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If you're new to Florida, then you've probably already realized how diverse culture is in the Sunshine State.  The cost of living, schools, and people will vary from the Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama connections of life in the Panhandle, to Latino influences in the most southern tip.  The good news about getting adjusted to life in Florida is that you're not alone.  Most of the people who live there have relocated from another state; therefore, you are surrounded by millions who know exactly what it feels like to be a newbie.  Besides contacting the Chamber of Commerce in whichever community you end up in to get all of their new resident information, you can count on the following to be consistent throughout most parts of Florida. Big tax breaks on… Read Full Post

The Tampa Bay area in Florida includes the major cities of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Tampa is in HillsboroughCounty and Clearwater and St. Petersburg are in Pinellas County. There is more to this area than just sand, surf and sun. While it is true that the three are the original main attractions of the area, there is so much more to Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Florida real estate is one of the hottest markets available. Homes and condos in this area are hot because they have it all and especially location, location, location!   There are hundreds of homes and condos on the market every day for Tampa Bay real estate, leaving the Tampa Bay area one of the most desirable places to live in North America. There are also plenty of homes in… Read Full Post

Treasure Island, Florida is a unique destination whether you are looking for a nostalgic vacation or a permanent home. Treasure Island is, in fact, a small island located off the west coast of Florida proper in the Gulf of Mexico, in Pinellas County. The island was developed in the 1950s and still retains the charm and appeal of that particular era. Many of the original motels and diners are still in operation today looking much like they did when they first opened.   While primarily a tourist resort town, Treasure Island real estate is available and some eight thousand residents call the island home. Being so close to the larger cities of Saint Petersburg and Tampa, Treasure Island is the perfect place for those looking to relocate somewhere special and… Read Full Post

We have launced a new website covering only Dunedin FL Real Estate.  This website covers all the homes in every subdivision in Dunedin.  You can search the Dunedin MLS for Dunedin Homes for sale.  We will feature our Dunedin listings on the website so if you are thinking about selling your Dunedin home, let us know and we can help you with that too.  We have detailed beach information,  information about the area as well as information about Dunedin Parks.  Downtown Dunedin is a fun place with many restaurants, bars and shopping.  We will be adding more and more information about the downtown area as well.  If you are looking to buy a home in Dunedin but are not sure of which subdivision you like, contact us and we will send you a sampling of the homes…

Located on Florida's West Coast you will find such cities as Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.  Each is surrounded by water such as the Tampa Bay, and Gulf of Mexico and offer beautiful oceanfront views and white sand beaches.  If you live here or are just here for vacation you will find there is so much to do on the water or on land.  Tampa is a large city with a busy business district as well as great entertainment for the whole family.  BuschGardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo and The Florida Aquarium are great places to spend the day year round with the weather in Florida being so warm.  If you love to shop, the West Coast is for you.  The International Mall and the Westshore Mall as well as many smaller boutiques in the area… Read Full Post

Largo is a quiet city, close to the beaches in Pinellas County, just south of Clearwater, FL.  There are many styles of homes to choose from ranging from small retirement or starter homes to large waterfront keywest style homes.  Largo subdivisions are generally a bit lower priced than some of the other cities in Pinellas County, making it a very affordable option for people who want to relocate from the north but are not coming from high priced areas.

There's lots of things to do in Largo if you are not a beach person.  But if you are a beach lover, you will have many different beaches to choose from - all up and down Gulf Blvd. starting north from Indian Rocks or you can go south St. Petersburg.  There's tons of good seafood restaurants on the Largo…

Many growing families are searching out single family homes in Palm Harbor Florida but are finding that they are getting priced out of the market.  While it's true that many homes are upwards of $400,000 there's still some available much lower than that, especially if you are willing to do some fixing up!  Don't rule out an outdated home, look at each home with a keen eye for remodeling.  Try to have a vision of what it could look like, not just how it looks today.  Some of the older, established neighborhoods in Palm Harbor have some beautiful mature landscaping but the homes might need a little sprucing up.  There's some great deals in Palm Harbor in these neighborhoods.  Remember, there's no bad neighborhood in Palm Harbor! Read Full Post

Grand Bay Heights in Palm Harbor is one of the fine waterfront subdivisions that everyone is always looking for.  There's quite a variety here too.  One, two, and three story homes, some newer, some older -- but most all have the gorgeous water view out their back balconies.

Located close to quaint Ozona, you can walk to the Pinellas Trail, shopping and restaurants. 

If you are looking for a great deal on a waterfront property in Palm Harbor, check out Grand Bay Heights for a remodel project.  You can pick up an older home and build up to take advantage of the views.

Looking for a waterfront condo in Palm Harbor instead?  Check out the Harbor Club, just minutes from Honeymoon Island. 1, 2, and 3, bedroom starting in the low $100,000's. … Read Full Post