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Spring Hill, FL Real Estate News

By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Ruby Red Sunset! It's been a glorious Sunday that ended in a glorious sunset.  I zoomed into the sun with my camera to capture it just as it was dipping into the horizon doused in colors so fiery orange and red.   With no clouds in the sky, this ruby red sunset truly was a beautiful sight.      Looking to buy or sell a home in Hernando County, Florida?  Please call me at 352-584-7441 or email me for more information about living in our beautiful communities of Spring Hill, Brooksville, and Hernando Beach, Florida or visit my website at www.SilviaDukes.com.
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Sunday Trivia - Candy-Look-Alike - Can you Guess what These Are? Take a close look.  Just for a little Sunday fun, can you guess what these are and what they are made of?  When I saw these at first I saw what they were for but not what they were made of.  The answer may surprise you.  I will reveal the answer further down below but keep guessing and don't look to soon!     not yet...       just one more guess....     got it?  Please let me know in your comments what your first thought was!         And they are... Checkers!   You probably got that.  But what are they made of? It may not be easy to recognize but they were made of corn cobs that were sliced and then painted to make the checker pieces. It just shows, we don't need all that plastic after all! Just a little Sunday Trivia - Ca...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
    Spring Hill Pool Home under $100,000 - Now under Contract! listed by Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, of Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida Spring Hill pool homes under $100,000 are not offered for sale every day and the buyers of this  Spring Hill home with pool and fenced yard recognized this fact.  This Spring Hill pool home is now under contract after less than two weeks on the market! Property Details: Address:  13413 Tyringham Street, Spring Hill, Florida 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage Living Area under Heat/Air:  1200 SF Total Area under Roof:  1864 SF Built:  1987    Lot Size:  0.23 acres List Price:  $89,500     This home has recently been remodeled and is move-in ready for the new owners.  They will love the sparkling pool with the large deck that is perfect for Florid...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Memorial Day 2014 "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices."   This quote is an excerpt from the Address to Congress, President Harry Truman gave in April 1945 shortly after the death of President Franklin Roosevelt. This Memorial Day, let us remember those who have fallen and made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and freedom.     
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
  A Handful of Blueberries... is what I currently get every day from my two small blueberry bushes that are growing in my Florida backyard.  It is not a very well known fact that Florida grows blueberries and right around now, they are getting ready to pick.  In our area, there are several farms where you can pick your own blueberries. Here in Hernando County, Florida, we even have an annual Blueberry Festival taking place in April of every year just to celebrate the blueberry! Blueberries are good for you.  Some even say, blueberries are the world's healthiest food and you can read about that some more but for me it is enough that blueberries are just so delicious! If you don't have your own blueberry bushes and live in Hernando County, Florida, you may want to visit one of the many He...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
  Happy Mother's Day! Here's wishing all Mother's a Happy Mother's Day - which really should be every day, don't you think?      Inspirational Quotes on Mother's Day             There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.Chinese Proverb        The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. Rajneesh       A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.Dorothy Canfield Fisher       God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.Jewish proverb   Enjoy your day!
