<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Westchase Florida Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Future Home Realty</title><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:20:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>183 SHORE DR, PALM HARBOR 34683</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/183-SHORE-DR-PALM-HARBOR-Florida/images/index/376878/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Want to live in what is possibly the best and most desirable community in the Tampa Bay area? Look no more.... This well built concrete block home is located in Ozona FL and features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with a very open floor plan. Stainless Steel appliances, granite counter tops, new wood cabinets, fully renovated bathrooms, ceramic tile, wood floors, brick pavers in the back yard and a partial water view from the master bedroom balcony are just some of the features that await you. This house is zoned for the best schools in the area, Ozona elementary, Palm Harbor Middle and Palm Harbor University High School and is surrounded by Ozona's fabulous luxury homes worth millions! Enjoy the Gulf Breeze all year long which regulates the temperature to bring moderate winters and cool summers. Ozona is known for its golf cart festivals and close knit community. This house is not in an association so you may park your boat or camper on the side of this corner lot home and drop your boat into the nearby Speckled Trout Marina where the locals go to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico or put their water toys in the Gulf. This property is within walking distance to the famous Pinellas Trail and minutes from Honey Moon Island & Caladesi Island Beaches & State parks. Don't miss out on this home as it won't last! Home warranty included at list price!]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/183-SHORE-DR-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/183-SHORE-DR-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:17:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 bed 2 bath 1 car garage house for rent</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/3342-Nixon-Rd-Holiday-Florida/images/index/376762/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage with&nbsp;electronic door&nbsp;opener. The property features&nbsp;cherry wood floors in the living areas, tile in the kitchen and&nbsp;bathrooms and&nbsp;new carpets&nbsp;in the bedrooms.&nbsp;The property is&nbsp;fully fenced in, clean and ready for you to rent and move&nbsp;in. Move in&nbsp;is 2 full months rent (1st month&#39;s rent and&nbsp;1 month for deposit) for good to average credit.&nbsp;The property&nbsp;has a washer/dryer included and&nbsp;has a very large Florida room that is not included&nbsp;in the heated square footage.&nbsp;This property&nbsp;is available&nbsp;starting February 1st.&nbsp;Section 8 welcome. Small pets ok (under 25&nbsp;LBS).&nbsp;The property has a&nbsp;well system for irrigation&nbsp;as well.&nbsp;Pictures and&nbsp;Video coming 2/6/12</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/3342-Nixon-Rd-Holiday-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/3342-Nixon-Rd-Holiday-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Honey Moon Island &amp; Caladesi Island</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Is Honeymoon Island one of America&rsquo;s best beaches? There is just so much to do there that I consider it one of the best. I am no Dr. Beach but I was born in Costa Rica which is known to have some of the best beaches in the world, so I know a nice beach when I see one. Caladesi Island has been voted one of the best more than once and in 2008 it was voted the #1 beach in America. In those same polls I noticed some other familiar beaches but have never seen Honeymoon Island on the list. Is it because it is considered a part of Caladesi? I think not. The water is just as clear and you don&rsquo;t need a boat or a ferry to get to it like Caladesi does. Don&rsquo;t get me wrong, I am not bashing Caladesi Island, I just want Honeymoon to get its recognition.</p>
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	I am a beginner surfer and living on the west coast of Florida is no fun for long board surfing or is it? Ok, so we don&rsquo;t get 6 ft waves unless a hurricane is in the Gulf (Lets hope they don&rsquo;t come this year because of the oil spill, but that will be another blog). Anyway, we actually get some fun small waves in the summer. In the winter the cold fronts make waves a little bigger. Either way, the waves that form on Honeymoons&rsquo; Main Beach are extremely long and fun to surf. Besides the fun waves, we have a paradise of trails for bird watchers. I was walking through one on the trails with my girlfriend Krystin and we saw a huge Osprey carrying a fish in its talons,it was amazing. Then we saw another one perched on a high branch which made me wish I had brought my DSLR camera with a long lens instead of my girlfriends point and shoot. Either way, I think it should get more national recognition than it does. I put together a little video to show some of the activities (I was not able to go on the trail that day since they were having a prescribed burn.)Check it out and let me know what you think.</p>
