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Largo, FL Real Estate News

By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
We closed on another condo on Monday and today a tenant completed the condo association forms to rent it out! I can't blame her for moving fast on this condo since it is located in a great community that is right on Largo's intercoastal waterway! The condo was purchased furnished! The previous owners had rented it seasonally when they were not using it themselves. That made it perfect for the new tenant that moved down from Michigan and left all of her belongings in storage up there. She is renting on an annual basis which is perfect for my clients! It has been a really busy year so far and seems to be gathering momentum as we move into the Fall months! If you are considering purchasing in Florida, don't wait too long! Condo sales are up 10% over a year ago and the sales prices are up 7...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
PURCHASE AND REHAB YOUR HOME IN LARGO FLORIDA WITH THE FHA 203(K) LOAN - Most home buyers are turned off at the sight or even thought of buying a fixer-upper; a foreclosure or an older home today. However, educated and informed home buyers are utilizing the FHA 203(k) loan to buy their new home and fix it up with no additional out-of-pocket expense. The FHA 203(k) loan is a tool that savvy home buyers, successful contractors, Realtors and mortgage originators have been using since 1978. An FHA 203(k) loan is very similar to the traditional FHA loan. The only real difference is that with the FHA 203(k) loan, the home buyer is adding money to their mortgage balance to finance-in any repair/improvement cost. Whereas the traditional FHA loan requires that certain repairs be done before the ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
New Atlantis Club condos on Indian Rocks Road in Largo Florida is a wonderful condo complex located directly on the intercoastal waterway! There are two heated pools to enjoy as well as a hot tub. If that isn't enough, there are tennis courts, kayak storage facilities and bike racks. You can put your kayak into the water right on the New Atlantis Club property! Talk about Florida living at it's best! We will be closing on this new purchase within two weeks and then my clients are putting it back on the market....as a rental! Stay tuned for information on renting out this 1 bedroom 1 bath unit! You can rent it fully furnished or you can bring your own furniture! Give me a call for more information!      
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The German Deli in Largo Florida is the place to go for original German sausage! It is at the German Deli, located at 1995 East Bay Drive in Largo Florida, that you will find fresh homemade German sausages! The spices are flown in from Germany and the sausages are made on site. Many are in natural casings, just as they are made in the Old World. Here at the German Deli you will also find a wide variety of German imports, including German beer and wine. German bread and rolls are baked fresh daily! If you are out running errands, be sure to stop off at the German Deli for a bite to eat. There are tables and chairs so you can dine in if you so desire. And while you are there, be sure to stock up on items for the house. What better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than with original German bee...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
  Which Government Backed Home Loan Is Best Suited For Purchasing My New Home? If you want a loan with a No Money Down Option then you must be a veteran or you must purchase a home in a HUD Approved Area for Rural Housing. The VA and USDA Loan are the only type loans that offer the No Down Payment Option for buying a home. The FHA loan is the most popular type loan at this time because the down payment requirement is only 3.5% compared to the Conventional Loans which require 5% down. Both require the added cost of Mortgage Insurance any time less than 20% down is used. The VA and USDA Loans do not require mortgage Insurance but have a funding fee that is financed into the loan. The USDA funding fee is currently 3.5% but expected to rise with the growing number of defaults. The VA fundin...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Largo's John H. Bonner Park is located directly on the intercoastal waterway that separates Largo and Belleair from the Gulf Beaches. It is a lovely park with playgrounds, a boardwalk that leads out to a fantastic fishing pier and even has trails through the woods. Largo's New Atlantis Club has a special arrangement with Largo's John H. Bonner Park. As with any park, there are plenty of rules and regulations. They are pretty basic things that we all do anyway. The wonderful thing about this park is that there is a back entrance specifically for residents of the New Atlantis Club on Indian Rocks Road to get into the park! That back entrance has a keypad entry system on a timed gate that stays locked after dark for security reasons. But if you happen to live in New Atlantis Club, you do n...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Imperial Point Clubhouse and pool complex is a wonderful destination for a relaxing afternoon in Largo Florida and here is a great view of the complex taken from across the intercoastal waterway. We were having lunch at The Pub, a waterfront restaurant on Indian Shores and from our table we had a great view of the pool and clubhouse complex over at Imperial Point! We were discussing changes and renovatons that were taking place at the home in Imperial Point which will soon be listed in the MLS! Good food, great friends (they are WAY MORE than clients by now) and fantastic weather. Who could possibly ask for more?    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Heritage Village in Largo is a wonderful weekend destination for the entire family! Learn about Florida's past and the rich history of Pinellas County! Located off of Walsingham Road in Largo, Heritage Village is one of Pinellas County's many great parks! This is a fantastic educational experience for the entire family and a favorite destination for school outings!   While my generation may remember the days of hanging clothing out to dry, I dare say most of today's teenagers would hate to have to do without an electric dryer for their clothing!   The day's of the scrub board are so long ago that I do remember my own grandmother using one, but that was over 50 years ago!   And how about the entire family bathing in this tub, one after the other in the same batch of water. This is indeed...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Imperial Point of Largo is a beautiful community of barrel tile roofed homes that sits directly on the Intercoastal Waterway. As a matter of fact, the clubhouse facility complete with pool, playground, fishing pier and boat ramp IS located directly on the sparkling waters of the intercoastal which lead out to the Gulf of Mexico! Zoned for A-rated schools and only minutes from the Gulf Beaches via Walsingham Road, it is a wonderful place to live! Imperial Point has 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes starting at a little over 200k! Give me a call today to learn more about Imperial Point of Largo and the homes there that are currently on the market. You will be glad you did once you experience life here along the shores of the Gulf!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
