Covington Park
Newland Communities Poised for Real Estate Market Comeback
September 11th, 2008 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Home Buyer Information, News Around The Bay, Tampa Real Estate
Located in the heart of Apollo Beach, Newland Communities forges ahead with plans for their latest developement, Waterset. Newland’s plan is to be ready for the construction of new homes when the market turns around. Known for developing saught after communities throughout Hillsborough county such as Covington Park, Fishhawk Ranch and Mirabay, as well as others throughout the U.S. Newland looks to kick start the local real estate market by moving forward with plans to develope 6,400 homesites in a 2,350–acre master planned community.
Newland claims to be taking a longer view then some of the smaller developers who have scrapped projects. Realizing that a community of this size could take as long as 15 years to build out, Newland is in it for the long haul. Siting that Waterset isn’t the first community to start up in a downturn, and while planning started in 2004, it has changed with the market and will offer a diverse price point wih homes starting in the $140,000 and top out at $500,000 according to it’s regional marketing director. Waterset’s positive location and easy access to the interstate system, Tampa, Orlando, MacDill AirForce Base and the inviting Gulf beaches.
Still very much in the planning stages little is known about the details, but they do say there will be several lakes, retail, office space, restaurants and entertainment within the community. Along with parks, playgrounds, walking trails and a community center.
Other projects, such as an open air mall on Big Bend Road are still in the works, as well. Making the Southshore area of Hillsborough County a place where people moving to the area will definately want to explore.
For more information or to visit other local Newland Communities, contact Ticia Kervel at 813–760–1514 or visit our website at www.smartrealestatemarketing.com
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Short Sales in a Buyer’s Market
June 10th, 2008 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Home Buyer Information, Home Seller Information, News Around The Bay, Preforeclosure, Short Sales Tampa, Tampa Real Estate
There are many homes on the market today, a good number of them listed as short sales. The basic definition in the Tampa market of a short sale is a home that will be sold for less than the actual amount owed.
Patience is a key word for buyers in making an offer on a short sale. Waiting for a third party approval can seem endless but once approved the process can move along quickly and buyers find themselves the proud owner of a home often times with built in equity.
Communication is an important part of the process, be sure to choose a Real Estate professional with short sales experience, willing to go the extra mile in keeping in touch and following up with sellers lenders and buyers to keep the transaction moving forward.
For more information contact Ticia Kervel at 813–760–1514 or Ticia@homewardre.com or to search listings logon to www.smartrealestatemarketing.com
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The Buyer’s Side of a Short Sale Transaction
May 23rd, 2008 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Home Buyer Information, News Around The Bay, Preforeclosure, Short Sales Tampa, Tampa Real Estate
With so many homes on the market these days listed as short sales, it makes alot of sense for buyers to consider a short sale purchase. One thing for sure is that buyers need to be patient when waiting on the lender’s approval. The good news is once that process is complete, buyers are finding it was worth the wait and they have purchased a home with immediate equity.
The best place to start when looking for a short sale property (or any other property for that matter ) is to talk to a lender and get a pre approval for an amount you are comfortable with, not how much they are willing to lend but how much you are willing to spend. All short sale offers are stronger when accompanied with a pre- approval and are often required to be submitted with a contract to the lender of record, before they will proceed.
The second thing is to work with a realtor who has short sale experience, understands the paperwork and protects your interest throughout the process. For more information contact Ticia Kervel at 813-760-1514 or email at Ticia@homewardre.com
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Open House Covington Park Apollo Beach Sunday March 16 th 1-4 p.m.
March 6th, 2008 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Featured Listings, News Around The Bay, Open Houses, Tampa Real Estate
While you are out enjoying the your Sunday outing, why not stop by and see this well maintained resale. The sellers are ready willing and able to sell this home with NO third party approval. We don’t hear that very often these days.
The spacious inviting great room plan with separate dining room will welcome you. As well as the luxurious master suite offering adjacent sitting room, double walk in closets and a spa like master bath completes the picture.
High ceilings and plant shelves throughout the home, including secondary bedrooms.
Come on by and I’ll show you the rest of the extras in this well priced home. Follow the signs from Big Bend Rd. to Covington Park Sunday March 16th 1–4pm.
