August 2009 Trinity Florida Real Estate Market Place Report By Dick and Dixie Sells - Tampa Bay Realtors   In the Trinity Florida Real Estate Market, there are currently now 132 properties  Active on the market, as well as 63 Homes & Villas under contract (either contract pending or active with contract) . 19 homes closed in the month of August 2009. Of the 132 single family homes & villas for sale, 37 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (28%). And of the 63 homes under contract, 37 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (58.7%). In the 19 closings in August 2009, 4 were short sales or pre-foreclosures (21%). The sold prices ranged from $368,000 in Champions Club to $125,000 in Thousand Oaks. For Sale Active Prices Range from $1,575,000 (Champions Club) to $144,900 (Thousand Oaks) *Data fo... 09/03/2009

August 2009 Heritage Springs-Trinity Florida Real Estate Market Place Snapshot By Dick and Dixie Sells - Tampa Bay Realtors   In the active adult community of  Heritage Springs Trinity Florida Real Estate Market, there are currently  27 properties on the market, as well as 8 Homes & Villas under contract (either contract pending or active with contract). 5 single family homes & villas closed in the month of August 2009. Of the 27 single family homes & villas for sale, 2 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (7.4%). Of the 8 homes under contract or active with contract, 3 are a short sale or pre-foreclosure (37.5%). In the 5 closings in August 2009, 1 was a short sales or pre-foreclosures (20%)- (Note that short sales can take an extended length of time to close due to the process with the... 09/02/2009

Future Home RealtyTampa Bay- Premier Real Estate Firm When Dick and I decided to work with Future Home Realty, it was after much investigation, thought and conversation. We had been in the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market for many years and wanted to make sure we made the right decision for our clients and ourselves. Four years later and we just couldn't be more pleased. With state of the art technology and convenient locations, we feel we can offer alot to both our buyers and sellers alike. Let me share with you some information on Future Home Realty as it services the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market. We work in the counties of Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando. With over 650 agents at this time, it is the second largest real estate company in the Tampa Bay Florida area. This gives a... 09/02/2009

The annual WIN Woman's Symposium is an opportunity for members and selected exhibitors to promote their businesses or associations in a public forum.  The 2009 event will be held on October 13th from  5pm-9pm at the HCA facility on US19N in Palm Harbor. Its goal is to improve the personal lives and businesses of all women. Attendance at the event is open to the public. It is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and all proceeds will go to The Haven and Women on the Way. Food and beverages are provided for no additional charge.  In addition to the 65+ traditional vendor displays, there are 30 minute, non-promotional presentations of topics of keen interest to women made in classroom environments by WIN members.  As several presentations go on in different rooms at the same time, attendees hav... 09/01/2009

The Champions' Club brings a new meaning to the word luxury. Champions' Club is an exlusive golf community with 368 premier homesites with over half on the Fox Hollow Golf Course which was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.  Others are located on sparkling lakes and woodland preserves. The prices for the luxury homes in Champion's Club range from the mid $700's to $2 million plus. Champions' Club has the following prestigious builders:  Arthur Rutenburg Homes, Campagna Homes, Costanza Homes, Marc Rutenber Homes, Mark Maconi Homes and Samuelsen Builders. Champions' Club offers seven private gated communities. In the heart of Champions' Club is a grand Mediterranean-style clubhouse. The Champions' Clubhouse has two lighted tennis courts, a heated pool, a fitness room a spa treatment room... 08/27/2009

Thinking Of Selling Your Trinity Florida Home?Some Simple Steps To Success!5th In A Series In this challenging market, you must present your property with it's best foot forward, out shine the competition and be ready to MOVE! So before we put out that FOR SALE SIGN, take time to follow these simple steps for success so you can have a SOLD SIGN UP QUICKLY!Fifth Step An Appraisal Of Your Own When we place a home on the market, we do what is known as a CMA, Comparative Market Analysis.  This will be discussed in detail in another post, but put simply, it is a review of homes active, on the market, pending, having a contract and recently sold homes (usually within a 3 month window) to help determine the most correct listing price of your home. This is not a number written in stone, it is a... 08/25/2009

Thinking Of Selling Your Trinity Florida Home?Some Simple Steps To Success!4th In A Series In this challenging market, you must present your property with it's best foot forward, out shine the competition and be ready to MOVE! So before we put out that FOR SALE SIGN, take time to follow these simple steps for success so you can have a SOLD SIGN UP QUICKLY!Fourth Step Be Ready Ahead of Time For the Home InspectionThe day has come, a buyer wants to buy your house. The pricing has been negotiated and now let the inspections begin. Almost every buyer will have a home inspection. When representing buyers, we strongly encourage it. As a seller's representative, we believe you should know what repairs are needed and hopefully take care of these ahead of time. We will discuss with you the warra... 08/25/2009

