Clearwater Florida Homes Condos Real Estate

Sandpearl Luxury Condo Hotel on Clearwater Beach Florida 33767

Clearwater Beach Real Estate is excited to have our first ever five star beachfront condo resort - The Sandpearl Resort is located at the corner of Mandalay Avenue and Baymont Street. For the first time in 25 years the Tampa Bay area has an new Resort Hotel on the beach and they've set out to deliver the ultimate resort destination.

The Sandpearl Resort was built where the old Clearwater Beach Hotel stood since 1917. The good news is that the history of the Clearwater Beach Hotel didn't end when it closed down 2 years ago.

The old hotel's bar was salvaged, restored and placed on in the Sandpearl's beachside tavern.

Our family was having dinner at one of our favorite Cleawater  beach restaurants, Bobby Heilman's Beachcomber,the other day and afterwards knowing the Sandpearl resort was getting ready to open we took some new shots of the Sandpearl from the front and from the beachside.

It gives you a feel for why this resort will have such appeal. It has world class beaches and amazing sunsets.

What a great Gulf view - especially at sunset. This hotel opened for visitors in 2007- just in time for Labor Day.

We've enjoyed seeing the Sandpearl go up since it is located just 2 short blocks from our office on Baymont Street. Sandpearl is located next to the Mandalay Beach Club luxury condo development. Both developed by JMC Developers.

The Sandpearl Resort (made up of the Hotel and Condo-Hotel) and Sandpearl Residences (the 116 Clearwater Beach Condos) are in a great location within walking distance of Pier 60 and their nightly activities, as well as, fishing from the functional pier. It is only about a mile's walk to Caladesi - which many believe will be named Best Beach in the United States next year. It has been recognized as a top beach for several years running now and is only accessible by foot from North Clearwater Beach or by boat.

Here's an overview of the Sandpearl Resort - Hotel and Sandpearl Condo Hotel:

• Address: 500 Mandalay Ave Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
• Rates: $159 to $950 a night
• Room Size: 425 to 1600 sq ft.
• It has 203 hotel rooms and 50 condo-hotel rooms that owners can rent them out 11 months of the year.
• Sandpearl has 700 feet of amazing Clearwater beach front with incredible views.
• 33 nearby boat slips should be ready about this time next year - good news for all Boaters!

Jack and I are a husband and wife real estate team specializing in Clearwater Beach real estate.  If you'd like more information on Sandpearl condos for sale or other Clearwater Beach condos feel free to give me a call at (727) 710-8035

More Photos of Clearwater Beach Luxury Condos - Sandpearl Resort & Sandpearl Residences

Sandpearl Condos - Smart Residences - Layouts and Fantastic Views

Clearwater Beach Florida - We are currently working with several buyers who are interested in purchasing one of the 26 Sandpearl condos for sale, as an investment property or a vacation home in the newest luxury condominiums on Clearwater Beach.  Right now these 26 Sandpearl condos for sale listed in the Tampa Bay MLS start at $709,000 to over $2.2 million.

Even though these are some of the most expensive condos on Clearwater Beach they continue to be in demand and have sold well even in this buyers market of 2008 with 11 condos having sold from $730,000 to $4,600,000.

Our favorite Sandpearl condo for sale right now is on the 14th floor with a fabulous southern view that overlooks pool and pier for under $2,000,000.

If you've been wondering what all the buzz is about - give us a call (727-710-8036). We'd be happy to give you an insiders tour of the Sandpearl Residences.

Sandpearl Condominium Building Layout

As you can see from the diagram below the Sandpearl Residences have 9 condo units per floor. All of the units have spacious balconies and the building is angled so you feel like you're the only condo in the Sandpearl.

Full on Gulffront Views (West) - For this prime view of the Gulf of Mexico you'll want Units #1 or #2. #1 is the South West condo and the #2 unit has the North West views (towards Caledisi Beach and the residential area of North Clearwater Beach). Sunset views to die for!

