Real Estate Market Snapshot of Waterfront Home Sales in Port Richey Florida April 2016

Port Richey Florida has a variety of waterfront home styles that our neighbors can take advantage of.  Port Richey has a number of lakefront homes, homes on ponds and the bayou as well as homes on canals and the Gulf of Mexico.  This current report does not include lake or pond homesites. A big part of living the Florida lifestyle is being on or near the coast and waterfront.  Port Richey offers some of the most affordable waterfront homes in the entire state of Florida.

For the month of April 2016, the waterfront home sales in Port Richey Florida were:

Sold Homes

4 Bedroom 4 bath non pool home 1,894 sq feet sold for $111,069.

3 Bedroom 3 Bath with a Pool 2,710 sq feet sold for $580,000.00

4 Bedroom 3 Bath non Pool 3,732 sq feet sold for $675,000.00

Pending Sales (under contract)

1 Home. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath non Pool 1,890 sq feet had a list price of $190,000.00

There were a number of waterfront homes that sold and went under contract which were located on smaller lakes and ponds. Those sales are not included in this.  The variation in sales price is related to not only the size of the home but the water it is located on as well as the neighborhood, age of home and external items like dock, davit, seawall. 

The Gulfside Team is here for you in Port Richey Florida and we are your waterfront home experts in western Pasco county Florida.

Port Richey Florida Real Estate Market Update

It's a Beautiful Day in Port Richey Florida. Here is a quick real estate market update for Port Richey and New Port Richey Florida. Mike Gallo and The Gulfside Team are here to help you buy or sell a home in New Port Richey & Port Richey Florida.

Contact me today to discuss your real estate goals.

Summertree Market Report February 2016

Whether you live in Summertree or you are interested in living in Summertree, you may want to stay updated on the real estate market activity in the community. Summertree is a beautiful gated community that offers a public golf course and is reserved for those age 55 and over.  The Gulfside Team has the experience and knowledge you want in your Realtor when selling or buying a home in Summertree.

Homes Pending in February:
Pending Sale Prices are LIST price and not contract price.
4 Condominiums in Pointe West went under contract. They were all 1 bedroom condominiums and the listing prices ranged from $27,000 - $34,000. 

2 Homes in Arborwood went under contract. Both homes are 2 bedrooms and 2 bath homes. Listing prices were $89,900 and $105,000.  

Homes SOLD in February:
Sold Sale Prices Reflect Actual Sold Prices
4 Condominiums in Pointe West Sold. 2 of the condos were 1 bedroom and 2 of the condos were 2 bedroom. The 1 bedroom sale prices were $18,000 (foreclosure) and $29,000. The 2 bedroom sale prices were $25,000 and $38,000.

2 Homes in Arborwood Sold. Both homes were 2 bedroom 2 bath homes and ranged in price from $63,900 and $89,500.

1 Home in The Fairways Sold. This was a 3 bedroom home not on the golf course and it sold for $143,000.

1 Villa Sold. This is a 2 bedroom attached villa in the Villas of Summertree and it Sold for $104,000.

1 Home in Cross Creek at Summertree Sold. This home has 3 bedrooms and a final sale price of $180,000.00 

Contact The Gulfside Team for more information about the Summertree community and the neighborhoods inside. Summertree offers various home styles to meet anyones needs. You can find anything from 1 bedroom condos all the way to larger 3 bedroom homes.  

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

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. 

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. 

The Gulfside Team of Florida Luxury Realty, Inc.

When it comes time for you to sell or buy a home in the western Pasco county area of Florida, the Gulfside Team of Florida Luxury Realty, Inc. is Here for You.  I started my career in real estate over 10 years ago working with a mortgage broker in the area and after the real estate market crisis began I decided to transition to the real estate sales side of the business as I saw a great need to assist home owners who were facing a challenging real estate market.  Early on I learned that education was key to the success of my business and I dedicated myself to learning and attending as many classes possible.  Over time I began teaching and in 2015 I became the Director of Education for Florida Luxury Realty and decided to create a new real estate team and the Gulfside Team was conceived.

The Gulfside Team is here to work for you and assist you in reaching your goals.

I am Michael Gallo and I am your listing specialist. My main focus is to meet with you and discuss your needs and goals and create a plan to help you achieve those goals. We will discuss the marketing and advertising of your home as well as the best pricing strategy to position your home as a competitor in your neighborhood.  We will also discuss my marketing plan to give you home the most exposure to home buyers and I welcome one of our buyer specialists to join us so they have more knowledge about your home which will help them when working with buyers who are interested in seeing your home. 

