luxury: Why We Advertise Our Listings Exclusively On The Internet.........
- 12/13/10 04:18 PM
Internet usage has grown 121% in the past five years. So what are people doing less? Listening to the radio and reading things like newspapers and magazines. Did You Know ... ...For more than one-third of home buyers, the first step in the home-buying process was looking online for properties. ...90% of homebuyers used the Internet as an information source when buying a home...77% of Internet homebuyers drove by or viewed a home they saw online...36% of buyers first found the home they purchased on the Internet ...Americans spend nearly a quarter of their time online on social networking sites and … (3 comments)
luxury: Luxury Homes Outperforming The General Market
- 09/01/10 04:42 AM
Early last week NAR released the national numbers for July sales. Overall sales saw a large drop 27% from June and 25% year-over-year from July 2009. While the pundits debate whether the sharp drop in overall sales was a meaningful indicator of market activity or just a product of the expiration of the home-buyer tax credit and artificially time-shifted demand, they all seem to have missed the fact that while overall sales were sharply down, sales in the $1M+ price segment were UP in every region across the country and more than 6% nationally:
"Luxury homebuyers have been buying this summer," … (2 comments)
luxury: Sarasota Posts 38% Home Sales Increase For March - Luxury Sales Increase 30%
- 04/22/10 01:48 PM
The Sarasota-Bradenton MSA reported a total of 1,055 homes sold in March compared to 765 homes a year earlier for a 38 percent increase. The market's existing home median sales price last month was $163,800; a year earlier it was $150,000 for an increase of 9 percent. A total of 382 condos sold in the MSA in March compared to 226 units sold the same month a year earlier for an increase of 69 percent. The existing condo median price last month was $146,400; a year earlier, it was $129,000 for a gain of 13 percent. 39 homes over $1,000,000 sold … (2 comments)
View The Listing Information By Clicking Here Read The Tampa Bay Business Journal Story About The Home By Clicking Here If you are searching for luxury homes and estates in the Greater Tampa Bay (Tampa, St. Petersbug, Clearwater) or Sarasota, please contact Steve Eckhardt at (813) 765-1182. www.TheFloridaAuthority.com www.SearchForTampaHomes.com Listing Information Courtesy of Realty Executives … (0 comments)
luxury: Wealthly Investors Plan To Increase Their Real Estate Holdings
- 12/02/09 12:43 AM
A recent report commissioned by Barclays Wealth and written by the Economist Intelligence Unit shows a renewed confidence in residential real estate. The United States was ranked as the most attractive global real estate market with China and India close behind. Despite economic and financial turbulence, high-net-worth individuals have confidence in real estate as an investment and plan to increase their residential real estate portfolio allocations in the near term. We are seeing this trend play out in the coastal markets around the Sarasota and Tampa Bay regions. Properties on the water that would have commanded upwards of $5 to $8 million dollars … (1 comments)
luxury: Tampa Bay & Sarasota Home Sales Were Up 30 Percent In July
- 08/23/09 04:17 AM
Both the Tampa & Sarasota MSA's reported a 30% increase in sales for July 2009 compared to July 2008 numbers. The median sales price in Tampa was down 19% from a year ago to $143,100 and the median sales price in Sarasota was down 22% from a year ago to $179,500. Full statewide statistics are available from The Florida Association of Realtors. … (0 comments)
luxury: Want the Best Price on New Construction? Bring Your Real Estate Agent
- 07/27/09 05:45 AM
Even with all the homes up for sale, some people just have to have new construction. It's clean, it's new and nobody else has ever lived in it. Understandable, but a word to the wise. If you go for a newly constructed home, bring your real estate agent. Why, you ask? Isn't there a site agent on hand to help you? Well, yes... and no. Here are a few good reasons why a personal agent, or buyer's agent, is a good idea: Conflict of Interests While the builder has an agent on site, that agent is not working in your best … (1 comments)
luxury: Luxury Market Statistics For Tampa Bay & Sarasota/Bradenton
- 02/06/09 03:36 AM
