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SELLERS BEWARE OF iBUYERS

Price Group Realtors is working with a new client to list her home after a disastrous experience with an on-line real estate investment company Offerpad!

OfferPad is a company that, in a “simple 6 step process” will determine the value of your home (sight unseen), send you a purchase contract to sign and VOILA…you wait for your selected closing date!

Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way.  Our client, Carolyn felt like she had done her homework before going with OfferPad.  She’d seen their ads on tv, she read reviews on their website and she was encouraged after reading, “OfferPad pays cash so you don’t have to worry about last minute unmet contingencies.”

After receiving her offer and signing the purchase agreement, everything seemed to be going as planned until…SIX DAYS BEFORE CLOSING she received a call from OfferPad that they were rescinding their offer to purchase because “the market is too unreliable right now!”  

During the time they were “under contract”, Carolyn contracted to purchase a condo and put down $5,000 earnest money deposit.  Fortunately, the sellers were understanding of her dilemma and have agreed not to sue her for failure to performance (which they had the right to do) and keep her $5,000 but instead they agreed to a delayed closing, allowing her time to get her existing home sold.  Price Group Realtors is now listing her home for sale, with every reason to believe that we will have her home SOLD in short order.

While working through all of this with Carolyn, we’ve learned more about OfferPad.  They mis-lead their customers into thinking that they aren’t charging a commission but in the fine print of their contracts they are charging 7.5% and building that into the “purchase price” they offer.  What we know is that they are investors and as investors they are in business to make a profit, period.  

For anyone considering using a company like OfferPad to save you the “hassle” of putting your home on the market, or to save money by not paying a commission or to get a quick closing…please look further than their website for reviews, they only put the good ones on there.  Instead, check out a third-party organization as in this link https://www.revdex.com/reviews/offerpad-llc/2047344 . 

In summary, when deciding to put your home on the market work with a Realtor.  Realtors aren’t just agents.  We’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and we subscribe to its strict code of ethics.

JUST SOLD! Stunning St. Pete Waterfront!

Congratulations to Clay Glover and his buyers for closing on this stunning Venetian Isles home! Last offered for $3.6 million; this one of a kind home boasted 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, over 4,000 square feet of heated living space, a 3 car garage, custom pool & spa overlooking Tampa Bay, a chefs kitchen and much much more! Under contract and closed in just 26 days! Congratulations again to Mr. & Mrs. Cross, we hope you enjoy your beautiful new home for years to come!

Walking through Historic Old NE St. Pete

Take a walk through Historic Old NE St. Pete with the Price Group and learn about what makes Old NE St. Pete so special.

History

The subdivision began in 1911 by a group of men led by C. Perry Snell and J.C. Hamlett. Their goal was to establish the area as the premier residential neighborhood adjacent to the city of St. Petersburg along the shores of Tampa Bay and Coffee Pot Bayou. C. Perry Snell was a staunch advocate of William Straub’s waterfront park system. Snell was instrumental in extending the park northward to Coffee Pot Bayou by giving the city the major part of the waterfront land from 13th Avenue North to Coffee Pot Bayou. This open space park is an invaluable resource of our community. The area contains approximately 9,000 people and 5,300 residential units. The Historic Old Northeast is approximately 82 years old and was virtually “built-out” by the 1950s and 1960s. This makes it rich in history and historical value.

Read all about Historic Old NE St. Petersburg FL here.

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Townhouse in St. Petersburg – Crescent Heights

Check out this stunning Victorian Style townhouse in St. Petersburg in the heart of Crescent townhouse in st. petersburgHeights – just a couple of blocks from Crescent Lake Park! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, 1918 heated sq. ft. townhome has a large master suite has 2 walk-in closets, outdoor balcony and renovated master bath with glass shower. Second bath has been renovated with custom vanity and subway tile. This is one of only four townhomes in this residential neighborhood. Downtown St Pete is just minutes away by car or bike!

 

 

 

 

 

Want more information? Click here or contact David Price for more information. If you’re looking for homes in St. Petersburg, you can learn more about St. Pete’s historic neighborhoods here.

Open Streets St. Pete Takes Over Downtown

This weekend Keep Saint Pete Local, one of St. Petersburg’s many beloved community organizations,Open Streets St. Pete introduced a new festival called Open Streets St. Pete. The Open Streets concept started in 2010 with an emphasis on making the streets available to the public for walking, biking, and community fun while regular traffic is diverted. This year was the first the idea was brought to St. Petersburg, combining it with Indie Fam Fest. It highlighted all of the best parts of our city: The makers, music, and the community.

