Properties, Houses and Condos for Sale in St Petersburg Treasure Island Florida

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Formula one - F1 racing, Michael Schumacher is back.

Formula one - F1 racing, Michael Schumacher is back.

I am soooooooooooooooooooooo excited. I used to be a huge F1 fan but since Michael Schumacher quit a few years back Formula one is just not the same for me anymore and I stopped watching the races last year. Just a few days ago it was announce that Michael Schumacher sign a contract with Mercedes and He will be back in the game.

I am so looking forward to the first race in mid march. The only thing that could make this new season even better would be a race in the US. Unfortunately this is not on the calendar.

For all you fans out there here is the F! Schedule for 2010

This is the official 2010 F1 calendar:

Round

Dates

Race

Circuit

1

March 12-14th

Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit

2

March 26-28th

Australian Grand Prix

Albert Park, Melbourne

3

April 2nd-4th

Malaysian Grand Prix

Sepang International Circuit

4

April 16-18th

Chinese Grand Prix

Shanghai International Circuit

5

May 7-9th

Spanish Grand Prix

Circuit de Catalunya

6

May 13-16th

Monaco Grand Prix

Monte-Carlo

7

May 28-30th

Turkish Grand Prix

Istanbul Park

8

June 11-13th

Canadian Grand Prix

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

9

June 25-27th

European Grand Prix

Valencia Street Circuit

10

July 9-11th

British Grand Prix

Silverstone

11

July 23-25th

German Grand Prix

Hockenheimring

12

July 30th-August 1st

Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungaroring

13

August 27-29th

Belgian Grand Prix

Spa-Francorchamps

14

September 10-12th

Italian Grand Prix

Monza

15

September 24-26th

Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore

16

October 8-10th

Japanese Grand Prix

Suzuka

17

October 22-24th

Korean Grand Prix

Jeonnam*

18

November 5-7th

Brazilian Grand Prix

Interlagos

19

November 12-14th

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Yas Island

Formula one - F1 racing, Michael Schumacher is back.

 


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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2 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 29 2009 12:03PM

Inspecting Deck Steps...

 

Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):

Inspecting Deck Steps... 

For the safety of personnel, deck steps should conform to more recent local municipal standards. Some do. However, most do not. There are several reasons for this. Many steps and handrails were built to older standards that may have been acceptable when the property was built. A classic example of this is the handrail on this set of steps.

Some years ago, the wide top plate and spindle spacing on this set of steps was acceptable in most building jurisdictions. Today, the handrail has to be approximately 34-36" in height and has to be constructed in a manner so that it can be easily grasped. Additionally, the spindle spacing cannot exceed 4" for child safety purposes.

The height an depth (rise/run) is also important. Although this may vary by municipality, the general rule of thumb for risers is approximately 7-3/4" in height. This dimension is not to vary more than 1/4". The average tread depth should be approximately 11-12" depending upon municipality.

Depending upon where you live, some municipalities require the sellers to bring steps up to more modern standards. My area of Tennessee does not. However; this does need to be brought to the attention of the buyer and must be in the report. The steps pictured most likely were added after the fact by the home owner as they do not conform to any building standard. The seller will need to address this item if the buyer requests it in their repair contingency. 

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1 comment • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 29 2009 10:56AM

6821 Date Palm Ave, huge 4 bedroom pool home for sale in St. Petersburg Tampabay.

6821 Date Palm Ave, huge 4 bedroom pool home for sale in St. Petersburg Tampabay.

Date Palm KitchenI just listed this incredible home in South Pasadena.

EVERYTHING is remodeled and brand new, a luxury, but comfortable feeling will welcome you.  

This estate like home sits on ½ acre of prime real estate in the beautiful and charming South Pasadena area.

 

 Only minutes to the sandy beaches, shopping, restaurants, hospitals and art district.

 

Pool at 6821 Date Palm 

 

The home has a split floor plan with the master bedroom and bath on one site and 3 more bedrooms and 2 baths on the other side.

 

 

 

In the middle you have a media room, a huge kitchen living room combination, extra storage and a laundry room with upgraded appliances, lots of cabinets and a huge sink.

Porch at 6821 Date Palm in Pasadena

 

 

The oversized 2 car garage has ceramic tile floors and the circular driveway can hold 10 cars.