Sales of million dollar homes took a dive in 2008 for both the Greater Tampa Bay area and the Greater Sarasota/Bradenton areas. The scarcity of jumbo loans, falling investment portfolios, and economic pessimism all contributed to the slow sales in the luxury home market. The following statistics are taken from the Mid Florida Regional MLS and cover single family homes over $950,000. The Greater Tampa Bay area statistics cover Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. The Greater Sarasota/Bradenton statistics cover Sarasota and Manatee counties. Greater Tampa Bay Area 492 homes over $950,000 sold in 2008 vs. 601 homes in 2007. The drop of … (0 comments)
luxury: Sarasota Equestrian Estate Reduced $150,000
- 01/26/09 03:24 PM
Take A Video Tour Situated on almost seven acres, this luxury residence is a one of a kind masterpiece with over 4800 square feet of living space. As you step into the foyer, you are drawn to the soaring 30 foot coffered ceilings and a dramatic curved staircase. Travertine floors are found throughout the entire foyer, great room, kitchen, and dining room. This custom floorplan also features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a $100,000 media room, custom cabinetry, a study, an upstairs flex area, and all of the adornments you would expect in a prestigious estate home. Step outside the French … (1 comments)
luxury: Sarasota Luxury Estate Reduced $250,000
- 01/26/09 03:16 PM
1655 BAY HARBOR LN, SARASOTA - $5,749,900 - Beauty and craftsmanship go hand in hand in this splendid Mediterranean masterpiece. In addition to the incredible full bay views, this exclusive residence features five spacious bedroom suites, study, loft, six and one half bathrooms, library, family room, formal living and dining rooms. The master suite has its own laundry room and wet bar. An oversized four car garage, brick paver motor court, authentic clay tile roof, and decorative hand carved stone fountain are striking enhancements to the exterior. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight with granite countertops, custom cabinetry with under … (0 comments)
luxury: My Internet Advertising Has Been Validated!
- 12/17/08 12:40 PM
For the last 3 years I have been telling my agents, my customers, and anyone else that would listen that print advertising for real estate is on it's way out. The listings were old, the ads didn't contain the newer listings, and you weren't able to get a feel for the home like you can with virtual tours and online video. Apparently, I was right. A new study conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by Intel Corp. finds that 65 percent of adults feel they cannot live without Internet access. Additionally, 71 percent consider it important or very important to have Internet-enabled … (94 comments)
luxury: Shop At SAKS 5th Ave, Get a 15% Discount, And Help Lowry Park Zoo
- 12/03/08 04:58 PM
Jungle Boogie, a special event hosted by 13 Ugly Men, is going to be held tonight at SAKS at International Mall. Grab your spouse or significant other and take care of your holiday shopping with a 15% DISCOUNT at SAKS while enjoying food, cocktails, live entertainment, prizes, and give-a-ways all the while benefiting Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo! Closed to the public and open only to our VIP guests!!! SAKS 5th Avenue will be turned into an ultra chic lounge, today, Thursday, December 4th from 6 to 9pm. Tons of Raffle Prizes including a chance to WIN A $5,000.00 SAKS SHOPPING SPREE!!!Cuisine … (0 comments)
luxury: November Market Statistics For Greater Tampa Bay & Sarasota, FL
- 12/01/08 07:23 AM
The Thanksgiving holiday is over and the Tampa Bay & Sarasota real estate markets are back into full swing. After a few slow weeks, I've written 2 contracts and had calls from several new buyers. By almost all accounts, the market seems to be stabilizing. Existing home sales in the Greater Tampa Bay area were up 10% for the 3rd quarter compared to 2007 numbers. Unfortunately, Sarasota sales slid 16% in the 3rd quarter compared to last year. That being said, I think we will see gains in both areas for the 4th quarter. I'm starting to see our roads become … (1 comments)
TAKE THE VIDEO TOUR - CLICK HERE A truly unique home in Southern Hills Plantation! This community offers a lifestyle, with a private membership available to the Pete Dye 18 hole championship golf course, Har-tru clay tennis courts, tennis pro available, full salon and day spa facilities, gym and exercise classes, heated pool and hot tub, beautiful Clubhouse with fine and casual dining, social events, walking trails and 24 hour gated security. This front porch community is very inviting. The community is convenient to the Suncoast … (0 comments)
