real estate 33707: South Causeway Isle and Yacht Club Estates St. Petersburg, FL Market Update
- 12/30/09 05:54 AM
The local MLS reported 34 sales in the neighborhood for 2009 with an average sale price of $465,000. The lowest sale price was $153,000 and the highest sale price was $1,011,900. There are currently 23 homes listed for sale in the neighborhood ranging in list price from $259,000 to $3.2 million. There are seven homes currently under contract in the neighborhood. Pictured below are two of the homes for sale.
This neighborhood is often referred to as Causeway Isles and includes Causeway Isles which is on the north side of Central Ave, South Causeway Isle which is south of Central (0 comments)
real estate 33707: South Causeway Isle and Yacht Club Estates St. Petersburg, FL
- 11/28/09 02:18 AM
This area is often referred to as Causeway Isles and includes Causeway Isles which is on the north side of Central Ave, South Causeway Isle which is south of Central Ave and South Causeway Isle Yacht Club which is reached via 79th Street through South Causeway Isle. The area consists of approximately 770 single family homes built primarily in the 1950's and 1960‘s. A large majority of the homes are waterfront. There are canal front homes as well as homes with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Boca Ciega Bay. The square footage of the homes range from 1038 square feet (1 comments)
real estate 33707: Divorce Appraisals
- 06/21/09 11:15 PM
Are there more divorces recently? I have not seen any recent divorce rates but I have received a number of inquires lately about doing appraisals for home owners in a divorce situation. Divorce generally involves dividing assets and many times includes Real Estate. Two of the choices presented to homeowners in a divorce situation are to either sell the house and divide the proceeds or to have one person buy the other out. In either case, each of the parties should get a separate home appraisal performed by a local State-Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Some times the parties agree to have one (0 comments)
real estate 33707: Pasadena Golf Club Estates: St. Petersburg, FL Area: Market Update 01/01/2009
- 01/03/09 05:28 AM
The local MLS reported 7 sales in Pasadena Golf Club Estates for 2008 with an average sale price of $235,000. The lowest sale price was $105,000 and the highest sale price was $381,000. There are currently 19 homes listed for sale in the neighborhood ranging in list price from $159,900 to $790,000. There are two homes currently under contract in the neighborhood. Below are pictures of a few of the homes for sale.
The neighborhood of Pasadena Golf Club Estates consists of approximately 421 single family homes built primarily from 1953 to 1970. The subdivision (0 comments)
real estate 33707: Holiday Park Neighborhood St. Petersburg, FL: Market Update 01/01/2009
- 01/01/09 07:40 AM
The local MLS reported 17 sales in Holiday Park for 2008 with an average sale price of $205,000. The lowest sale price was $153,000 and the highest sale price was $329,000. There are currently 12 homes listed for sale in the neighborhood ranging in list price from $139,900 to $334,900. There are three homes currently under contract in the neighborhood. Pictured below are two of the homes for sale in Holiday Park.
The St. Petersburg neighborhood of Holiday Park consists of approximately 714 single family homes built primarily in the 1950's and 1960‘s. The homes (0 comments)
real estate 33707: Sheryl Manor Neighborhood St. Petersburg, FL: Market Update 01/01/2009
- 01/01/09 06:41 AM
The local MLS reported 31 sales in Sheryl Manor for 2008 with an average sale price of $157,000. The lowest sale price was $78,000 and the highest sale price was $240,000. There are currently 23 homes listed for sale in the neighborhood ranging in list price from $84,900 to $229,700. There are two homes currently under contract in the neighborhood. Pictured below are two of the homes for sale in Sheryl Manor.
The St. Petersburg neighborhood of Sheryl Manor consists of approximately 915 single family homes built primarily in the 1960‘s. The homes in this neighborhood (0 comments)
real estate 33707: Real Estate Terminology of the Day: Gentrification
- 04/05/08 02:47 AM
Today's Real Estate Term is Gentrification Gentrification is the renovation of deteriorated urban neighborhoods by middle and upper income people which typically results in higher property values but displaces low income families due to higher rents and rising prices. Often times this includes the conversion of rental properties to condominiums and results in an increase in home ownership and a decrease in rental properties. Real Estate Terminology provided by David Miller Realty. (1 comments)
real estate 33707: Real Estate Terminology of the Day: Legal Nonconforming Use
- 04/04/08 01:27 AM
Today's Real Estate Term is Legal Nonconforming Use A nonconforming use of property is a use that does not conform to the current zoning ordinance of a municipality. If the property was a legal use prior to the adoption of a new zoning ordinance or regulation then the use is considered to be a Legal Nonconforming use. This legal use of a property that does not meet current zoning regulations is often referred to as being Grandfathered. An example would be a single family residence located on a 6000 square foot lot that was constructed legally according to (1 comments)
real estate 33707: Real Estate Terminology of the Day: Sales Comparison Approach.
- 04/03/08 07:53 AM
Today's Real Estate Term is Sales Comparison Approach. The sales comparison approach to value is utilized by real estate appraisers when estimating the value of a particular property. This approach is considered the most reliable indicator of the market and is the primary method used by real estate appraisers. This approach to value compares similar properties that have sold recently to the property being appraised, which is called the Subject Property. It is preferable to use properties for comparison that are similar in size, age and appeal to the subject property. The sold properties that are selected to compare to (0 comments)
real estate 33707: Real Estate Terminology of the Day: Effective Age
- 04/02/08 12:40 AM
Today's Real Estate Term is Effective Age. Effective Age is the age determined by the condition of the property based on the wear and tear sustained. Effective Age is not always the same as chronological age. Buildings do not always depreciate at the same rate depending on the maintenance of the owners and/or occupants. For example, a home that is 40 years old but has a new roof, new windows and had it's kitchen and bathroom updated could have an effective age of 10 to 15 years or less. Conversely a home that has been poorly maintained or neglected could have (2 comments)