Southwest Views - So if you're looking for the popular southwest view (these always sell quickly) then you're going to want an odd numbered condo like 1, 3, 5. You'll have great views of the pier at Pier 60 in these units.

Southeast Views - If you want southeast then you'll like condos ending in 7 or 9. As you can see there is only one condo on the eastern side of the buidling - it has great views of downtown Clearwater and the intercoastal. Many buyers like these units because you have fabulous night views and you'll be really popular on the 4th of July with the best possible seat for the City of Clearwater's amazing fireworks. 

Full East View of Intercoastal Waterfront- Calling all sunrise lovers and  those who enjoy the night lights - these units offer some great views with some extra balconies off the kitchen and guest bedroom that are a real bonus.

The 3rd floor of the Sandpearl Condos have the majority of the ammenities like the pool area, fitness center, party room with kitchen, billiards room and more. Check out the one of a kind onyx countertops when you're there. 

Sandpearl Condos for Sale

Sandpearl currently has 26 condos for sale here are some and if you want details on all the condos just give us a call at (727) 710-8036 and we'll email you a current list of what is for sale by all the Tampa Bay real estate companies in the area. 

• List of Sandpearl Condos for Sale

in additon to great condos,  Sandpearl is getting new Clearwater Beach boat slips soon. We can also show you great beachfront condos in these other popular Clearwater Beach Condos:

Popular Clearwater Beach Condos for Sale

• Regatta Beach Club Condos
• Sandpearl Condos
• Belle Harbor Condos
• Chateau On White Sands Condos

 Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them - .

• "you treated us like family"
• "you dig for information on each property, researched and worked hard to make sure we knew everything about the condo we bought"
• "being out of state we needed someone we could trust - and that was you!"
• "we didn't want any pressure - we worked with you a long time and there was never any pressure"
• "you are the Painless REALTORS - I've bought and sold homes and you handled all the details for us - thanks"

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Clearwater Beach Florida -  Finding Waterfront Bargains-  Condos on Island Estates

Clearwater Beach Florida - We get lots of request for waterfront condos Today I was out on Island Estates at the Dolphin Cove condo complex again. (The picture you see here is just one of the amazing views from the 10th Floor looking out onto Clearwater Beach.) We are currently the buyers agent (representing the buyer 100%) for several people looking for the best waterfront condos for sale.

They've called us to be their advocate and real estate agent because they recognize the Clearwater Beach Real Estate values and bargains that can be found right now cant be expected to last forever.

These savvy Clearwater Beach buyers also know that they arent creating any more waterfront so these Island Estates and Clearwater Beach area bargains are definitely worth investigating.

Dolphin Cove continues to be popular as one of the best values on Island Estates.

I also realized many of our readers looking for the perfect second home retreat on the water or real estate investors looking to buy at the right time might enjoy learning more about this Island Estates real estate bargain.

Dolphin Cove Condos Relaxing Beach Getaway

Right now there are condos for sale starting at under $160,000 and several condos for sale under $200,000.

The building has 11 floors and there are a total of 120 units in this building that sits on the intra-coastal waterway offering wide open waterviews.

This complex has NO age restrictions which makes it popular with everyone except pets, because they dont allow any pets! (Sorry all our pet lovers this condo complex is completely pet free!)

Dolphin Cove has a secure locked entrances to both the building and the pool area. The inviting pool (with a blue dolphin seen on the bottom) area sits on the intra-coastal waterfront with a new fishing dock.

The pool area is complete with Tiki Huts, pavers and lots of inviting lounge chairs. There is a charcoal grilling area in this pool area as well. There are also his and hers bathrooms off the pool area.The landscaping offers privacy from local traffic. There are also 5 Dolphin Cove boat slips that are available first come first serve.

