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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Oma's Little Princess turned 5 this past week and the 'official' party was held at Marshall Street Park in Safety Harbor Florida. Safety Harbor Florida has so many wonderful parks and Marshall Street Park offered everything that was needed for a great afternoon. Besides Spider Girl turning five, it was great to see my nephew, Joseph Roberts, who is in pre-med at the University of Florida up in Gainesville. I don't get to see him nearly enough and was amazed at how TALL he has gotten! If you are looking for the perfect place to have a party, I suggest you check out Marshall Street Park in Safety Harbor Florida or one of the other fantastic parks in Safety Harbor and the surrounding area.        
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida Market Report - October 2011   Safety Harbor Florida is an adorable, eclectic community located directly on Tampa Bay. It is here that we focus on October's Market Report. One thing that we do notice immediately is the reduction in time on the market! As you read through this report, take note of the short amount of time until these properties closed. This is positive news and something that we are seeing across the region. There were 20 single family homes that closed during October. On the higher end was a magnificent 4 bedroom 3.5 bath single family home in the exclusive gated community of Huntington. This 2-story home with the Pebble Tech salt water pool and 3277 sq ft of living space was listed for $499,850 and sold after 87 days on the market for $480,000. On...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida - Market Report for September 2011 indicates that the market has indeed started to pick up noticeably. There were 18 closings of single family homes during September 2011 in Safety Harbor Florida. We begin with the most expensive, a fabulous 6 bedroom, 6 full bath and two half bath, 8087 sq ft home in the gated community of Signature Estates. This home is on over an acre of land and includes not only an enormous pool, sports court, private child's playground and pool side guest house but also a game room, media room and many other luxuries within the walls of the main house. Listed at $1,499,000 this remarkable home was on the market for only 52 days. Selling price for this one was $1,400,000 and it was a cash deal. The least expensive home that closed in the same ...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
PURCHASE AND REHAB YOUR HOME IN SAFETY HARBOR FLORIDA WITH THE FHA 203(K) LOAN - Most home buyers are turned off at the sight or even thought of buying a fixer-upper; a foreclosure or an older home today. However, educated and informed home buyers are utilizing the FHA 203(k) loan to buy their new home and fix it up with no additional out-of-pocket expense. The FHA 203(k) loan is a tool that savvy home buyers, successful contractors, Realtors and mortgage originators have been using since 1978. An FHA 203(k) loan is very similar to the traditional FHA loan. The only real difference is that with the FHA 203(k) loan, the home buyer is adding money to their mortgage balance to finance-in any repair/improvement cost. Whereas the traditional FHA loan requires that certain repairs be done bef...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida - Market Report for August 2011 is as follows: When we examine Single Family Homes in Safety Harbor we find 15 homes that closed during August 2011. On the high end was a 4 bedroom, 4 bath pool home on Bayshore with 3396 sq ft of living space that was listed for $700,000 and actually sold for $636,500 after 197 days on the market. On the lower end was a 2 bedroom 1 bath bank owned home with 1180 sq ft of living space that needed A LOT of repair work. This South Green Springs home was listed for $49,999 and sold for 50k after only 16 days on the market. Once again, we see that the market is moving again, which is exactly what all of the latest reports are indicating. Florida is leading the real estate recovery! The average time on the market for those 15 single fami...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
One of my favorite parks in our area is Philippi Park in Safety Harbor Florida. Located directly on the shores of Tampa Bay, Philippi Park has so much to offer! Whether you are there to explore the temple mound of the Tocobaga Tribe that lived there before the white man came to the Tampa Bay Area or simply want to enjoy a long hike in the picturesque park that overlooks the bay, Philippi Park is a great destination for the entire family. There is a great playground for the little ones and picnic shelters that can be reserved for parties. You can use the grilling facilities and there are plenty of restrooms and water fountains in the park. Children of all ages love wandering under the magestic Live Oak trees and fisherman can launch their boats in the park. This is one park you really ne...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida Market Report for July 2011 is as follows: There were 18 Single Family Homes sold in Safety Harbor during July 2011. The most expensive of this short list is a 4 bedroom 3 bath 2870 sq ft pool home in Old Harbor Place. This home was on the market for only 75 days, which is amazing since it was a short sale! Listed at $365,500 this home actually sold for $345,000. On the other end of this list of 18 homes is a 2 bedroom 1 bath 1538 sq ft bank owned home that was listed for $62,000 and sold for $47,250 after being on the market for 246 days! The average time on the market for single family homes July closings was 147 days. When we look at townhomes, villas and condos that closing during July 2011 in Safety Harbor Florida we come up with only 5 closings! The high end ...
