Midtown Tampa & Real Estate

Guess what Buyers and Investors?! There is a new property on the market located at, 2701 W Cordelia Street, Tampa, FL 33607. It is the perfect 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home for a first time homeowner or savvy investor. Located on a corner lot, this home boasts a spacious 1,352 square-feet of living space. In addition to a large front porch, this home has been completely renovated.

Large Bungalow Front Porch

 
  Night Time Glow

2701 W Cordelia Street is the perfect location! Capaz Park is directly across the street. It is also minutes away from the Tampa International Airport, I-275, the International Plaza and a number of authentic restaurants and local shopping amenities. This home would be one of the best options for its first-time homeowner(s) or an Air BnB investor enthusiast. The soon coming Midtown Tampa, (I-275 and N. Dale Mabry Highway) will be a major bonus that will add to the appeal and value of this home’s location.  
 

Midtown Tampa is expected to be complete in 2020 and will be one of Tampa’s biggest developments. The impressive 1.8 million square-foot project will help link downtown Tampa with the city’s Westshore area. The entertainment development will include a 390-unit Crescent Communities apartment complex, 48,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market, two boutique hotels and more than 200,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, entertainment, fitness, and other outdoor activities.

Midtown Tampa’s entertainment district is just an incentive for purchasing this beautifully, renovated bungalow. Historically charming bungalows are well-known in the Tampa Bay area. The new owner will own a piece of Tampa’s history. This bungalow has been fully renovated with laminate wood flooring and tile throughout, sleek stainless-steel appliances, lovely architectural details, a warm interior color motif and a big backyard for entertaining family and friends.
 
                 

Updated Kitchen w/Sleek Stainless Steel

Spacious Family/Dining Room Combo

Large Backyard for Entertaining

If you are looking to be close to Midtown Tampa or wanting to secure a one of a kind house like 2701 W Cordelia Street, call us today. This home is awaiting its new Buyer(s) to make it feel like home and to make it your own! Do not miss your opportunity!  Call 813-419-7009 to schedule your private viewing today or visit www.gloriawalters.com for more information!

2327 Carroll Grove Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Come and view this beautifully remodeled four bedroom, two bath home with a bonus/flex space located in desirable Lake Carroll Grove Estates. 

It features a driveway w/carport for shade from the Florida sun, a fenced-in backyard and light landscaping. This spacious home has been tastefully renovated and includes a 2018 ac unit, 2018 water heater and 2014 roof for added peace of mind. Wood and tile flooring can be seen throughout along with ceiling fans and a wood-burning fireplace. This quaint home features a split floor-plan, updated bathrooms and kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, hardware, and granite countertops. Furthermore, just off the kitchen, is the utility room for storage and a washer/dryer hook-up. Boasting natural lighting, a functional floorplan and a private backyard you will love coming home to your new abode. 

Centrally located close to schools, shopping and much more. Come check out this hidden gem before it's gone!

For a private showing, call or text 813-419-7009 OR email info@gloriawalters.com.

Well Maintained Temple Terrace Home, Fl 33617

Home for Sale in Covewood Community, Riverview, FL 33578

LOWEST PRICE PER SQFT AROUND!!! Boasting a grandiose interior & sizable features, this home has over 3,000 sqft of comfort, grandeur & a pond view. Upon entrance of the home, the large great room & dining room greets you. The carpeted staircase is also at the entrance which leads to the second floor respite. On the first floor, just pass the staircase entrance is hidden storage, the entrance to a spacious two car garage & the guest powder room. Just around the corner is a very spacious living room, with enough entertaining space for a pool table, expansive entertainment system and much more. The open kitchen features a large island w/granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, light oak cabinets, & plenty of storage. The walk-in pantry is also an impressive feature that you will come to love. The newly installed carpet will lead to a massive loft/bonus space on the second floor. The master suite retreat is ginormous & boasts three closets, two of which are walk-in, a garden tub, stand-up shower, & bathroom sink that faces the picturesque pond view. There are three more bedrooms on the second floor, two of which boast the pond view. One of the bedrooms does have a private bath which would be perfect for guests or an in-law. Covewood is hidden community off of US 301 close to Big Ben Road. The community is pet friendly & has a playground. This home is located minutes away from the Hospital, I-75, & many major shopping areas & restaurants. SELLER MOTIVATED! MAKE AN OFFER TODAY!

