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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!)
Millenials in Hernando County Florida This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Biannual Hernando County Economic Summit with many speakers from various backgrounds.  An economic outlook cannot take place without first looking at demographics and how they are changing.  The median age in Hernando County, Florida is about 48 years.   27% of the population is 65 years of age or older.  Not surprising since the area has grown over the past decades especially because retirees from other states made their home here. Millenials (also known as Gen Y) who were born between the early 1980s to the early 2000s and are now between 18 and 34 years of age, have now surpassed the total number of Baby Boomers.  Although in Hernando County, Millenials currently make up only 15.7% of the population,...
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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 Homes for Sale in all Price Ranges Home buyers who move to Florida from other states are looking to experience the Florida lifestyle.  )ften along with that goes a swimming pool in their own backyard.Pool homes are available for sale in Spring Hill at a wide range of price points. There truly is a pool home for sale in Spring Hill for every budget!Currently, there are 339 homes for sale in Spring Hill.  Almost half of these - 164 - are pool homes ranging in price from a low $29,900 to a high $699.999!  At the low end, $29,900 will buy you a two bedroom, one bath home without garage.  It has 936 SF living area and was built in 1969.  This home is a foreclosure property and it does need some "fixing up" to do! At the high end, you will find a four bedroom home with five b...
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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!)
Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida Home Sales April 2015presented by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, Tropic Shores Realty April homes sales in the Timber Pines golf course community in Spring Hill, Florida continued to be strong with 22 closed home sales.    The sales price range expanded in April into the low 300s.  Median sales price increased but average sales price decreased slightly. Compared to Timber Pines home sales from one year ago in April 2014, there were fewer sales in April 2015.  However, average sales prices for homes sold in Timber Pines in April 2015 increased by 17% over last year and median sales prices rose by 8%. Currently, there are 33 homes and villas under contract in the Timber Pines 55+ golf course community.    Homes and Villas for Sale in Timber Pines ...
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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!)
Pool Home in Spring Hill, Florida - Listed, Sold, Closed in 16 Days!by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, Tropic Shores RealtyIt took just 16 days from listing date to closing date and this Spring Hill Pool home has now sold!Completely remodeled, this Spring Hill pool home is move-in ready!  The sellers listed this Spring Hill pool home for sale with me at the beginning of May.  As it happened, I also had an out-of-state buyer come in just a couple of days later looking for a pool home in Spring Hill, Florida. We looked at a few homes but this home was the best match! After some negotiation, an agreement was reached and today a happy buyer and two happy sellers exchanged money and keys.  Property Details:3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car GarageLiving Area under Heat/Air:  1278 SFTotal Area ...
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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:  Alligator on the Beach! Turtles, crabs, sea gulls... you can certainly expect to see a great variety of critters when walking on the beach!  But who expects to see an alligator?  Luckily, this big guy was of the sandy variety - someones creative way to spend their beach time!  It didn't stay too long, just long enough for passersby to enjoy and take notice before being taking away by the sea with the next high tide.  Living in Florida means you have access to some great beaches from anywhere you live within a short drive.  This time, we took a drive across the state to the Atlantic coast to Cocoa Beach, Florida, to enjoy a walk on the beach. If you want to start enjoying the Florida lifestyle and are interested in homes for sale, please contact me at 352-584-7441 for more ...
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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!)
Another Spring Hill Florida 34606 Home Sold!listed by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty The seller of this custom-built three bedroom, two bath home in the Spring Hill Florida 34606 area contacted me earlier this year to discuss her downsizing plans from this 2004 SF home to a more manageable home in a 55+ community.   It became clear that we first had to find a new home to move into before the current one could be listed for sale.  We found a nice maintenance free patio home in the Wellington community in Spring Hill and my customer moved in at the beginning of March.  In April, we listed her old Spring Hill home for sale, received an offer after just five active days on market and successfully closed on this home today - two weeks ahead of schedule and at full ...
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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!)
