spring hill realtor: Happy Thanksgiving to our Neighbors in Canada! - 10/08/12 03:28 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to our Neighbors in Canada!
Today is not only Columbus Day in the United States but also Thanksgiving Day in Canada!  In Canada, thanksgiving signals the end of the harvest season and celebrates its bounty.
The Spring Hill area of Florida is a popular destination for many Canadians who own second homes and vacation homes in Spring Hill and surrounding areas. 
Many Canadians choose our area to spend the winter months in a this mild Florida winter climate.  Canadians truly are more than just neighbors or customers, they are friends who come visit!
And finally, many of our ActiveRain friends  are from … (12 comments)

spring hill realtor: Home Market Report for Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida, September 2012 - 10/02/12 07:19 AM
Home Market Report for Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida, September 2012 September saw an increase in home sales in the Timber Pines Golf Course community in  Spring Hill from the month of August 2012.   The majority or 77% of the sales were cash sales.  Although sales were up, average and median prices both declined compared to August sales which can be contributed to a higher number of sales in the lower price range in September.
The lowest-priced sale in September 2012 was a one bedroom, one bath attached villa with just 767 SF living area, built in 1983.  It was listed for $49,500 … (10 comments)

spring hill realtor: Low Appraisal Woes - What Now? - 09/30/12 09:47 AM
Low Appraisal Woes - What Now?
It happened again - the appraisal on a property came back with a low value, much lower than the contract price.  What now?
After everyone, buyer, seller, and agents get over the initial shock of news that could very well be devastating to the entire transaction, it's advisable to regroup and see if a solution can be found to save the deal for all parties involved.
Several options should be considered:
1.  Request review of the appraisal or possibly order a second appraisal.  Agents should review the exisiting appraisal to see whether the comparable properties … (9 comments)

spring hill realtor: Just Listed: 13206 Cori Loop, Spring Hill - Florida Pool Home - 09/28/12 09:53 AM
Just Listed:  13206 Cori Loop, Spring Hill - Florida Pool Home Gorgeous custom home  for sale in desirable Pristine Place community in Spring Hill, Florida. 
This home has four bedrooms, three full baths, a den/study, formal dining and living rooms, a large family room and one of the most beautiful kitchens you would find anywhere.

Built:  2007    Living Area under Air/Heat:  3041    Total Area under Roof:  4047    Lot Size:  0.28 acres
List Price:  $255,000
Whether you like to relax by the fireplace or pool side, this home offers both.  Pool is solar-heated, fully screen-enclosed, and surrounded by beautiful pavers.   The gas … (9 comments)

spring hill realtor: Designer Consignments in Spring Hill, Florida - 09/25/12 10:22 AM
Designer Consignments in Spring Hill, Florida
While my husband went into the Fish and Tackle Shop next door, I took the opportunity to visit Designer Consignments in Spring Hill.  Expecting a "second hand" environment, I was pleasantly surprised!  Designer Consignments offers some great deals in gently used clothing, apparel, and home decorations in a boutique-style environment. 
The selection of merchandise is quite varied, I found some exqusite crystal, designer handbags, and evening gowns as well as casual wear, linens, and even some smaller furnishings, all at a fraction of what it would have cost new.  Stop in often, as with all specialty stores, … (7 comments)

spring hill realtor: Fall in Florida - Just another Calendar Day - 09/22/12 11:03 AM
Fall in Florida - Just another Calendar Day
Fall is here according to the calendar but in Florida we are still going to enjoy what others would consider summer weather.  
For all those who think that Florida does not experience seasons, we say that our seasons are just more subtle and in the case of Fall, it just takes a little longer to get here, usually not before the end of October or November.  
We don't mind that at all.  Meanwhile, although it remains pleasantly warm, we still enjoy some changes from 

the summer months.  
Here are … (14 comments)

spring hill realtor: Cat and Mouse. It's in the Details! - 09/21/12 09:16 AM
Cat and Mouse. It's in the Details!
 
