OPEN HOUSE 10-27-2013 from 1-4 at 1695 Pinellas Bayway S #D-2 Tierra Verde, Florida 33715 Condo for Sale
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1695 Pinellas Bayway S #D-2, Tierra Verde (Tampa Bay) Florida,USA
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Palm Harbor – Open House!!! 10-20-13 from 1-4 at 3986 Capitol Drive – Palm Harbor, Florida 34685 Home for Sale
Visit this magnificent home today…live in one of the finest homes of Tampa Bay Real Estate!
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3986 Capitol Drive, Palm Harbor, (Tampa Bay) Florida, USA
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10-20-13!!! St Pete Beach Condo for Sale – Open House at 7100 Sunset Way 1003 from 1-3!!!
Meet with MacKenzie at 7100 Sunset Way 1003 to see this magnificent condo with a full view of the Gulf of Mexico!!! Private Beach and Tropical Garden and have the best of both worlds with the Public Beach just yards outside of Envoy Point with a uniformed guard at the gate to the community.
Palm Harbor – Open House!!! TODAY from 1-4 at 3986 Capitol Drive – Palm Harbor, Florida 34685 Home for Sale
Visit this magnificent home today…live in one of the finest homes of Tampa Bay Real Estate!
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3986 Capitol Drive, Palm Harbor, (Tampa Bay) Florida, USA
Tampa Bay Real Estate for Sale
MacKenzie Swanson Joins Allen Collins Realty as Broker Associate in its Tampa Bay Real Estate Offices
MacKenzie Swanson Joins Allen Collins Realty as Broker Associate
Company Release – 09/19/2013
TAMPA, Florida—Sept. 19, 2013—Allen Collins Realty, Inc. today announced that MacKenzie Swanson has accepted the position of associate broker effective immediately. Swanson will be responsible for directly assisting both buyers and sellers in their real estate needs in the Tampa Bay MSA.
Swanson comes to Allen Collins Realty as a seasoned real estate professional after having spent nearly a decade in the Detroit, Michigan market as a real estate sales associate. Swanson is following in the footsteps of her mother, a top producing Florida real estate professional, who instilled in her the skills and drive to succeed. Returning home to Florida, she was excited to continue her career in real estate having recently completed her educational and professional requirements to be licensed as a real estate broker in the state of Florida.
“We are pleased that MacKenzie has accepted the position of associate broker for Allen Collins Realty, Inc.” said Allen Ray Collins, President and Owner. “She is a highly motivated and energetic professional that will contribute substantially to the company as it expands its footprint in the local market, as well as, throughout the East Coast, while ensuring that our customers and clients receive the fine service they have come to know and experience at Allen Collins Realty.”
“I am very excited about joining the company,” said Swanson. “Allen Collins Realty has a solid reputation as one of the area’s finest real estate companies delivering exceptional service to its customers and clients,” added Swanson. “I look forward to continuing this professional tradition.”
Allen Collins Realty, Inc., founded in Tampa, Florida in 2000, is a privately held residential, commercial, and international full service real estate company based in Tierra Verde, Florida. It is led by its founder Allen Ray Collins. The company is a real estate, marketing and property management company offering services in Pennsylvania and Florida. Real Estate – “No One Does It Better”
Contact: Allen Ray Collins * acollins@allencollinsre.com * www.allencollinsrealty.com * 727-423-0311
New Price!!! Condo for Sale St Pete Beach with Gorgeous Views 7100 Sunset Way #1003 St Pete Beach Florida 33706 USA
Located in exclusive Envoy Point West
Full View of the Gulf of Mexico from the Rear Balcony and from the Master Suite
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They Took What? How to Prevent a Closing Disaster.
The Problem
Henry and Marcia had an unfortunate experience the first time they bought a house. Not only were Henry and Marcia inexperienced, their agent was too. The couple was excited about their first house and closed on the morning of December 10th. As soon as the final papers were signed, Henry and Marcia took some friends over to see the house and discovered disaster.
The sellers’ relatives, who were doing the moving, had stripped the entire house of anything they could unscrew or pry off including light bulbs, electrical fixtures (even the plastic covers on the wall switches), curtain rod fixtures, cabinet knobs and all the drawers in the garage work bench. In addition, the seller had siphoned all of the oil out of the fuel tank after the gauge had been read for the closing adjustment. The sellers had replaced the new appliances with older models that didn’t work. The carpet had several large holes in it and the area underneath the sellers’ couch had been completely cut out. Several areas of carpet in the bedrooms had large bleach spots. Many of the windows had broken seals and would need to be replaced.