For more information visit our website at www.smartrealestatemarketing.com or call us at 813–760–1514 
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Home For Sale in Apollo Beach Open Sunday 3/09/08 1-4pm
December 5th, 2007 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Featured Listings, Home Buyer Information, News Around The Bay, Tampa Real Estate
Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home in conveniently located Covington Park. Great room plan features pocket sliding glass doors opening to screened lanai. Backyard vine covered arbor affords privacy to the tropical oasis. Luxurious master suite offers the perfect retreat, garden tub and separate shower, dual sinks and separate water closet. Two walk in closets with space saving pocket doors and an adjacent 13x 10 sitting room. Plenty of upgraded cabinets plus a walk in pantry in the eat in kitchen including a convenient breakfast bar
Covington Park is a Newland community boasting many amenities, enjoy your leisure time activities close to home with the community park, rec center, fitness center and heated pool in walking distance from this move in ready home.
For more information or to view this home Please call Ticia or Larz Kervel at 813–760–1514 or visit our
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BUYERS, Sellers in Southshore Are Negotiating
November 27th, 2007 categories: Communities, Covington Park, Home Buyer Information, Tampa Real Estate
It looks like things are settling down in the Real Estate world of Southshore Hillsborough County Florida. Sellers have reduced prices, officials have reduced millage rates, and insurance companies are following suit. Inventory is up, so there are lots of choices and deals to be had. Many of the homes offered for sale in Apollo Beach and surrounding areas are only a few years old or brand new. These are only a few of the reasons NOW is a great time to purchase a home. If you’d like to learn more about the Real Estate opportunities in the up and growing Southshore area contact Ticia and Larz Kervel today at 813–441–0400 or visit our website at www.smartrealestatemarketing.com
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Grand Opening for Covington Park Community Center
July 12th, 2007 categories: Communities, Covington Park, News Around The Bay, Tampa Real Estate
Covington Park a 394 acre master-planned community development in southern Hillsborough county Florida is home to nearly 1200 residences.? Only a few home sites are left for building. The current builder in the community is Cardel Homes selling their final phases of maintenance free luxury villas and Single Family homes.
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Residents in the community enjoy the beauty of Covington Park?s surrounding natural oak hammock, fish filled ponds and preservation areas. Oak Park community center offers a wide variety of family and adult amenities including a swimming center, lighted tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, a community park and playground, a picnic area and a bike and walking trail system. Inez Doby elementary school opened for classes in the fall of 2006?inside the community and now residents are celebrating the?recently completed community clubhouse.
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New Clubhouse Opens in Grand Covington Park?Style
Hundreds of residents eagerly entered their new Clubhouse to view the 2,600 square feet of the much anticipated addition to the community center. In addition to touring the beautiful new facility,?residents were treated to an afternoon of ?hamburgers and hotdogs grilled up by Kenny?s Barbecue,
?DJ music by the pool, a Moon Walk, a visit from Spot and the St.Pete Times, Covington Park logo gifts from Newland Communities, CovingtonCorner.com and?the HOA Board.
Clear sunny skies and an atmosphere of community fun with family, friends and neighborsproved to be the highlight of the afternoon.
The 2,600 square foot Club House?features a fitness center with cable televisions,spacious Gathering Room opening out to the pool,?full service kitchen and Resident Services Office.??
The Clubhouse will be available for?Neighborhood Watch meetings, HOA?& Community?meetings, activities and events.?In addition, plans are in the works to allow residents to rent the Gathering Room?to host birthday parties, wedding showers and other special events.
Buyers Should Visit Covington Park
Located just off I-75 (exit 246) Covington Park is a short commute to major employment centers and downtown Tampa. Schools are within walking distance. Shopping restaurants and beaches are just a short drive away and getting closer all the time with the announcement of retail and office space being planned adjacent to the community on Big Bend Road between?Covington Park and I -75. Plans are still in the preliminary stages. The developer of the project plans to meet?with the residents of Covington Park?to keep the development cohesive to the plans of the community.
As Covington?Park is completed?the infrastructure for the long awaited Waterset by Newland Communities is underway. It?s an exciting time in South Shore with?over 20,000?new homes being?planned for the area.??If you are buying a home be sure to check out SouthShore, prices are still reasonable, there are opportunities to be had?with great?value in the homes.
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For more information about these fantastic opportunities contact Ticia or Larz Kervel?at 813?441?0400 or visit our web site at www.smartrealestatemarketing.com
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