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Boating in St Pete with the Freedom Boat Club
Join Will Mason and myself, Jay Heidel, as we discuss The Freedom Boat Club as an option to owning a boat yourself. This seems like it could be a great option for some people, especially condo owners who do not usually have a place to keep a boat except to pay for a marina.
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For those of you who don't like to watch the whole video, below is an overview of how Freedom Boat Club works.
A Freedom Boating Plan Includes...
- A full membership for you and your spouse
- (or someone in your household over the age of 21).
- Unlimited boat usage at our 28 Tampa Bay locations from
- South Tampa Bay up to the Northern Nature Coast.
- Access to our fleet of 460+ boats, ranging from 20'-24' which includes Deck boats, Pontoons, Zodiac Runabouts, Inshore Center Consoles for flats fishing, and Offshore Center Consoles to get that big grouper.
- Reciprocal access to 190+ Freedom Boat Club locations
- in the U.S., Canada and now even Europe!
- An ever-growing fleet and locations to cruise from, based on our
- 10:1 ratio of members to boat.
- Guaranteed rolling reservations, as well as
- unlimited spur-of-the-moment boating.
- A maintenance-free boating lifestyle.
- Complementary training with our U.S.C.G. licensed instructors. You may also take additional training should you so desire (just pay for fuel).
- Invitations to our area social events and fishing seminars with other FBC members.
Seasonal memberships are also available.
- Agreement is month to month. It's not like a timeshare. You can quit at any time with a 60 day written notice. But you won't want to!
- Per the agreement, your rates are locked in at the current rate for two years.
- You can boat from 8 am until dusk daily.
- Unlimited 7-DAY usage at any of our 28 locations
- Reciprocal Usage at each of the other 190 clubs nationwide
- $500 Deductible "Peace of Mind" plan included (Annually renewable at $300)
Membership Options:
Freedom 2 (2 Active Rolling Reservations)
Great for members that boat primarily on weekdays such as retirees
Freedom 4 (4 Active Rolling Reservations)
Our most popular plan for weekday and weekend users
Freedom 6 (6 Active Rolling Reservations)
Our Luxury Plan allows for more reservations
Seasonal Membership: (Great for Snow Birds)
Pick one of the plans above that best fits your needs and just pay for the months that you'd like to boat!
Choose 6 or 9 month seasons. Ability to change your plan at any time at no cost.
Flori-de-Leon Video Tour
To see which units are for sale at Flori-de-Leon
head over to
https://www.dtspcondos.com/flori-de-leon/
Beautiful Art with Awesome People
You Need to Visit the "Alyssa Marie Gallery"
Not only do you get the chance to see and purchase some great art, but Alyssa and Braden have to be two of the nicest people you could meet! Depending on the day, you may be lucky enough to catch Alyssa in action painting on at one of the multiple canvases she has going at any given time.
Alyssa Marie Gallery is owned and operated by local in-house artist, Alyssa Marie and her fiance Braden Everly. With the intention of finding a small studio space, Alyssa ended up finding the perfect location and the gallery opened its doors in October of 2018. Alyssa specializes in nautical-themed oil paintings. From sharks to ships and egrets to pelicans, Alyssa loves creating pieces that express the love she has for St Pete.
If you like to dabble with art yourself they have two classes teaching a glass mosaic project coming up on May 9th and May 16th. There are still spots available if you want to sign up. You can do that here: Mosaic Class with Alyssa Marie
They also have events like the Fashionable Fundraiser for Birds in Helping Hands which featured clothes and jewelry shopping (and mimosas!) benefiting a local wild bird rescue organization.
Braden and Alyssa also share their space for other events when they are able. With the portable displays they can adjust space to fit your needs, so try it out for your next networking or customer appreciation event.
Stop by and visit, you'll be glad you did!
You can find the gallery at the corner of Beach Dr and 3rd Avenue North
For more information please visit alyssamariegallery.com
300 Beach Dr. NE Ste. 125 ~ Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 ~ 303.619.6670
New Construction - Saltaire
Reserve Your Condo at SALTAIRE on May 9th!
If you are considering reserving a unit at the new 35 story building going up at 3rd St and 1st Avenue S, your time is almost here! At least the time to reserve it is...
The building is slated for completion in 2022 so you will need some patience but the payoff could be nice. Investors who purchased at ONE ended up walking away with 6 figure profits. While nothing is ever guaranteed, there is no reason not to expect similar results here.
