Dunedin Florida - Dunedin is a great place to live and Highland Woods luxury Homes are some the most desirable of Pinellas County and all of Dunedin real estate.  This centrally located gated community of 87 home, mostly 4 and 5 bedroom homes is one of  Dunedin's newer neighborhoods, being built in 2002, most of these are screened pool homes as well.

Highland Woods Homes for Sale - Dunedin Real Estate   

When checking the Tampa Bay MLS today there are currently 20 homes out of 87 in the Highland Woods neighborhood are for sale - that's almost 25% of the whole neighborhood. (not ideal in any market) When checking the Pinellas County public records - 3 Highland Wood homes are in pre-foreclosure and one is in the final judgement phase of foreclosure.   

A closer look at houses on the market:

• Of the 20 homes for sale - all but 2 of them are pool homes;
• The cheapest Highland Woods home for sale is $320,000 and it has 3 bedroom 2 bath and no pool;
• The most expensive Highland Woods home for sale is $619,000 and it has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a pool;

• The average Highland Woods home for sale asking prices is a little over $150 a square foot.  

Highland Woods Homes SOLD - Dunedin Real Estate

So what's been happening Highland Woods Dunedin real estate market? Well for the last seven months only about 1 home a month has been selling (since March 2008) . Also of note is the fact that no Highland Woods homes sold in January or February of 2008. One has sold every month except May, however there is 1 currently pending and 1 Highland woods home is active with contract.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what's happened to the price of homes in Highland Woods Dunedin FL this year? This is the questions home buyers always want to know. Well we discussed that the fact that at least 5 people have been in some stage of pre-foreclosure, short sale, foreclosure or bank owned REO - and so it's no surprise that SOLD prices have decreased the last months. The last Highland Woods home sold was a foreclosure and sold for $114 a square foot - OUCH!  Not counting this distressed home we've seen home prices go from $156 a square foot in March to $137 a square foot in June with the foreclosure in July.

 

So where are Highland Woods home prices now? Well it will be interesting to see what the two homes under contract end up selling for. We are seeing more homes selling and yet when you have 20 months of inventory in this neighborhood - there's no doubt it's still a strong buyer's market by definition.

The good news is that for homebuyers looking for newer luxury Dunedin pool homes - these need to be a the top of your list. And if you're someone who is looking for a Dunedin home for sale in a gate community - you've found one of Dunedin's best neighborhoods - call us to see any of these Dunedin homes for sale.        

     

 Dunedin Luxury Real Estate

Are you looking to buy Dunedin luxury real estate? Pool Homes, Gated Community? Luxury Homes? Begin you search of the Tampa Bay MLS now or call us today at (727) 710-8036. Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them....

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Tampa Bay Home and Condo Buyers tell us that selecting a Tampa Bay Real Estate Agent especially online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!

 

 

 

 

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Clearwater Florida - Wednesday I was one of about 50 Pinellas County REALTORS (out of 9000 members of the Pinellas Realtor Organization) who attended a special session with Jim Madden from Pinellas County Schools.  

Jim is the man in charge of Pinellas County student school assignments - he joked that "he's got job security" - I can only imagine :). We recently had changes to the School Choice plan and Pinellas County home buyers and current residents have lots of questions about..

Where will by child go to school?" -That's why we made sure we were there - up-to-date information is critical to the families we help that are moving to Pinellas County or want to sell their home and move within the county.  The most important thing we took away was the fact that No school is automatic for non-entry level grade students.

If you're wondering how we got here - School Choice was court-ordered to end the 30 year desegregation ruling / plan in Pinellas County. The 2007/2008 was the first year that the School District didn't have specific min / max ratios to manage for each school.

When creating a new plan the parents, the community members and the School Board members found people overwhelmingly wanted a Student Assignment plan that included these 3 things:

1. Give us Predictibility
2. Still wanted Choice(s)
3. Diversity

A major issue is the rising cost of transportation.  In the future, Pinellas County will continue to transport students to their school of "Choice" for 4 more years then parents will have to provide transportation to their "non-close-too-home" school.

Note: The new Pinellas County Student Assignement plan doesn't change anything for Magnet and Fundemental schools          

Key Components of the new Pinellas County School Plan

1. Transition from the Pinellas County Choice Plan
2. Getting Back to Close-to-home schools or zoned schools
3. Predictable feeder patterns
4. Multiple choice options
5. Reduce transportation issues and costs
6. Diversity
7. Equitable distribution of resources

What Pinellas County Home Buyers / Residents Should know during the Transition Period

1. All students except those entering Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade - will stay where ever they were last year
2. Students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade will get their close-to-home school this year (or they can also opt for an older sibling's school)   
3. New students (not in one of the 3 grades listed above) are assigned on a space available basis to the close-to-home school or the next closest school. The challenge here is that the Florida Class Size Amendment limits the number of students that can be assigned to a school.
4. 3 schools were closed this year - South Ward, Largo Central and Riviera Middle that are impacting mid county assignments

Jim Madden explains how new School Assignment will work to Pinellas County REALTORS 

 I've included some video of Jim's presentation so you could hear how Pinellas County School assignments will be handled in Jim's words:

 

 Jim talks about the new Pinellas County Student Assignment software and interactive map functions that are coming soon (hopefully by mid-September)  

  

 

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 Largo Florida Villa For Sale under $115,000

Calling all Largo First time home buyers or investors looking for a vacation or winter home - you can't beat this Belle Oaks Largo Villa for Sale. It is in a great location (East Bay and Belcher area) and shows pride of ownership. Enjoy hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, updated kitchen with newer appliances and granite countertops and inside washer and dryer. You'll also enjoy relaxing in one of the Belle Oak Villas two community pools or by the two ponds while watching the otters and ducks playing. 

Quiet Largo Neighborhood with 2 Pools and 2 Ponds

You will enjoy this secluded neighborhood with not 1 but 2 pools each next to a peaceful pond. You can walk out your backdoor and be a few steps to the pond and pool. What are you waiting for...all the fun and none of the maintenance and work. Are you someone looking for maintenance free living? Look no further...just bring your towel and sunscreen.

Why buy a home in Largo Now?

Largo First Time Home Buyers if you're renting now you really need to think about it! Right now the interest rates are low and there's also a new a tax credit for First Time Home Buyer of $7500 (only available for a short time - call and we can explain how it works) for anyone who hasn't bought a home in the last 3 years - this Largo villa for sale may allow you to own a home for less than it's costing you to rent. Don't you think you owe it to yourself to check it out. 

With the price of gas today we all want to save gas and living Belle Oaks Villas will give you easy access to most things because this Largo home is close to several Largo golf courses as well as being near the beaches and is only 10-15 minutes from Indian Rocks Beach. Also it's only 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 3 miles from the Clearwater / St Petersburg Airport.

Pets and Big Dogs can call this Belle Oak Villas Home

If you have pets, especially dog lovers, then this is a great find because owners say there are no pet restrictions - even if you've got big dogs...bring them! All pets welcome at Belle Oaks Villas - a deed restricted community.     

 Also if you are only using your villa for part of the year you are able to lease it - nice to have options.  

 

 

If you would like to see this villa just call Jack or me at 727-710-8036.   

 

This villa is move-in ready, no fixer upper here - neutral colors, update and just waiting for you. Cathedral ceiling, open floor plan and large windows onto ponds and patio make villa seem much larger.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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