Lipply's Blog: Tampa Bay Condos

Tons of people have been hearing about our sleeply little town of Dunedin Florida lately.  Thanks to CNN's Money Magazine and Barack Obama, Dunedin FL has a presence that it deserves.  Last week CNN’s Money Magazine featured the city on their Travel Channel and then again in a recent magazine article and our democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama chose Dunedin to hold a rally this week.   Lots of welcomed buzz for the Tampa Bay Florida area!

CNN’s Money Magazine chose the six best towns on the water, naming Dunedin as one of the premier places in America to retire.  The famous Dunedin beach is just beyond the causeway from Honeymoon Island.  And, notable Caladesi Island that was rated as the best beach in America earlier this year by Dr. Beach is…

Many people are thinking about what they might do for vacation this year.  If you are thinking about traveling to Florida, I would encourage you to check out the Tampa Bay area.  We have the beaches - yes - some of the best beaches in the state of Florida - but once here you will discover that there are many other ways to warm up than just our white sandy beaches. 

Besides the annual festivals, year round sports and world class golf courses, we invite you to visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo where you can get close up and personal with many different animals.  While you are here you won't want to miss the Tampa Museum of Science and Industry or the Florida Aquarium.

Busch Gardens is a must and you will enjoy the new attraction - Jungala.  It's a 4 acre area…

Island Estates in Clearwater provides a lot of options for real estate investment in the form of intra-coastal condos. The popular among them include the Diamond Isle, Dolphin Cove, Watch, Island Walk, Islander, etc.   Island Estates is a sure bet with investors due to its close proximity to Clearwater Beach.  It speaks of a quiet residential area but it is within minutes to the exciting night life and beach culture.  Below is some detail on the many Clearwater Beach condos.  For more detailed information, please visit our Clearwater Beach Condo website.

Diamond Isle

The real estate in Diamond Isle is one of the most beneficial investment options for those looking forward for settling in Florida. The condos in Diamond Isle are offered in various…

Got a lead tonight from a strange looking email address (well strange to me it said yahoo.ca).  The message said, "call me ASAP, I want to purchase this condo".  Sureeeee I thought.  Here we go again another bogus lead.  No one emails like that.  Most good leads start out with a question, a comment, and we talk and email and send listings and so on and maybe it turns into a sale -- not today, not next week, but maybe shortly down the road or in a month or two. 

Especially in this market, no one emails saying "where do I sign?".  Regardless, I immediately emailed back to say thank you and that someone would respond in the morning.  Well one of my trusty and hungry agents said, I'll call them right now.  After all, they emailed right now, what's to risk…

When the budget is tight but you don't want to give up location for a condominium purchase, visit Harbourtowne Condominiums in Palm Harbor FL.  Surrounded by half million dollars homes such as Waterford East, you can bet this is a great neighborhood. There are 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos available in Harbourtowne on the first and second floor.  Condos start in the low $100,000's and the exteriors have been completely refurbished over the last 2 years.  Each condo comes with a fireplace and the upper units have cathredal ceilings, making them appear much bigger than they are.  One of the best features of Harbourtowne is the close proximity to the Dunedin beaches.  This is a great location for shopping and restaurants as well.  Harbourtowne also has a large…

A fantastic opportunity to buy a condo in the heart of Palm Harbor, FL has just become available.  Meadowlake Condos are spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos in a tranquil park-like setting, with century old oak trees surrounding a seven acre lake.  These condos start at only $120,000 and there is an on site design center where you can pick some of the important elements of your new condo.  Check with us before you buy as there are some incentives available that you don't want to miss out on. Read Full Post

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…