New Port Richey, Florida Realtors Real Estate Blog

September 16, 2009

Welcome To Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida

Welcome To Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida

Country Club Estates, Hudson, Florida

This small community of approximately 300 detached single family homes whose entrance is Located between the New WalMart Supercenter & Castriota Chevrolet on US-19 in Hudson, Florida. This community, which had become a bit blighted in the beginning of the new Millennium, has seen a resurgence in the last couple of years. The community has a Civic Association that has gotten very involved in revitalizing the community. Everybody is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, and if you want to actually join the Association it is only $10/year/person

Country Club Estates Civic Association Monthly meetingThe Civic Association has a monthly meeting on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 pm. The clubhouse is located at the end of the main drag, which happens to be called…Country Club Dr

I credit the Board members for affecting alot of necessary change to improve the community back to the hay days when it was mainly a well kept, modest, snow birds paradise community. They have been aggressive in getting Code Enforcement into the community to get everybody up to code which was not popular with some. But it was very necessary to maintain a nice community. They have even caught flack for the code enforcement, even though it is a county issue, not a community issue. Under County codes one needs to keep yards maintained, no commerical vehicles, and boats or trailers may not be stored in front of the house.

So now, with the help of the Board, Country Club Estates has become a Neighborhood watch area. They have gotten the Mounted Patrol to come in every once in a while, and what child is not thrilled to see horses trotting through the community. In the same vein as “It takes a village” they now have a golf cart, as well as a pickup truck, that does late night community patrols to make sure there are no problems.

Country Club Estates Bingo SignIn order to keep the kids out of trouble, they have updated the clubhouse to have a movie night, and other activities, the schedule for which can be viewed on the Country Club Estates Civic Associations Calendar. They fixed up the Basketball net, and for the more experienced residents there is Bingo and shuffleboard courts. They are also willing to entertain any idea you may have to improve the community. They have really gotten pro-active in improving this Hudson, Florida Community

Now if a community on the come back that you can be proud to be apart of and help make one of the best little communities in Pasco County, than I suggest you look into purchasing a home in Country Club Estates. It has been many years since homes have been so affordable. Here is the current inventory of homes in the Community.

CCE market update graph

Regulations prevent me from posting possible mortgage amounts for these homes as a general range, so i recommend you use a mortgage calculator to see how much cheaper than renting a $40-50k home can be purchased for. And remember the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is not an $8,000 tax credit. It is a 10% tax credit on the purchase price, up to $8,000

So there it is. A community aggressively making improvements on a daily basis. A board who is willing to consider, and figure out ways to implement, any idea that will benefit the community. And finally Prices that are incredibly affordable. So do yourself a favor, if you are currently renting, or thinking making a purchase, Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida is a great oppurtunity at a great value. The Florida Lifestyle is more affordable than it has been in years. See if it is for you by stopping by and touring the community.

View Larger Map

West Pasco, Florida’s Distressed Real Estate Market: Currently available Short sales, Foreclosures and Bank owned properties

West Pasco, Florida’s Distressed Real Estate Market: Currently available Short sales, Foreclosures and Bank owned properties

If you are looking for great deals in Real Estate, than the Distressed Real Estate Market would be a good place to start. Prices have collapsed in the West Pasco Real Estate Market. This Hudson, Florida Realtor has been shocked at some of the price declines. One subdivision that has been a Farming Area is Country Club Estates. It went from $45k to $133k at the peak, to $45k again. A triple to a zero net gain in but a couple of years.

So if you are looking for investments under $50/sqft, Hudson & West Pasco, Florida are places this Hudson, Florida Realtor would suggest looking.

West Pasco Florida Distressed Market Report Foreclosure & short sales

Has this Hudson, Florida Realtor peaked your investment interest? Well than take a look at the actual inventory. Above we have some statistics, here are the actual listings presently available in West Pasco Florida. Just Click here to view distressed properties in my West Pasco Florida. And if you have interest in getting more information on a property, or to schedule a viewing, Contact a Professional Realtor, Such as myself.

