The Gulfside Team Assisting Home Buyers at Starkey Ranch in Odessa Florida

Purchasing a home is a considerable financial investment for you and your family and that is why we always recommend you use the services of an experienced Realtor for every home purchase and sale.  Whether you are buying a new construction home or having a home built in Starkey Ranch you would be wise to use the services of a Realtor for your transaction.  I have assisted many home buyers just like you in their new construction purchases and I have made it a priority to train my buyer specialists to know about new construction so we will always provide the Luxury service you expect from our team.  We take the time to tour the new construction communities and build relationships with the builders sales representatives so we can better negotiate on our clients behalf. 

One of the Ryland Homes in Starkey Ranch

The purchase and sales contracts used in a new construction sale differ from the standard contracts Realtors use and they differ from builder to builder.  Having an experienced Realtor in your corner to review your contract and closing statement is always to your advantage.

Pool Home on one of the many lakes in Starkey Ranch

The homes in Starkey Ranch are currently being built by 4 builders. M/I Homes, Ryland Homes, Homes by WestBay and Taylor Madison.  The home styles and sizes vary from builder to builder as well as a variation in semi-custom and custom built homes.  You will also see a variation in your cost of investment based on the builder, location of the home, size, style and of course customization. The Starkey Ranch community located in Odessa Florida is a 2,400 Acre development that sits adjacent to the J.B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve in New Port Richey Florida. The community offers current and future neighborhoods inside the community that are are centered around parks, nature and natural Florida living as well as being connected by trials for walking and biking throughout the 2,400 Acre community. Starkey Ranch also offers a number of lakes and ponds throughout the community for the residents to enjoy. The national association of home builders has awarded Starkey Ranch the Master Planned Community of the Year for 2016.

Rick Trowbridge of the Gulfside Team Learning the Starkey Ranch Map

Contact the Gulfside Team of Florida Luxury Realty to schedule your tour of this wonderful community.  We escort our clients through the welcome center of the community where we can speak directly to the builders and the master community representatives and watch a short video about the community as well as view the map of current construction and future plans.  We will then continue on to the model homes in the community where you and your family can tour the homes and ask questions of the builders representatives while we are there with you.  

The Gulfside Team of Florida Luxury Realty 

Providing You with Luxury Service

Certified Luxury Home Sales Specialist

Can You Buy a New Construction Home with a Realtor?

Realtors can assist you with the sale of any home where the land is included. Manufacture homes in parks where the land is owned by the community are properties we cannot assist with.  Realtors sell the land and the improvements on the land.  When it comes to buying a semi customs home from a builder or buying a new construction home that is built already but never lived in, you should always use a real estate agent to assist you.  We never charge a commission to our home buyers and this is true for new construction also.  The builder will offer the Realtor compensation just like a home seller that is selling their own home would.

Benefits of Using a Realtor to Buy New Construction:

We will Negotiate with the builder to get you a better deal
We will Review all of your contract paperwork 
We will Assist you with questions or concerns
We will Monitor the construction of your home if you are moving from another state and are not here for the construction of your home. 
We are Trained professions who are here to assist you and guide you throughout your entire sales transaction.

Contact the Gulfside Team to view new construction homes in Starkey Ranch in Odessa Florida or Wild Fern Village homes in Trinity Florida.  We are your New Construction and Waterfront home sales professionals in western Pasco county Florida. 

Things to Know When Buying a Waterfront Home on Pasco's Gulf Coast

Owning a waterfront home is the goal of many Floridians who live near the coast.  Here on the Gulf coast of Pasco county we have 3 Gulfside cities that our customers look to when buying  waterfront home.  There are some specific things to think about whether you are interested in living in New Port Richey, Port Richey or Hudson on the water.

You need to know how buying a home on the water will affect

your financing.  Property taxes and homeowners insurance are higher on waterfront homes.  You will be required to have flood insurance as part of your home owners insurance and if the roof and windows are not up to wind resistance standards, you can see even higher insurance rates.  Your taxes and insurance are calculated into your Debt to Income Ratio or DTI.  In essence, your DTI is the difference between how much money you net each month and how much your expenses are each month.  You will need to speak with your lender to verify that your DTI can support the higher taxes and insurance.  Please don't think that means you can't live here and own a boat even if you don't buy a waterfront home. We have a number of free boat launches along Pasco county's Gulf coast. 

You will also want to evaluate what you must have in your waterfront home.  Your finances may dictate how much you can spend on extras for the home. Extras like a floating dock, a davit, repair of the seawall upgrading windows and exterior doors and other extras you may wan like a fish cleaning station.  You may already own a boat and you will need to verify that the canals are deep enough and wide enough for you to make turns in order to get out to the open gulf.  You should evaluate your situation and with your Realtor, discuss what you must have in the home before you head out looking.

We are here to assist you in Buying or Selling a waterfront home in western Pasco county Florida in New Port Richey, Port Richey and Hudson.  Contact us to discuss your real estate needs. 

