Tampa Bay Florida Homeowners Insurance Policy
The State of Florida is no longer funding inspections. However home owners of single family homes may receive a discount on their homeowners insurance if they get a Wind Mitigation Inspection.
Commerce Park Design and Construction LLC offers Wind Mitigation Inspections.
The inspection costs $150 and is good for 5 years and can save you thousands of dollars on your annual homeowners insurance policy:
If you would like more information feel free to contact me.
A hui hou (until next time)
~ Lana Robbins
Tampa Bay Florida Home Sales Statistics for July 2009
The latest Tampa Bay Florida Home Sales Statistics that cover Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties have been published.
Homes Closed in July: 2,936
Homes Placed under Contract in July: 4,216
Supply of Homes - Months of inventory: 9.7 (Assuming no additional listings added to inventory)
This graph shows data since May 2008:
Number of homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pended:
Average Days on Market: 102
Sold/List Price Ratio: 93%
Market Advantage - Buyer (Buyer or Seller)
Days on Market & Sold/List Price:
If you would like more information about a specific area in Tampa Bay Florida feel free to contact me.
A hui hou (until next time)
~ Lana Robbins
* *All reports are published Aug. 2009, based on data available at the end of July 2009.
All reports presented are based on data supplied by the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County, Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Northwestern Dade Association of Realtor, Realtor Association of The Palm Beaches, Jupiter, Tequesta, Hobe Sound Association of Realtors, St. Lucie Association of Realtors, RMLS (direct members), Realtor Boards of Southwest Florida, Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and The Beach, Suncoast MLS of PRO Biz, Inc. or their MLSs. Neither the Associations nor their MLSs guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Associations or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Holiday Florida Real Estate: Lately I have been receiving some phone calls and emails from buyers who are looking to buy real estate in Holiday Florida. There is an abundance of inventory which is an advantage for buyers:
Holiday, Florida is located in Pasco County which is north of Tarpon Springs and south of New Port Richey:
Holiday Florida has a variety of single family homes, condos, villas, and newly constructed homes within Holiday and its surrounding areas.
If you would like more information about homes for sale in Holiday Florida feel free to contact me via email.
A hui hou (until next time)
~ Lana Robbins
Clearwater Beach, Florida is one of the best beaches that I have ever seen. I recently returned again because it is so pleasant with ample parking. Unlike some other beaches they have terrific public restrooms:
The parking lots are in close proximity to Clearwater Beach Florida. For parking I highly suggest that if you plan to visit Clearwater Beach Florida to arrive before 10 a.m.
Typically parking seems to fill up quickly after that. For example I visited Sarasota's Siesta Key and wow... parking was not as good. It was challenging.
Along Clearwater Beach Florida they have installed new showers with turtles.
Can you see the honu (i.e. the turtle)???
As you can see it is very family friendly :)
A hui hou (until next time)
~ Lana Robbins
Some people have asked me how things are in New Port Richey, Florida and want to know about some local stores in the area. There are many stores many that are familiar.
One thing that is unique about New Port Richey, Florida is that we have a Dollar General Mart.
Salon.com featured a recent article called, "The Almighty Dollar (Store)Dollar General. The retailer that figured out how to beat the recession." You can read it here.
This Dollar General Mart offers some groceries which is significantly different from other Dollar Generals. It is located in Pasco Square at 7241 State Road 54 (SR54) in New Port Richey:
Another view:
You can find apples there for about 99 cents per pound which isn't that bad considering that elsewhere they sell apples for about $1.49 per pound. I shop there regularly and usually buy some apples while I'm there :)
Whenever I shop there I try to drop off some donations at the Goodwill truck that is parked in the parking lot near CVS. They accept donations except they ask that you drop off furniture and other large items at one of their stores or call to have them picked up by Goodwill.
There is a Dollar Tree and a UPS store there as well.
I hope this helps.
A hui hou (until next time)
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I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu. I'm with Coldwell Banker, a 103-year-old company known for its honesty, integrity, stability, and service to the community. Thank you for your trust.
I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu.
Because every home matters.
Aloha kakou (Hello everyone):
Born and raised in Hawaii, I love living in sunny Tampa Bay Florida. Tampa Bay offers:1) Warm weather; 2) Numerous fantastic beaches and parks:
3) the Pinellas Trail;
4) Great communities (both local and statewide;) 5) A high affordability factor; 6) Year-round vegetable gardening; 7) Fantastic thrift stores; 8) Some REALLY nice, awesome people; and 9) Many activities, amenities, and restaurants.
