Hillsborough & Manatee County Florida Real Estate

Sure you're thinking "Why do I need an agent? I'll just use the agent or sales consultant at the New Construction office." Well....you better reconsider that option!!That agent or sales consultant works for the builder.  So who do you think that agent or sales consultant really represents? Let me...

Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in May for Manatee County:May 2006# of single family homes SOLD = 277# of condos SOLD = 100Avg SOLD price for SFR = $376,053Avg SOLD price for condos = $276,537May 2007# of single family homes SOLD = 225# of condos SOLD = 78Avg SOLD price fo...

Ok, my friend called me to share this story with me.  I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in so long!  So here goes..... One of her friends from out of town came to see her for a couple of days.  He used her shower.  She has one of those stand alone showers that is glassed in and has a show...

Ok, So I received this updated email last night with news that they have reached an agreement for Tax Reform.  Below are the details of what they have reached.  I think I'm thoroughly confused now!!  Looks like they are only cutting 3-9% off of what your taxes were from last year if I read it rig...

Are you really that busy that it took you 3 days to respond to my email about a referral and it's another 3 days later and I still have yet to receive the signed referral form back from you?  Do the math, it's been almost a week!  Or are you just lazy?Are you really that busy that you can't retur...

2 new stores have opened in the Ellenton Prime Outlet mall and 5 more are on the way.   Adidas and upscale menswear provider Perry Ellis have already opened their doors and will be joined by five other retailers over the coming months.  First up will be a Starbucks Coffee Co. scheduled to open th...

You hired a real estate agent and not a REALTOR®.  Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of great real estate agents out there that aren't REALTORS®, but if you don't have a REALTOR®, then you don't have access to the MLS.  Having access to the MLS is a huge must have when shopping for a home.Your...

That's what a couple local guys in the St. Pete/Clearwater area were telling their wives a couple days ago!  And they weren't fibbing!!  They caught the shark to prove it!"They've caught shark here before, but never reeled in one as big as the one they got Saturday night.  All their preparation p...

Well school is out.  Are your kids driving you up the wall yet?  Are you already counting down the days until school starts again?  LOL.....Here is a list of things teens and tweens can do in Lakewood Ranch.An outdoor movie night for teens on Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. It will be Greenbrook V...

I just received the following email regarding the Florida Property Tax Relief & Reform.Over the last few days you may have read media accounts regarding an agreement reached between Senate President Ken Pruitt and myself. This agreement is with regards to how we will cut property taxes. I wanted ...