The Clearwater & St Petersburg Florida area townhome and condo market for March 2013 has changed significantly over a year ago. When we compare median sale prices for townhomes and condos in the area on a month to month basis over the previous year, the information shows how the local market has picked up!                               Median Sale Price March 2013              $106,000              21.8% rise over previous year February 2013         $ 97,000               7.8% rise over previous year January 2013           $ 88,500              -5.5% fall over previous year December 2012        $100,000              11.1% rise over previous year November 2012       $97,000                7.8% rise over previous year October 2012           $97,000                23.7% rise over previous ... 04/28/2013

Clearwater & St Petersburg Florida area real estate market's median time on the market for single family homes during March 2013 versus a year ago shows that homes are indeed moving faster in all price ranges! Sale Price: less than 50k          27 days on the market     -20.6% from a year ago 50k - $99,999          57 days on the market     -24.0% from a year ago 100k - $149,999      56 days on the market      -23.3% from a year ago 150k - $199,999      49 days on the market      -35.5% from a year ago ! 200k - $249,999    63 days on the market      -10.0% from a year ago 250k - $299,999    47 days on the market      -16.1% from a year ago 300k - $399,999    67 days on the market      -11.8% from a year ago 400k - $599,999   72 days on the market       -38.5% from a year ago !! 600k - $... 04/28/2013

When you look at Clearwater/St Pete area single family home sales according to price for the month of March 2013 and compare these numbers with a year ago, you get some interesting information which shows what is going on in the current market. Homes that sold for less than $50,000 made up 81 sales in March 2013 which is down 21.4% from a year ago. Those rock bottom homes just aren't there anymore like they were! Homes in the 50k - 99,999 range had 221 sales in March here in Pinellas County which was up 13.9% over a year ago.   100k - 149,999 sold 230 homes - up 32.2% 150k - 199,999 sold 155 homes - up 61.5% 200k - 249,999 sold 78 homes - up 1.3% 250k - 299,999 sold 60 homes - up 27.7% 300k - 399,999 sold 97 homes - up 131% over a year ago!!!!! 400k - 599,999 sold 69 homes - up 25.5% 60... 04/22/2013

"How low can you go with that offer" is something that we get asked on a daily basis here in the Clearwater/Palm Harbor Florida area. To give you an idea of what is going on in the local market for single family homes, let me provide you with a little information on what list price is like compared to actual sold price:   During March 2013 the actual sold price was an average of 92.8% of the list price. That is up 4% over March 2012. February 2013 that average was 91.9%, which was up 2.8% over a year ago. January 2013 that average was 91.4%, up 4% over the previous January. Sellers realize that it is their turn once again to dictate the market trend and they are doing so. Gone are the days of the buyer's market. As stability returns to the economy, buyers are going to have to start payi... 04/22/2013

Single family home sales are increasing monthly this year and that is a good sign for our local economy here in the Clearwater Area of Florida! In January 2013 there were 660 closings in Pinellas County - up 17.6% over a year ago! February 2013 had 760 closings - up 18.2% over a year ago! March 2013 was even better with 1,033 closings - up 24.5% over a year ago! Are we seeing a trend here? Those who ask if they should be purchasing need only look at these figures! The inventory is LOW and the mortgage rates won't stay this low forever! So what are you waiting for?   04/22/2013

 Discover The Lakes! It is the Best Kept Secret in Pinellas County. It is located in Pinellas Park/Clearwater, FL. off of 49th Street North Across from Quaker Steak N' Lube. It is a wonderful community of Single Family Homes and Villa's. Close to Shopping, Dining, Golf Courses, Feather Sound Country Club, i-275, St. Pete/Clearwater and Tampa International Airports. The Back Section of the Neighborhood is considered Waterside. It is comprised of the Larger Homes 1500+ sqft in the neighborhood, some have private pools and fenced yards. It is and ALL AGE COMMUNITY that offers a Gazebo over looking a pond, a playground, and tennis courts.    The Middle South Section is Ciega Village. It is comprised of Regular size homes in the 1100-1400 heated sqft range. It is an ALL AGE Community that of... 03/06/2013