Sea Pines in Hudson Florida Market Report for January 2016

The Sea Pines community in Hudson Florida is a wonderful waterfront community on Pasco county's Gulf coast.  Located just minutes from the open water of the Gulf of Mexico and situated between Port Richey and Spring Hill on the Gulf Coast, you can enjoy all the conveniences and shopping, dining and activities while living in a quiet waterfront community.

Sea Pines Market Report for January 2016
**Square Feet represented is Heated Square Footage**

2 Homes were Active on the market ranging in size from 1,004 - 1,460 square feet ranging in price from $154,900 - $199,900

1 Home was Pending Sale. It was a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 1,352 square feet and no pool. List price at time of contract was $219,000.00

3 Homes Sold in January 2016. They ranged in size from 864 - 1,304 square feet and a final sales price of $115,000 - $130,000.

If you are looking for affordable waterfront living on Florida's Gulf Coast, Sea Pines may be the neighborhood for you. Contact the Gulfside Team and we can assist you in buying or selling a home in the Sea Pines community in Hudson Florida.

Embassy Hills in Port Richey Florida Market Report Jan 2016

Port Richey Florida is a city in Pasco county along the Gulf of Mexico. The Embassy Hills community is a large community of single family homes.  These homes are block construction in a Bungalow style of 2 bedroom and some 3 bedroom floor plans with 1-2 bathrooms. Located along Embassy Blvd which runs from US 19 in the west to Little Rd to the east.  You have no shortage of shopping and dining living un Embassy Hills in Port Richey and you are convenient to parks and local beaches as well.  Just minutes to downtown New Port Richey is another reason people like living in Embassy Hills in Port Richey Florida.

January 2016 Market Report (stats from Jan 1-31)

8 Homes were active on the sales market and they ranged in size from 1,114 square feet to 1,625 square feet with list prices between $59,000 - $135,000

11 Homes Sold in January. These homes ranged in size from 973 square feet to 1,329 square feet with Sold Prices between $43,950 - $94,000.  2 Homes had private pools and neither pool home was included in the highest sales prices

7 Homes were Pending Sale. These are homes that had contracts where all contingencies were met and a closing date is eminent. These homes ranged in size from 1,168 - 1,434 square feet with List Prices between $55,000 - $119,000 and 3 of the homes had private pools. Final Sales Prices are not known until the sale closes. 

6 Homes were Active with Contract. These homes have contracts on them but there are still contingencies to be met like, home inspection, financing, appraisal etc... These homes ranged in size from 1,346 - 1,792 square feet with list prices of $65,000 - $118,000 and 2 of the homes had private pools.

Knowing our local real estate market in Port Richey Florida and Embassy Hills is just one more reason the Gulfside Team is your number one choice for real estate services in Port Richey Florida.  Contact us to discuss your needs or goals and we will assist you and stay with you throughout your entire real estate transaction. 

West Port in Port Richey Florida 34668 Market Report January 2016

West Port in Port Richey Florida

Market Report for January 2016

The waterfront community of West Port in Port Richey Florida is a gem tucked into the Pasco countyGulf of Mexico coastline.  Just minutes from shopping and dining and a short ride out to the Gulf open water makes West Port a great community for waterfront homeowners in our city.  The Gulfside Team is your Port Richey Florida real estate team and we're here for you. 

Here is your real estate activity in West Port for January 2016

5 Homes were Active for Sale. These homes ranged from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom homes with 1,473 - 2,432 sqft and ranged in list price from $95,000 - $464,900

2 Homes were Active with Contract. These homes were a 2 bedroom 2 bath non pool home with a list price of $79,900 and a 3 bedroom 2 bath with a pool and a list price of $110,000. (Final Sales Price Not Known)

1 Home Sold. It was a 3 bedroom 2 bath home and closed at a sales price of $180,500. 

All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed

The Gulfside Team is Your Best Choice for Real Estate Service in Port Richey Florida and we are here to assist you with all your real estate needs. 

Home Buyer Services in Port Richey Florida - The Gulfside Team

Home ownership is important for your overall financial well being and growth.  Owning a home can improve your credit rating and over time increase in value providing you a large return on your investment.  You will also feel a sense of security and stability in your life when you own a home of your own. You and your family will have a place to call your own and often times you will be able to pass that financial benefit along to your children, spouse or other family member.  Now is a great time to buy a home. 

The Gulfside Team is Here for You when you want to purchase a home.  Our highly trained and skilled buyer specialist will be with you ever step of the way from mortgage pre-approval to closing.  The service doesn't stop with the closing on your home. The Gulfside Team is here for you, your family and friends in the future.  We believe that all of our customers deserve luxury service before, during and after their sale.

When you work with a buyer specialist of the Gulfside Team you will realize we are not like other real estate agents in the area.  We hold ourselves to a higher standard and commit to providing the best possible service to our customers as possible.  We have a military veteran as a Buyer Specialist who focuses on VA financing and assisting our veterans to buy homes.  Our buyer specialist is required to attend mortgage classes to stay abreast of the current mortgage processes that home buyers face.  We of course only refer our buyers to the most experienced and qualified mortgage professionals in the area. 

Contact the Gulfside Team today to schedule your no obligation home buyer consultation with our buyer specialist.

Serving - Hudson, Port Richey, New Port Richey, Trinity & Tarpon Springs