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Feb 15, 20222 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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barefoot realty
Oct 17, 20211 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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barefoot realty
Oct 1, 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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barefoot realty
Sep 7, 20212 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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barefoot realty
Aug 11, 20211 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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barefoot realty
Jun 11, 20212 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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barefoot realty
May 10, 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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barefoot realty
Apr 30, 20211 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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barefoot realty
Feb 10, 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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barefoot realty
Jan 10, 20212 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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barefoot realty
Jan 1, 20211 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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barefoot realty
Oct 9, 20202 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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barefoot realty
Oct 9, 20201 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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barefoot realty
Aug 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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barefoot realty
Jul 15, 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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barefoot realty
Jun 17, 20202 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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barefoot realty
May 14, 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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barefoot realty
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Annual Renting is an Option
Renting is an option for residents at Americana Cove. According to the community's rules, residents can rent their homes for 60 days or...
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barefoot realty
Apr 11, 20201 min read
New study confirms housing shortage
The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac) recently conducted a housing study that found that the U.S. housing market is in need...
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barefoot realty
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Housing supply is low; prices are increasing
According to the Florida Realtors Association, the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area saw a 20 percent decline in active listings in...
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