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	A new survey recently published by New York City-based Luxury Institute and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing show statistics that prove the affluent are taking advantage of the lower home prices and moving up to bigger, more extravagant&nbsp;homes. One in four U.S. consumers has bought a larger more luxurious home since 2008 and 23% of those are under the age of 50 and plan on trading up in homes in 2011. These statistics apply to those&nbsp;earning more than $150,000 per year but&nbsp;anyone can take advantage of this market. I tell my clients that as long as they are buying another home in the same area that is equal or more expensive they will not lose&nbsp;any money as the money lost on the sale is recovered on the purchase of their new home, in fact, if the new home they buy is more luxurious then&nbsp;they are actually saving more than what they lost. I have seen this trend myself with clients here in the Pinellas&nbsp;County area as they are buying homes directly on the beach instead of across the street&nbsp;on the bay since now they can afford that luxury of being directly on the sand! They are picking up bargains because, as we all know, the affluent did not get wealthy by throwing their money away. Here is a link to Pinellas County foreclosed homes to show you what you can pick up today for a fraction of the cost of just a few years ago. <a href="http://search.prestigefloridahomes.com/i/10704/PinellasLuxuryForeclosures" target="_blank" title="Pinellas County Luxury Foreclosed Homes ">http://search.prestigefloridahomes.com/i/10704/PinellasLuxuryForeclosures</a>&nbsp; In conclusion, if you are looking to trade up, now is the time to do it as you would be losing some money on your sale but would save a higher amount on the new home therefore making money. (Please note, you would make money as long as the home you buy is&nbsp;more luxurious and expensive, if you down size in this market you would lose money).</p>]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/Blog/The-affluent-are-trading-up-bigger-more-extravegant-homes-despite-recession</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/Blog/The-affluent-are-trading-up-bigger-more-extravegant-homes-despite-recession</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	I&#39;m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don&#39;t know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you&#39;ve missed it!</p>
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	Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!</p>
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	While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It&#39;s important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial &quot;comfort zone.&quot; To that end, it may be more important to lock in today&#39;s relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.</p>
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	Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today&#39;s market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>419 OAKLEAF BLVD, OLDSMAR 34677</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/419-OAKLEAF-BLVD-OLDSMAR-Florida/images/index/365931/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Short Sale. Active With Contract. Location, Location location!This is the opportunity to own a very well kept 2 bedroom 2 bath with an oversized 2 car garage in the heart of Oldsmar, close to Honeymoon & Caladesi Island Beaches and State Park. Enjoy tubing, water skiing and fresh water fishing just a few minutes away in 5000 acre, Lake Tarpon. This well built concrete block home sits on an established community that boasts one of the best school systems in the area and is zoned for fantastic East Lake high school. There is plenty of room for a future pool and the back yard backs up against a nature preserve so you have no rear neighbors. The interior features real wood cabinets in the kitchen, a newer American Standard A/C system(2005), almost brand new refrigerator(2011), recess lighting, inside washer/dryer, tile and wood floors on a split floor plan. The outside features an over sized 2 car garage, a well system for irrigating, rain gutters, a large driveway, trees for shade and much more. This one will not last!]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/419-OAKLEAF-BLVD-OLDSMAR-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/419-OAKLEAF-BLVD-OLDSMAR-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:43:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>455 ALT 19 HWY 108, PALM HARBOR 34683</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-108-PALM-HARBOR-Florida/images/index/362636/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Short Sale. Active With Contract. Empty shell, Unit was burned out and rebuilt but needs everything inside including but not limited to appliances, counter tops, cabinets, vanities, flooring, paint, lighting......]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-108-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-108-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:13:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>455 ALT 19 HWY 17, PALM HARBOR 34683</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-17-PALM-HARBOR-Florida/images/index/361937/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Short Sale. Active with Contract. This property is in decent condition. May need a new carpet as its getting older. All the appliances were in good working condition as of list date.This is a ground floor corner unit with an ideal location next to the club house and pool giving it plenty of additional parking. The condo features a split floor plan, and washer/dryer inside. The community boasts one of the best locations in Pinellas county with direct access to the Pinellas Trail and just a few minutes to some of Americas best beaches such as Honey Moon Island state park and Caladesi Island State Park. This condo has 2 pools and a jacuzzi if you dont feel like walking or driving down to the beach. Did I mention that this property is zoned for some one of the best school systems in Florida including Palm Harbor University high school]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-17-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-17-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:15:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>455 ALT 19 HWY 29, PALM HARBOR 34683</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-29-PALM-HARBOR-Florida/images/index/345517/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Short Sale. Active With Contract. 