I love different architectural designs, interesting building styles, and whimsical details and features that give a building it's character.  Sometimes, these things are very eye catching, immediately standing out, other times, they are more subtle and you come across them more by chance.
This was the case when I took these photos during our visit to Berlin, Germany, earlier this year.  My husband an I were walking through the city on our way to see the French and German Cathedrals, "twins" built across from each other separated by a big square.  As we were … (15 comments)

spring hill realtor: Upcoming Car Show at Spring Hill Health & Rehab, Brooksville, Florida - 09/17/12 07:13 AM
Upcoming Car Show at Spring Hill Health & Rehab, Brooksville, Florida … (8 comments)

spring hill realtor: Rotary Club of Spring Hill Florida Continues Youth Summer Presentations - 09/06/12 02:32 AM
Rotary Club of Spring Hill ,Florida Continues Youth Summer Presentations The Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida continued its summer series of presentations by our communities' youth at today's meeting.  
Andrea Purvis, a student at Springstead High School, introduced her project "Olympic Fest 2012", a fundraising event to benefit Special Olympics in Hernando County. (pictured with Mary Sports, President of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill)
Rotarians were impressed by this young ladies' engagement in the community and her initiative and skills in planning and organizing an event that is expected to draw 800+ visitors.  
Throughout the day, "Olympic … (7 comments)

spring hill realtor: Hernando County Florida Homes Sales August 2012 - 09/05/12 08:57 AM
Hernando County Florida Homes Sales  - August 2012  
Sales Trend:  Number of closed transactions remained stable in August 2012.   Inventory increased over last month which may be an indication that sellers who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to stabilize are coming back and putting their homes up for sale.  Median sold price remained stable in August. Average sold price decreased compared to the previous month by about 3% because the total sold price range decreased.  Number of homes under contract is down slightly but pendings are up. Average days on market was 84 days.   
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spring hill realtor: JUST Listed: Spring Hill Pool Home 4213 Hoffman Ave, Spring Hill, Fl - 08/17/12 06:00 AM
Just Listed: Spring Hill Pool Home 4213 Hoffman Ave, Spring Hill, Florida
Spring Hill Pool Home for sale by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes of Tropic Shores Realty!  
This beautifully maintained three bedroom, 2 bath, pool home is located in the Berkeley Manor subdivision in Spring Hill, Florida.
Featuring an open floor plan and cathedral ceilings, this home is airy and bright with neutral colors, tile and wood laminate flooring.  There is a spacious kitchen with island, nook, pantry, and breakfast bar. 
Extras and upgrades include new A/C in 2010 with automatic air filtering system and radiant barrier insulation in the … (14 comments)

spring hill realtor: Visit Tarpon Springs, Florida, for a "Night in the Islands" - 07/31/12 01:58 AM
Visit Tarpon Springs, Florida, for a "Night in the Islands"  
Tarpon Springs, Florida, is always a great destination for an excursion from Spring Hill, Florida. 
Tarpon Springs offers a multitude of things to do and enjoy including the sponge docks, boat tours, downtown antique stores, and many restaurants offering Greek specialties, and fresh catches from the sea.
For a special evening out in Tarpon Springs, attend a "Night in the Islands" taking place on the first Saturday of each month through November this year. 
During Nights in the Islands or Island Nights as many people would call the event, life moves outdoors!  … (20 comments)

spring hill realtor: This House is on its Last Leg - Listing Bloopers You can't Make up! - 07/28/12 12:01 AM
This House is on its Last Leg - Listing Bloopers You can't Make up! As seen on the MLS!  Most agents put a lot of thought and effort into the MLS descriptions for their listings but even the best agents will occasionally come up with some real gems! 
Below are some descriptions from our local MLS I came across just recently that are just too good to keep to myself!   
While researching some vacant land for sale in Hernando County for a buyer, I came across this:
"23,756 SF - LARGER THEN MOST HALF ACRE LOTS"
Yep.  Do the math.  It may not be by much but … (18 comments)

spring hill realtor: JUST SOLD: Home in Lake in the Woods, Spring Hill, Florida - 07/27/12 10:14 AM
JUST SOLD:  Home in Lake in the Woods, Spring Hill, Florida
Another home just sold by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes of Tropic Shores Realty.
This home sold in the upscale, gated community of Lake in the Woods in Spring Hill, Florida. The Lake in the Woods community is a unique community as there are no two homes exactly the same.  The developer was intent on not building a cookie-cutter subdivision and as a result, the Lake in the Woods community has developed it's very own character. 
Homes in Lake in the Woods are located on large estate lots and home styles vary from spacious ranch-style … (4 comments)

spring hill realtor: The Road to Homeownership: Working with Buyers from Contact to Contract to Closing - 07/24/12 06:49 AM
 
Taking it from first contact to contract to closing - Buying a home involves many steps!
 
