We've had some listings that have had only 1 showing in months. One waterfront listing, at $675,000, had a showing request early this week. The shocked sellers said, OK. The following day, we had another showing request. More amazement, but OK. And yesterday, the third showing this week. What's happening??? A nonwaterfront listing, at $200,000, has had a few very quiet months, after an initial showing burst. It, too, has a showing scheduled for tomorrow - and today I had a prospect call that wants to see it on Monday. Today all three of us on the Simms Team were showing properties to buyers - from $225,000 to $1,000,000. Yesterday we were busy, too. probably unrelated, but interesting - James Thorner, writing for the St petersburg Times, has had some very negative posts, but on Wednesda... 02/28/2009

Tampabay Chamber of commerce, representing the south beaches of Pinellas. When is he las time you have been to a chamber meeting? Below find some dates and event that might interest you and help networking and meeting new people. February 2/18 Wed. 9:00 am. Ambassadors League @ ST Pete beach Welcome Center 2/19 Thurs. 3:00 pm. Government Committee @ Madeira Bay Resort 2/25 Wed. 9:00 am. Tourism Committee @ TBD 2/26 Thurs. 11:30 am. Lunch & Learn @ Shepherd's Clearwater Beach 2/27 Fri. 9:00 am. New Member Orientation @ St. Pete beach Welcome Center   3/3 Tues. 8:30 am. Speed Networking @ The Undertow Beach Bar 3/4 Wed. 9:00 am. Special Events Committee @ St Pete Beach Welcome Center 3/5 Thurs. 3:00 pm. Technology Committee @ ST Pete Beach Welcome Center 3/6 Fri. 8:30 am. Speed Networking... 02/16/2009

Tampabay Chamber of commerce, representing the south beaches of Pinellas. When is he las time you have been to a chamber meeting? Below find some dates and event that might interest you and help networking and meeting new people. February 2/18 Wed. 9:00 am. Ambassadors League @ ST Pete beach Welcome Center 2/19 Thurs. 3:00 pm. Government Committee @ Madeira Bay Resort 2/25 Wed. 9:00 am. Tourism Committee @ TBD 2/26 Thurs. 11:30 am. Lunch & Learn @ Shepherd's Clearwater Beach 2/27 Fri. 9:00 am. New Member Orientation @ St. Pete beach Welcome Center   3/3 Tues. 8:30 am. Speed Networking @ The Undertow Beach Bar 3/4 Wed. 9:00 am. Special Events Committee @ St Pete Beach Welcome Center 3/5 Thurs. 3:00 pm. Technology Committee @ ST Pete Beach Welcome Center 3/6 Fri. 8:30 am. Speed Networking... 02/16/2009

I am helping to get the word out. BRIDAL SHOWCASE Recently engaged? Looking for a location for your ceremony and reception? Save April 5th from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm for a spectacular Bridal Showcase in the beautiful, waterfront Boca Ciega Ballroom at the St. Pete Beach Community Center. The Boca Ciega ballroom, located in the St. Pete Beach Community Center at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, is a hidden gem as it is one of very few waterfront wedding locations in the Tampa Bay area. This free to the public. Envision a ceremony held between palm trees on the edge of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay. View the Boca Ciega ballroom dressed to the nines with gorgeous ceiling swag decorations. Connect with various vendors and get all of your planning done in one location. All brides‐to‐be that register at the ev... 02/15/2009

Gulf Winds 2 Stories Townhomes Saint Petersburg Beach Florida 33706 Search All Saint Petetersburg Homes For Sale Now If you're interested in buying a new home in Saint Peterburg. We can help your find new home builders that will show you communities, neighborhoods, and multiple home models in Tampa or throughout Pinellas County. Custom MLS Search all Saint Pete Beach/Condominiums Homes for sale now By combining their individual talents, knowledge, and expertise. Nappi Group will ensure you a professional service you will be happy with, whether it is buying or selling your home in the South Shore and Tampa area. Below are our home listings. Click on the picture below to obtain more information on the home. We are able to gather information on any home or help you purchase any home you f... 11/25/2008

Search All Saint Petetersburg Homes For Sale Now If you're interested in buying a new home in Saint Peterburg. We can help your find new home builders that will show you communities, neighborhoods, and multiple home models in Tampa or throughout Pinellas County. Custom MLS Search all Saint Pete Beach/Condominiums Homes for sale now By combining their individual talents, knowledge, and expertise. Nappi Group will ensure you a professional service you will be happy with, whether it is buying or selling your home in the South Shore and Tampa area. Below are our home listings. Click on the picture below to obtain more information on the home. We are able to gather information on any home or help you purchase any home you find on this Web site. Click here for all the Tampa FL listings. Help... 11/25/2008