2 bed 2 bath condo in Harbor Club Condominiums minutes from some of Americas top beaches such as Honeymoon Island Beach & State park and Caladesi Island which was voted #1 beach in America a few years ago.The beach has not changed, its still beutiful. The condo features a split floor plan,  2 full bathrooms, washer/dryer hook ups and outside storage. This is a first floor corner unit . The community has 2 pools, a jacuzzi and tennis courts but perhaps itsmost attractive feature is the access to the Pinellas Trail from the back of the property. The unit needs a good cleaning, fresh paint and a new carpet but all the applainces work including the A/C. With a little love this can be a great winter escape, amaintanance free home or a great cash cow for an investor. The washer/Dryer do not convey. These units typically rent for $800 per month!]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-29-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-ALT-19-HWY-29-PALM-HARBOR-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>6298 16TH ST, ST PETERSBURG 33702</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/6298-16TH-ST-ST-PETERSBURG-Florida/images/index/334292/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Back on Market! This is your opportunity to own a great pool home that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. The home features ceramic tile laid in a diamond pattern and a brand new carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen is open to thedining room, living room and features new American made Whirlpool stainless steel appliances and new wood cabinets. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home has a newer roof that still has much life left. You will enjoy relaxing with your friends and family in your large fenced in back yard with an in ground pool. The driveway is large and can fit multiple cars. It does not matter if you work in St. Pete or Tampa as I-275 is just 1 mile away. The location is ideal as you can be in Down town Tampa, Downtown St. Pete orworld class beaches such as Madeira Beach within 30 minutes! Also nearby is Sawgrass Lake Park, a 400 acre park with a mile long board walk and dirt trails where you can spot a variety of birds and other wild life including some Florida alligators! This concrete block home in an established neighborhood comes with a home warranty and you do not have to wait for it as it is NOT A SHORT SALE! Please watch the virtual tour and then schedule an appointment to come see it in person as it will not last.]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/6298-16TH-ST-ST-PETERSBURG-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/6298-16TH-ST-ST-PETERSBURG-Florida</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:19:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1912 Barcelona Way, St Petersburg 33712</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/1912-Barcelona-Way-St-Petersburg-Florida/images/index/314165/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Completely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage in the Lakewood Estates Community! This home features brand new stainless steel appliances, new wood cabinets, and granite counter tops, new diamond laid ceramic tile, new carpet in the bedrooms, new vanities and lighting in the bathrooms, raised panel wood doors, a one year home warranty and much more. This property is close to shopping, golf and I-275. Do you like the beach? St Pete Beach is only 15 minutes away. Fishing? The Skyway Fishing Pier State Park is only 10 minutes away! Walking trails? Boyd Hill nature park is within walking distance! Enjoy everything St. Petersburg Florida has to offer! Please watch the virtual tour. NOT A SHORT SALE!! Can close fast]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/1912-Barcelona-Way-St-Petersburg-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/1912-Barcelona-Way-St-Petersburg-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>455 Alt 19 . 199, Palm Harbor 34683</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-Alt-19-199-Palm-Harbor-Florida/images/index/314163/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Short Sale, Active With Contract, 2 bed 2 bath condo in Palm Harbor FL. The community is in a great location just minutes from Caladesi Island & Honeymoon Island Beaches, two of the best in America! Palm Harbor offers fresh & salt water fishing, kayaking,ball, soccer, golf...... The community also has access to the famous Pinellas Trail and is only 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Dont miss out on a great short sale opportunity.]]></description><link>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-Alt-19-199-Palm-Harbor-Florida</link><guid>http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-Alt-19-199-Palm-Harbor-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Large updated One Bedroom Condominium for sale</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.prestigefloridahomes.com/property/455-Alt-19-S-79-Palm-Harbor-Florida/images/index/298924/0/t" title="Front" alt="Front of 455 alt 19 S. #79 Palm Harbor FL 34683" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This is the 1 bedroom you have been looking for. Fully updated larger&nbsp;"SeaWind" model at much sought after Harbor Club Condominiums. This condo is a down stairs unit that is fully tiled and was renovated with Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, Newer thermofoil cabinets, crown moldings, over-sized base boards, textured paint, washer/dryer in unit, newer lighting, and vanity..... All of that in one of the best locations in the Tampa Bay Area. Located in Palm Harbor Fl with access to the Pinellas Trail from the rear of the property and just minutes from world class beaches like Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island &amp; world famous Clearwater Beach. Walk or ride your bike down the trail to Honeymoon Island and enjoy the white sand beaches and nature trails then come back home for a dip in either of the two pools or the jacuzzi. Either for a rental investment, a primary or second home you cant beat this price and location. Come enjoy the best Pinellas County has to offer.</p>
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