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
2014 All Hazards Preparedness Expo in Brooksville, Florida     What: 2014 All Hazards Preparedness Expo   When:  Saturday, May 10, 2014   Time:  10:00am-2:00pm   Where:  Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California Street, Brooksville   Info:  352-754-6830   Admission:  Free   The Hernando County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a All Hazards Preparedness Expo this Saturday for the public to attend.   This annual event used to be called "hurricane" expo but it traditionally included coverage of other disasters and preparedness issues so for the first time this year, this Expo is now the All Hazards Preparedness Expo.   It's never too early to prepare yourself, your family and your home for any disaster that may occur.  Remember, it's better to be ready than to be wishin...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
How Do Americans Feel About Buying and Selling a Home?   Fannie Mae just released the results of its monthly national housing survey for April 2013 in a consumer news release.     The responses of the survey reveal an overall positive consumer attitude toward real estate and seem to point toward an increasing optimism among consumers and especially those who may buy or sell a home in the near future.    Here are some of the highlights of the survey:   42% of Americans think now is a good time to sell a home. 69% of Americans think now is a good time to buy a home. 50% of Americans believe home prices will go up in the next 12 months. The expected average increase in home price is 2.9%. Only 5% of Americans expect home prices will fall in the next 12 months. Click on the link for the ful...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Home Sales in Timber Pines, Spring Hill Florida April 2014 Real estate market data for the Timber Pines community in Spring Hill, Florida provided by  Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty  Homes Sales in Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida Home sales in the Timber Pines 55+ community in Spring Hill increased dramatically in April 2014 from 19 units in March to 34 homes and villas sold in Timber Pines in April 2014! Inventory of homes for sale in Timber Pines decreased by one unit since last month and remains at a low level. Average days on market for homes sold in Timber Pines in March decreased to 57 days while average days on market for homes that are still in inventory is now at 77 days.  Currently, there are 30 homes and villas under contract in the Timber Pines community.   Average...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
  Florida State Lawmakers Approve Numerous Real Estate Related Initiatives The legislative session just ended and many home and real estate related initiatives and budget items were passed by Florida legislators.  According to FloridaRealtors®  for the first time in many years, the State directed funds collected from documentary stamp taxes at real estate closings under the "Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund" to housing programs rather than to general revenue as had been practice in recent years to make up for budget shortfalls in other areas.  In total, $167 million were appropriated to the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) as well as the State Apartment Incentive Loans (SAIL) Program.  The SHIP program is also more commonly known as the "first-time homebuyer downpayment ass...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Hernando County Florida Home Sales April 2014 provided by Silvia Dukes, REALTOR, Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida Home sales in Hernando County, Florida, increased again although at a slower rate of 9.5% which could be an indication of a slow down from the early Spring rush in the Hernando County real estate market Compared to March 2014 home sales in Hernando County, the average sales price range for homes in Hernando County slightly increased and is holding steady.  The median price range increased by about 5% indicating a move toward higher price ranges. Homes under contract decreased for the first time in several months by about 4.5%. Inventory of homes for sale in Hernando County has decreased again.  Average days on market for homes sold in April 2014 decreased by five d...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Foto Friday:  Vivid Bougainvillea Earlier this week, I was previewing a home for a potential listing by an out-of-state seller.  He had asked me to give him an opinion of what needed to be done to the home in order to get it ready for sale.  He was particularly concerned about the landscaping around the home.   First impresssions are important so I will give him a few suggestions to improve the curb appeal and appearance of the home but I think this beautiful Bougainvillea that is growing at a corner of the house is a nice addition to the landscape.     Looking to buy or sell a  home in Spring Hill, Florida?  Work with an experienced Realtor who is familiar with the area and the real estate market in Spring Hill.  Please call me at 352-584-7441 for more information about marketing your ...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
My First Real Estate Experience Felt Like I Signed my Life Away! My first real estate experience took place long before I even thought of the possibility of one day becoming a real estate agent.  In 1991, my husband and I were moving to a small town in Texas right along the Mexican border and we decided to buy our first home. This was long before cell phones and the Internet became a common household fixtures so there was no looking online for homes for sale.  We made an appointment with a nice real estate lady who had previously helped one of my husband's collegues - I now know that this is called a referral and it's the best compliment a happy customer can make!   I don't remember too many of the details but she took us under her wings and guided us through the home buying process inc...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Florida Nature:  Baby Grackle There is always something to see when you just look.  Today, I spotted two Baby Grackles hopping around in the grass.  I knew there was a nest just outside our bedroom window as I had been watching the parents go in and feed their noisy chicks.  Now the little Grackles are out and about and are practicing how to use their wings. I caught this little scene just as one of the adult Grackles came with a beakful of yummy food to feed the little one. I guess, you could call it a Sunday brunch for Grackles. Florida has an abundant wildlife and is a paradise for birdwatchers.  You may be a serious birder enjoying the great Florida Birding Trail  that goes through Hernando County, Florida, or you may just enjoy birdwatching in your own backyard. Either way, you wil...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Gardening in Florida - English Dogwood Every Spring, the English Dogwood bush in my backyard puts on its beautiful white flowers.  Sometimes, there are so many, it looks as if it snowed.  Well, ok, maybe that's going a little too far and besides, we don't like snow in Florida. Nevertheless, the English Dogwood or Mock Orange Bush as it is also known, is just a pleasure to have in the Florida backyard.  The flower are very fragrant reminiscent of the wonderfully sweet smell of orange blossoms.     People new to Florida are sometimes at a loss as to what will grow and flourish in this climate and the English Dogwood may be just one plant the should consider. I have had this English Dogwood bush for quite a few years and actually, I propagated it from a cutting of a bush that I had growing...
