Florida is a premiere retirement destination offering numerous options for budget friendly retirement. Heritage Pines in Hudson, Florida is a wonderful option for active adults looking to enjoy exciting amenities and nice homes in an attractive price range. The homes of Heritage Pines start in the low $100’s and go up to the high $200’s. Built by Lennar Homes and U.S. Homes between 1999 and 2007, this completed community offers a nice selection of well-cared for resale homes. Heritage Pines is a private, gated 55+ community of 1,407 homes. Throughout the 6 years this community was under construction there were 22 different floor plans available including attached villas, detached villas and single-family ranch homes. The community is made-up-of several self-governing villages. Some vill... 05/02/2012

  Easter Island Resident Lost in Hudson-Florida I found this guy sitting on a front lawn near a listing I have. He’s obviously lost and looks rather confused. Maybe I should have pointed out the way to Easter Island for him. I wonder if he has an iPad? He looks to be deep in thought. Wonder what he's thinking about? Probably just enjoying our wonderful Spring weather here on the west coast of Florida-maybe he's looking to buy a house. If you would like to buy a house, call us: Toni and Craig Weidman Re/Max Sunset Realty 727-237-0083 or 727-359-9518 Selling West Pasco for 21 Years News you may have missedFlorida Blueberry Festival is May 4-6 in BrooksvilleOur Baby Cardinals HatchedBeacon Point Villas - Hudson FL -No age restrictionsTassels on His Ears in Animal Kingdom-Orlando FLZoonosis... 04/30/2012

  13746 Stoneridge Dr-Hudson Florida - Lovely Free-Standing Villa-No Age Restrictions A charming home at The Preserve of Fairway Oaks with no age restrictions. Fees are approximately $198/month and includes basic cable, exterior lawn maintenance, trash pick up, building exterior, escrow reserves, exterior pest control, roof maintenance. Located in Hudson-Florida with it's great beaches, parks, Bayonet Point Hospital, library and schools. The living room and dining room have vaulted ceilings and plant shelves.The stepsaver kitchen has wood cabinets, a separate breakfast room for casual dining, and a separate inside laundry room attached. A  spacious master bedroom and master bath with his/her sinks and a garden tub, two large walk-in closets, and a linen closet. A lanai allows you to loo... 04/20/2012

Hudson-Florida 1st Quarter Home Sales Report 2012 The homes sales report for Hudson Florida which includes zip codes 34667 34669, does not show much of an upward movement in the sold category so far over 2011: although the Pending sector is relatively high. We will see how many of these close in the next quarterly report.For the first 3 months of 2012: 533   Active on the Market  70  Active with contingencies 115  Pending 203  SOLD For the first 3 months of 2011: 200 SOLD As in the New Port Richey Florida report: The interesting factor is that in 2011, short sales/foreclosures were 92 of the 200 sold. (46%).In 2012, the short sales/foreclosures were 62 of the 203  sold. (30% of the market)This could be an indicator that the short sales/foreclosure sector of the home sales is slowing do... 04/11/2012

  12913 Balsam Ave in Hudson Florida- 3Bedrooms and a Pool Located in Shadow Lakes Estates in Hudson Florida. A true family home with  3 Bedrooms home in 1967 SF of living area and a birdcage screened pool. Step into the bright entry way with its atrium and skylight. 12913 Balsam Ave has spacious formal living and dining rooms, and the family room has the feel of a cozy country home. The kitchen and baths have been updated with custom tile, wood cabinets, skylight, and granite counters. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast looking out over the pool in the breakfast nook.   The large master-suite is very tranquil and opens to the screened pool and covered patio. All the bedrooms have generous closets with a big walk-in in the third bedroom for storage. A generous covered patio area is next to the ... 04/09/2012

If you are in the Hudson Florida area this week or weekend I Must Suggest you visit Sam's Beach Bar on Hudson Beach.  Sam's is a local fun spot for anyone visiting the area.  Sams is located at 6325 Clark St. Hudson, FL. 34667 and their phone number is 727-868-1971. Sams is a "come as you are" spot for Great Food and Cold Drinks in a Fun and Tropical Setting.  The Beach Bear is located right on Hudson Beach with unubstructed views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico Water and the Most Show Stopping Sunsets you will ever see.  Each night locals and visitors gather at Hudson Beach to watch the Sun Set on The Gulf of Mexico and each night the event ends in thunderous applause. If you are looking for quality local fare, Sams is where you need to visit.  Some of their appetizers include fried pi... 04/03/2012

  Just Listed For Sale - 13746 Stoneridge Dr-Hudson Florida   Enjoy living in this charming free-standing villa at The Preserve of Fairway Oaks.The living room and dining room have vaulted ceilings and plant shelves.An easy to navigate kitchen has wood cabinets, a breakfast bar and a separate breakfast room for casual dining, and a separate inside laundry room is next to the kitchen.   The split-bedroom plan includes a spacious master bedroom and master bath with his/her sinks and a garden tub, large walk-in closets (2)  and a linen closet. You will love the vinyl-windowed enclosed lanai that overlooks the lovely trees in the backyard.  The home is located across the street from one of the two community pools; and there are no age restrictions in the community. Maintenance fees are $198... 03/29/2012