 

The backyard is very private with lush landscaping, huge old trees, alley access and features 32 by 56 feet screened pool, spa and paved patio enclosure. 

 

 

Pool screened in at 6821 Date Palm Ave

 

This home is absolutely stunning with a split floor plan, granite countertops, all new cabinets, top of the line appliances, neutral tiles though out, lots of natural, sliding glass doors everywhere to integrate the outside, hurricane shutters, alarm system, all new windows, room for RV and boat parking, saltwater system pool and spa.

 

 

 

 

Bathroom in Date Palm

 

 

This St. Petersburg home is one of a kind, the owners didn't spare any money when they renovated the house. I personally love the open floor plan of the house and how it merges the huge outside patio, pool, spa and backyard with the home. Florida living at its finest.

 

6821 Date Palm Ave, huge 4 bedrooms pool home for sale in St. Petersburg Tampabay, call me anytime if you have questions or want to see the property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6821 Date Palm Ave.

List of things that have been done in the last few years

 Exterior

  • Circular drive and concrete walkway around side of house
  • Paver patio front and around drive
  • Complete re-landscaping front and around pool perimeter
  • Exterior painted and architectural details added around garage door and entrance arch, columns poolside area
  • Exterior light fixtures
  • Dog run and fencing front area
  • Salt Pool, hot tub, paver deck, paver walkway and birdcage 2/2007 Pool surface is Pebble sheen finish, with remote control Aqualogic unit
  • Poolside door and sidelight added to 4th Bedroom (currently being used as office)
  • Pool bathroom door replaced
  • Garage exterior door replaced
  • Fruit trees removed
  • Super gutter installed
  • New high impact windows
  • New roof in 2004 for 30 year warranty

Interior

  • Completely repainted, ceramic tile installed on diagonal, new baseboard, new wood doors, door casings and hardware
  • New switches, outlets and switch plates throughout
  • Decorative wood frames installed around windows Living Room, master bath, and on sliding doors master bedroom, living room and family room, front door living room
  • Garage tiled, painted and shelving, a/c on timer in garage, garage door insulated
  • Electric upgraded to 200 amps with new breaker box
  • Air handler replaced with new high efficiency S.E.E.R.  Comfort maker 4-ton model, new duct work, Honeywell filtration system, new digital thermostat, and new A/c vent plates throughout
  • New sprinkler timer
  • Master bath Nufinish on shower, soffit over vanity removed and new plaster, new vanity with granite top, new sink, toilet, faucets, light fixtures
  • Living room, kitchen , family room area - walls, cabinets, closet, soffit ceiling removed, new knockdown plaster ceiling installed, crown molding installed - solid wood Kraftsmaid cabinetry installed, self closing drawers, granite counter top, decorative ceiling wood with lighting installed, puck lighting under cabinets and in glass fronted cabinet,  custom wood fronted dishwasher and refrigerator, built in oven, ceramic range top, microwave
  • Laundry room cabinets refinished, granite counter top installed, new high efficiency washer and dryer, new laundry sink and cabinet
  • Jack & Jill bath, Nufinish to bathtub and tile, new toilet, removed soffit over vanity and drywall installed, new vanity with granite counter top, sink, faucets,  light fixtures, light installed in shower, new vent and light
  • 4th bedroom (currently used as office) crown molding installed
  • Pool bath - old shower removed, soffited ceilings removed, paneled wall removed, new drywall, new custom tile shower with glass semi-frameless shower enclosure and rain shower head, new vanity with granite counter top, sink, faucets, toilet, light fixtures, vent light
  • Granite bar ledge installed poolside
  • ADT wireless security system

Real Estate questions and answers for St. Petersburg Tampabay


 

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2 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 26 2009 05:12PM

Pre foreclosure properties | short sale properties | foreclosure properties or bank owned properties in St. Pete beach - Treasure Island - Madeira Beach - Redington and Indian Rocks

Just a quick update. These are all pre foreclosure properties, short sale properties, foreclosure properties, or bank owned properties in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington and Indian Rocks St. Petersburg Tampabay.