Clearwater area townhome and condo sales January 2013 vs January 2012 includes all of Pinellas County Florida. Pinellas County is a peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa Bay. It is here that we are examining the townhome and condo sales over the last year.                                    January 2013     January 2012    % change Closed Sales:              419                      393                      +6.6% New Pending:          495                      566                     -12.5% Average Sale Price: $148,110               $143,533               +3.2% Days on Mkt:           77                        104                     -26.0% Inventory:               3,435                    4,100                   -16.2% Months Supply:      6.2                        8.3      ... 03/04/2013

Single family homes have decreased in available inventory here in Pinellas County Florida and this graph, courtesy of Florida Association of Realtors, says it all! Beginning with 2008 and continuing through the end of 2012, the pink graph shows how many single family homes have closed here in our county. The second graph, in green, shows the median sales price. As you can clearly see, prices are coming back up again! Now that bottom graph, in blue is the one that is driving buyers absolutely crazy! It shows the total available single family home inventory. Prices are going UP and sellers are aware of it. If they can hold off selling, everyone is doing just that. When a home comes on the market, it doesn't last long with an inventory that low. The days of the buyer's market are GONE. If ... 02/26/2013

Clearwater FL is a great place to begin a career in Real Estate.  You can get your real estate license in Clearwater with Rowlett Real Estate School Online Pre Sales Associate Course in just a few short weeks.  Our online real estate school courses are state approved and fully accredited to meet all your real estate license requirements. www.rowlettrealestateschool.com If you are looking for a Clearwater Real Estate School to take your online courses with, check our website.   Rowlett Real Estate School is the leading Florida Real Estate School with online Real Estate Courses at prices that can’t be beat.  A Clearwater Real Estate School with a passing rate for the Florida State Exam is just a mouse click away.  Our passing rate is among the highest in the state of Florida. Captain Wayn... 02/24/2013

Get your online real estate training in Pinellas County right in the comfort of your own home with Rowlett Real Estate School Online Pinellas County Real Estate School Online Pre Sales Associate Course.  Locating a reputable Clearwater Real Estate School to help you get your real estate license in Clearwater FL is just a mouse click away.  www.rowlettrealestateschool.com Rowlett Real Estate School is a Florida State Approved Full Service Real Estate School serving Clearwater FLorida and the Pinellas County area with Online real estate courses for Sales Associates and Brokers. 02/12/2013

Congratulations to the seller of 1551 Long Street, Clearwater Florida. We closed on Thursday.It was a pleasure serving you Pete. If you know of anyone buying or selling in Clearwater, please contact the Metts Group. Or view Clearwater homes $100K-$200K, $200K-$300K, $300K-$400K, $400K and up. Ask for our customer testimonial surveys. We are happy to share what our past clients have said about us. 02/03/2013

    Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE…FAST!! GMAC - in 10 weeks! Great Investment! Single Family House - SOLD @ $37,000 List Date October 3, 2012 Under Contract October 9, 2012 Closed December 12, 2012 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE - One of the quick ones! The seller was so happy, here is what the Seller had to say: The experience that I had with Wendy Smith and her associates were like none other. They were very knowledgeable about the real estate field. I  had been trying to sell my home with another company for about two years. The results was an unsold house. But when I called Wendy Smith and told her about my situation she was very interested in helping me list my home to sell as a short sale home. Everything that Wendy and her associates did was very orga... 01/23/2013

Indeed, there is nothing like a day on Clearwater's Intercoastal Waterway in January! The temperatures are going up into the 80's and it is perfect boating weather! That is the wonderful thing about living down here in the Sunshine State, the sun is almost always shining and since we live so close to the Gulf of Mexico, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy both sun and water! And there is no better place for that than the Clearwater Florida area! 01/07/2013

Rowlett Real Estate School is the Clearwater Florida Real Estate School of choice when it comes to getting your real estate license in Clearwater Florida.  If you are looking for a Clearwater FL Real Estate School for your licensing course, Rowlett Real Estate School has a complete selection of on line real estate courses for sales assocaites and brokers in Clearwater FL.    Feel Free to contact Captain Wayne Rowlett at 850-547-1333 For more details.Check our website for online real estate courses in Clearwater Florida.  You can get your real estate license in just a few short weeks with Rowlett Real Estate School Pre Sales Associate Course in Clearwater FL. www.rowlettrealestateschool.com If you are looking for a great Florida Exam Prep Course in Clearwater Florida, we have it! 12/21/2012