8328 Pavilion Dr in The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club This home is no longer available. If you’re thinking of selling or buying call us at 727-237-0083 Please call  or check our website The price has been recently reduced to $135,900. on this beautiful home in the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club in Hudson-FL. You will enjoy the elegant and spacious great room with it’s gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling. 3 bedrooms with the  third bedroom room being multi-purpose with a closet and pocket doors and currently used as the family room. The lovely master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet. The kitchen is well-planned and has a pantry and a breakfast bar with a separate casual dining area.The community is part of The Links Golf Club; and has access to the clubhouse... 03/20/2012

Price Reduced on 8328 Pavilion Dr in Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club in Hudson Florida This home is no longer available. If you’re thinking of selling or buying call us at 727-237-0083 Please call  orcheck our website   The price has been reduced to $135,900. on this beautiful home in the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club. Elegant and comfortable home with a gas fireplace in the vaulted great room built in 1989. See my previous blog about the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club. There are 3 bedrooms with the third bedroom room being multi-purpose and currently used as the family room; it does have a closet and pocket doors to close it off for privacy. The lovely master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet. The kitchen is well-planned for casual dining o... 03/15/2012

Preserve At Fairway Oaks in Hudson Florida is A Great Choice for Florida Living   Preserve at Fairway Oaks is located in Hudson, Florida and is a very pretty and well-maintained neighborhood of free-standing villas. Private pools are allowed and the lots are large enough for you to put in a pool. There are 2 community pools and one is heated.   There are 6 homes currently listed ranging in price from $109,900 to $289,000.  Square footage of the active listings runs from 1622  to 2722 sf.  There  are two homes under contract; and 9  homes have closed in the last 6 months ranging in closed prices of $92,000 to $135,000. Preserve at Fairway Oaks association fees are reasonable for this type of community and run from $186.00 per month to $215.00 per month. Fees include roof and exterior mai... 03/02/2012

Home Sales in Hudson- Florida for January 2012 Hudson Beach looking south Subdivision Active Pending Sold Lowest $ Highest $ Beacon Woods 60 27 6 ↓ 40,000 117,000 Lakeside Woodlands 11 3 2 ↑ 48,000 70,000 Beacon Woods East 22 8 1 ↓ 0 39,000 Barrington Woods 5 2 0   0 0 Beacon Woods Golf & County Club 21 2 3 ↑ 133,000 177,000 Fairway Oaks 7 2 1 ↑ 0 119,000 Preserve at Fairway Oaks 7 4 0 ↓ 0 0 Market Statistics as of the end of January 2012 in Hudson-Florida 449 Active on the Market 47 Active with contract 85 Pending 31  homes sold from $18,000 to $170,000. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in Hudson-Florida, give us a call Toni & Craig Weidman Re/Max Sunset Realty 727-359-9518 or 727-237-0083 www.toniweidman.com   Search Homes for Sale in Hudson-Florida   We've been selling... 02/26/2012

3 Bedroom Home for Sale in The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club at 8328 Pavilion Dr Hudson FL This home is no longer available. If you’re thinking of selling or buying call us at 727-237-0083 Please call  orcheck our website A lovingly maintained and elegant  home in the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club with a spacious and vaulted great room, sliding glass doors to the lanai, and a gas fireplace. The  third bedroom room can be also used as the family or media room; it does have a closet and pocket doors to close it off for privacy. The lovely master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet. The kitchen is well-planned and has plant shelves, a pantry and a breakfast bar with a separate casual dining area overlooking the back yard. Listed at $139,900. Visit here to see... 02/23/2012

12913 Balsam Ave in Shadow Lakes Estates-Hudson-FL is an Updated 3 Bedroom-Pool Home This home successfully SOLD by Toni Weidman, Re/Max New Dimensions 727-237-0083 Call us if you’re thinking of selling or buying in the area Delightful 3 Bedroom home with 1967 sf of living area, and a pool. Step into the entry way with its atrium and skylight. The formal living and dining rooms are vaulted and spacious; the family room has the feel of a cozy country home while the kitchen and baths have been updated with luxurious custom tile, wood cabinets, skylight, and granite counters.   The breakfast room is convenient to the family room and looks out over the pool and privacy-fenced backyard.The large master-suite is very peaceful, opens to the pool and patio, and has large closets. All the bedroo... 02/18/2012