#

Address

Subdivision

Water Front

Prop Code

Sq Ft

BR

Full Baths

List Price

1

120 146th Ave E # D

Sunny Shores

N

TOWNH

480

1

1

$57,900

2

16333 Gulf Blvd # 101

Royal Orleans Pinell

N

CHOTL

425

1

1

$69,500

3

14715 Gulf Blvd # 2

Palm Madeira Resort

Y

CONDO

345

1

1

$74,900

4

14715 Gulf Blvd # 3

Palm Madeira Resort

N

CONDO

375

0

1

$74,900

5

301 87th Ave # 101

Oak Doors Condo

N

CONDO

875

2

1

$84,900

6

17505 Gulf Blvd # 9

Coconut Villas Condo

N

CONDO

275

1

1

$85,000

7

111 145th Ave E # 2

Rain Condo

N

CONDO

880

2

1

$85,000

8

500 Treasure Island Cswy # 205

Treasure Island Tenn

Y

CONDO

885

1

1

$99,000

9

17880 GULF BLVD # 18

MONTEREY CONDO MOTEL

Y

CONDO

275

0

1

$99,900

10

600 71st Ave # 16

Waves Condo

  

CONDO

566

1

1

$99,900

11

8475 Gulf Blvd # 22

Harbor House

Y

CONDO

480

1

1

$119,000

12

450 Treasure Island Cswy # 305

Treasure Island Tenn

Y

CONDO

885

1

1

$129,900

13

8911 Blind Pass Rd # 309

Boca Shores Condo

  

CONDO

760

2

1

$139,000

14

16205 3rd St E

Redington Beach

  

SINGL

1,377

3

1

$141,150

15

10365 Paradise Blvd # 24

Treasure Island Vill

N

CONDO

1,045

2

2

$149,900

16

749 SUNSET COVE

BAY POINTE ESTATES

N

SINGL

1,090

2

1

$149,900

17

285 42nd Ave

Bellevista Beach Add

N

SINGL

1,643

2

2

$150,000

18

16215 1st St E

Redington Beach Home

  

SINGL

984

2

1

$150,000

19

515 78TH AVE

NORTH UNIT NO. 1

  

SINGL

1,016

2

1

$159,900

20

8911 Blind Pass Rd # 214

Boca Shores Condo

  

CONDO

1,030

3

2

$164,900

21

420 64th Ave # 202E

Three Palms Pointe C

  

CONDO

1,240

2

2

$169,900

22

13116 Boca Ciega Ave

Pages Rep

N

SINGL

1,701

3

2

$169,900

23

17706 Wall Cir

Harbor Shores Add 04

N

SINGL

2,491

4

3

$170,000

24

13155 3rd St E

Pages Rep

N

SINGL

1,219

3

2

$174,900

25

12005 3rd street E # 4

Capri Manor Condo

Y

CONDO

697

1

1

$189,479

26

7600 BAYSHORE DR # 306-A

MANSIONS BY THE SEA

Y

CONDO

1,015

1

2

$190,000

27

302 162nd Ave

Redington Beach

N

SINGL

1,416

4

2

$190,000

28

13235 Gulf Blvd # 406

Madeira Bay Resort 0

Y

CHOTL

760

2

2

$198,000

29

13235 Gulf Blvd # 212

Madeira Bay Resort

Y

CHOTL

1,020

2

2

$199,900

30

235 126th Ave E # B

Capri Isle Pt Rep

N

SINGL

1,620

3

2

$199,999

31

759 182nd Ave E

Surfside 04

N

SINGL

1,440

3

2

$205,000

32

102 162nd Ave

Redington Beach Home

  

SINGL

2,147

4

4

$210,000

33

17105 Gulf Blvd # 414

Gull Harbor Condo

Y

CONDO

2,030

4

3

$224,900

34

11360 Gulf Blvd # 307

South Beach Condo Ho

  

CHOTL

623

1

1

$225,000

35

540 72nd Ave

St Petersburg Beach

N

SINGL

1,448

3

2

$240,000

36

5555 Gulf Blvd # 206

Regency West Apts Co

Y

CONDO

1,350

2

2

$240,000

37

540 78th Ave

North Unit 01

N

SINGL

938

2

1

$249,000

38

19201 Vista Ln # C7

Vista Village Twnhms

Y

TOWNH

1,500

3

3

$250,000

39

12924 Gulf Blvd # 211

Sandy Shores Condo

  

