Apollo Beach Luxury Homes Sales – March 2011

Apollo Beach Luxury Homes for March 2011 showed the private gated waterfront community of Andalucia had the highest priced sale of $900,000.  This waterfront luxury home boasts  4 bedroom 4 1/2 bathrooms,  4,150sq. ft on  the open waters of Tampa Bay.

This luxury waterfront property was originally priced at 1.9 Million Dollars at the height of the market in 2006.

 Another Apollo Beach Luxury Home was sold in the gated, waterfront community of Symphony Isles.  This luxury Apollo Beach Foreclosure  Home with 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 3,339 was a great deal at $500,000.

If you would like more information regarding Apollo Beach Luxury Homes and Foreclosures, please contact your Luxury Consultant, Realtor Phil Fowler  of Charles Rutenberg Realty at 813-401-8078 or via email at Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

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Apollo Beach Luxury Home – Shortsale – Tampa FL

 One of Tampa Bay’s best kept secrets is Apollo Beach.   Nestled on the Flamingo Canal, in a private, gated, waterfront community, is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,000 sq. ft., custom, luxury, residence with every imaginable upgrade. 

The private residence of  a well-known, and award-winning local builder, features a designer kitchen which appeared on the November cover of  Mall House magazine.  

The builder spared no expense when designing and building his home.  Rare granite counters with rich, cherry cabinets were used in the custom kitchen.  Cedar beams adorn the Bahama room and game room, together with distinctly tropical paddle fans.

This Apollo Beach Luxury Home has stairs made of imported Tiger Wood, which is also used throughout the second level while the first level floors are travertine stone.   The great room features a beautiful, coral, marble, fireplace.  The master bedroom has a 112 pair shoe shelf, and built-in drawers

Rich mahogany wood elevator is the fastest residential one available and the distinctive gentleman’s study is sure to please the discerning eye.  Fully integrated surround sound system for your ipod, cd and radio can simultaneously play different genres in multiple locations.

Central vacuum system, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, impact resistant glass, metal roof and pre-wired for generator and boat dock are just some of the many features which enhance the value of this great luxury, short sale property. 

Priced at $650,000 this Apollo Beach Luxury Home will not disappoint.

Please contact Tampa Luxury Property Finder,  Realtor Phil Fowler of Keller Williams Realty
for your personal tour at 813-401-8078 or via email Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

Tampa Luxury Home Sales – October, 2010

 As of the end of October, 2010 Tampa Luxury Home  Sales saw 20 luxury home sales in Hillsborough County, Fl.
Bel Mar Shores, situated on Old Tampa Bay, had the highest priced sale for the month of $2,000,000. The 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom, pool home,  private, white sandy beach, was a great deal for this premier location.

This luxury Tampa home was priced right to begin with, thus attracting a buyer within a few short months.
 Avila had a sale of $1,700,000 and Culbreath Isles recorded a sales price of $1,650,000.

You may view the Tampa Luxury Home Sales for October,2010 in more detail here. 

 Courtesy of Phil Fowler Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
813-401-8078  Phil@PhilFowler.com

Courtesy of Phil Fowler Realtor, Keller Williams Realty  813-401-8078 Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

TAMPA FL LUXURY HOME SALES – September 2010

As of the end of September, 2010 Tampa Luxury Home Sales saw 26 luxury home sales in Hillsborough County, Fl.  Davis Islands 
remains a sought after community for high end buyers taking both 1st, 3rd and 4th positions with the highest prices of sold properties for the month.  Martinique Avenue with the highest priced sale at $2,430,000 showed only a $69,000 price reduction.  The custom built waterfront home by Boss & Mennie was priced right to begin with, thus attracting a buyer within a few short months.

You may view the September Sales Chart here. 
Courtesy of Phil Fowler Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
813-401-8078 Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

Tampa Homes – Luxury Neighborhood Trends – August, 2010

Tampa Florida Luxury Homes are showing some interesting trends in the following neighborhoods.  Culbreath Isles is showing an average listing price of $1,794,688 while the average listing price on Davis Islands is $1,185,570. 

Contact Phil@PhilFowler.com  for more Tampa Home current market statistics. 

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Seven Oaks Welcomes Homes by WestBay

Seven Oaks announced Homes by WestBay as part of their community.  WestBay has tailored their homes to meet today’s life styles with designs that can be expanded and modified to accommodate many different buyers.

Additionally, their many years of experience allows them to provide an outstanding home value through their long-standing relationships with Tampa’s best suppliers, sub-contractors, lenders and other local professionals.

For more information including building designs and pricing, please contact Phil Fowler at 813-401-8078 or via email Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

Tampa Luxury Community – Avila

Avila is still  Tampa Bay’s premier, private gated country club community.  The $25,000,000 estate on Guisando De Avila is by far, the  expensive property in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

If there was ever a time to enter into the Tampa Luxury Home Market it is now with entry-level townhouse in Avila priced at $535,000.

Of course, the 14 Million Dollars Naimoli lake front estate is a magnificent property for the discerning buyer.

For more information regarding these or any other Tampa Luxury Homes please contact Phil Fowler at Keller Williams Realty of South Tampa
813-401-8078 or via email Phil@PhilFowler.com

 

Explaining the $8,000 Tax Credit and Move Up Buyers

$8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance
by Phil Fowler, Realtor e-PRo TRC ILHM
Keller Williams Realty South Tampa

 
• The $8,000 tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
• The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
• The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010 will qualify.
• For homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009, the income limits are $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
• For homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
The $6,500 Move-Up / Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance

• To be eligible to claim the tax credit, buyers must have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
• The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500.
• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
• The credit is available for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, the home purchase qualifies provided it is completed by June 30, 2010.
• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

You may contact me Phil@PhilFowler.com to assist you in purchasing your new home.  As your Buyer’s Agent, I will  explain fully the  buying process, help you search for and show you properties which suit your needs, negotiate the offer, attend home inspections and sit with you at the closing table.

Please read the testimonials of my clients to determine if we would be a good fit to begin our working relationship.
If you are looking for a Realtor who will genuinely care about your needs and you don’t mind my brutal honesty at times, (it’s the Australian in me), then let’s talk 813-401-8078.  This is my direct number and if you have any questions please ask.  I promise that your information is kept in the strictest of confidence, not shared and I will not “hound” you. 

If I cannot answer your call immediately, I will get back with you within the hour.  Yes, I do answer after hours and on weekend.

As my business card states, “Kindness is a gift, pass it on.”

 

Tampa Real Estate – Homebuyer Tax Credits Extended

Today, Congress has passed a bill including an amendment that extends and expands the Homebuyer Tax Credit.  Here are some key points:  

The tax credit for first time homebuyers (those who have not had ownership interest in a residence in the last three years): $8,000 for married couples, $4,000 for those filing separately.

Contracts need to be signed by the expiration date: April 30th, 2010.

Also, those buyers who have maintained ownership of a primary residence for five of last eight years are eligible to receive a tax credit: $6,500 for married couples, $3,200 for those filing separately.

Income limits $125,000 for those filing separately; $225,000 for married couples.

Home purchase price can not exceed $800,000.

Contact Phil Fowler of Keller Williams Realty for more information.  Text 813-401-8078 or email Phil@PhilFowler.com

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