Overall residential unit sales dropped significantly in September and were down 18.5%. Single family home sales fell 22.9% and condo sales dipped by 11.2% compared to September 2009. The market is still taking a breather after all the sales related to the tax credit. All residential listings were up slightly – about a 3% increase. […]
Archives: October 2010
Foreclosure mess creates more havoc for Pinellas-Pasco courts
CLEARWATER The temporary freeze on foreclosures by big lenders such as Bank of America is rippling through the Pinellas-Pasco court system. In the past few weeks about 50 percent of foreclosure hearings have been canceled. It’s a significant setback because the courts are already dealing with a backlog of 33,000 foreclosure cases, said J. Thomas […]
Housing States for Pinellas County zip codes 33701 & 33704
If you live in Pinellas County in downtown St. Pete this data will give you a picture of what the houseing market looks like, to me the market looks flat, which isn’t bad! The sales prices in downtown for single family homes seem to be holding their own. We have about a 9 months supply […]
As more homeowners walk away, experts fear for nation’s morals
Americans have taken a sharp slap in the face from the housing crisis, financial crisis and jobs crisis. Now, some wonder if the residue of those harsh realities is an ethical crisis. For the first time in the nation’s history, bankers say, people are walking away from mortgages they can otherwise afford to pay. The […]
Historic Home in Historic Round Lake 701 14th St. North St. Pete FL
Charming and full of character, this 1920’s 2 story home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with many newer updates including the roof, electrical system and insulated windows. Original heart of pine wood floors downstairs, period built-ins, crown moldings and picture rails give you that cozy old fashioned feel when you walk in. Off of […]
711 Highland St. St. Pete FL Highland Court Townhomes
This is a new town home project in downtown St. Pete, 6 units complete prices from $209,999, priced below development cost! Now’s a great time to buy!
6827 10th St. North St. Pete FL 33702
AMENDMENT FOUR VOTE NO!
The Saturday TAMPA TRIBUNE came out with a strong, well-written objection to Amendment 4. Suggest you forward this to every Florida voter you know — and SOON! And come to FGCAR HQ to pick up some yard signs, bumper stickers, and postcard-sized flyers to distribute. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/02/co-a-power-you-should-not-want/news-opinion-editorials/ A power you should not want The Tampa Tribune […]
Foreign buyers see big opportunity in housing bust
The Viceroy, a swanky condominium complex in downtown Miami, gives the impression that the United States is in another real estate boom. The sales office is strangely exuberant. Buyers gush about the glam condos – designed by hipster tastemaker Kelly Wearstler – and their hotel-like amenities: poolside libations, daily housekeeping and room service food stirred […]