Other Dolphin Cove amenities:

• Recreation Room with kitchen, library;
• Bike Racks under building;
• Storage Units on ground floor;
• Laundry Facilities on each floor;
• Upgraded sprinkler system (current residents paid @$3000 each to have this upgrade for the 2012 deadline)
• 5 Boat slips available first come first serve
• Sitting area in Lobby
• 90 day leasing rentals ok;
• Large pool area for entertaining
• Safe, Secured entrances to both building and pool area
• 1 block from Publix and Island Way Shopping Center and Jolley Trolley stop
• Within walking distance of the beach and Pier 60

If you would like to know more about buying or selling Island Estates Condos give us a call. (727) 710-8036 or feel free to search the Clearwater Beach MLS now.

Island Estates Condos for Sale on the Water

The City of Clearwater Florida is a unique area. Most people don't realize we have the mainland and Clearwater also includes the Beach | Sand Key | Island Estates area on the water.

Are you looking to buy a Island Estates Florida Condo with amazing water views or an Island Estates Waterfront Home with a boat slip and easy access to the deep Gulf of Mexico prime boating waters where you can enjoy fishing, diving or just cruising? Heres what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them

Clearwater Beach Condos - Understanding Rental Minimums and Bed Tax 

Clearwater Beach Florida - Buyers often want to purchase Clearwater Beach Real Estate  especially after a great vacation stay. One of the first questions Clearwater condo buyers have is: "What are my options to rent out my Clearwater Beach Condo when I'm not using it?" 

What many people don't realize is the City of Clearwater's code's default is a minimum of 30 day rentals which means if no other rules apply Clearwater Beach Condos or other property must be rented for at least 30 days or longer.

Now while 30 days is the default for minimum rental each condominium associations set their own rules (This is why you have to read that big stack of condo docs and know what you're agreeing to). Everything from allowing 7 day rentals to mandating no rentals being allowed in the first 2 years of ownership. Yikes - the fine print could kill ya - financially speaking!

Recently I had client looking to buy a Clearwater Beach condo as their vacation home. They also wanted to be able to rent it out weekly when it's not being used. Sounds simple enough, right? These Clearwater Beach area rental facts below may surprise you. 

This is another good reason why you want to work with  Clearwater Beach experts who know this kind of info about the various Clearwater Beach condos (also things like are pets allowed, how to calculate property taxes, etc. - topics for another day) because....

Which Sand Key, Island Estates & Clearwater Beach condos allow Short Term Rentals?

Get the Facts:

• ALL Island Estates condos must be rented for over 60 days and most require a 90 days minimum or longer;
• On Sand Key there are only 2 condominium complexes that allow you to rent for a minimum of 14 days;
• Sand Key has no condos that allow 7 day rentals;
• Only 4 Sand Key beachfront condos allow 30 day rentals - the rest require that you rent their Sand Key Condos for 90 days or more;      

The good news is that their are actually 7 Clearwater beach condos that allow 7 day rentals - quirky how that number matched.  5 of these short term rental condos have fabulous inter-coastal waterviews (and you can walk across the street to Clearwater Beach) and there are two gulf-front Clearwater beach condo complexes directly on Clearwater Beach with sugar white sand at your backdoor.

You might wonder why Beach condo rental periods vary so greatly. There are many reasons but one of the reasons is that many of them have a 180 day minimum rental period because then you can avoid the extra 12% bed tax (which is charged to the user just like in a hotels) that is charged on all rentals in Pinellas County that rent for a period of less than 6 months. It's definitely something to consider when making your plans.          

If you are looking to purchase Clearwater Beach Real Estate any time soon - give us a call at (727) 710-8035 and let us know what your rental goals are and we are happy to share with you which Island Estates, Clearwater Beach and  Sand Key Condos match your requirements.  

There are still some homes on North Clearwater Beach that are grandfathered to allow 7 day rentals so they are another option for buyers looking for short term vacation options. We also have a few condo-hotels but this is a whole different model, however if  you'd like more info - places like Sandpearl are getting good reviews.   

Clearwater Beach Condos For Sale

Are you looking to sell a Clearwater Florida Condo - request our complimentary Condo Value Report on what is your Clearwater Beach condo worth in today's dynamic marketplace.