Integrity Title in Clearwater Florida is all dressed up for Christmas and I wanted to share a couple of photos of how great the office looks! Melissa and Barbara were gracious enough to let me take their photo with all of the Holiday decorations. I would love to report that having Integrity Title process your closing means that you will have a smooth closing! This is a great team!!! Happy Holidays to All! 12/04/2012

Pinellas Realtor Organization is collecting for 40 children for Christmas in conjunction with Big Brothers & Big Sisters but they need your help. Checks, cash and Wal-Mart gift cards are being accepted by Michelle Schaefferkoetter at Pinellas Realtor Organization through December 13th. Gifts will be purchased for those 40 children and delivered to them for Christmas. It is hard to think that in our very own country so many children are in need but it is a sad fact. Please consider contributing. If you live elsewhere, contribute to your local organization that is collecting for those in need. Imagine what a difference it would make if everyone gave only ten or twenty dollars. It all adds up! 11/27/2012

Peach MAC is now at Westfield Countryside Mall in Clearwater Florida! What does that mean? It means you no longer have to go all the way to the Apple Store at International Mall over in Tampa to purchase a new iPad or MAC product! They also do repairs, offer workshops and guess what, no lines out the door!  I used to hate going to the Apple Store at International Mall in Tampa because you can always plan on spending a couple of hours there and usually that is just waiting until it is your turn! This is going to make life so much better!  If you haven't checked out the new Peach Mac Store, be sure to do so. It is downstairs, closer to JCPenney than to Sears. Peach Mac is "the Southeast's Apple Specialist" and that is good news for those of us that hate long waits or long drives to get ou... 11/26/2012

IKEA in Tampa Florida is a great store and I love shopping there! My daughter and I were over there last week picking up items for my granddaughter's sixth birthday. The little one needs a new desk and chair, since she is becoming a 'big girl' now. With IKEA, you can mix and match pieces and that is what we did. The green top to this desk is going to have two pink legs on one side and the white cabinet with drawers on the other side. To make it perfect, she is getting this adorable pink chair! If you have never been shopping in an IKEA, check out their website to see where there is a local store. If you like order in your home, this is the place to go! There are so many great items to choose from for every room in your home! The photo to the right is of open refrigerator doors and cabin... 11/16/2012

Homes for Sale In Clearwater FL 33761  A Market Report October 2012     The 33761 Zip Code is located in the Clearwater - Countryside Area. These statistics include Number of Actives, And Sold Listings, , Sold Price Based on Property Type, Days on Market and Sold Price VS List Price. THESE GRAPHS ARE INTERACTIVE. RUN YOUR MOUSE OVER THE GRAPHS. These charts will automatically update each month, so BOOKMARK this post and come back each month for the most current data.   Search For All Homes In Clearwater FL   SOLD LISTINGS THIS MONTH IN CLEARWATER FLORIDA 33761 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL 33761 AVERAGE SALE TO ORIGINAL LIST PRICE RATIO FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL 33761 NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH In... 11/14/2012

Homes for Sale In Clearwater FL 33761 Market Report September 2012     The 33761 Zip Code is located in the Clearwater - Countryside Area. These statistics include Number of Actives, And Sold Listings, , Sold Price Based on Property Type, Days on Market and Sold Price VS List Price. THESE GRAPHS ARE INTERACTIVE. RUN YOUR MOUSE OVER THE GRAPHS. These charts will automatically update each month, so BOOKMARK this post and come back each month for the most current data.   Search For All Homes In Clearwater FL   SOLD LISTINGS THIS MONTH IN CLEARWATER FLORIDA 33761 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL 33761 AVERAGE SALE TO ORIGINAL LIST PRICE RATIO FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN CLEARWATER FL 33761 NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH ACT... 11/13/2012