Wow this week I actually got my first check from google!  It was just over $100.00.  Thank you google!  It's really kind of funny though since over the years we have paid you more money than I want to say out loud.  Regardless, though, also over the years we have learned how to work hard on our website development strategy to rank naturally in your search engine results -- and I am happy to say that we no longer pay you anything. You pay us now ~ what a concept. Read Full Post

Did you know that the Lipply Real Estate Group has a few select rentals in Lansbrook Village?  Since many of our real estate agents, close friends and family, and even some of our investment customers have purchased villas and condos in Lansbrook Village we have agreed to help them keep the properties rented.  Call or email us to check on availability in Lansbrook Village.

What is available right now?  Click the link:    www.lansbrookvillagecondos.com/

For Sale as a Short Sale, priced at $149,000

This is a beautifully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage group floor unit that is light and bright and is available for purchase now.  Furnished is not included but is for sale.

Rentals in Lansbrook Village

Lansbrook Village has three distinct…

Every once in a while an opportunity presents itself to own not merely a piece of property, or even just a home, but a lifestyle.  A lifestyle that fulfills all our dreams, one that leaves no detail to chance.  This lifestyle exists in the quiet gated community of Chateaux des Lacs at the northern end of Lake Tarpon in Tarpon Springs, FL. 

There are three distinct attributes that make the homes in Chateaux des Lacs stand out.  The first one is that they are all custom designed and each one is different from the other.  Secondly, the topography of Chateaux des Lacs is quite different from other Tarpon Springs subdivisions.  And the last reason Chateaux des Lacs is considered exclusive is because the homes sit on 1 acre + homesites and have access to Lake…

Tampa Bay offers a great opportunity for investors, especially homebuyers. The favorable buyers market conditions, added to the competitive prices, make the real estate investment a windfall in this season for prospective buyers.

Short-term or Long-term investment?

Both short-term and long-term investments have their own advantages and disadvantages. It depends on the investment plan one wishes to opt for and the kind of benefits he expects in the prescribed period. Be aware of the market trends and follow these guidelines before investing in them.

Short-term investment properties in Tampa are hard to find. There is a tough competition in grabbing them. And no doubt, one can be assured of a great benefit by procuring such a property and…

Lawrence Yun, Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors, delivered a strong encouraging message of "Real Estate Rebound" to the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors yesterday, June 14, 2007:   "You can bet the house on it, five years from now you will be very happy you're in this business and located in Tampa".  It's Yun's view that rising incomes and declining home prices should have stimulated real estate sales this past year but didn't due to the housing bubble scares from the media.  But, Tampa seems to be hovering at the national average with regard to sales anyway, not so lucky are California, Miami and Naples.  Yun's predictions for the rebound are based on a general list of economic trends including many speculators leaving the…

Wow!  We have been contacted by one of the popular HGTV Cable television shows and we have many openings for our customers to be on one of their shows.  There's only one catch and it's not our rule, it's theirs.  You must be one of our current customers with a serious interest in buying a home.  All the shows that HGTV broadcasts involve real people in real life scenarios and this special show is no exception.  If this sounds like fun to you, give us a call and let us go to work for you finding you your next home.  Contact us for more details. And, yes you do get paid for your time by them!  Of course, we get some fantastic free advertising and we all get to have a really good time being on TV. Read Full Post

Outstanding opportunity to live in Clearwater, FL in a great home!  Spring Lake is has just been awarded Clearwater's Best Neighborhood of the Year and can you believe you can buy a home for under $250,000? Well now you can!  This home was just reduced to $219,000 for a quick sale.  This is a STEAL!  Spring Lake is conveniently located in the heart of Clearwater so close to the BEACHES and downtown Dunedin.  Tons of community amenities are available to homeowners in Spring Lake.  Spring Lake offers a large community pool and heated spa, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a playground and a tennis court -- all for a very low monthly fee of $60.00.  What a deal!  And, wait until you see this house!  Freshly painted inside and out, hardwood and ceramic floors, a…

Many people relocate to Florida from the north wondering where to live.  While there are many good choices here in the state of Florida , one of the best places to find employment and reasonable home prices is the Tampa Bay area.  Tampa Bay area provides many affordable housing opportunities to growing families and retirees.  Some communities to seek out and learn about for employment opportunities and affordable housing are Dunedin, Clearwater, and Largo.  These cities are the mainstay of the area and offer many jobs in the tourist and service industry.  Regular people with regular jobs live here, raise their families, and enjoy a lower cost of living than many other areas in Florida.

Another affordable housing opportunity for newer homes is in…