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By Jason Hands, Purchase Specialist - www.jasonhands.emmloans.com
(E Mortgage Management )
ResMac Mortgage is a direct lender in Tampa. We offer the best rates and fees in the industry with in house underwriting and processing, allowing us to close loans in 21 days or less. We are a full service direct lender with no lender overlays with Stated Income loans, Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, HUD Homes, My Community, Home Path and Hard Money to 70%.I also have access to Down Payment Assistance Programs in most Counties.• 600 Mid Score on FHA Financing, 620 Mid Score on Conventional, VA & USDA Financing, 640 Mid Score on HomePath, also Stated Income Loan Program• REO, Short Sale, Foreclosure & Probate Purchase's• Up to 100% Financing On VA & USDA• Up to 97% Financing On HomePath• No Monthly Mortgage Insurance Payments (HomePath, VA & USDA)• Fixed Rate, ARM & Interest Only Opt...
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By Jason Hands, Purchase Specialist - www.jasonhands.emmloans.com
(E Mortgage Management )
ResMac Mortgage is a direct lender in Tampa. We offer the best rates and fees in the industry with in house underwriting and processing, allowing us to close loans in 21 days or less. We are a full service direct lender with no lender overlays with Stated Income loans, Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, HUD Homes, My Community, Home Path and Hard Money to 70%.I also have access to Down Payment Assistance Programs in most Counties.• 600 Mid Score on FHA Financing, 620 Mid Score on Conventional, VA & USDA Financing, 640 Mid Score on HomePath, also Stated Income Loan Program• REO, Short Sale, Foreclosure & Probate Purchase's• Up to 100% Financing On VA & USDA• Up to 97% Financing On HomePath• No Monthly Mortgage Insurance Payments (HomePath, VA & USDA)• Fixed Rate, ARM & Interest Only Opt...
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By Richard Blake, Rick Blake
(Blake Real Estate Inc.)
  Safety Harbor Waterfront Homes Safety Harbor waterfront homes come in all sizes and price ranges.  If you are lucky enough to live in one of these Safety Harbor waterfront homes, you are one of the very blessed and very few.  Most of the waterfront homes in Safety Harbor are found along Bayshore Blvd or Philippe Parkway and they range in price from the high $400k’s to a few million dollars.  Safety Harbor residents have enjoyed some of the most beautiful waterfront properties in Florida.  Many of these waterfront properties have huge yards with big swimming pools and luscious gardens.  Maybe the best thing worth mentioning is the overall location offering residents plenty of activities nearby.  Most of these homes are within walking distance to downtown Safety Harbor where they can en...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida Market Report for the First Half of 2011 is as follows:In the category of Single Family Homes there were 96 sales. They ranged from a high list price of $1,160,000 that sold after 290 days on the market for $900,000. This home was a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath with 6626 sq ft of living space and just under two acres of land. At the other end of the spectrum was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath bank owned home with 971 sq ft that was listed and sold for $39,900 after only 27 days on the market! On average for the first half of 2011 single family homes were on the market for 97 days. This certainly shows that there is a REAL ESTATE RECOVERY going on in Safety Harbor!!In the category of townhomes, villas and condos there were 17 sales. These ranged from a high list price of $185,000 for a...