It is as if the house is saying "How do you like me now?" to all of it's neighbors in Imperial Point! The final touches are still to be added before going into the MLS and having our first Open House but this house is turning into a home!   New roof, new paint inside and out, new carpeting is coming -  yes, this house is shaping up wonderfully and soon it will become someone's home! This has been a long journey since the previous owner did nothing for so many years but we are pleased with the progress! And only two blocks away is the intercoastal waterway! The Imperial Point pool and fishing pier/boat ramp complex overlook the intercoastal! Who could ask for more?  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Largo's Imperial Point is a great place to live. Just minutes to the Gulf Beaches, this upscale community has a clubhouse and pool facilities directly on the fabulous Intercoastal Waterway which leads out to the Gulf of Mexico! As you can see in the photo, there is also a fishing dock and right adjacent is a boat ramp to make life convenient for you boat owners! Imperial Point is indeed one neighborhood you should consider if you are purchasing a single family home and want to be in one of the nicest communities in Largo. Give me a call today to find out what is currently available in Imperial Point.    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Today I took about a half hour break and walked through a small section of Heritage Village Park in Largo Florida. It was my FIRST time there and I have lived in Pinellas County for almost 20 years! This visit was LONG overdue! I was driving down Wallsingham and had an extra half hour to kill before my next appointment when I noticed I was (once again) passing Heritage Village Park. I made a quick turn and parked the car just outside the property. As I entered the grounds, the above photo is what I saw first.   This place reminds me of OLD Florida, the Florida I grew up in! My family moved down here in 1954 and settled in south Tampa, a few blocks from Tampa Bay. Back then there really wasn't much here and there was NO air conditioning!   I enjoyed my short visit to Heritage Village and...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Olive Garden is one of my personal favorites! Their soup and salad can't be beat and it is a great place for a working lunch! Who can work on an empty stomach? And we have been busy with all of the running around we have been doing getting all of the renovations and updates complete! This was the first time there for Frank and Klaus-Dieter and they enjoyed the diverse soups we were offered! Then we were off again, running to Lowe's, Home Depot and taking things back to the house again!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Here is another of those renovation updates on the house my German clients have down in Imperial Point. The masons completed their work for the master suite renovations and now the guys have to come to install the egress window. The two men we have working on site took out the sliders yesterday to clean the tracks and we all enjoyed the open air view of what possibilities there are if the lanai was to be closed in with windows and the sliders permanently removed. By March this house should be ready to be put onto the market! Anybody looking for a 4 bedroom 3 bath home in Imperial Point???? Guess it is a bit premature to start advertising this.....................    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Harbor Renovations of Safety Harbor Florida started the major renovation work today on my client's renovation project down in Largo. It was a sunny day with blue skies but a chill in the air. Probably perfect weather for the type of work the guys had to do today.   My clients just flew back into the country yesterday, so they were also on-site today to see what is going on with their investment property. Naturally, I was on hand with my camera to have a photo history of the work involved in this project! You have to admit, it is perfect weather for this kind of intensive labor work! I can't imagine how they do this type of work during the summer months!      
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
This morning I was down at Imperial Point and, as always, my camera was with me. While the rest of the nation is experiencing winter, we in Florida are enjoying another day of beautiful weather with blue skies and plenty of sunshine. Imperial Point is located directly on the intercoastal waterway! It is a combination of single family homes and condos that have a clubhouse and pool complex directly on the water which leads out to the Gulf of Mexico!   The complex includes a picnic area by the pool, a fishing dock and an area to launch your boat! Who could ask for more? This is what I call Florida living at it's best!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
This beautiful bougainvillea certainly brightens the entrance to this home in Largo's Imperial Point! I have been attempting to gather ideas for plantings to make our renovation home more inviting and I certainly think that adding a couple of bougainvillea plants will achieve just that. Nothing gets that idea across better than a photo, so I always have mine with me for just such instances!  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Well, just in time for Christmas the interior is painted! I was down at the home my clients are having renovated twice today. The second time I took Ronnie with me, as two sets of eyes are always better than one. We went through with little Stick'em tabs which I put everywhere that needs to be touched up. It is always amazing what a coat of paint can do. In this case, after the wallpaper came off the walls were texturized and then the paint was applied. I am so pleased with the progress! My clients will be flying back into the country in a couple of weeks since they want to be here when the structural engineer starts to tear down the wall in the master suite. That was the one room that wasn't painted now - it will be done once the structural engineer is finished. Stay tuned for further ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Renovation Update - we are now at the phase where the painters have texturized the ceilings throughout the house and will be doing an Orangepeel texturizing to the walls next. Things are moving right along as planned and the interior should be complete before Christmas. There is ONE exception to this and that is the master suite. That area will be texturized and painted AFTER the structural engineer has his crew have completed their work which  starts the first week of January. There will be MAJOR changes there, which include taking one wall almost totally out and replacing it with an 8 ft slider. Just seeing all of those mirrored walls out and the ceiling texturized is already a great improvement! I can't wait to post the final photos once everything is painted and looks brand new!!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Yes, the renovations continue. Now that the interior is ready for the painter to come (with the exception of the master suite, which won't be painted until the structural engineer is finished) it is time to work on the exterior of the home. Unfortunately, this beautiful gardenia bush has to come out. We are going to attempt to save it and move it to another location but I don't think it is going to make the transition. It is too large already and is more like a tree than a bush. But it has to be moved because this wall is going to disappear and an 8 foot sliding glass door is going to be installed here once the repair work is complete. The windows are also going to disappear. Once this wall is repaired and altered and the new roof is added this place is going to look like a million doll...
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