The Gulfside Team buyer specialists are highly trained agents who have been chosen by me based on their dedication to their career and real estate education. Buyer Specialists on the Gulfside Team have attended and excelled at Florida Luxury Realty training and educational courses.  The main benefit to having our team assist you in selling your home is the attention and service we provide. Having a team working for you means that if your listing specialist is not available to show your home to a buyer, there are skilled professionals ready to assist and show your home.

Contact me today if you are thinking about selling your home within the next 6 months.  Our consultation is provided at no charge and we can discuss your plan to get your home ready to join the sales market in the best possible position. 

Contact me today if you are ready to buy a home. Maybe you need a mortgage and your not sure what to do first? Maybe you have been pre-approved already and you want a strong real estate agent to assist you with your home buying process. We are here for you.

The Gulfside Team is here for you. Serving our neighbors in western Pasco county Florida in New Port Richey, Port Richey, Trinity and Hudson.

13125 Ballast Ct Hudson Florida Waterfront Home For Sale

Live the Florida Lifestyle in this affordable waterfront home in Hudson Florida. This spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the Signal Cove community and has a large sea wall with stairs to the water as well as a floating dock.  The kitchen is roomy and has new countertops, new refrigerator and backsplash. The owners have replaced all of the standard sized windows and the air conditioner system. The guest bathroom has a new deep tub and tile walls as well as a new countertop and sink

This Home is a Must See!

This home is offered for sale by Michael J.Gallo and 

Florida Luxury Realty, Inc.

Contact us for more details or to schedule your private showing.

MLS #W7615538

Top 3 Tips to Get Your Home Sold

You have decided to move and you want to put your home on the real estate market for sale. You don't want to be another expired listing in the MLS, you want to sell your home for the most money possible and in your timeframe.  Expired listings are homes that were listed for sale in the MLS and did not sell while under contract with their Realtor.  You don't want that...You Want to Sell. 

Top 3 Tips to Get Your Home Sold

1. Hire the right Realtor. You want an agent who has the experience and knowledge to get the job done.  Rely on the neighborhood market information provided by your Realtor.  Interview a few agents and see who you click with and be sure to ask them about their marketing plan and how they will advertise your home outside of the MLS.

2. Price your home properly.  I understand you want to make as much off the sale of your home and we will work hard to make that happen but you can't deny the market facts and what the homes that are similar to yours are selling for. Remember that you will need your home to appraise for what you are asking.

3. Do your part.  You may not realize that we need you to do certain things to get your home sold. Little things like cleaning up your flower beds and keeping the lawn trimmed, keeping the kitchen clean and counters clear for showings and do what you can to make your home inviting ti the buyers. 

When it comes time for you or someone you know in New Port Richey Florida or the surrounding areas to sell a home, contact me for a no obligation market analysis and give me 15 minutes of your time to apply for the job of helping you sell your home. 

11220 Merganser Way New Port Richey - Summertree Home for Sale

Built in 2012 by DR Horton this Laurel II model at 11220 Merganser Way in New Port Richey Florida is available for sale. If you are looking for a "like new" home in a gated 55+ retirement community, this is it. Located in Cross Creek at Summertree on the beginning of a cul-de-sac with a wooded pasture to the rear, this home's quiet location and community amenities make it a great place to call home.

Some of the Homes Features Include:
10' Ceilings with Crown Molding
5" Baseboards
20" Tile in Main Living Areas
Master Suite with Walk In Closet and large master bath that has a garden tub and walk in shower
2.5 Car Garage due to 5' build out
Inside Laundry Room with cabinets, tub sink and front load washer dryer included
50 Gallon Hot Water Heater

Summertree Community Amenities Include:
Gated Entry
Public Golf Course (9 hole)
Heated Pool and Spa
Tennis Courts
Billiard Room
Fitness Gym (complete with Mens and Ladies Locker Rooms)
Shuffleboard
Clubhouse
Landscaping and Trash Removal 

I have assisted many people to buy and sell homes in Summertree and you can relay on my experience and knowledge to assist you. Feel free to contact me online with any questions you may have. 