There has never been a better time to buy Clearwater Beach Real Estate - as a primary residence or an investment property. Buyers are finding that sellers of Clearwater beach condos, homes & townhomes on the best Tampa beaches are motivated to sell and qualified buyers are benefiting because you can save money and we'll help you negotiate real bargains. 

Enjoy our beautiful beachfront views or amazing intercoastal waterfront views and Tampa Bay boating? Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them.... Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!     

Want more info on Island Estates Real Estate? Search the Clearwater Beach MLS multiple listings of all properties including all waterfront Clearwater Beach homes for sale and beachfront condos in Clearwater. 

Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida, Sand Key Condos | Clearwater Beach Homes  - Give us a Call today at (727) 422-8901.

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Cyndee and Jack Haydon | Belloise Realty | 727-710-8036 210 Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL You will love this historic Clearwater home located near downtown, and the beach overlooking the Clearwater Country Club Golf Course. Built in 1924 4BR/3.5BA Single Family House   offered at $599,000 Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 3,427 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 15,750 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION You will love this historic Clearwater home located near downtown, and the beach overlooking the Clearwater Country Club Golf Course. Built in 1924 by Mr. John Philipoff, a local builder of distinction, this 4-bedroom, 3-full bath and 1-half bath, Golf Course Frontage home features hardwood floors, a fireplace, original windows and anatique light fixtures, 2+ car garage that was originally a carriage house and horse stable, and a screen enclosed pool. Mr. Phillipoff built this home for Mr. Oscar Rosseau, the man who engineered the building of the Courtney Campbell Causeway connecting Clearwater to Tampa. It was built halfway down a bluff in the center of the bluff for safety and to keep the home cool. Construction of the house at 210 Betty Lane was begun in 1923 and was completed in 1924.   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Attic Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Swimming pool COMMUNITY FEATURES Clubhouse Golf course     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES In Law Apt, Circular Drive, 2+ Car Garage, Sleeping Porch, Golf Course Across the Street - great views   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Cyndee and Jack Haydon Belloise Realty 727-710-8036 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 2, 2008, 8:33pm PDT

 This Clearwater home has the golf course, the pool and close to the beach along with it's rich history and lots of unique features Read our detailed article about this Clearwater Home for Sale 

Looking for a Clearwater home - Want to see all the homes for sale in the Tampa Bay MLS

Want the latest info on Clearwater Real Estate - feel free to call me at (727) 710-8035.

Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Clearwater Real Estate agents

Belloise Realty 59 Baymont Street Clearwater Beach Florida, 33767 

Clearwater Florida - We work with lots of Clearwater homebuyers and not all of them have worked with a buyer’s agents when they have bought real estate in the past. Today we asked one of the most experienced Charlotte REALTORs (who started selling homes 30 years ago) and one of the best home buyer agents I know to share what to look for to get a good real estate agent when you’re the buyer!

Terry McDonald, a leading buyer’s agent selling  Charlotte Real Estate  explains the Top 3 things to look for when you’re buying a home or condo in your REALTOR :

Top 3 things to look for in a Home Buyers Agent

1. Loyalty
2. Objectivity
3. Competence/Knowledge

We asked Terry the following questions?
What if a Clearwater real estate agent was loyal and competent, but not objective?

Terry: “Then these home and condo buyers and sellers would only get their real estate agents opinionated advice....(read the whole interview here)

Want to start your search for Clearwater Real Estate then Search the complete Tampa Bay MLS.  

MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida

Tampa Florida - So you just found out you're relocating to MacDill AFB or Central Command (Centcom).

Want to learn more about the Tampa Bay area? 

We'd love to be your local military relocation resource, since we have the Clearwater Coast Guard Air Station, the largest and busiest air station, Tampa's MacDill Air Force Air Base, and Central Command right in our backyard and are experienced in helping other military families and individuals who've moved here and we can help with:

• learning about local Tampa Bay neighborhoods,
• info on Tampa Bay schools
• moving and short term rentals,
• help in buying a Tampa Bay home,
• getting a VA mortgage | Home loan, 
• and more. 