If you have any interest at all call now to get the details so you don't miss out:
727-642-9633
LATEST INFO
"The tower will be around 35 stories with a typical floor having seven residences per floor ranging in size from approx. 1600 SF to approx. 2700 SF in 2 and 3 bedroom plans. There will be four Penthouse series residences averaging 6000 SF offering a 4 bedroom layout. There will also be 2 bedroom "loft style" residences (approx. 2000 SF) on the lower floors facing toward the bay. The resort style pool, fitness, and club room will be positioned on level 7 and will have direct views east toward the bay. Each residence will have two private parking spaces and the building will have 24/7 valet.
The general timeframe will have reservations beginning in 2nd quarter of this year. Expect those reservations to be converted to contract in 3rd quarter 2019 with ground breaking beginning in the 4th quarter of 2019. Projected completion 2022."
New Building Coming Soon! The Mirror
New Construction Building Coming Soon!
Please note that all information is subject to change as this is still in the early stages
The Mirror is going to be a mixed use 5 story building with office space and businesses on the first and second floors
There will be 5 condo units on each of the top 3 floors, for a total of only 15 units.
Sizes will range from 998sf to 1276sf
No major amenities, this means low HOA fees!
Click here to see the listings at The Mirror
Prices will be in the $300's and $400's making these probably the most affordable new construction condos in DTSP!
CONTACT US TO GET NOTIFIED WHEN RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About "As Is" Contracts
Do you know what an “as is” contract actually indicates? Today I will explain the truth about this arrangement.
Despite the name, an “as is” contract does not truly mean you are purchasing a home as is. If this was the case, the 12-page contract would simply be a one-page bill of sale.
In fact, you will notice that “as is” is written at the top of the contract in quotation marks. This would be the equivalent of me saying my friend Dave is a “smart guy.”
With that said, an “as is” contract indicates that the home will be sold as is, subject to inspections. The inspection allows buyers to walk away and cancel the contract if issues are found. Or, if they would rather not cancel the contract, they can also renegotiate. So, ultimately, an “as is” contract is not a “take it or leave it” contract.
"An 'as is' contract is not a 'take it or leave it' contract."
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Starter and Trade-Up Homes Are in High Demand
Current market conditions are favorable for certain buyers and sellers. Here are the latest details.
The real estate market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. And 2018 seems on pace to beat 2017. However, one segment of the real estate market seems to be lagging.
I’m talking about luxury homes.
Prices in the top 5% of the real estate market increased just 5.1% in 2017, almost 2% lower than the rest of the market. What's going on?
Affordability does not seem to be an issue: more Americans can afford a top-level home than ever before. Instead, it might come down to two other factors.
"Demand and supply are more evenly matched at the top of the market."
First, uncertainty surrounding the new tax bill could be affecting luxury homes more strongly, and this might be the reason why some potential buyers are choosing to sit and wait until the details of the tax plan become more clear. Second, there is simply a greater supply of luxury homes compared to other types of homes.
In other words, demand and supply are more evenly matched at the top of the market, while in other segments, demand far outstrips supply.
If you've been thinking about trading up to a luxury home, now might be the perfect time to do so. The red-hot demand for starter and trade-up homes means you could sell your home for top dollar and at record speed. The limited price growth and greater inventory at the luxury end mean you could have your pick, and find a special, unique, and customized home that perfectly suits your preferences.
If you have any questions about the current Tampa Bay real estate market, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Renovations to Do Before You Sell Your Home
Which kinds of renovations should you do before selling your home? Here are a few easy suggestions.
Today, I want to take a minute to talk to you about the renovations you should do before you put your home on the market.
The typical line of thought is that kitchens and bathrooms are the best way to go. However, Remodeling Magazine recently released a report in which they broke down the return after doing an improvement on a home and putting it on the market one year later.
The numbers weren’t pretty; surprisingly, nothing really made a profit. Even with kitchens and bathrooms, the return is in the 90-percentile range. You’re not getting a full return for the money you spent. On some projects, you’re only getting 50% back.
"Before you go and spend a lot of money on remodeling, focus on the things that are easy, quick and can get you a high return."
Before you go and spend a lot of money on remodeling focus on the the things that are easy, quick and can get you a high return. This includes:
- Painting. A fresh coat of paint does wonders for the value of your home.
- Professional cleaning for the interior and exterior of the home.
- Minor repairs. Fixing things like broken switches and outlets and/or replacing ugly ones with newer and brighter ones will boost your home’s value.
You can read the full details of the report here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help you with your real estate goals.