Balancing Your Business Life and Your Personal Life

The one basic thing we require to succeed in business is

perseverance. Having a goal and a plan to reach that goal will always lead you down the path to success. Over time, our goals may change which means our plan must change but no matter what, we must persevere. Whether you set daily, weekly or annual goals true success is staying the course even if we fall short of our goal. It takes failure to find success and in the real estate business we must maintain a positive and forward momentum. Let's be realistic. This business is difficult but if we model our business after other successful professionals and use the tools and systems we have access to, there is nothing we can't achieve. When I started out on this crazy roller coaster ride of real estate I looked at the "Top Producers" and created a plan based on what they were doing that worked for them. I remember thinking If only I had as much business as they did I would be so happy. Well, careful what you wish for. My business growth meant that I needed new goals and new systems and a new plan of action to maintain my customer service and keep my customers happy. Being an individual agent I needed to find help with my workload and had to make the decision to refer out a portion of my business so they customer received the service they deserved and required. That was difficult for me to do but I came up with a plan and set it in motion.

Balancing a personal life and business life became a main priority

in my life. What good is success if you don't get to enjoy the spoils of your hard work?  The real estate business can be a 14 hour a day 7 day a week business if you let it happen. Sure your busy and you have a lot of customers and your able to afford a coffee from Starbucks but at what cost? I became unhappy and felt burned out in my business. This may sound crazy but I decided to plan my weekly schedule. I know, novel idea right. I started by committing to not working on Sunday. That day is reserved for my family time. Then I decided that I would put my phone on silent after 7pm on weekdays. Since I am an early riser I created business hours for Monday-Friday from 7:30am-7pm and added this to emails signatures and my outgoing voicemail. Some may think that's crazy to do. It works and it also set the tone for. Y customer relationships that there are boundaries that need to be observed. This had a huge impact on my personal life. I was much happier and had an actual day off a week. I don't feel guilty about not answering my phone since my voicemail clearly informed the caller of my business hours. 

Achieving a work/life balance in your world is not as difficult as some people may think. Vacations and weekend get always are a must. We take 2-3 vacations a year and 2-3 weekend get always as well. This was another big challenge for me since I thought the world would implode if I wasn't there to take care of business. I got over that quickly once I realized that my associates are more than capable of keeping things going while I am away. In order to find balance in business and personal life, we must allow and plan for each. I also learned that telling someone that I was booked for a certain day didn't mean they would get mad or hang up on me. We just scheduled the appointment for a time that worked for both of us. Studies have suggested that having a happy business life makes for a happier personal life and vise versa. Our business and personal lives go hand in hand and our personal goals will usually create a business goal to achieve which allows us to reach our personal goal. Lets say you want to earn more income to buy a bigger home for your growing family. In order to do that you will need to set a new business goal to create more income. The same can be true for marriage or a new vehicle or a long family vacation. Whatever your personal goal is, often times you will need to set a business goal to achieve it. This is why we say our personal and business lives go hand in hand. 

Keep in mind that if something you are doing is not working for you. Change it.  Whether it is in your business or personal life. If your current marketing and advertising isn't giving you the results you want you should try another approach. The same is true for your personal life. If you don't like what's happening at home, change it. We control our lives and we make our own path in this world. If you don't like your career, change it. If you don't like who you live with, change it. If you find your social group is not lifting you up, change it. You have the power to create a happy life for yourself in both your business and personal life. If either part of your life is not a happy experience for you on a daily basis you will need to take the bull by the horns and set a course to make that change. You owe it yourself to be happy and successful. 

You can also turn to the professional services or a Business Coach or a Life Coach/Relationship Coach to help you get your goals set and hold you accountable for your progress. 

Market Report for Summertree in New Port Richey, FL. August 2015

Summer is over and in the month of August, the community of Summertree in New Port Richey was busy in terms of real estate activity. This market report is based on information from the MLS from August 1 - September 1 2015 and homes sold by owner are not included. The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you would like specific information on any one property, please contact me for further information.

Summertree Market Report August 2015

Homes Currently Active for Sale (Sept 16, 2015) - 
     9 in Pointe West Condominiums
     4 in Arborwood
     2 in The Greens
     3 in Cross Creek
Homes Active With Contract - 3
Homes Pending Closing -
     1 in Pointe West Condominiums
     2 in Cross Creek
Homes SOLD in August-
     6 in Pointe West Condos ranging from 1 bedroom 1.5 bath to 2 bedroom 2 bath from $18,000 - $42,000 Final Sale Price
     4 in Cross Creek ranging from 2 bedroom 2 bath to 3 bedroom 2 bath and square footage ranged from 1,622 to 2,045 and prices ranged from $110,000 - $177,000 Final Sale Price
     1 in home in Arborwood  was a 2 bedroom 2 bath home that sold for $89,000 Final Sale.

Please keep me in mind if you or anyone you know us interested in Buying or Selling a home in Summertree in New Port Richey Florida. You can count on my neighborhood expertise and experience to make your real estate transaction a smooth and enjoyable one. 

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