"In addition to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base is also home to more than 50 Mission Partners, including United States Central Command and United States Special Operations Command. The presence of these two unified commands and other Mission Partners creates a unique multi-service community at MacDill, with all branches of service represented. So although MacDill is an Air Force Base, it is also home to many soldiers, sailors and Marines."  (Source: MacDill AFB)

It's easy to see why United States military personal is such a big part of our Tampa Bay communities and neighborhoods. 

One of our home buyers last year had served in the military and was now a consultant and was taking college graduate courses at the University of South Florida - the great thing is we have lots of colleges and universities in the Tampa Bay area to choose from as well.   

• Tampa Bay Florida | Complete List of Colleges and University | Clearwater-St Petersburg-Tampa
• Tampa Bay Florida Education- Complete List of Professional -Techincal Schools in Clearwater-St Petersburg-Tampa area

When relocating to the Tampa Bay area people either want to stay close to MacDill Airforce base which is located 8 miles south of downtown Tampa (withing about 30 minutes) or some are willing to commute a little further to be closer to our Tampa beaches since the commute may 45 mins - 1hr but the tropical lifestyle is hard to beat - either way we can help!

Moving to Tampa | St Petersburg | Clearwater Florida -Working at MacDill AFB

If you are looking for Tampa Bay neighborhoods closer to MacDill you may want to consider neighborhoods in Clearwater, St Petersburg, Westchase, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, South Tampa and Port of Tampa.

The great news is there are lots of Tampa real estate bargains right now and because we are still in a buyer's market you can find great values on homes under $200,000 in Brandon, Valrico, Clearwater and St Petersburg and even the higher priced, high demand area of South Tampa has buyers negotiating deals on these craftsman style homes with the finest detail throughout. These are all easy commutes to the Tampa International Airport as well.

If you're relocating and want to look at Tampa Bay homes you can find great options in along Tampa Bay in St Petersburg, Apollo Beach and on Davis Island.  

Tampa Bay Public School Choices

In both Hillsborough county and Pinellas County we have "School Choice" so check out the info on local schools here:

• Info Hillsborough County Public Schools
• Info Pinellas County Public Schools (St Petersburg / Clearwater)  
• Info on Pasco County Public Schools (New Port Richey / Land O Lakes)

Buying a Tampa Bay Home using a VA Mortagage

We are experienced in helping our clients buy homes with VA mortgages. We also work with experienced Tampa lenders that can help you get an FHA loan, as well as conventional loans. See what one of our recent veteran home buyers says about Buying a Home with a VA loan.  

• Tampa Clearwater VA Loan | Understanding Qualifying Ratios

Understanding Tampa Bay Florida Property Taxes

When we help military families moving to Tampa Bay they often ask what will my property taxes be? This is because we calculate property taxes differently than other parts of the country so here are 2 article that will explain our current Florida Property Taxes.

• Clearwater Florida Home Buyers Guide to Pinellas Property Tax Values - Part 1
• Clearwater Real Estate Guide to What Your Property Taxes Will Be | Part 2

Tampa Real Estate - Homes  Townhomes Condos for Sale 

Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Home or Tampa Real Estate where you can enjoy our golf courses, beaches or boating? Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them....

** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **

Buyers tell us that selecting the best Tampa Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!     

Want more info, click to Search all  the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa Bay MLS!  

Looking for Real Estate in Tampa Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches - Give us a Call.  (727) 422-8901.

The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon,  REALTORS and your Clearwater Beach Real Estate Consultants and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law.

Who's to Blame When the House Flip Flops

Clearwater Florida - As we look at all the foreclosures that exist today, especially locally here in Florida, many are the result of unsuccessful home investors and would be flipper's whose business plan flopped - it's easy to see how many got caught with their pants down!   