Thinking Of Selling Your Trinity Florida Home? Some Simple Steps To Success! 3rd In A Series In this challenging market, you must present your property with it's best foot forward, out shine the competition and be ready to MOVE! Take time to follow these simple steps for success so you can have a SOLD SIGN UP QUICKLY!   Now That We Have Fixed Up , Cleaned Up and Followed the D List, IT'S SHOW TIME! First If at all possible, allow an electronic lockbox to be placed on your house. This allows agents to access the property (after following your show instructions). Electronic Lockbox is a searchable term in the MLS system and it is a very popular one as well. It is a proven fact that properties that use the Supra Lockbox System have many more showings than those that do not. Ease of showing... 08/22/2009

Thinking Of Selling Your Trinity Florida Home?Some Simple Steps To Success!2nd In A Series In this challenging market, you must present your property with it's best foot forward, out shine the competition and be ready to MOVE! So before we put out that FOR SALE SIGN, take time to follow these simple steps for success so you can have a SOLD SIGN UP QUICKLY!SECOND STEPSNow That We Have Fixed Up In Our First Series Post,Lets Get Looking Great! This I Call The "D" List Method.Declutter Your Home! You are now in "Selling Mode". Go around your home and pack up knick knacks, collections and those stacks of magazines! Your going to be moving, so get a headstart on that. Donate, have a yard sale, whatever your choice! Go thru the closets and clean them out. We want the potential buyers to see wh... 08/19/2009

Thinking Of Selling Your Trinity Florida Home?Some Simple Steps To Success! In this challenging market, you must present your property with its best foot forward, out shine the competition and be ready to MOVE! So before we put out that FOR SALE SIGN, take time to follow these simple steps for success so you can have a SOLD SIGN UP QUICKLY! First on your list should be Get Your Home In Shape To Sell! You want your home to be in tip top shape! Been putting off some little repairs? A leaky faucet? Door sticking? Believe me, a potential buyer will notice and will discount your home's value way more than what it takes to repair! A $15 faucet repair becomes a $1000 deduction in their eyes! So get out that tool box or better yet call your handyman for those small items! ( If you have a major ... 08/18/2009

Longleaf- Trinity, Florida-Longleaf is a community with a unique character and a warm spirit A front porch community! With village greens. A town meeting hall. Nearby shops and offices. Harmonious architecture. Tree-lined streets with wide sidewalks.             A variety of home styles from single-family and country estate homes to maintenance-free town homes and apartments. Roomy front porches with swings and rocking chairs. White picket fences.           A recreational pool and spa. Playgrounds. Ball fields. A paved hike and bike trail. Natural greenbelts between neighborhoods and tranquil lakes for fishing. If you would like additional information on the real estate market in the Tampa Bay area, ( Free Market Analysis Of Your Home) and Trinity Florida, contact us Dick and Dixie Sell... 08/09/2009

July's Heritage Springs, Trinity Florida Real Estate Market Place Snapshot By Dick and Dixie Sells, Tampa Bay Realtors In the Heritage Springs, Trinity Florida Real Estate Market, there are currently now 26 properties on the market, as well as 10 Homes & Villas under contract (either contract pending or active with contract). 3 single family homes & villas closed in the month of July, 2009. Of the 26 single family homes & villas for sale, 4 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (15.38%). And of the 10 homes under contract, 1 is a short sale or pre-foreclosure (10%). In the 3 closings in July, 2009, none were short sales or pre-foreclosures. The sold prices ranged from $297,000 to $150,000. For Sale Prices Range from $135,000 to $489,900. HERITAGE SPRINGS COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND LISTINGS... 08/05/2009

July 2009 Trinity Real Estate Market Place Report By Dick and Dixie Sells, Tampa Bay Realtors In the Trinity Florida Real Estate Market, there are currently now 145 properties on the market, as well as 63 Homes & Villas under contract (either contract pending or active with contract). 18 single family homes closed in the month of July, 2009. Of the 145 single family homes & villas for sale, 43 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (29.6%). And of the 63 homes under contract, 35 are short sales or pre-foreclosures (55.5%). In the 18 closings in July, 2009, 5 were short sales or pre-foreclosures (27.7%). The sold prices ranged from $537,000 in Salano in Champions Club to $140,000 in Fox Wood. For Sale Prices Range from $1,575,000 (Champions Club) to $149,900 (Thousand Oaks) *Data for this r... 08/04/2009