luxury: International Buyers Keep The Luxury Real Estate Market "Humming"
- 11/14/08 04:00 PM
The New York Times reported on November 6th that real estate agents around the country are ratcheting up their efforts to woo the Russian oligarchs, Korean industrialists and other international buyers who have been making headlines with splashy top-dollar purchases. With the outreach of the Internet, it is much easier for a web savvy agent to get their properties in front of people from all over the world. In the last six months, Cornerstone Properties has tracked visitors to our website from over 81 countries worldwide. As global equity markets slow, we are seeing a different type of international buyer. In the … (0 comments)
TAKE A VIDEO TOUR This foreclosure was on the market for $3,325,000 just 14 months ago. The bank wants it sold. Exclusive golf course property located in the luxury community of the Enclave at East Lake Woodlands. Still in immaculate condition, this property offers a phenomenal list of features, 24' ceilings in the foyer, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, theatre room with surround sound wiring. A massive 42'x19' game room, with built-in Wet/Dry Bar, granite counters, wine rack, icemaker, & … (0 comments)
Take A Video Tour Situated on almost seven acres, this luxury residence is a one of a kind masterpiece with over 4800 square feet of living space. As you step into the foyer, you are drawn to the soaring 30 foot coffered ceilings and a dramatic curved staircase. Travertine floors are found throughout the entire foyer, great room, kitchen, and dining room. This custom floorplan also features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a $100,000 media room, custom cabinetry, a study, an upstairs flex area, and all of the … (1 comments)
luxury: Luxury Homes In The Tampa Bay Area
- 11/12/08 08:21 AM
Real Estate on the Gulf Coast of Florida by any measurement is a great investment in 2008. The equity markets are on edge. The price of similar luxury homes on the East coast of Florida run 20% to 40% higher than in the Tampa Bay area. U.S. Census data for the Tampa Bay area showed an average annual growth of 2.47 percent, or a gain of approximately 97,000 residents per year between 2000 and 2006. The combined Greater Tampa Bay region experienced a combined growth rate of 14.8 percent, growing from 3.4 million to 3.9 million and hitting the 4 million mark on April … (0 comments)
luxury: Mediterranean Waterfront Home In Sarasota For 30% Less Than You'd Pay In Miami
- 11/10/08 10:01 AM
1655 BAY HARBOR LN, SARASOTA - $5,999,877 Beauty and craftsmanship go hand in hand in this splendid Mediterranean masterpiece. In addition to the incredible full bay views, this exclusive residence features five spacious bedroom suites, study, loft, six and one half bathrooms, library, family room, formal living and dining rooms. The master suite has its own laundry room and wet bar. An oversized four car garage, brick paver motor court, authentic clay tile roof, and decorative hand carved stone fountain are striking enhancements to the exterior. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight with granite countertops, custom cabinetry with under cabinet … (0 comments)
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Steve Eckhardt is the Founder, President, & CEO of Cornerstone Properties & Investments. He has been recognized by Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate and has established himself as one of the area’s preeminent purveyors of luxury homes. His company, Cornerstone Properties & Investments, is a full service luxury boutique firm listing and selling some of the most expensive properties in Greater Tampa Bay and the Sarasota Gulf Coast Regions. His skilled team is committed to providing legendary client service with an unparalleled standard of integrity and expertise. Known for high-profile properties and clients, Steve can provide access to the most exclusive neighborhoods with complete confidentiality. His high regard for client's privacy is what keeps them referring friends and colleagues. We serve the Greater Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key markets.
Internet usage has grown 121% in the past five years. So what are people doing less? Listening to the radio and reading things like newspapers and magazines. Did You Know ...
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