The streets surrounding Williams park were all shut off to motorized traffic. Bikes, dogs, and vendors flooded the open pavement from 1-5pm. St. Pete has many different markets and hold its vendors in high regard. There were many local makers at Open Streets St. Pete, including St Pete’s own Kahwa Coffee, The Hole Donuts, and O’Berry’s Succulents. A food truck rally which lined the entire west side of Williams Park and kept all the bikers fed well.

Open Streets St. Pete Hoola MonstersSt. Pete’s music scene has deep and young roots. You could easily see the diversity of this at Open Streets St Pete. St. Pete Music Factory, a company who helps train kids to learn about music, put on a great show with performances from many young, talented bands. Hoola Monsters provided hula-hoops for kids while adults danced alongside to thOpen Strees St. Petee music that filled the park.

The best part was the community. Church organizations, The Tampa Bay Rays, and a myriad of businesses all came together to offer a safe, fun environment for our residents and neighbors. For those living close by, it was only a short walk or bike ride to and from the event. The surrounding neighborhoods enjoy these type of events throughout the year and its residents are proud to call areas like Old Northeast, Old Southeast, and Uptown home.

Want to know more about homes in the area? Click here to find your dream home in one of these progressive, community oriented, historic neighborhoods.

A Boater’s Dream – Tampa Bay’s Waterway Venues

tampa bay Tampa Bay offers many amenities for its patrons. It also offers a distinct mode of living that allows boaters to travel from restaurants and venues throughout its many waterways. The area has many delightful attributes that lure many tourists from all over the world, but it’s the waterways that provide a unique living experience.

There are many restaurant’s and venues that are lined up along the inter-coastal and bay waters, including the neighborhood beaches, and the Gulf of Mexico. You can experience these sites that the waterways has to offer by boat and cruise to one of the local dining areas and enjoy a lunch, dinner, or cocktail under the blue skies of Tampa Bay or on the serene waves of the Gulf of Mexico.

Within boating range of these amazing stops are three of The Price Group’s listings in St Pete, including this this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with over 3,000 square feet and easy water access to your own canal and all of the Tampa Bay amenities listed below. tampa bay st pete homes for sale

First stop, Fresco’s Waterfront Restaurant. Located on 2nd Avenue N.E. Their slips hold 7 boats on the South side of the pier approach. This restaurant includes a full liquor bar with indoor/outdoor seating. It’s warm atmosphere menu offers, salads, seafood, sandwiches, steaks and weekend brunch. Value ranges from $16.00-$38.00.

The second stop in the Bay Area of St. Pete is Marchand’s Bar and Grill, a Mediterranean upscale venue located inside the classic Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, north of the pier on 5th Avenue N.E. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar or enjoy an elegant meal in their dining hall. Also located at the Vinoy is Alfresco’s for more casual atmosphere and the Promenade Lounge and Coffee Bar. The fine upscale land/water venue has a dock that offers 22 transient slips tended by a dock master, with a two-hour complimentary parking to dining boaters. Value Range for dinner entrees are: $23.00-$40.00

$$-$$$ – The third stop is the Riverwalk Tampa, and the Columbia Café. The Columbia offers a picturesque dining pleasure with Tampa Bay History Center in its downtown waterfront Café port of Columbia original restaurant. This venue offers public boat docks, along with live music on Fridays and Saturdays on their Patio. Along with its charming attributes, their menu offers the original 1905 salad and their infamous chicken and yellow rce, along with many other delicious cuisines. This romantic place also offers a tapas, dinner and cocktails. They also offer gluten free and vegetarian options.

$-$$ – Next, while we’re still in the Tampa Bay waters, our fourth stop is north of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. The Bahama Breeze at Rocky Point Drive. Their slips hold 3 to 4 boats and offers indoor/outdoor seating, with full liquor bar, and live music. They offer a Caribbean style menu, with its value range of $11.00-$21.00.

$-$$ – Finally, let’s visit Crabby Bill’s @ Rocky Point Drive, Courtney Campbell, on the south side of the causeway. Crabby’s docks hold 50 boats, and they offer full liquor bar and hotel. Their menu consists of steaks, ribs, sandwiches. Value Ranges $15.00-$24.00.

Tampa Bay is truly boater’s dream. You can take a short or long cruise up Tampa Bay and be able to enjoy a daytime or evening out on the town. Which of these are your favorite?

Sold! 3751 31st Ave N

Rebecca "Sold!"