To view some of the distressed properties currently available in Hudson & West Pasco Florida click here

Beacon Woods, Hudson, Florida Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Beacon Woods, Hudson, Florida Real Estate Market Report August 2009

I was a bit astonished when i pulled the market report for Beacon Woods. You see 85 homes for sale in a community of 2100+ homes just seems a bit low. I guess it is a testament to the great community that it is with very active resident involvement. Just review what their Community Association does and you will get the idea. With 11 houses sold in August 2009, and only 85 homes for sale, there is only a 10 month inventory on the market, which is much better than its surrounding areas. I have found this to be a very enlightening Real Estate Market Report

Beacon Woods, Hudson, Florida Real Estate Market Report

Back when Wal-mart made its intentions known, that it would like to build its latest Supercenter at one of the entrances to the community, well alot of people were up in arms. So much so that the Civic Association hired an attorney to fight its development. In the end though, Walmart won, but not without a few concessions to address concerns about increased traffic into the community. In all Beacon Woods is a Thriving 18 hole Championship Golf Community with many subdivisions within the greater Beacon Woods, with all the amenities available for all wants and needs. If an active community is what you are looking for, it is what you will find in Beacon Woods. Their monthly newsletter is more like a magazine, and there is something to do everyday, without ever leaving where you call home.

Lastly I would like to add, if you have not already noticed at the Civic Associations webpage, Beacon Woods is actually in Bayonet Point, Florida.

View Larger Map

August ’09 Real Estate Market Report Sea Pines a Waterfront Gulf Access & Golf Community in Hudson, Florida

p>August ’09 Real Estate Market Report Sea Pines a Waterfront Gulf Access & Golf Community in Hudson, Florida

Sea Pines August Market Report

Was a bit surprised that Real Estate in Sea Pines Waterfront community. But compared to many other places it seems there are fewer home owners in trouble here, thus the lower homes on the market. Of course being the only Waterfront Gulf Access & Golf Community in Hudson, Florida definitely has its appeal for long term living.

Prices in this Hudson Florida community range from $110,000 – $450,000. To view specific Homes for Sale in the Preserve at Sea Pines feel free to browse them at my website, and search the MLS for free and no obligation, compliments of your Hudson, Florida Realtor Daniel J Hunter

August 18, 2009

Sign of Economic Woes: Florida Population Declines for first time in 53 years

Filed under: Uncategorized — LoveTheGulfRE @ 17:03
Tags: , , , ,

Sign of Economic Woes: Florida Population Declines for first time in 53 years

Hammock by the Gulf

State SealThat’s right folks, for the first time in over 50 years the population of Heaven’s Waiting Room has declined. Why you may ask.

In my opinion it is just the economy. The state of Florida has 10.6% unemployment. Locally here in Pasco we are at 12% unemployment. And it is hard to budget for retirement when you do not know how much it is going to cost in the long term.

But rest assured the Baby Boomers will reverse this anomaly in the states growth.

shuttle view of floridaWith the crash in our Real Estate market and the high rate of foreclosure we are starting to look very attractive to investors, both foreign and domestic. And with a bottom eventually to be found, those looking for a nice place to retire will again turn their eyes towards Florida.

Read the full article at www.FloridaRealtors.org

florida coin

Tampa MSA 2009 Q02 Real Estate Market Report by a Hudson, Florida Realtor

Tampa MSA 2009 Q02 Real Estate Market Report by a Hudson, Florida Realtor

MSA= Metropolitan Statistical Area. There are over 350 in the United States, which are used to give a more local evaluation of Real Estate Markets. National Real Estate numbers are good to follow, but it can not be said enough. All Real Estate is Local. Just ask Detroit or Flint Michigan how they fared during the housing bubble. An area is considered an MSA if, like Tampa, they have over 50,000 people in the area. The MSA also includes surrounding counties if they are interdependent on one another

Tampa MSA Median Home Price

As you can see in the map above, the median home price for the Second Quarter of 2009 fell to $140,900 which is a drop of 22.1% from the Second Quarter of 2008. And is a fall of 36% from Real Estate Market highs of ~$220,000 in 06

To read the Chart below, the Red Line is read off the Right side dollar values, and the Blue bars are read off the Left side percentage gains/losses. As you can see, while many are saying the Recession has bottomed, their is not yet such an indicator in our local housing market. But keep in mind this is only the first quarters information. We do not have the second quarters statistics yet, which may show a bottom, hopefully.