Little Road Farm Stand-Trinity Florida-Farm Fresh Produce Next in our series on wonderful local businesses is the Little Road Farm Stand in Trinity Florida. Looking for great fruits and vegetables to put on your table? Look no further than the Little Road Farm Stand here in Trinity Florida. Located just north of Highway 54 on the west side of Little Road, (3533 Little Rd., Trinity, Fl 34655)this wonderful produce stand is full of great finds! Open 7 days a week, just stop in and you will come away with a great supply of fresh food for your table at great prices as well. There is plenty of space for parking too.       We discovered the Little Road Farm Stand a few months after relocating to Trinity Florida, many years ago and we are so glad we did. We are regulars there as are many of th... 08/01/2009

Trinity Jewelers In Trinity FloridaLocal Jewelry Store - When you walk into Trinity Jewelers, you will personally be greeted by the owners, Michael and Maryanna, a very talented husband and wife team! Both have many years of experience and training in the jewelry business. They moved to Trinity after being in business for many years in the Manhattan suburbs and yours truly can take some credit for these folks coming to Trinity, Florida. We are proud to have them as residents and supporters of our area.     Being a family owned and operated business, Trinity Jewelers can offer personalized services that you just don't find in a big chain store. On site jewelery repair and design is an important addition to the services offered. Perhaps you are looking to design a piece or remake a vintag... 07/30/2009

The Champions Club In Trinity Florida features distinctive homes from the  Tampa Bay area's top builders, all tucked within private, gated neighborhoods overlooking nature preserves and golf course vistas of the well respected  Fox Hollow Golf Course, the last course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.           At the social heart of The Champions Club-Trinity Florida community is the spectacular Mediterranean-style clubhouse exclusively reserved for residents. features a versatile Club Room with a catering kitchen and pass-through bar for indoor or outdoor dining. There's a tennis pavilion as well as a fully equipped fitness center including spa and treatment rooms and well-appointed men's and women's locker rooms.           The pool area features a lushly landscaped sundeck and reso... 07/28/2009

Heritage Springs in Trinity Florida - Retirement Living In Country Club StyleWhen you enter thru the gates of Heritage Springs In Trinity Florida, you know immediately you are someplace special. The manicured grounds, the friendly gate guard, the views of the lakes and golf course all send a big welcome. YOU ARE HOME! Heritage Springs in Trinity Florida is an age restrictive community where one owner must be 55 years of age or better. The amenities include 18 holes of PGA golf, full service restaurant and bar, lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Boochi Ball, Heated Olympic Swimming Pool and Spa, Performing Arts Center, Workshop, Club and Card Rooms, Arts and Crafts, Pool and Billards, Library and Computer Center... Plus Concierge Service and Loads of Clubs, Parties and Activities. As you can... 07/25/2009

The Champions' Club features distinctive homes from the Bay area's top builders, all tucked within private, gated neighborhoods overlooking nature preserves and golf course vistas of the Fox Hollow Golf Course. Champions Club at Trinity Trinity, FL 34655 The Champions' Club features distinctive homes from the Bay area's top builders, all tucked within private, gated neighborhoods overlooking nature preserves and golf course vistas of the Fox Hollow Golf Course. At the social heart of The Champions' Club community is the spectacular Mediterranean-style clubhouse exclusively reserved for residents. features a versatile Club Room with a catering kitchen and pass-through bar for indoor or outdoor dining. There's a tennis pavilion as well as a fully equipped fitness center including spa and ... 07/17/2009

Thinking of a neighborhood that reminds of your childhood? With front porches, green space, swings and playgrounds, that feeling of friendly? Then take time to investigate Longleaf. New and resale homes are available. Call Dick and Dixie for more info and a list of available homes. 727-815-7800. Tampa Bay Living-Longleaf Community Trinity, FL 34655 Longleaf is a community with a unique character and a warm spirit. With village greens. A town meeting hall. Nearby shops and offices. Harmonious architecture. Tree-lined streets with wide sidewalks. A variety of home styles from single-family and country estate homes to maintenance-free town homes and apartments. Roomy front porches with swings and rocking chairs. White picket fences. A recreational pool and spa. Playgrounds. Ball fields. A... 07/16/2009

Take a look at Heritage Springs, an active adult premier community with golf, tennis, club, restaurant and bar, swimming, and activities galore! Heritage Springs- Active 55 Plus Trinity, FL 34655 Heritage Springs, a newer gated community in Trinity just north of the Pasco-Pinellas county line, features active-adult country club living. The majestic clubhouse includes a restaurant and bar,performing arts center, heated pool, tennis and bocce courts, fitness center and golf practice facilities. Designer Ron Garl blended water, sand, trees and the natural beauty of the area to create a truly memorable experience for all golfers. In addition there are a multitude of activities for all from movies to card games, woodworking to arts and crafts! Concierge service is available at the clubhouse.... 07/16/2009