Close to Gladden Park and recreation center, this bungalow at 3751 31st Ave N, now has a new
owner thanks to the work of David Price of Price Group Realtors. Rebecca, David’s client shown to the right, shows off her “SOLD” sign at closing – after 2 days on the market! Congrats, Rebecca!

Our proven track record in aggressive marketing, alongside our huge online presence puts us in the top 1% of Realtors in Pinellas County. Are you looking to sell your home? Now is the time to contact us.

The New St. Pete Pier – An Ingenuity and Architectural Explosion

We live in a time where ingenuity and growth begins.  The technological industry flourishes with the demand of the nurturing of the housing market and the building of modern and exotic, architectural structures.  How indifferent they are, as society progresses and while supply and demand for more modern activity and living spaces grow.  So, while in search of a new home, or commercial property, start in the heart of St. Petersburg, FL, with DavidPriceRealtors.com. The Price Group offers new and innovated means of finding that right home, for you.  As the Price Group offers plenty of new ideas, in finding a home, it also offers an introduction into the waterfront district, with an ample amount of information, of the new St. Petersburg Pier.

 
So let’s take a sneak peek of this new and invigorating architectural explosion, one that has come to grow at the base of St. Petersburg downtown area.  It all begins with the New St. Petersburg Pier’s Grand Opening scheduled for Fall of 2018.  As early as 2017, the Pier’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of its construction over Tamp Bay.  Within its transition phase in the Summer of 2016, the design concepts of the District Pier were finalized and the schematic design should be completed in Fall of 2016.
This wonderful and exciting Pier District is for everyone. This new and interactive environment extends itself to visitors of all around.  They come to enjoy this astounding, architectural phenomenon, from our local communities and tourists, to seniors and children, boaters and fisherman, and to nature lovers and fine dining.  One can explore the variety of activities, from various programs that are flexible for all throughout a 3,065’ area Pier.

 

Some of these areas you may be able to explore are  at the Pier:
•    Fishing Deck/Bait Shop
•    Environmental Education (Learn information about Marine Life)
•    Great Lawn and Event Plaza (See or hear a concert)
•    Flexible Market Square (Shop ‘til you drop places, to purchase gifts and what-nots)
•    Transient Boat Docks
•    Family Park and Play areas, with children’s play area
At the Head of the Pier is the Restaurant Café Observation Deck.  This is just a few of the many venues that are of interest for the occupation of the Pier market sites.  With the many amenities and activities that the pier may offer New St Pete Pier has provided a virtual tour or exploration of the New Pier, courtesy of the City of St. Petersburg, FL.

 
Here is a list of a few attractions, in the meet and greet information and exploration, of the new Pier District.
•    Fishing (from different level and locations on the Pier)
•    Observation platforms
•    Bike and watercraft rentals
•    Retail and Event Space (Shop or Browse their Retail shops)
•    Restaurants and Cafes (includes: dining options of various venues)

 
Finally, you can take a minute tour of the infamous St. Pete Pier.  Listed is an overview that the Design Team has set up, of a series of mini videos that also take you on a small tour of the six ventures of the Pier.  Some of these ventures area as follows:
•    Things to do at the Pier.
By:  Chris Ballestra
•    More on the Pier History.
By:  Nevin Sitler
(An overview of his History, compliments of the St. Petersburg Museum Of History)
•    Learn about the Design Teams.
By:  The City Architect Raul Quintana

 
Now Let’s Meet the Design Team:
There are two design teams that were chosen to create a New “Pier District”. Thus creates an atmosphere which connects the core of downtown St. Pete’s to the waterfront.  This “District” surrounds two projects the Pier Approach and the Pier. Click here to learn more.

 
Source Cited:
St. Pete Pier Online.   New St. Pete Pier.   Retrieved  September 10, 2016 from
http://www.newstpetepier.com.

815 Live Oak Terrace, St Petersburg, FL 33703

Placido Bayou- 815 Live Oak Terrace, St Petersburg, FL 33703

815 Live Oak Terrace, St Petersburg, FL 33703

TURN-KEY, MOVE-IN READY!!…This renovated, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage, POOL home sits in the heart of St Petersburg in the beautiful neighborhood of Placido Bayou! A gated community that is centrally located in St Pete. Just a hop, skip and jump away from the Beaches, Tampa and Clearwater! This amazing home consists of a gorgeous renovated kitchen with new cabinets, Granite counter tops and a built-in desk area, with plain tutor shutters, updated bathrooms throughout, large dining area and a scenic backyard with lush landscaping, NEWER lagoon-like pool in 2006 with cascading waterfall and side yard area with grass. This home is a MUST SEE!