CONDO

1,005

2

2

$255,000

40

13999 Gulf Blvd # 406

Skyline Madeira Cond

Y

CHOTL

890

2

2

$260,000

41

270 46th Ave

Palm Gardens

  

SINGL

955

2

2

$260,000

42

200 1st Ave # 205

Point Pass A Grille

Y

CONDO

720

1

1

$265,000

43

12000 Gulf Blvd # 404-S

Sunset Vistas Condo

Y

CHOTL

870

2

2

$275,000

44

19450 Gulf Blvd # 403

Tahitian Towers Cond

Y

CONDO

715

1

1

$279,900

45

423 150th Ave # 1203

Snug Harbor Condo

Y

CONDO

1,505

2

2

$295,900

46

215 1st St

Indian Rocks Beach

Y

SINGL

864

2

1

$298,000

47

12005 3rd St E # 3

Capri Manor Condo

Y

CONDO

1,080

2

2

$299,000

48

3102 Vina Del Mar Blvd E

Vina Del Mar

N

SINGL

1,590

3

2

$299,000

49

116 131st Ave # B

Madeira Bay Twnhms C

Y

TOWNH

2,207

3

2

$299,000

50

1 Key Capri Way # 412E

Key Capri Condo

Y

CONDO

1,175

2

2

$299,900

51

196 171st Ave E

Heron Place Condo

  

TOWNH

1,568

2

2

$299,900

52

561 Lillian Dr

Crystal Island Add 0

Y

SINGL

1,509

3

2

$310,000

53

9415 Blind Pass Road # #601

Weatherly

  

CONDO

1,310

2

2

$310,000

54

194 171st Ave E

Heron Place Condo

  

TOWNH

1,598

2

2

$310,000

55

200 171st Ave E

Heron Place Condo

  

TOWNH

1,598

2

2

$319,000

56

18320 GULF BLVD # 206

SAN REMO CONDO

Y

CONDO

1,165

2

2

$320,000

57

1 Key Capri Cir # 613 E

Key Capri Condo

  

CONDO

1,470

3

2

$325,000

58

501 Normandy Rd

Island Estates Unit

  

SINGL

1,687

3

3

$325,000

59

17553 2nd St E

Harbor Shores Add 05

Y

SINGL

1,529

3

2

$329,000

60

7150 Sunset Way # 704

Envoy Point East Con

  

CONDO

1,160

2

2

$330,000

61

11555 GULF BLVD # 113

ENTRADA

Y

CONDO

1,958

3

3

$345,000

62

18650 GULF BLVD # 510

GULF SHORES CONDO

  

CONDO

990

2

2

$349,900

63

11360 Gulf Blvd. # 208

South Beach

Y

CHOTL

925

2

2

$350,000

64

18450 Gulf Blvd # 102

Beach Palms

Y

CONDO

1,300

3

2

$350,000

65

674 76th Ave # 3

Aegean Hide A Way

Y

TOWNH

2,100

3

2

$360,000

66

527 Crystal Dr

Crystal Island

  

SINGL

1,360

3

2

$365,000

67

78 Gulf Blvd # 9

Indian Sunset Beach

  

CONDO

1,113

2

2

$369,000

68

17717 Gulf BLVD # 201

REDINGTON SHORES

Y

CONDO

2,000

3

3

$369,000

69

17735 GULF BLVD # 204

REDINGTON SHORES

  

CONDO

1,995

3

3

$380,000

70

118 131st Ave E # A

Madeira Bay Townhome

Y

TOWNH

2,300

3

3

$389,000

71

19106 GULF BLVD # 401

SHORE HOUSE CONDO

Y

CONDO

1,345

3

2

$395,000

72

428 137th Avenue Circle

Gulf Shores Harbor

Y

SINGL

2,100

3

2

$399,000

73

10228 Tarpon Dr

Paradise Island

Y

SINGL

1,409

2

2

$399,900

74

16332 GULF BLVD # 4-C

MARINERS LIGHT CONDO

Y

CONDO

1,835

4

2

$400,000

75

4115 Poinsettia Dr

Belle Vista Point Ad

Y

SINGL

1,814

3

2

$409,900

76

3820 Gulf Blvd # 406

San Seair Condo

Y

CONDO

1,410

2

2

$415,000

77

17717 GULF BLVD # 203

REDINGTON SHORES YAC

  

