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Pinellas County, Florida is located on the west coast of Florida by the Gulf of Mexico. Residents of Pinellas enjoy its sandy beaches, fabulous weather, the benefits of large cities such as St. Petersburg and Clearwater and the charm of small communities such as Indian Shores and Treasure Island. There is prime real estate for sale in all the communities of Pinellas County, and with real estate prices down slightly from their recent highs, now is a great time to buy real estate on or near the beach.

Prospective home buyers of all kinds can find what they are looking for in this diverse county. Condominiums, apartments, luxurious mansions and modest single family homes are all available in a variety of price ranges. First time home buyers, families,…

Hudson, Florida bills itself as the place where ‘the nature coast meets the sun coast’, and it’s a fitting description. Located at the very northern tip of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, you can head north from Hudson Real Estate into Florida’s Nature Coast and follow the many hiking trails along the shore and inland, or head south through the Sun Coast cities of Port Richey, Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor. Or – you can stay right in Hudson and enjoy the best of everything that Florida’s Gulf Coast has to offer. And when we say everything, we mean everything.

Named one of the Top 3 areas for vacation homes by the Wall Street Journal, Hudson has a split personality – a three way split. The unincorporated city has three separate and very distinct…

Just a few steps north of Pinellas County, you can take a holiday everyday in Holiday, Florida. Holiday is a town in Florida that has a lot to offer everyone, homeowners and tourists alike. As a homeowner in Holiday, you can enjoy this small town and all it’s wonderful benefits, including a lot of redesign and reconstruction of the face of the town and the construction of new schools, communities, affordable real estate opportunities, shopping and more. Everything you love about Florida is wrapped up into one small-town package in Holiday, so come and make your Holiday your home.

Real Estate in Holiday FL is broad ranged and wide in variety. New homes mixed with re-sales and mobile homes give you ample opportunities to find the home of your dreams that…

It's February and in Florida February is Spring.  At our house, spring cleaning is in full swing.  Spring cleaning is a great way to get organized, rid your home of useless junk and just do a thorough cleaning.  As a real estate professional, I can appreciate the art of spring cleaning and would only hope that all my sellers would get the urge to "spring" clean before they decide to put their homes on the market.

Regardless, our house is completely torn up right now.  It seems my wife has destroyed any sense of organization that our home thought it had.  For example, there are two sets of computers on the kitchen table waiting for reformatting, there is a pile of clothes at the front door that someone is taking to the local thrift shop, there's a pile of…

Buying a condo is an excellent choice for those who either can’t afford the home of their dreams or those who want to scale down and enjoy their lives a little more.  While renting has its…

Palm Harbor Florida is a wonderful place to live with a population of approximately 80,000, and only a 15 to 30 minute drive to the beach.  The beautiful, sunny weather makes it an attractive place to live for people of all ages.  Palm Harbor is known for their outstanding, A-rated schools, and there are many activities available for people of all ages and interests.  Real Estate in Palm Harbor has significantly increased in value over the past ten years.  There are approximately 100 subdivisions in Palm Harbor, ranging from modest 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch style homes in the low $300,000’s to large executive style waterfront property on the Gulf of Mexico or Lake Tarpon.  There are many gated subdivisions, golf course communities, condominium…

In a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, first time homebuyers as well as seasoned homebuyers should always be smart when shopping for a new home.  In a buyer’s market where there is so much inventory to choose from, potential buyers can easily lose their focus.  In a seller’s market, there isn’t enough inventory and homes go under contract so quickly, sometimes there’s just not enough time to really think clearly and make wise decisions. Regardless, smart buyers need to be cautious about making an expensive mistake when buying real estate.  Below are my five top tips that every homebuyer can make use of.

Selling just above $1 Million are the pristine waterfront residences of Tierra Isle.  Only eight limited opportunities exist for a fortunate few who cherish refined waterfront living with their own private boat slip.  Located just south of St. Petersburg, Tierra Isle is a unique island location for those who desire, privacy, boating and fishing, and a unsurpassed waterfront lifestyle.

Mediterranean architecture, modern interior, private elevators, gated and secure entrances and parking are just a few of the amenities that await you in Tierra Isle.  Spacious floor plans and waterfront balconies for those priceless Florida sunsets will captivate you! 

Other on-site amenities include a sparkling waterfront swimming pool, individual storage units,  and lush…