercial land located on the block-end of 34th Street Sbetween 19th Avenue S and 20th Avenue S in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. The two lots are being sold together the price, dimensions, and acreage are reflective of both parcels.

Newly Priced! 6102 COGNAC CIR, LUTZ, FL 33558

Now Listed at!! $420,000 

Located in the sought after gated and golf course community of Cheval, which is just off the Veteran’s Expressway for an easy commute in all directions! This home is a one of a kind with a peak of the pond that is located on a corner home site and includes a private pool with screened lanai and enclosure! Entertain your guests in this spacious home featuring five or four bedrooms, three full baths, formal dining room, living room, family room, breakfast nook, and luxurious master bedroom with attached study/leisure sitting area. The 5th bedroom can be used as an awesome Theatre Room. The kitchen with gorgeous granite has both a center island and an adjacent bar that can be used to entertain into the family room or to your exterior paradise. This is a great kitchen for all of those special celebrations in life or just a good old fashion family dinner. Don’t miss the spacious garage which offers added parking in the over-sized driveway. If schools are top on your list – you have found a great place to call home. This community has many amenities and features a Club House, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Golf Course, and Security. There are a variety of memberships available. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to live in a community that has it all – let your joy in life begin! Call for your appointment and for a personal viewing today!

3001 58TH AVE S, #510, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712

New Listing: Condo for Sale in St. Pete 

2BR/2BA  $139,900

Located in the highly desired Skyway Marina District!! Meticulously maintained with Brand New Updates. Completely Renovated Condo Being Sold Fully Furnished!! In phenomenal location – easy access to downtown St. Pete, interstate, beaches, shopping, dining, groceries, and more! This unit features a newer A/C Unit and new water heater, new washer and dryer inside unit, updated granite counter tops, hardwood flooring, Italian Marble, Grecian tile, and freshly painted walls. All new doors. Alarm system installed. New ceiling fans. The master suite features a large walk in closet and en-suite master bath. Slide open the glass doors and relax on your screened in patio with new pavers. The Arbor Grove community is gated and very well-maintained with amenities including pools, clubhouse, playground, bbq/picnic areas, recreational building, and more all for your enjoyment. New paved roads throughout community. This is a great opportunity to downsize to a low maintenance condo, own your first home, or use this as a personal retreat, second home, or home for your student attending one of the many colleges and universities nearby! In high demand, take advantage of this opportunity to own in St. Pete today! All offers are welcomed. Call agent for more details on this condo and location. Pets allowed! Being sold furnished with all New Furnishings.

Call Brittany Mitchell : 678-602-5447

Open House Saturday 214 Sunlit Cove Dr

Seasonal Rental Available Now

Beautiful Short Term Rental Fully Furnished Available NOW for THIS SEASON!!

6011 BAHIA DEL MAR BLVD, #154, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33715

Call Allen Collins Realty, (727) 800-9929

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How do HOAs work?

When you purchase a home, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay a homeowners association fee, especially in gated communities, townhouses, condominiums, and other similar planned neighborhoods. The idea is to keep common areas clean and maintained, and there’s usually an HOA board that is responsible for setting the rules and regulations.

Each HOA is different, but most have the same core elements. You’ll typically pay your HOA fees either monthly or annually, and it’s an important factor to consider when you’re weighing your options for a new home. So what is typically included in your HOA fees?

First, the fun stuff Amenities are typically the big perk of living in a community with an HOA. While you lose out on some of the freedom of living without an HOA, you instead get community amenities like a maintained pool, gym, clubhouse, tennis courts, and other amenities. The HOA fees pay for cleaning and maintenance, so—in theory—you’ll always have a clean pool whenever you want to use it.

Protecting the community HOA fees often contribute to insurance for the community amenities, as well as a fund for unexpected repairs to damaged community property—think damage from weather or accidents.

General maintenance Your HOA fees will go toward maintaining the general safety and upkeep of the community. This means things like elevator maintenance for condominiums, snow removal, and trash/recycling services.

Be active in the association There may be a board of directors, but homeowners associations exist for the betterment of the entire community, and every voice matters. HOA meetings—and the amenities they support—provide great opportunities to meet your neighbors and make your community a better place.

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