San Seair Waterfront Condominiums Gulf Blvd Saint Petersburg Florida 33706   Search All Saint Petetersburg Homes For Sale Now If you're interested in buying a new home in Saint Peterburg. We can help your find new home builders that will show you communities, neighborhoods, and multiple home models in Tampa or throughout Pinellas County. Custom MLS Search all Saint Pete Beach/Condominiums Homes for sale now By combining their individual talents, knowledge, and expertise. Nappi Group will ensure you a professional service you will be happy with, whether it is buying or selling your home in the South Shore and Tampa area. Below are our home listings. Click on the picture below to obtain more information on the home. We are able to gather information on any home or help you purchase any h... 11/24/2008

Punta Vista Harbor Waterfront Condominiums Gulf Blvd Saint Petersberg Florida  Search All Saint Petetersburg Homes For Sale Now If you're interested in buying a new home in Saint Peterburg. We can help your find new home builders that will show you communities, neighborhoods, and multiple home models in Tampa or throughout Pinellas County. Custom MLS Search all Saint Pete Beach/Condominiums Homes for sale now By combining their individual talents, knowledge, and expertise. Nappi Group will ensure you a professional service you will be happy with, whether it is buying or selling your home in the South Shore and Tampa area. Below are our home listings. Click on the picture below to obtain more information on the home. We are able to gather information on any home or help you purchase any... 11/24/2008

Bahia Del Mar is an amazing luxury community. It has an amazing Florida setting a with views of a lake, the Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge and you can even see the Don CeSar Hotel. This condo complex has one and two bedroom units that start in the mid $100,000's.  Relax by the bay or enjoy the community amenities which include a community pool, with a clubhouse in the building (card room, ping pong, pool table, and fitness area).  Residents can even lease out their properties and have pets. Here's your chance to own your personal paradise to live in year round or for those memorable vacations.  Bahia Del Mar is just minutes to Ft. Desoto, Gulf Beaches, thriving downtown St. Petersburg, I-275, airports and Tampa.  The community is also nestled against Isla Del Sol's incredible par 71 golf c... 08/28/2008

St. Pete Beach is located on the coast of Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County, it is the 7 mile long barrier island called Long Key. St. Pete Beach was incorporated from several communities. It was called St. Petersburg Beach, but the residents changed the name to St. Pete Beach in 1994 as that is what the area was commonly called. The official area has the city being almost 20 square miles, but almost 18 square miles is water. The city has three bridges that connect it to the mainland. They are connecting at Treasure Island, South Pasadena and Bayway Isles. St. Pete Beach has miles of beautiful beaches of soft sand. Residents and visitors can enjoy the public beaches and the numerous water spots.  The Don CeSar Beach Resort is located in St. Pete Beach. It is easily be found, just look f... 08/27/2008

St. Pete Beach, FL Real Estate Update (5/10/2008-6/9/2008) Total Properties Listed (Including New) =   369 New Properties Listed =  48 Properties Sold =   24 Properties Expired from the market (EXPIRED) =  46 Properties under contract (PENDING) = 31 If you would like more information about  St. Pete Beach, FL , just contact us at www.tampahomeguides.com. Source of numbers is Midflorida Regional MLS.         The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Mabe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Mabe is a broker working in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell homes.  Contact Pam at 813-245-0316 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco County area. Information is provided in this blog with the i... 06/12/2008

Get Your Home Ready To Sell In preparing your house to sell, ask yourself over and over if your house looks like someone else's dream house. Houses in move-in condition tend to be inviting to buyers; houses that are like new typically sell the fastest and procure the best price.With that in mind, here are a few things to consider when getting ready to sell:ExteriorRemember the 60-second rule: that's all the time you have to create a good first impression! Mow the lawn, rake leaves, trim trees and shrubs that keep light out of the house and remove dead plants. Pick up tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys, and building materials and store them neatly in a storage area. Replace broken or missing roof shingles and straighten and clean the gutters and downspouts. Clean all windows and mend torn ... 06/07/2008

As the prices of condos have dropped, I've seen a big spike in the desire for beach front condos.  Many people have wanted to sit on their patios and listen to the waves come in and watch the sunset.  Unfortunately, as prices were skyrocketing, the average cost for a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo was closing in on $700,000.  But now there prices are dropping below $500,000 (can even find a few 3 bedroom units) and more and more out of town buyers are interested.  From Canada to France, I have buyers calling and flying down to get thier piece of the beach.  I think the most surprising part of the new trend, is that while many of the lower priced units need lots of upgrading, you can also find some really nice deals.  On Friday I was looking at a 4th floor, corner unit that had been purchase... 01/13/2008

I just got the news that the "German baker boy" a little bakery on St Pete beach had to close their doors because their Visa has been denied.What are we doing?  Isn't Pinellas county real estate market suffering enough?A huge portion of our income here on the beaches comes from tourist; the German Baker Boy added a value service to our community, supplying all Europeans and Canadians with the bread and pastries they love.While our government is talking about amnesty for illegal immigrant they punish the ones who have been here legally for years like the Bakerboy.Marina and Detlef Raddant came to Florida 10 years ago and opened their bakery.For 10 years they have been serving the community and paying their taxes, paying their rent, paying for their own health insurance etc.They have not ... 07/23/2007

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