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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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Jun 12, 20222 min read


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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Apr 11, 20221 min read


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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Mar 19, 20221 min read


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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Feb 15, 20222 min read


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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Oct 17, 20211 min read


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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Oct 1, 20211 min read


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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Sep 7, 20212 min read


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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Aug 11, 20211 min read


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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Jun 11, 20212 min read


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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May 10, 20212 min read


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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Apr 30, 20211 min read


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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Feb 10, 20211 min read


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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Jan 10, 20212 min read


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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Jan 1, 20211 min read


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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Oct 9, 20202 min read


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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Oct 9, 20201 min read


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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Aug 9, 20201 min read


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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Jul 16, 20201 min read


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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Jun 17, 20202 min read


Why Upgrade an Older Home?
There are many homes at Americana Cove that are vintage 1970s, which makes the home between 41 to 50 years old. What improvements, if...
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May 14, 20202 min read
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