The total cost to repair the damage was almost $8,000. This $8,000 mistake occurred because Henry and Marcia did not have a home inspection and had not performed a final walk-through inspection. Also, the sellers had moved out of state, so guess how much luck the couple had in recovering the cost of repairs.
How to Prevent a Closing Disaster.
Do the final inspection as close to closing time as possible. Turn on all the appliances and make sure they work. Run the furnace and air conditioner. Check ALL of the stove burners and the oven. Run the water (and make sure the hot water is hot), flush the toilets, try the lights, check the basement and make sure it isn’t full of water. Take a hair dryer and plug it into each outlet to make sure there is power. Inspect the carpet, especially the areas that were formerly covered by furniture. One additional note, find out where the electric garage door openers are. Half the time they are in the car That’s on the way to Ohio. Hire a professional home inspector to do a complete inspection on the home.
Guide to Florida Real Estate Taxes
When people who are looking to buy in Florida ask me about the taxes I like to share a little bit of humor. I say Florida has no state income tax, so they make up for it with real estate taxes and speeding tickets. Speeding tickets is the funny part. The real estate taxes, on the other hand, are not so funny for some.
The real estate taxes that you pay on a home can vary widely depending on what city and what county you are buying the home in. For example taxes in 2011 on a $250,000 home in Dade County (Miami area) could be $5188.29, and taxes on the same priced home in Sarasota County could be $3412.59.
Why the difference? Well, several factors are at work here, but the main thing is that the taxes will usually be higher in areas that are experiencing rapid population and housing growth. When rapid growth happens some local governments cannot provide the level of services expected of them without raising taxes. This usually happens because city governments didn’t anticipate the rapid growth and must then play catch-up. Had they foreseen the growth, it might be a different story.
They could have used the expanding tax base from more people moving into the area to increase the amount and level of services that would be needed such as building new roads and infrastructure, providing adequate schools, police, medical, and fire services, and hiring more public servants to oversee and run them.
Property Appraisal The property appraiser’s office has the task of putting a value on your home. This will help determine the amount of tax you will be required to pay. The property appraiser is not; however, the person who determines what your taxes will be. The local government does that when they set the millage rate.
Luckily, most of the time, you won’t pay taxes on the entire price of your home. In Florida, property appraisers have a duty to assess your home at “just value.” The typical property valuation is targeted between about 85-95 percent (but these are sometimes lower and sometimes higher) of what they think a particular property would sell for. If you just purchased a property, you are assessed at 85-95 percent of the amount you paid for it, that is, your contract price.
The property appraiser’s job involves figuring out a reasonable range of values that buyers would pay for a particular property. Property assessments are usually set at the lower end of that range, which is normally around 85 percent. This is a practice used in almost all Florida counties. You will have to check with the property appraiser’s office in the area you are considering to determine where in this range they prefer to target.
Many people wonder why the figures of 85-95 percent are used and not 100 percent. The lower figures are used to allow for closing costs, transfer taxes, and real estate commissions that may have been built into the final sales price but are not really part of the “value” in the home. While the above information is good to know, in order to get the possible “worst-case scenario” idea of what your taxes will be, use the 100 percent value for your financial planning. Then when you get your tax bill, if it happens to be lower, you will hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
Millage Rate An essential element to figuring out how much your taxes will be is the millage rate, commonly referred to as “mil rate.” The millage rate is expresses as “mils per thousand.” For example if the millage rate is “22.55”, then you will pay $22.55 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Each taxing district will set its own millage rate which can be determined by dividing the total proposed budget of the taxing district (city, county, school district, etc.) by the total taxable value of all real estate in the district after exemptions are deducted for.
You will likely be taxed by your city, county, school district, water management district if there is one, and others. It’s important to get a whole tax picture view before deciding on an area. The local property appraiser’s office will usually be your best resource for this.
It is also important to note that real estate taxes in Florida are paid in arrears, and you will have an opportunity to get a small discount for paying them early.
For links to the property appraiser’s offices throughout Florida visit http://myflorida.com/dor/property/appraisers.html
Rosswoods Mountain Estate – 46 Rosswoods, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Rosswoods Mountain Estate
Arrive at Rosswoods Mountain Estate directly off Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to a majestic gated entry that will lead you to your private and secluded paradise. The lane is embraced by 50 Bradford Pear Trees, while the irrigated center median glistens by the light of eight lamp posts each with three globes that highlight the meticulously groomed grounds. The circular drive leading to the main house is adorned with a center brick water fountain that transforms everyday life in to peace and tranquility.