09 Midyear Market Report

If you eliminate, or average out Q1 in 2007 it has been a pretty even decline in the market, price-wise, as shown by the Red Lines pretty even decline. And taking out Q1 in 2008 you will see that the pecentage losses, are fairly steadily accelerating as well. But keep in mind each one is year over year. So every 4th blue bar is what is being compared, they are all year over year price declines. All in all, you can see we have pretty much wiped out any and all gains since 2002 in the Tampa Real Estate market. With some housing selling in the teens or low 20′s, I really can not see much more price declines in the general market. There just is not much room for them to go lower.

map and graph courtesy of www.Realtor.org

August 3, 2009

Tremendous Rental Income oppurtunity in exclusive Kiawah South Carolina Real Estate

Filed under: Uncategorized — LoveTheGulfRE @ 19:14
Tags: , , , ,

Tremendous Rental Income oppurtunity in exclusive Kiawah South Carolina Real Estate

http://kiawah1.lovethegulf.com for full details Kiawah rental unit

This lovely furnished 2nd floor villa features vaulted ceilings, since there is nobody above you. If you are looking to establish a getaway or a great investment oppurtunity, look no further. These units are rented by the community, in a pool. Last year’s income was $59,000, of which the owner recieve 40%, so approxiamately $25,000 and you do nothing.

Or it is a great place to have for weekend getaways. The golf courses are magnificient in the area, both in the Resort as well as in the General Charleston, South Carolina Area. Start everyday on your Screened in Porch listening to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean smashing on the beach, just yards away.

Historically Kiawah has made for a great place to live, vacation, or invest. In my experience the weather has been very agreeable. It does get rather warm and humid in the summer months, but the reain has also seemed to be inland from the coast, as opposed to drenching the resort. I have yet to have had a golf outing cut short due to rain. Kiawah rental unit

So if you are considering buying a bit of paradise without leaving South Carolina in the good ole USA, I would recommend giving this a further look

http://kiawah1.LoveTheGulf.com

View Larger Map

August 1, 2009

Waterfront Gulf Access Leisure Beach, Hudson, Florida Real Estate is so affordable now.

Filed under: real estate — LoveTheGulfRE @ 14:42
Tags: , , , , ,

Waterfront Gulf Access Leisure Beach, Hudson, Florida Real Estate is so affordable now.

One of Hudson, Florida Premier Waterfront Gulf Access communities is one of my favorite communities. And as a result of the Subprime mortgage meltdown prices have become very attractive. As you will see in the map below, the charming Community of Leisure Beach is only made up of 7 Streets and is minutes from the gulf.

  1. Nautical Isle
  2. Leeside Isle
  3. 1st Isle
  4. 2nd Isle
  5. 3rd Isle
  6. 4th Isle
  7. 5th Isle

Every street, save 3rd Isle, is a cul-de-sac so it is also a very quiet neighborhood making it easier to enjoy the serene lifestyle of Florida Waterfront Gufl Access in paradise. Back before the crash you could not buy a waterfront gulf access lot for under $300,000 in most communities. The most recent sales were distressed properties and did not break above $200,000. Now while most properties have only about 60′ of waterfront, the properties on the cul-de-sac’s have as much as 135′ of waterfront. And it was just a couple of years ago that the Canals were dredged.

Another attractive feature of this Waterfront Gulf Access community is No Bridges. You’re sailboat is free and clear to launch here with direct Gulf Access. so not only can you fit a long boat in this community, tall ships are at home as well. So if you are a boat owner, or plan on being one, I would suggest you take a good look at Leisure Beach In Hudson Flordia. And if you zzom out the map below, you will see the New Hudson Super Wal-mart in the bottom right corner.

View Larger Map

Theme: Rubric. Blog at WordPress.com.

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.