What are the rules for renting?
What are the rules for renting? Renting rules vary among communities, but here are the rules for Americana Cove. • Renters are treated...
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barefoot realty
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Upgrades: Small Ways to Make a Big Impact
Trying to get a home ready to market can be intimidating especially when a seller doesn’t want to spend a lot of money or have a lot of...
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barefoot realty
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Changes to Credit Scores
Effective July 1, the three main credit reporting agencies, which are Equifax, Experian and Trans Union, will remove approximately 70...
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barefoot realty
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Sign up for e-mail featuring homes for sale
The Internet is the number one tool that Realtors have today to showcase homes. According to the National Association of Realtors, 90% of...
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barefoot realty
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Design Trends For 2022
With few homes for sale, many homeowners are keeping their current home and remodeling, which adds value and updates an older décor....
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barefoot realty
- Oct 17, 2021
- 1 min
Who Can Sell My Home?
We receive questions from residents who want to know is it legal for a friend or neighbor to show and sell their home while they are away....
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barefoot realty
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
New height regulations for new homes
The city of St. Petersburg permitting department has issued new guidelines for the elevation of new homes within an AE-9 flood zone,...
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barefoot realty
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Residents/Staff Make Buyers Feel Welcome!
Although potential buyers are looking for a home that meets their criteria, they are also looking at Americana Cove to determine if it’s...
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barefoot realty
- Aug 11, 2021
- 1 min
1,500 Individuals Visit Website Monthly
The website that showcases the homes for sale--americanacovehomes.com--is visited by 1,500 people per month on average, according to...
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barefoot realty
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Will the hot housing market continue?
Although we addressed this issue last month, the red-hot housing market and how long will it continue is a question we are asked on a...
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barefoot realty
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Real Estate Pricing: Will it Continue to Rise?
According to the Florida Realtors® Association, the hot real estate market is prompting some buyers to fear that the housing market is...
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barefoot realty
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Real Estate Listings: Most Popular Terms Used
In the Tampa Bay area, the three most popular terms that are searched for in real estate listings by potential home buyers are the words...
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barefoot realty
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Florida is Popular for Home Buyers!
More than 900 people per day move into Florida, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The largest number of new residents hail...
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barefoot realty
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
2020 Year In Review
Despite a worldwide pandemic, there was a lot of buying and selling of homes at Americana Cove in 2020. A total of 306 people visited the...
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barefoot realty
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
Thank You to Residents
It’s a new year and Barefoot Realty looks forward to continuing to serve Americana Cove residents. A home sales update will be reported...
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barefoot realty
- Oct 10, 2020
- 2 min
Let Us Assist You!
Barefoot Realty is the brokerage agent for the community and provides a number of services to residents. There may be some items...
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barefoot realty
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
Sellers: How To Transfer Utilities Before Closing
When a resident has sold their home and the day of closing draws near, how does one turn over utilities from the seller to the buyer?
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barefoot realty
- Aug 9, 2020
- 1 min
Low Inventory Raises Values
Housing inventory is low throughout Florida and also in Americana Cove. The Florida Realtor Association attributes the lack of inventory...
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barefoot realty
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
No Surprise! More Couples Argue Over Buying/Selling Home
Over the past 10 years, 77 percent of people in the U.S. who have purchased or sold a home has argued over the process with their...
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barefoot realty
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
How has the pandemic affected real estate?
The real estate industry is experiencing many changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The following are a few trends that are developing:...
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