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Spring Hill FL First Time Home Buyers- Get Help Cutting Through The Economic Haze Spring Hill FL first-time home buyers in 2014 are faced with a question that hasn’t changed for generations: is it more practical to buy right now, or to continue to rent? Over the past few years, buying has been the easy choice. Nationally, in 2013 it cost 35% less to own a home than to rent according to that year’s study by real estate website Trulia. That despite rising house prices and mortgage rates. But that was last year, and the experts have been pretty unanimous in predicting that interest rates will continue to rise—ending up somewhere near 5.5% by 2014’s end (per the National Association of REALTORS®). In the face of higher interest rates and house price tags, will 2014 be the year when renting ...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
  Home Sales in Timber Pines, Spring Hill Florida for March 2014 Real estate market data for the Timber Pines community in Spring Hill, Florida provided by  Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty    Homes Sales in Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida The Timber Pines real estate market currently is in a sellers market.  Inventory has dramatically decreased and home prices are on the rise.  Timber Pines sellers can expect to sell their home within 60 days from listing date while buyers will have to be quick to make their decisions and offers on newly listed homes for sale in Timber Pines as soon as they come on the market. Inventory of homes for sale in Timber Pines decreased by 31% from the previous month. Average and median list prices continue to increase. Average days on market for home...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Happy Easter from Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida Driving through the Timber Pines golf course community in Spring Hill, Florida just before a holiday, you will notice the many decorations Timber Pines residents have put up. Just before Easter, the community is hopping with bunny rabbits and baby chicks!  It's the Timber Pines way of saying "Happy Easter", enjoy  your holiday! Interested in living in Timber Pines? Whether you are looking for a primary home for full time residency or a winter home, if you are interested in living in a friendly 55+ community such as the Timber Pines golf and country club community in Spring Hill, Florida, and you would like more information, then please contact me by email, call 352-584-7441 or visit my website at www.SilviaDukes.com  Happy Easter fr...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
    Hernando County Florida Home Sales March 2014 provided by Silvia Dukes, REALTOR, Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida Home sales in Hernando County, Florida, increased by 31% in March compared to the previous month. Average sales price range for homes in Hernando County decreased while the median price range increased. Homes under contract continued to increase for the third month in a row. Inventory of homes for sale in Hernando County has decreased again.  Average days on market for homes sold in March 2014 increased to 100 days.     Hernando County Home Sales March 2014 Homes Currently on Market*:  1358 Total Homes Under Contract:  597 SOLD March 2014:  282 Sales Price Range:  $18,500 - $349,600 Average Sales Price:  $102,639 Median Sales Price:    $93,250   Average Days on...
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By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES, Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
(Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!)
Dixie Swim Club Now Playing at Stage West Theater in Spring Hill, FL   The current production at the Stage West Theater in Spring Hill, Florida, is the "Dixie Swim Club"! Last night, we got together and watched the show and had a blast! Not wanting to give away too much of the plot, the writing is hilarious as the show accompanies five college swim team friends over the decades as they go through the ups and downs life while getting older.  The various relationships and interactions of the characters were funny, witty and even touching at times with a bit of an surprising ending. The show was sold out so if you want to go see the "Dixie Swim Club" performance at the Stage West Theater in Spring Hill, make sure to get advance tickets for the remaining shows on: Sunday, April 13 and April...
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