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Be Warned - Don't knock on my Clearwater Neighbor's Door

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Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty

Grovewood | Clearwater FL Fine Homes

Grovewood has an active Clearwater neighborhood Crime Watch program and also has a strict posted "No Solicitation Policy". Many of the Grovewood homeowners have a sign posted at their front door to prevent solicitors from contacting them. 

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Grovewood is fortunate to have committed homeowners who volunteer regularly to keep the Grovewood entryway and common areas well maintained and appealing which helps this neighborhood keep it's home values on the rise. The Homeowner's Association has also applied for a grant from the City of Clearwater to assist in current improvements for the neighborhod 

The Grovewood home owners association is active and is currently working on updating the entry way and adding ivy to the wall that borders this fine neighborhood of homes. The City of Clearwater is analyzing a plan to add reclaimed water for these homes - they are still working on the feasibilitiy  

Grovewood home owners also have 2 large neighborhood picnics each year. One in April with a spring theme and one in October with a Fall Harvest theme. All the home owners pitch in and contribute to a potluck and then the association pays for main course / meat and then crafts and games for kids and families. They also host 2 community wide garage sales each year.

Grovewood delivers up-to-the-minute news to home owners via the neighborhood email list maintained by the Grovewood Associations Secretary. The Grovewood Association also publishes a Neighborhood Newsletter periodically. 

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Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Teri - thank you for the kind words. We do love working and living in Clearwater, Florida ourselves. Please visit again soon!
May 20, 2007 02:12 PM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
Wow...NO DOOR KNOCKING?!?!  We don't even have THOSE rules yet...
May 20, 2007 02:16 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Susie: They are strict here - always good to know!
May 20, 2007 02:24 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Susie: Their lastest Grovewood Home Owners newsletter was just published and it talks about the face that they want to ammend their Bylaws to allow a renter or designate of the homeowner be on the Grovewood Homeowners Board - I wonder what unintended consequences that could have? 
Jun 03, 2007 05:25 AM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

Cyndee; Not sure how I missed this but what a great tribute to this neighborhood you certainly know your stuff

Jul 15, 2007 02:30 PM
Rita Taylor
None - Sanford, NC
Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Cyndee,

Is Grovewood a gated community?  Strict homeowners' associations are a perfect fit for some people but some folks don't like them.  A good real estate professional like you and your husband can help prospective clients decide which neighborhoods are a good fit - buying a home in a neighborhood that doesn't fit is a mistake you don't want to make when buying a home. 

Jul 15, 2007 02:39 PM
Chris Tesch
RE/MAX Bryan-College Station - College Station, TX
College Station, Texas Real Estate
Cyndee, How wonderful it would be to live in Grovewood with its close community!  Rita is right! It would appeal to some and not appeal to others, but I think overall it would be awesome!
Jul 15, 2007 02:46 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Thesa - not sure - but thanks for taking time to allow me to share more about Grovewood with you. It has even been awarded Neighborhood of the Quarter by the City of Clearwater recently.   
Jul 15, 2007 03:11 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Rita - no it's not gated - many of our older communities are not gated but it only has on entrance and exit so it has quiet streets - great for kids to bike and walking the dog. You are right about Home Owners Associations and the guidelines that come with it - it's not for everyone. No commercial vehicles are allowed and no boats or jet skis can be parked at your home.

We have lots of great neighborhoods that are NOT deed restricted which are great options for people that want more flexibility.  

Jul 15, 2007 03:14 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Chris - right across the street is an area known as "University Park" and it isn't deed restricted but has similar size homes and great convenient location so there are options for everyone. We love helping families find the perfect neighborhood that fits their lifestyle. 
Jul 15, 2007 03:16 PM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate
Cyndee, we too have quite a few neighborhoods in Pasadena that will not allow solicitation.  Looks like a great community!
Jul 15, 2007 03:27 PM
Ashley Drake Gephart
Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM
Cyndee Grovewood sounds like a great neighborhood with lots of involved neighbors. The neighborhood picnics sound like a good way to stay in touch with your neighbors.
Jul 15, 2007 05:00 PM
Leah Ross
Your Tampa Bay Mortgage Source - Tampa, FL
Tampa, Florida Mortgage
It sounds like Grovewood homeowners are all looking out for the best interest of each other and their community.  It would be nice to live in a community like this one in Clearwater.  I am so glad you have provided this information Cyndee.  I have talked with some friends who are looking in this area and now I can tell them more about Grovewood and the Clearwater Real Estate Expert to contact.
Jul 15, 2007 09:59 PM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
Cyndee - does this include like GIRLSCOUT COOKIES??
Jul 16, 2007 02:07 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
One more quick question...does this mean if you have neighborhood kids selling fundraisers for schools the people would have a problem?  Are you just referring to outside solicitations? 
Jul 16, 2007 02:08 AM
Tom Armstrong
Benchmark Fin. - Temecula Real Estate, Temecula Mortgage - Temecula, CA
Temecula Mortgage ZERO Down

I keep a sign up in the window next to our front door that says, in very flowery script:

WE ALREADY HAVE:

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Candy
  • Religion

So please, no Solicitors! 

I'm all for it. Even the kids; they flat out should not be knocking on doors of people they don't know. There's some freaks out there. Besides; it saves me all that money, 'cuz, I mean, really, who can say no to girl scout cookies? Especially the lemon creams... mmmmmm

Jul 16, 2007 10:26 AM
Darrel Quebedeaux
Evergreen Realty & Associates Inc. - Newport Coast, CA
Grovewood seems a nice place to live.  I wish we had a method to keep solicitors away.  Good post.
Jul 16, 2007 06:20 PM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C
Cyndee, great information for Clearwater!  It sounds like the association stays very involved and is trying to do what they feel is best for the community. 
Jul 17, 2007 01:06 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Cyndee, Grovewood sounds like a great community in Clearwater Beach FL.  I would love it if our neighborhood did picnics.  Sounds like fun!
Jul 19, 2007 02:12 PM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
Great info! thanks! Clearwater is full of great communities!
Jul 31, 2007 06:43 AM