Quaint Home in Orange River Estates, Temple Terrace, FL 33637

10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life

 

Christmas lights can be modest displays to show good cheer, or million-bulb light-apaloozas that draw gawkers from near and far. Here are some tips on how to get the most from — and spend the least on — your holiday display.

1.  Safety first. Emergency rooms are filled with homeowners who lose fights with their holiday lights and fall off ladders or suffer electric shocks. To avoid the holiday black and blues, never hang lights solo; instead, work with a partner who holds the ladder. Also, avoid climbing on roofs after rain or snow.

2.  Unpack carefully. Lights break and glass cuts. So unpack your lights gingerly, looking for and replacing broken bulbs along the way.

3.  Extension cords are your friends. Splurge on heavy-duty extension cords that are UL-listed for outdoor use. To avoid overloading, only link five strings of lights together before plugging into an extension cord.

4.  LEDs cost less to light. LED Christmas lights use roughly 70% to 90% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. You can safely connect many more LED light strings than incandescents. Downside: Some think they don’t burn as brightly as incandescent bulbs.

5.  Solar lights cost nothing to run. Solar Christmas lights are roughly four times more expensive to buy than LEDs, but they cost zero to run. They’re a bright-burning, green alternative. Downside: If there’s no sun during the day, there’s no light at night. The jury’s also still out on how long they last; they’re too new on the market for results.

6.  Dismantle lights sooner than later. Sun, wind, rain, and snow all take their toll on Christmas lights. To extend the life of lights, take them down immediately after the holidays. The longer you leave the up, the sooner you’ll have to replace them.

7.  Plan next year’s display on Dec. 26. Shop the after-Christmas sales to get the best prices on lights and blowups that you can proudly display next year. Stock up on your favorite lights so you’ll have spares when you need them (and after they’re discontinued).

8.  Permanent attachments save time. If you know you’ll always hang lights from eaves, install permanent light clips ($13 for 75 clips) that will save you hanging time each year. You’ll get a couple/three years out of the clips before sun eats the plastic.

9.  Find those blueprints. Instead of guessing how many light strings you’ll need, or measuring with a tape, dig up your house blueprints or house location drawings (probably with your closing papers) and use those measurements as a guide.

10.  Store them in a ball. It sounds counterintuitive, but the best way to store lights is to ball them up. Wrap five times in one direction, then turn the ball 90 degrees and repeat. Store your light balls in cardboard boxes, rather than in plastic bags: Cardboard absorbs residual moisture and extends the life of your lights.

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Homeowners trump renters in wealth

NEW YORK – Oct. 20, 2015 – Homeowners' net worth is significantly higher than renters. A typical homeowner's net worth is $195,400 compared to a renter's $5,400, according to the Federal Reserve's last data from 2013.

The Fed's next survey of household finances, which is conducted every three years, is due out in 2016 and the renter to homeowner gap is expected to widen further due to price increases.

Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors^®, predicts that the median net worth of homeowners will jump to $225,000 to $230,000 in 2016, but it will be around $5,000 for renters.

If that proves correct, the typical homeowner will be ahead of a typical renter by a multiple of 45 on a lifetime financial achievement scale.

"Though there will always be discussion about whether to buy or rent, or whether the stock market offers a bigger return than real estate, the reality is that homeowners steadily build wealth," Yun writes in his latest column for Forbes.com.

"The simplest math shouldn't be overlooked. A vast majority of homebuyers take out a 30-year fixed rate mortgage to make a home purchase," Yun says. "After 30 years, there is no mortgage payment (nor rent payment). So the home price growth over that time period would be the equity that the home buyer would have accumulated."

The majority of Americans aspire to be homeowners and the homeownership rate increases significantly through age. The homeownership rate among households under the age of 35 is 35 percent, for example, but by the time people reach their prime-earning years of 45 to 55, nearly three-fourths are homeowners. By retirement, nearly 80 percent are homeowners, Yun notes.

Source: "How Do Home Owners Accumulate Wealth?" Forbes (Oct. 14, 2015)