Here are the steps on the road to homeownership.... I am committed to personal and professional service every step of the way!

First Contact and Consultation:  
Buyer interview and consultation to determine needs, wants, desired price range, time frame, among others.  Thank you for contacting me regarding homes for sale in Spring Hill, Hernando Beach and Weeki Wachee, Florida!
 
 
The Financing Discussion: 
Introduction to lender or mortgage broker for prequalification and loan process or obtaining proof of funds letter for cash … (12 comments)

spring hill realtor: Spring Hill Rotary Members Bowl in Sherriff's Fundraiser - 07/16/12 10:23 PM
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Bowling Extravaganza last weekend to raise funds for the nonprofit Youth Education Services (YES). 
It's always a fun event that members of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, have participated in for many years.  This year, the team received active support from members of the Rotary Interact Club of Springstead High School.

The guiding principle of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.
The Interact Club of Springstead High School is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Spring Hill.  Interact is the Rotary … (12 comments)

spring hill realtor: Spring Hill Realtors Learn about Habitat for Humanity - 07/11/12 06:17 AM
Local members of the Women's Council of Realtors, Nature Coast Chapter, enjoyed a presentation by Debbie Prescott, Director of Community Resources for Habitat for Humanity Hernando County at their most recent meeting.
While everyone has heard of Habitat for Humanity at some point or another, it was interesting and educational to hear in how many different ways the organization helps families and individuals in a community.
Since 1994, Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County has assisted over 150 people including children by helping them to obtain a home.  Aside from a qualification and screening process, families are required to contribute hundreds of hours of … (6 comments)

spring hill realtor: Just SOLD: "For Sale by Owner" in Spring Hill, Florida - 07/09/12 10:02 AM
Just SOLD: "For Sale by Owner" in Spring Hill, Florida
When inventory is low, working with "For Sale by Owner" sellers can be the solution.  My buyers just fell in love with this cute home in a nice Spring Hill, Florida, neighborhood.  They had been looking for a second home in Spring Hill to be used as a winter home for a while when we came across this property that was offered "for sale by owner".  It was just the right size, in the right location, and all they really wanted and needed.
On behalf of my buyers, I contacted the … (14 comments)

spring hill realtor: Press Release: Silvia Dukes Named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary Club of Spring Hill - 07/06/12 11:43 AM
Silvia Dukes, a Spring Hill Realtor and Rotarian has been honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida.  
Assistant District Governor 6950 Gretchen Pingley formally presented the Paul Harris Award to Dukes in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world. 
Rotarians practice a commitment to others which exemplifies "Service Above Self" through many notable projects within their community as well as internationally. 
The Paul Harris Fellowship was created in memory of Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. 
The Paul Harris Fellowship is awarded … (0 comments)

spring hill realtor: Sold: Pool Home in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida - 07/06/12 10:52 AM
Another great home sold by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes of Tropic Shores Realty!
Beautiful custom home in the Hunters Lake area of Spring Hill.  The home offered three bedrooms, four baths, a large bonus room, family room, formal living and dining rooms and an elegant master suite on 3650 square foot living and 5300 square foot under roof situated on almost half acre corner lot.  With quality construction, many upgrades and architectural features, plus all the amenities the buyers found what they were looking for in their new home.   
SOLD Price: $240,000  CASH
 
Are you looking for homes for sale … (6 comments)

 
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living (Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Spring Hill, FL

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Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

Address: Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, Tropic Shores Realty, 3441 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, 34606

Mobile: (352) 584-7441

Office: SilviaDFL@yahoo.com

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