So when I read Matt Heaton's article today, Should Realtors be blamed for the sub-prime crisis? (A rebuttal)  it got me thinking about a situation that happened to us in late 2006 - I'd like to share it with you and have you give me your opinion..Would you have done the same thing - or not? Give me your opinion.

If One House is Good - Two Houses Must be Great - Right?

Last year we had an "new real estate investor" who went to a weekend How to Flip for Fast Profits Class - we all know the kind of seminars I'm talking about. He contacted us and asked us to help him buy a fixer upper home at a bargain price - which we help people do it all the time. We worked with him and he narrowed it down to 2 homes that both appeared to meet his buying criteria - now this is where the problem arises.

When we ask him which house he wanted to put an offer on he shocked us and says 'I'm gonna buy them both" - What??? Now we knew for the first home he had a line of credit that was very attractive and gave him great terms however when he got excited about the 2nd home he went out and lined up a less attractive loan to be able to purchase it.  

We immediately warned him to wait on buying the second home and we shared our concerns (for him) that he'd never remodeled and resold a home for a profit before. We advised him to buy one house now, get it done and then to do his next one... but he was totally h3ll bent on buying two homes right away.

I'm not your Mother or your Business Coach I'm your REALTOR

So now Jack and I sat down with each other and discussed our genuine concern for him and his ability to be successful. We questioned what we should do - because we do care about the people we serve more than doing a transaction. We discussed how we had been working with him for 6+ months to find these homes. We had fulfilled our job as his buyers agents and now because we cared so much about his ability to be successful we questioned whether we should finish the transactions or walk away.

So what did we decide?  Ultimately we decided that

• We had done what he had hired us to do as his Real Estate Agent;
• He had gotten 2 legit loans on his own and he WAS determined to buy these 2 homes from someone.
• We are not his mother or his business coach - we are real estate agents and we did our job 110% and felt we should get paid if he was committed to buying these homes.

We still hated that he was going through with his "risky" plan. Ultimately he did buy two homes and renovated them. Then sold one home early in 2007 and he has been unsuccessful in selling the other and may lose it to foreclosure- it has not been a profitable experience for him and has definitely impacted his good credit he started with.  

1. What would you have done if he's been your client?
2. Do you think that makes us part of the mortgage crisis? 

 Submitted by Cyndee Haydon   

Want to start your search for Clearwater Real Estate then Search the complete Tampa Bay MLS multiple listings of all properties including all waterfront Clearwater Beach homes for sale and beachfront condos in Clearwater. 

Sand Key Florida Real Estate - Today at the beach I was thinking of my good friend Missy Caulk, a top REALTOR in Ann Arbor who is a die-hard University of Michigan Wolverine fan. 

Being a University of Florida Gator myself we're anxious to see who ends up with College Football bragging rights for the next year as our teams are playing in this year's Capitol One Bowl Game in Orlando Florida. 

Recently Jack was researching various weather reports and was checking winter weather around the country and it got me to thinking if it was a competition based on our winter weather then we'd be the odds on favorite to win that bet. Now when it comes to college football - I'm not making any bets - think it should be a good game for all of us!  

So when it comes to game day, they are forecasting the high temps on New Years Day to be 81 degrees in Sand Key Florida and 31 degrees in Ann Arbor Michigan. Now we'll just have to wait and see what the final bowl game score will be.  Win or Lose I do know that this is the right time for Michigan Wolverine fans to purchase their winter retreat here in the Clearwater Beach / Sand Key area - let me show you our bargains.

Other Sand Key Condominium Articles you might like:

• Sand Key Condos | Complete List of All Sand Key Luxury Condominiums On the Beach
• Sand Key Bridge to Clearwater Beach Real Estate - Perfect for Sunday's Sunset
• Clearwater Beach Florida News | Clearwater 78 - Portland 19
• Sand Key Condos Real Estate Market Report | Sand Key FL Condos Bargains at almost 2 Year Low

• Regatta Beach Club Condos
• Sandpearl Condos
• Belle Harbor Condos
• Chateau On White Sands Condos 

Are you looking to buy a Sand Key Condo or Sand Key Real Estate where you can enjoy our beautiful Pinellas Gulf Coast beaches ALL year round ? Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them....

** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **

Buyers tell us that selecting the best Tampa Florida Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!     

Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater  Beach Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches - Give us a Call.  (727) 422-8901.

The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon,  REALTORS and your Clearwater Real Estate Consultants and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law. Original article posted on http://www.sandbarstosunsets.com/ in Sand Key Florida Real Estate Agent prepares for UF Gators - Michigan Wolverine Showdown

Pinellas County Florida

While we don't have a crystal ball we did think it would be helpful to take a look back over the last 2 years to see where Pinellas County luxury real estate been and where we are now.

Real Estate 2007 Year in Review - Pinellas County Luxury Condos

We all have heard that it's a buyer's market in the Tampa Bay area however let's review the facts and temper some of the news media. Here is the first report in our new series called the Real Estate Market Report - 2007 Year In Review.

Readers tell us that it's easy to find information on total Pinellas County market statistics however it can be misleading when those reports include everything from condos under $100,000 in 55+ Adult Retirement Condo Communities to the record setting condo sale of $4,400,000 at the Sandpearl Residences condos on Clearwater Beach this past month. 5 condos sold for over $3,000,000 this year in communities like The Grande, Mandalay Beach Club, Vinoy Place and Parkshore Plaza. Luxury condos and fine living still have their discriminating buyers even in this real estate market.

Just like all real estate is local - we believe each real estate market niche is unique and our goal is to provide you with a deeper view into our Luxury Real Estate Market in Tampa Bay.  We've been doing the research and preparing detailed reports on different Tampa Bay real estate market niches like:

• Luxury Condos (over $500,000) in Pinellas County
• Gulf front Condos in Pinellas County
• Pool Homes in Pinellas County
• Luxury Homes (over $500,000) in Pinellas County
• The Clearwater Beach Sand Key Condo Report
• Island Estates Real Estate Report  
• Clearwater Florida Homes Real Estate Report
• Clearwater Florida Condos Real Estate Report

...and how they've performed this year. We've also provided you with a historical view of the last 24 months. As we head into the New Year it's a time for reflecting on the past and planning for the future. Hope you find this information helpful.

We have seen the time it takes to sell luxury condos in Pinellas county has risen from just over 75 days to over 225 days this past month. It's easy to understand when you look at the fact that there is a more limited buyer pool for these luxury condos as well as the fact that condo buyers have more lots of choices of condos currently for sale in Pinellas County. 

The next chart explains the Pinellas Luxury Condo Real Estate Asked to Sold ratio. We often get buyer requests for people wanting to buy a Clearwater Beach Condo on the Gulf of Mexico for under $100,000, we smile knowing we could sell those all day long if it existed and then have to explain is just doesn't.

The following graph shows that while luxury condo sellers in Clearwater, St Petersburg and the Tampa Beaches are making deals and there are some luxury waterfront condo bargains to be found, sellers are not "giving away" this desireable Tampa Bay real estate.

Notice on the Asked to Sold Graph below that with the exception of one month, June 2007, out of the last 24 months the "asked to sold ratio" has been over 90%. While Pinellas County luxury real estate usually sells faster and in the high 90's - luxury sellers are holding the line on their property values and many are willing to hold out longer than to sell a drastically lower prices.    

Click to see complete report on the median price of luxury condos, units sold and Real Estate Report on Pinellas Luxury condo market in 2007.

Pinellas County Luxury Real Estate- Condominiums

Are you looking to sell a Pinellas Luxury Condo - request our complimentary Condo Value Report on what is your luxury Pinellas condo worth today.

Are you looking to buy a Tampa Beach Condo or Pinellas County Luxury Real Estate where you can enjoy our beautiful beaches or glorious green golf courses? Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them....

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Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!     

Looking for Real Estate in Pinellas County, Golf Course Condos | Homes to Clearwater Beach Condos  - Give us a Call today at (727) 422-8901.

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