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By Toni Weidman, 20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
(Sailwinds Realty)
Philippe Park in the picturesque town of Safety Harbor-Florida is one the prettiest parks on the Florida's West Coast. It sits on the side of, and overlooks Old Tampa Bay and has scenic walkways along the water with lots of benches for sitting, relaxing and enjoying the view. Great for a family picnic too. Philippe Park was acquired by the state in 1948 out of what was the plantation owned by Count Odet Philippe; who introduced cigar making and citrus culture to Florida. It was originally 162 acres. Also, of historical interest, there is an Indian Mound that is listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks. You'll have to climb the mound to see it or you can bicycle up. There are still some huge oak trees within the 122 acre park. That's my 6ft. husband walking towards the tree...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor Florida Market Report for May 2011 is as follows: 15 single family homes sold during May 2011 Average price: $224,927          Average # of days on Market: 55 In the category of townhomes, villas & condos there were 5 sales during May 2011 The average sale price was $84,515 and the average number of days on the market was 67 days. The most expensive of this list was a condo with 1340 sq ft that sold for $126,000. Located directly on Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is a popular community with easy access to both Tampa and Clearwater! For more information on homes for sale or to list your home, give me a call today!  
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By Toni Weidman, 20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
(Sailwinds Realty)
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Safety Harbor is such a unique and funky little town located directly on Tampa Bay. It is always difficult to take only one or two photographs! While I was there today I took several shots of individual homes and one more than uniquely individual garage! And while the AR photo blogger contest only allowed a single photo, it was impossible NOT to want to share some more of these photos with everyone!   You have to attempt to imagine all of these homes in a row on one really funky street! There are many artsy homes and shops in Safety Harbor, but none more unique than this one section of town! It is here that the neighbors seem to have joined together to show their individuality!   Years ago, when I was still teaching history in the local school here in Safety Harbor, I used to love going...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The ActiveRainPhotoBloggerContest  is responsible for this blog post and there is no better place to take photos for such a contest than in the eclectic town of Safety Harbor Florida. Situated on Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is just across the bay from the City of Tampa and just down the road from St Petersburg and Clearwater. It is also convenient to the world famous Gulf Beaches of Clearwater Beach and the other barrier islands to the immediate south. The town of Safety Harbor has developed into a rather unique community of artists and small shop owners. It is indeed fitting that these residents enjoy expressing their individuality through many various means, including funky forms of art and decorations on their homes and throughout the town of Safety Harbor. Here is an example of how one...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
Government Home Loans FHA/VA/USDA in Safty Harbor Florida are still being used in most purchase transactions. I specialize in FHA, USDA, VA Loan products. When it comes to less out of pocket expense at a rate that is competitive with other lenders such as the conventional types more people are choosing to go with the Govies; which are aka FHA, VA and USDA Loans.  However lenders are not always willing to adopt into practice the new programs being passed down byHUD. Lets just say it would appear that this particular program isn't being accepted with open arm's on main street so far. HUD recently launched a program aimed at helping people who are current on their mortgage loans; refinance to the lower prevailing rates being offered through FHA and VA Approved Lenders even if they are und...
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  This November the 27th, make a dash down to the Safety Harbor marina for the first annual Autumn Fest.  This 5 kilometer (that's just a little over 3 miles) run will wind up North bayshore and main Street before finishing back at the Marina. The cost is $28 and that includes a free custom T shirt for the first 800 applicants.  It starts at 6:00 pm (so you might want to wear your miner's lamp) you can go to www.cityofsafetyharbor.comDocumentView.aspx?DID=1652 to pull up an application form - you can also pay by check. The celebration promises live music, good food and lots of beer, the later being vigorously emphasized . If you don't like to run, come out and watch all the ambitious people work off their Thanksgiving dinners and enjoy the beautiful weather and the fun.  And go buy some...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Water lilies are another beautiful plant. Safety Harbor has many ponds that have these lovely plants in them! When I see a water lily it reminds me of being at Piestany in the Slovak Republic. This world famous spa town has some of the most beautiful water lilies I have ever seen. But you don't have to travel around the world to see them, there are a wide variety right here in sub-tropical Safety Harbor Florida! Where the sun always shines and it NEVER snows!!!  
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