CONDO

1,995

3

3

$415,000

78

333 Madeira Ave

North Madeira Shores

  

SINGL

1,438

3

2

$425,000

79

516 Crystal Drive

Crystal Island

Y

SINGL

2,091

3

2

$449,000

80

3216 MARITANA DR S

DON CE SAR PLACE BLK

  

SINGL

1,520

3

3

$449,900

81

38 44th Ave

Bellevista Beach Add

N

SINGL

2,824

5

3

$475,000

82

3198 MARITANA DR E

HUTCHINSONS W.B. SUB

Y

SINGL

2,730

4

4

$475,000

83

17408 Gulf Blvd # #902

Club Redington

Y

CONDO

1,450

2

2

$475,000

84

12350 4th St E

Capri Isle

  

SINGL

1,867

3

2

$479,900

85

101 161 Ave

Spice

N

SINGL

3,000

3

2

$499,000

86

20204 GULF BLVD # 1

PIPERS III A CONDO

Y

CONDO

1,530

3

2

$500,000

87

420 GULF BLVD # 303

PIER HOUSE CONDO

  

CONDO

1,715

2

2

$500,000

88

670 American Legion Dr

Galley`s Cove

Y

SINGL

2,416

4

3

$500,000

89

9975 Gulf Blvd

Boca Ceiga Pass

Y

SINGL

2,786

5

5

$519,000

90

17140 Gulf Blvd. # 111

Ram Sea

Y

CONDO

1,443

3

2

$524,500

91

11455 Gulf Blvd # 201

Catalina Grand

Y

CONDO

3,949

3

3

$529,900

92

668 American Legion Dr

Galleys Cove

Y

SINGL

2,736

4

3

$549,000

93

14 Treasure Ln

Paradise Island Add

Y

SINGL

2,968

4

3

$549,000

94

17854 Lee Ave # 201

On Beach Apt Condo

Y

CONDO

1,890

2

2

$550,000

95

7600 Bayshore Dr # 1001

Mansions By Sea Cond

Y

CONDO

1,510

2

2

$550,000

96

502 Johns Pass Ave

Crystal Island Add 0

Y

SINGL

1,844

3

2

$550,000

97

9750 GULF BLVD # 1

BEACH HAVEN CONDO

Y

CONDO

1,525

3

2

$569,900

98

11320 7th St E

Isle Palms Add 02

Y

SINGL

3,199

4

3

$574,900

99

3820 Gulf Boulevard # PH-6

San Seair Condo

Y

CONDO

1,700

2

2

$574,900

100

117 Yacht Club Cir

Tides Village Yacht

Y

TOWNH

2,274

3

2

$575,000

101

721 64th Ave

Three Palms Point Un

Y

SINGL

2,200

4

2

$625,000

102

356 Tessier Dr

Vina Del Mar Sec 02

Y

SINGL

3,123

4

3

$630,000

103

15529 Redington Dr E

Lone Palm Beach Add

Y

SINGL

2,266

3

3

$649,000

104

13910 Gulf Blvd # 104

Mediterranean Medeir

  

CONDO

2,060

3

3

$668,250

105

240 108th Ave # #101

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$675,000

106

260 108th Ave # 101

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$675,000

107

260 108th Ave # 102

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$675,000

108

240 108th Ave # 202

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$700,000

109

260 108th Ave # 202

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$700,000

110

260 108th Ave # 301

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$725,000

111

260 108th Ave # 302

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$725,000

112

17720 Gulf Blvd. # 404A

La Vistana

Y

CONDO

1,821

3

3

$749,000

113

240 108th Ave # 402

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$775,000

114

260 108th Ave # 402

Serena Bay Condo

  

CONDO

2,850

3

3

$775,000

115

11160 7th St E

Isle Palms Add 02

  

SINGL

3,174

5

3

$789,000

116

16326 Gulf Blvd # #208

La Contessa Condo

Y

CONDO

2,318

3

3

$799,000

117

211 55th Ave

Brightwater Beach Es

Y

SINGL

4,806

5

5

$799,000

118

13398 Gulf Ln E # 302

Princess Condo

Y

CONDO

2,010

3

2

$875,000

119

294 115th Ave

Isle of Palms

Y

SINGL

3,432

3

3

$899,000

120

11270 Gulf Blvd # 2

Venetian Treasure Is

  