I LOVE it in Florida and enjoy helping others in the Tampa Bay area in the home buying and home selling process.
As a property owner in Florida, in Hawaii, and in Washington (Kirkland to be exact) I know what buyers and sellers experience because I have experienced it and wish to help others through the home buying and selling process.
Let my experience and education coupled with my high level of energy, dedication, knowledge, and persistence work for you.
Partly because I grew up as a socio-economically disadvantaged child, at each of my closings I am passionate about helping some less fortunate people in some way. A few organizations that I donate a portion of every transaction to are as follows:
- Coldwell Banker CARES Foundation, a non-profit organization in Florida that gives to those in need and enriches the community
- The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast a.k.a. Suncoast Hospice, a non-profit organization in Florida which provides a broad spectrum of services to anyone affected by end of life as well as community-at-large though their family of programs which include people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and much more
- 'Aha Punana Leo Hawaiian language immersion schools in Hawai'i, a non-profit organization in Hawai'i dedicated to serving the Hawaiian language community
- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
- and to the Salvation Army
One of my dogs, Bambam, who I adopted from the SPCA says "Hello!"
Feel free to contact me and interview me.
Committed to Excellence:
My goal is to provide my customers with professional service in buying property or selling their property.
"Because every home matters"
With attention given to detail and while maintaining Coldwell Banker's reputation for honesty, integrity, and high quality of service, I strive to make my customers satisfied customers who will not hesitate to refer their friends and family members to me.
Education and Credentials:
- Graduate of the Kamehameha Schools (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- Graduate of the University of Washington (Seattle, Washington)
- Graduate of Coldwell Banker University
- Graduate of the Bob Hogue School of Real Estate
- Graduate of the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
- Martial arts (Shurite from Okinawa)
- Windows, Mac, LINUX, and UNIX literate
- Certified Corporate Relocation Specialist through the Cartus Network (formerly known as Cendant Mobility)
Member of:
- Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO)
- National Association of Realtors (NAR)
- Florida Association of Realtors (FAR)
- Tampa Bay Women's Inner Circle
- Friends of Military Families
- Board Member of my Home Owners' Association (after having been asked to serve on the board)
Skills, hobbies, and interests:
- Spending time with my family :)
- Spending time with my family and friends
- Walking with my three dogs... or rather my three dogs walking me :)
- Feng shui
- Working out
- Going to the beach
- Gardening
- Reading
- Thrift stores
Marketing for you. I've got you covered:
- www.FloridaMoves.com - Florida's leading real estate company.
- www.ColdwellBanker.com - Our award-winning, national brand website.
- www.Realtor.com - The most-visited real estate website on the Internet.
- www.Google.com - The world's leading search engine.
- www.Trulia.com - One of the fastest growing real estate websites.
- www.Zillow.com - A real estate website which can be useful
- www.NYTimes.com - Reaches over 25 million viewers monthly.
Innovation working for YOU every day.
Check out my websites:
Online since 1989 --- I'm Internet savvy which helps you whether you are buying or selling.
The Internet is an important tool which I use to help my clients:www.RobbinsTeam.com
www.ColdwellBanker.com/for/Lana.Robbins
www.FreeTampaBayHomeSearch.com
www.LanaRobbins.com
Contact me:
DIRECT LINE: (727) 376-0530
OFFICE: (727) 945-9366
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-776-0299
EMAIL: Lana.Robbins@FloridaMoves.com
While my office is located in Tarpon Springs, I also work out of the Clearwater office and Clearwater Beach office. Feel free to contact me.
Some areas that I serve include:
I have experience working with sellers, first-time home buyers, repeat home buyers, investors, vacation home buyers, relocations and referrals as well as "downsizers."
I also do referrals both locally and nationally so feel free to contact me.
"Because every home matters."
www.FreeTampaBayHomeSearch.com
www.LanaHelpsHomeBuyersAndSellers.com
www.ColdwellBanker.com/for/Lana.Robbins
My blog exclusively for buyers in the Tampa Bay, Florida area:
My blog exclusively for buyers looking to retire in the Tampa Bay, Florida area:
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Feel free to hear me at YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TampaBayFloridaHomes
I have been told that I have an accent :)
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