Pinellas Property Online

1. Florida home sales rise 8 percent in one month
(Home News/National News)

... to clog the market, a broader recovery of housing prices remains elusive. Yet local Realtors point to the June housing report as more evidence the market is improving. Vernon Taylor, president of the ...

2. Vacation homes sales on the rise again after serious slump
(Home News/National News)

... homes purchased were in the South, followed by the West, Midwest and Northeast. Elsewhere, people clearly are looking for bargains. Among the favorite locales are several South and Central American countries, ...

3. International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases, Realtors Report
(Home News/National News)

... estate in the U.S. is local, the same is not true for property owners,” said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder. “The U.S. continues to be a top destination for international buyers from all over the world. ...

4. Florida Shopping Guide: Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg
(Community of Pinellas/About Leisure in Pinellas)

... with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, cruise lines, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. The beach is a short stroll away. Conveniently located near St. Petersburg, ...

5. Officials launch ad campaign: Bay Area beaches are open
(Home News/Florida News)

... best beaches. As pristine as ever. We're open. Wide open." The ads are paid for with $1.15 million in BP grant money. But instead of targeting the rest of the country, these ads are aimed at locals ...

6. No flood insurance available again
(Home News/National News)

... of flood insurance. On Capitol Hill, the problem is now getting both sides to agree on the best path to re-start the program. Local Realtors are urging the public to call or email their congressional ...

7. Foreign buyers are flocking to Florida condos again
(Home News/Florida News)

... like paying utilities and condo fees – and even turn over a client’s car engine once a week so the battery doesn’t die. A number of local brokerages have country specialists on staff who work with their ...

8. Pinellas County Hurrican preparation information
(Community of Pinellas/About Environmentr in Pinellas)

...  Citizens with special medical needs can get help during an evacuation. Pinellas County has partnered with local municipalities to offer sheltering and transportation, if you meet the eligibility ...

9. Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in April
(Information and Facts/Mortgages and Money)

...  housing options available in local markets at attractive and affordable prices. Plus, current mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels, which gives buyers more 'bang' for their buck." ...

10. Existing-Home Sales Rise on Home Buyer Tax Credit and Favorable Market Conditions
(Home News/National News)

...  For information on areas not included in the report, please contact the local association of Realtors®. 1Existing-home sales, which include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, are based ...