CONDO

3,650

3

3

$899,999

121

2901 PASS A GRILLE WAY

COLONIAL CORP REPLAT

Y

SINGL

1,895

2

2

$984,000

122

17007 Dolphin Dr

North Redington

Y

SINGL

3,861

3

3

$989,000

123

2815 Pass A Grille Way

Colonial Corp Rep

Y

SINGL

2,600

3

3

$995,000

124

3876 Belle Vista Dr E

Bellevista Beach

Y

SINGL

2,103

3

2

$999,000

125

315 46th Ave

Lido Gardens Add 02

Y

SINGL

4,460

4

4

$1,200,000

126

15701 Redington Drive

Lone Palm Beach

Y

SINGL

3,301

4

4

$1,300,000

127

19742 Gulf Blvd

Indian Rocks South S

Y

SINGL

2,828

7

4

$1,900,000

128

9560 Gulf Blvd W

Sawyer & Harrell's

Y

SINGL

5,125

5

4

$2,899,000

Information taken from local MLS

These are all pre foreclosure properties, short sale properties, foreclosure properties, or bank owned properties in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington and Indian Rocks St. Petersburg Tampabay.


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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4 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 26 2009 12:29PM

Doughnuts and “off-duty” home inspectors.

 

Via Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com):

     Are home inspectors ever completely “off-duty?”

Some things just jump out at you     For myself I find it very difficult to walk around with blinders on.  Being trained to identify defects to the point that we “allow” them to jump out at us----how can we really just turn this training off?

     The other day I was called to help a client figure out why their windows were falling out of their house.  It turned out it was not nearly as dire as all that and the fix would not be all that difficult.  What did come up though was the fact that the porch---some 7 ft off the ground----had no barrier railing of any kind, the TPRV on the water heater had no drain pipe, one of the exterior doors could be easily “unlocked” from the outside, and that some of the windows could be removed from the outside.  These were just a few of the things that “jumped out” at me.  I was not looking for them----they found me. 

     While these were not the issues I was called to look at, I did in fact point them out in the course of figuring out the issues I was called to look at.  I also recommended that if they would like I would be happy to come back and do a full home inspection for them----so that they would have a better understanding of the house as a whole.

     I wrestle with how best to deal with this issue without sounding like I am just trying to create work for myself.  In the end I feel some responsibility to share what I know----because it is really not possible for me to ever be completely “off-duty.”  And, I don’t eat doughnuts anyway.

 

 

Charles Buell

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2 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 26 2009 11:52AM

Inspecting water heaters - Part 2

 

Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):

Inspecting water heaters - Part 2

Water heaters are something we take for granted. They set unnoticed in the corner of the garage or utility closet. When looking for a new home, buyers and agents alike seldom take note of this appliance, save for turning on the tap to see if it is working.

Home inspectors need to look at the safety features. Today I will address TPR valves. Temperature/Pressure Relief (TPR) valves need to be installed on all water heaters. Water heaters are pressure vessels that can explode under the right conditions. The TPR valve prevents this from happening.

All TPR valves need to have an extension. Far too often, many handymen or DIY'ers forget this all important feature. Should the temperature rise or pressure build up past the set point of the valve, super heated steam or scalding water will be released. If you or a family member is in front of the valve, you could be badly burned.

TPR valve extensions need to be appropriately sized and use the proper material. The valve extension material should be equal to the diameter of the valve body opening. Generally 3/4" is standard. The extension material has to be rated for high heat. CPV or copper tubing is most widely used. PVC, with a 140 degree F temperature rating, is not acceptable. Depending upon local guidelines, Valves should extend to withing 4-6" of the floor. 

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Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1


 

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3 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 13 2009 08:17AM

Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1

 

Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):

Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1

Water heaters are one of those modern conveniences that most folks take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. As Murphy's Law would have it, this will be the major appliance that will head south shortly after moving into your new home. This often becomes a major bone of contention when dealing with home warranty companies.

The serial plate reveals a lot of information, if you know how to read it. The serial number reveals the age. This water heater was manufactured 7/99 and is 10 years old. The capacity is 40 gallons, it is electric, but the major item to notice is the big number 6. This tells the consumer and the inspector that the tank has a 6 year rust-through life expectancy. After that, how lucky do you feel? For the most part, this should tell you and your clients that this unit is at the end of its serviceable life. This information needs to be in the inspection report so that your client can budget for eventual replacement. This will also be very useful for any warranty claims against the home warranty company.  