Rotary Club of Spring Hill Florida Inducts Two New Members! The Rotary Club of Spring Hill Florida just became two members stronger!  District 6950 Assistant Governor Karen van Sickle conducted the induction of new members Mike and Trudy into the club. The members of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill engage in many community projects throughout the year including the annual Middle School Brain Bowl, Dictionaries for third graders, Kid's holiday shopping, and scholarships.  We also support other community organizations such as local homeless and youth shelters.Rotary Clubs are a part of a worldwide organization, Rotary International, and serve their respective communities in many ways. We also support the Rotary Foundation in its fight to eradicate Polio worldwide and participate in many 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!)
Happy Mother's Day! There must be a reason that Mother's Day is taking place in Spring when nature abounds with new mothers all around us! This proud mom of no less than 10 ducklings came swimming along in one of the Hernando Beach canals the other day.  It's not easy to keep such a big family gathered around at all times - only eight of the duckling made it to the photo session.  And of course, as every mother knows, there is always one that's quite different... notice the little yellow duckling standing out from its brothers and sisters!  Happy Mother's 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!)
Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida Home Sales March 2015presented by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, Tropic Shores RealtyMarch home sales in the Timber Pines golf course community in Spring Hill, Florida outpaced those of February by 64%.  However, buyers closed on homes in the lower price ranges and therefore, average and median sales prices decreased compared to the previous month. Sales activity contined to be strong throughout the month in this 55+ golf course community.  There are 37 homes and villas currently under contract.   Homes and Villas for Sale in Timber Pines Inventory of homes for sale in Timber Pines has decreased since last month but buyers still have a nice variety of homes and villas to choose from in various price ranges.   Average and median list prices once ...
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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!)
Another Pool Home in Spring Hill Florida 34608 SOLD! by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty This beautiful Spring Hill pool home has now sold!  The sellers contacted me all the way from the United Kingdom to ask for help in selling their Florida vacation home.  Physical distance, time differences, special tax reporting issues regarding FIRPTA, disposal of furnishings, and last but not least currency exchange all had to be considered in the listing, marketing and selling of this home.  As a Certified International Property Specialist, I have the knowledge and experience to  handle these issues.   Property Details:11262 Montcalm, Spring Hill, FL3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Solar Heated PoolBuilt:  1998    Living Area under Heat/Air:  1345 SFTotal Area under Roo...
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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!)
Sneak Peak - Spacious Villa for Sale in Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Floridaby Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, Tropic Shores Realty This villa in the 55+ golf course community of Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida, will be coming on the market soon.  The current owner is in the process of moving and has contacted me to list and market her home for sale.This is a two bedroom, 2 bath villa with 1296 SF of living area and a one car garage.  Living in this home, you will not have to worry about yard work, it will be taken care of for you.  Located in a pet-friendly village in the Timber Pines community, this village also offers its own village pool for the enjoyment of the residents. If you want to know more about this upcoming villa for sale in Timber Pines or like more information a...
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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 January to March 2015 Home sales were strong in the first quarter of 2015 in Hernando County, Florida. Currently, there are still 639 homes under contract to ensure strong sales in the coming months.Inventory of homes for sale in Hernando County is low, buyers looking for homes especially in the lower price ranges do not have a large number of homes to choose from or may eve have to wait until a suitable property meeting their needs and price range comes on the market. Hernando County Home Sales January to March 2015Current Number of Homes for Sale:  1168  Homes Sold Jan - Mar 2015: 783Sold Price Range:  $10,000 - $635,000Average Sold Price:  $113,126 Median Sold Price:   $103,500  Distressed properties such as short sales and foreclosures make up only...
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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!)
You Might be from Spring Hill, Florida, If... Every place and area has some noteworthy things that makes it special and living in Spring Hill, Florida, definitely offers a few aspects that makes it different from other places! You may be living in Spring Hill, Florida if you  - know that Spring Hill is the most populated area of Hernando County, yet it is not a city.- almost all your neighbors are from New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Pennsylvania, or another place from "up north"- look forward to the annual Swampfest - enjoy the annual Blueberry Festival- have been to the Annual Civil War Reenactment of the Brooksville Raid.- eat grits and eggs for breakfast- are used to seeing Dinosaurs at the side of the road  - have seen Mermaids swimming in th...