The luxurious home that awaits your arrival was built in 1999 by Spicer Construction, a Central Pennsylvania builder featuring impeccable quality. This secluded and amazing home, includes part of a mountain and 257 glorious acres with 70 acres groomed and the balance a forest of trees supporting life abundant natural habitats. Enjoy the estate’s natural harmony as you cherish your own personal daily wildlife show from every window and door of the home.
A well-lit porte-cochere welcomes the motorized coaches of your guests in style and keeps them protected from the elements, no matter what the season or time of day. The impressive detailed brickwork on the arches and columns displays magnificent craftsmanship.
Welcome your guests to the soothing sound of a waterfall penetrating from the two-sided gas fireplace found within the grand two-story foyer. Enjoy a sneak peek into the elegant formal living room directly through the “looking glass” of the fireplace. The gorgeous chandelier is equipped with a motorized lift system to keep maintenance simple for your household staff.
The stunning Formal Living Room boasts a 24’ Ceiling with a beautiful 2-story white brick fireplace, one of six fireplaces in the main house. The breath-taking fireplace is centered between four elegant columns and is enhanced with an Emperador Dark Marble hearth. Recessed can lighting just above the fireplace provide excellent lighting for your favorite painting and create just the right evening mood. Ornate fluted trim, window casings, architectural arches, niches, a panel blocked ceiling and soffits adorn the massive living room.
Invite some guests and entertain! Dual sets of welcoming French doors open to a very spacious formal dining room providing easy flow from room-to-room, perfect for an elegant dinner party to make your visitors feel comfortable and at ease. An amazing lit barrel ceiling embellished with a pair of chandeliers will create gentle dinner ambiance.
Ornate windows above the Fine Custom Honey Maple Wood-Mode™ Cabinetry allow the beautiful morning sun to awaken the kitchen. The hard and durable Brazilian Uba Tuba Granite Countertops contrast elegantly with the cabinets and provide an excellent surface to have a fine dinner prepared. A view of the mountain can be seen through the window just above the under-mount single-bowl Kohler sink, one of two full-sized sinks in the kitchen. The Mountain View is adorned by striking cabinets that encase a Subzero Refrigerator and a Kichenaid Superba Microwave and Oven. Enjoy morning coffee in the breakfast room as the sun awakens the day or take a few steps into the adjacent morning room.
Emerge from the garden tub or elegant shower and into your personal and private dressing room with adjacent walk-in closet vanity area. The master bedroom suite features two oversized bathroom ensembles giving you the individual space you command. A floral Kohler designed sink embossed with Jado gold-tone and crystal fixtures are set in a beautiful piece of marble with waterfall tiered edging. The ladies vanity space is highlighted by the decorative sconces that are placed on each side of the elegant mirror and yes there is more…
3986 Capitol Drive Palm Harbor Florida For Sale Luxury Home in Lansbrook Prestigious Presidents Landing USA
Arrive at the private and gated entry of prestigious Presidents Landing with your sights set on the luxury home located at 3986 Capital Drive in Palm Harbor, Florida. Welcome your guests into your home with a foyer flanked by a custom split staircase featuring oak treads and spindles.
This entertainer’s delight is nestled among mature oak trees and a tropical paradise. It is a beautiful and open Traditional home with a Floridian flair. There is unbelievable space to entertain with its many living areas: formal living room, family room, huge bonus room, game room with bar, and a media loft.
Open four sets of French doors onto the lanai and pool deck area and extend your entertainment space as you bring the outside in and the inside out. Enjoy the backdrop of the sparkling pool and spa as they glisten in the sun. Cool off in the afternoon in the shaded backyard while grilling on the spacious lanai as the scent of gardenia tantalizes your nose with a sweet bouquet.
Every chef will enjoy the newer stainless steel appliances including a double oven, glass top cooktop, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The low maintenance and recently replaced solid and glass front cabinet doors contrast beautifully against the dark granite that shimmers as its metallic flakes catch the rays from the natural light that shines through the window and French doors.
Elegant marble and tile floors throughout the home highlight its sophisticated design and make clean-up a synch. The large master bedroom has a spacious sitting area and plenty of room for a king size bed, while all of the secondary bedrooms easily accommodate double and queen size beds. Each bedroom has excellent closet space to provide room for life’s essentials. The bonus room has an adjacent 5’ x 21’ closet to store seasonal items.
The Landing and Drop Zone located conveniently near the garage leads to the second set of stairs in the rear of the home. The Drop Zone is a very convenient and is an excellent transition space to drop your cell phone, purse, briefcase or book bags. This is a must see home to really appreciate its many amenities and its private location among the mature majestic oaks.
Call to set your personal tour: 727-423-0311.