  Bishop McLaughlin High School Presents "If I Were Your SuperHero" on January 27 2012 This will be a one night only performance of an original play written by LaigneeBarron in which a troubled teenage Kylie is transformed when she becomes the babysitter of a young autistic boy. The play will be performed at the Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center at 13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill, Florida in Pasco County.  The performance will begin at 7pm.Tickets are $8/per person  if purchased through their website www.hopeyouthranch.org Tickets are $10 at the door cash or checks only.100% of the proceeds will go to Hope Ranch Learning Academy Classroom Expansion to help with the increase of their services to students with Autism and other learning disabilities. For further contact information, plea... 01/21/2012

The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club in Hudson Florida-A Golf Course Community The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club is a beautiful neighborhood located in  Hudson, Florida. With over 400 homes, The Estates was started in 1989 and building continued through the 1990's; the last home was built in 2001.The Links Golf Course is built in and around the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club; and as a homeowner you will enjoy membership of the Million Dollar clubhouse and enjoy the pool, tennis, boccie, shuffle board, a fitness center, basketball, and the restaurant. The golf course is open to the public and you do not pay a gold membership fee to live there.   The Links Golf and Country Club - Hudson Florida Homes in The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Count... 01/19/2012

Home Sales in Hudson- Florida for December  2011 Subdivision Active Pending Sold Lowest $ Highest $ Beacon Woods 62 14 9 29,00 95,000 Lakeside Woodlands 12 2 1 ↑ 0 67,500 Beacon Woods East 25 9 3 45,000 105,000 Barrington Woods 3 3 0 ↓ 0 0 Beacon Woods Golf & County Club 15 2 2 ↓ 109,300 127,000 Fairway Oaks 7 2 0 ↓ 0 0 Preserve at Fairway Oaks 6 3 2 ↑ 99,000 135,000 Statistics at the end of December 2011 in the West Pasco area. (Compared to November) 2694 on the Market (up 392) 335 Active with contract (up 18) 544 Pending (up 27) 361  homes /closed (up 103) If you’re thinking of buying a home in Hudson-Florida, click on the subdivision listed above; then give us a call. Toni & Craig Weidman-Re/Max Sunset Realty 727-359-9518 or 727-237-0083 www.toniweidman.com Search Homes for Sale in ... 01/17/2012

Beautiful Home for Sale in the Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club in Hudson-Florida You will find this beautiful home at 8328 Pavilion Dr with many custom extras, in the prestigious Estates of Beacon Woods Golf & Country Club-Hudson-Florida alongside The Links Golf and Country Club. This home is no longer available. If you’re thinking of selling or buying call us at 727-237-0083 Please call  or check our website Lovingly maintained home has only been lived in during the winter months by the original owners. The spacious great room has vaulted ceilings, sliding glass doors to the lanai, and a gas fireplace. The bright family/media room can be used as a 3rd bedroom with it’s generous closet, and pocket doors to close it off for privacy. The lovely master bedroom has a huge wal... 01/03/2012

  Home Sales in Hudson- Florida for November  2011 The Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian in Disney World-Orlando Subdivision Active Pending Sold Lowest $ Highest $ Beacon Woods 57 16 9 ↓ 49,900 115,000 Lakeside Woodlands 10 2 0 ↓ 0 0 Beacon Woods East 25 7 3  ↓ 69,900 133,000 Barrington Woods 5 0 1 0 123,999 Beacon Woods Golf & County Club 19 2 3 ↑ 163,000 208,000 Fairway Oaks 9 0 1 ↓ 0 130,000 Preserve at Fairway Oaks 7 4 1 0 112,500 Sales seem to be down a little but prices are shifting upwards just a tad. The lower inventory means that prices will at least level off and start a shift upwards . Numbers at the end of November in the entire West Pasco area. Compared to October 2302 on the Market (down 296) 353 Active with contract (up by 71) 517 Pending (up by 12) 258 homes sold/... 12/20/2011

  Christmas Train Rides in Crews Lake Park-Pasco County  Take to kids to ride the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad Christmas Trains at Crews Lake Park in Pasco County. Saturday: Dec 17, 2011. The Saturday ride from 10am to 4pm goes to Winter Wonderland and a visit with Santa. Ride the evening ride on a lighted train ride through the woods from 6-9pm.       Posts you may have missedHow Big is Your Global Footprint? Find Out HereCraig and Toni Weidman are featured in It’s Your Home Trinity MagazineOnline Foreclosure Auctions in Pasco CountyMeet the Emu Family in New Port Richey- FloridaThe Christmas Trees of Disney - Disney World-Orlando8328 Pavilion Dr., Estates of Beacon Woods-Hudson-FL is for SaleSnow in Florida- You have to visit Celebration-Florida to see itAre You Ready for Rudolph? My... 12/17/2011

This home is no longer available. If you’re thinking of selling or buying call us at 727-237-0083 Please call. 8328 Pavilion Dr in Hudson-Florida -The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club 8328 Pavilion Dr in Hudson-Florida -The Estates of Beacon Woods Golf and Country Club 12/10/2011