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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!)
Another 3 Bedroom Home in Spring Hill Florida 34606 SOLD!listed by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty This completely remodeled, three bedroom, two bath home with private back yard and view of a lake in Spring Hill, Florida has sold today!I listed this home on January 28, 2015 and it was on the market just 25 days before my seller received an acceptable offer.  The happy buyers purchased the home with FHA financing and the seller agreed to contribute to buyers with closing cost up to 4% of the purchase price.  Property Details:Living Area under Heat and Air:  1744 SFTotal Area under Roof:  2642 SFBuilt:  1980     Lot Size:  0.32 acresList Price:  $115,000Sold Price:  $115,000 Are you Looking to Buy or Sell a Home in Spring Hill, Florida?If you are looking 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!   Wishing you and your families a Happy Easter!   Hope you will enjoy a wonderful day celebrating the holiday with everything that makes it special.     I am taking the day off today to spend time with my family and will be back to answer all your Spring Hill and Hernando Beach real estate question on Monday!  Happy Easter!
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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 Florida 34609 Just Sold! Ranch-Style Home in Country Setting listed and sold by Realtor Silvia Dukes PA, Tropic Shores Realty  This spacious ranch-style home with an open floor plan just sold in Spring Hill, Florida!  The buyers were attracted by the beautiful country setting on over 1.43 acres while still having quick access all amenities nearby.  The additional, detached garage with workshop provides many opportunities for the car enthusiast or hobbiest.  Property Details: Bedrooms: 2   Baths:  2 Living Area under Heat/Air: 1692 SF Total Area under Roof: 2852 SF Built:  1973    Lot Size:  1.43 acres Sold for Full Price:  $115,000   Looking to Buy or Sell a Home in Spring Hill, Florida? For more information about available homes for sale in Spring Hill, Florida, or informat...
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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!)
Sold in Spring Hill Florida 34606 - Three Bedroom Home Short Sale by Spring Hill Realtor Silvia Dukes, PA, Tropic Shores Realty   This well maintained three bedroom, one bath Spring Hill home located in a quiet Spring Hill neighborhood successfully closed today as a short sale!  The home has an open floorplan, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and a large screened lanai overlooking a private backyard. Property Details: Living Area under Air/Heat:  1128 SF Total Area under Roof: 1760 SF Lot Size: 0.25 acres, fenced Sold Price:  $47,200   The seller came to me in September of last year to list his home for sale as a short sale.  A job transfer required him and his family to move.  Originally, he had bought the home at the height of the market in 2007, but with a much lesser value now, a short ...
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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 Winter 2014/2015   Home sales activity in Hernando County, Florida, remained strong through the winter months.  Home sales were particularly strong in November and December 2014 with 261 and 299 home sales respectively.  Hernando County home sales dropped off somewhat in January and increased again in February 2015.  The drop in closed sales in January is a natural occurrence as homes typically go under contract four to six weeks before they change ownership which puts the time of contract signing into the December holiday time.    While average and median home sales prices in Hernando County also fluctuated, they are showing an upward trend.   List price to sales price ratio are relatively stable.  However, with higher sales prices, they are also an ...
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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:  Beach Beauties     What is a day at the beach without watching the birds?  Sea gulls in particular seem to be somewhat social and at the same time competitive with each other especially when it comes it food.  This group however was more occupied with getting all their feathers in place! Maybe they were getting ready for the weekend?  Hope you will!    
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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 Spring!     Today is the first day of Spring!  The azaleas have been blooming for a while here in the Spring Hill, Florida, area.  This photo was taken while I was showing homes in the Timber Pines community.  My buyers admired the well kept appearance and beauty of the community and I think these azaleas certainly contributed to this impression.  While watching the news this morning, I saw that not everyone is feeling Spring just yet.  Some of you are still getting the snow.  Hope the weather will get in line with the calendar soon for you as well!  Happy Spring!  
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