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3 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 13 2009 08:16AM

Sometimes I wonder, do agents actually have a Broker?

I have a Short Sale listing in St, Petersburg. Got an offer on it within a week that was 15 % higher than the comparable properties in the same St. Petersburg neighborhood and closing within 30 days.  Needless to say my seller signed it right away and we shipped it to the bank. This was in September. Since then the buyer's agent is asking me questions like

" What do you mean by BPO?

Can you please fax the Hardship letter my buyer wants to see it.

Why is this Short Sale taking so long?

What is a negotiator?

Can I have a phone number for the bank, I just call them myself.

Since the seller has signed the offer I do not understand what the holdup is."

Honestly I have answered all her questions but I am running out of patience

WHERE IS HER BROKER?


 

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10 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 09 2009 07:52AM

Closing on another Short Sale in St. Petersburg today.

Closing on another Short Sale in St. Petersburg today.

I have to say this was a fast and fairly easy Short Sale. Got the listing about 3 month ago, took a week to get the squanders out and re-key the house but once it was done and all the advertising was out we received an offer ASAP. It was a low ball but seller signed it anyway to get the Short Sale process going. Full Short Sale package including Hardship letter was sent to the bank and miraculously the bank did not lose all the paperwork and a negotiator was assigned very fast. BPO was done within two weeks of receiving the offer. BPO came in twice as high as offer, buyer backed out but we finally had a price that the bank would accept. So, property went back on the market with a new price and we had a new full price cash offer within a week. After this we had a few problems with the home inspection and the buyer's agent disappearing on us but in the end all was good and we closed yet another Short Sale here in St. Petersburg.

 

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

 

 


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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0 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 09 2009 07:32AM

BPO's and short sales in St. Petersburg

short sale BPOI will never get used to this. I work with a lot of Short sales here in St. Petersburg and I am always amazed when it comes to BPO's.  Just last week the bank ordered two BPO's on one of my Short Sale listings here in St. Pete. Last night I found out that one came in at $207,000 the other one came in at $248,000. In my mind they are both wrong. 4 other townhomes sold in the last few month in the same community, same age, same layout, same everything and the average price was $ 235,000. Now the bank is going to order another BPO's let's see where this one comes in. Never a dull moment when you deal with BPO's and Short Sales in St. Petersburg.

 

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

 

 


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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8 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 09 2009 07:24AM

You are not giving up easily, are you?

You are not giving up easily, are you?

No, and that is one of the reasons why I am still in the real estate business verses 5000 other Realtors in Pinellas county that have given up and left the business.  "You are not giving up easily, are you" I hear this a lot. Just this morning I started an e mail to another agent with "I know I am a pest but" As a realtor it takes a lot of things to survive in this market and one of them is "not giving up" If I would back up every time I see a problem, I would be on a constant run.

There is always a problem but I don't see it that way, to me it is just a new challenge.

 

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

 


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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8 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 04 2009 07:23AM

How do cats learn to meow?

How do cats learn to meow?

I am not kidding, my two little once can't meow, and they BEEP. People tell me, don't worry, they learn from each other. Excuse me, they are BOTH beeping so how on earth will they ever learn. The other day I found myself sitting in front of them "MEOWING" needless to say I felt a little ridiculous and of course it did not work. Now I am wondering if there is a CD with "Meowing " sounds that I can buy and play for them.

Any thoughts?

cats Treasure island


 

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15 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 03 2009 07:29AM

I am so out of my league !!!

I adopted two 10 weeks old kittens last Wednesday and I did not realize that you actually need 4 hands when you have two little cats.

When I am trying to get one out of the closet the other one types an e mail on my laptop. Once I have rescued my laptop one of the tries to drown herself in the bathroom and while I am still trying to dry her off the other one things that the  lamp is her new scratching post........................

Any advice?

cat fight

cats Treasure island

 

 


 

 Anne Hensel | Real Estate Broker in Teasure Island St Petersburg

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10 comments • Anne Hensel Realtor Broker St Pete Beach - Treasure Island - Madeir • December 01 2009 07:20AM