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December 2019 was a Busy Month for Real Estate in Pinellas County!As expected, the market remained strong through the end of 2019 and 2020 is showing signs of continuing the trends we’re seeing

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WATERFRONT HOME IN REDINGTON SHORESPriced at $675,000OUTSTANDING DEEP WATER BOATING LOCATION! DON’T MISS THIS STUNNING & SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM HOME WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE

Why You Need Renter’s InsuranceEven if you're planning on purchasing a home in the near future and have been renting for what seems like years already, going without renter's insurance is risky at

The Latest Stats Are In And It’s All About Low Inventory In The November 2019 Stats Report!The latest real estate market stats are in and the story remains much the same as last month's! 

Florida Prepaid College Plans and Why You Want It For Your KidsNew to the idea of Florida pre-paid college for your kids and want to know what all the hype is about? Here’s why a Florida pre

Waterfront Home for Sale on the Bayou in Largo, FL!This home is NOT YET IN THE MLS!Enjoy 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths and over 3,800 Sq Ft of living space in this impeccably maintained home in Baywood Park,

New Conventional Mortgage Loan Limits for Home Buyers in 2020Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced this week that conventional mortgage loan limits will be increasing for the 4th year in a row in.

The October 2019 Real Estate Market Stats for Pinellas County Are Here!As predicted, our real estate market remains strong when it comes to demand for housing in Pinellas County, with that demand

We’ve wrapped up another great month in real estate in Pinellas County! As we begin to approach the holiday season, the 2019 real estate market is heating up, to say the least, with buyers

Simply Beautiful 2 Bedroom Beachfront Condo For Sale on Madeira Beach, FLTHE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN UPDATED, 2/2, FURNISHED CONDO WITH SWEEPING GULF VIEWS AWAITS YOU! With just 10 condos

Your September 2019 Real Estate Brief for Pinellas CountyAs Realtors, we hear the same question just about every day, “How’s the market doing?” Lately, we’ve heard a lot of our,

Luxury Waterfront Condo For Sale In Tampa At The Westshore Yacht ClubRESORT-STYLE LIVING IN TAMPA WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF OLD TAMPA BAY! 3-BEDROOM/2 BATH UNITS LIKE THIS ONE RARELY COME

The July 2019 Real Estate Stats Are Here!The July stats are in and the picture they’re painting for the Pinellas County Real Estate Market is pretty much exactly what we predicted over the past

Beautiful 2 Bedroom Waterfront Home In Treasure Island Florida For SaleHomes like this RARELY come available in this price rage in the prestigious and beautiful Isle of Palms Neighborhood of

10 Things to Know About 1031 ExchangesYou’ve probably heard of a 1031 exchange, but have you ever considered the benefits of using one to defer taxes when you sell a property? Wondering how it

WATERFRONT HOME JUST LISTED IN DUNEDIN, FL2BR/2BA+Bonus Room in the Main Home AND a Detached 1BR/1BA Guest Apartment Over the 2-Car Garage!ENJOY BREATHTAKING GULF VIEWS & WALK TO

4 Bedroom Waterfront Home For Sale in Redington Beach Area!Listed for sale by The Sandy Hartmann GroupENJOY SPECTACULAR, WIDE OPEN WATER VIEWS OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, PLUS STUNNING UPDATES

What School Zone is Your Next Home In?One of the other MAJOR items many home buyers consider is where they want their children going to school. Regardless of your home’s price point, choosing the

Important Links for Hurricane Season in Pinellas CountyIf you're a resident of the Tampa Bay area, you're likely worrying about Hurricane Irma and hurricane season in general at this point. At The

The Sandy Hartmann Group Promise To Our ClientsWe know you have a lot of choices when it comes to picking an experienced and qualified Realtor to help you buy or sell a home in the Pinellas County

The May 2019 real estate market stats are out! As you may remember from last month, our prediction was that the market would continue to show positive signs of growth, and the May stats have

Important Safety Tips For the 2018 Hurricane SeasonWith the start of the 2018 hurricane season just around the corner, it's always better to be prepared in advance. In the event we have an active

Tips for Boarding Your Pets During a HurricaneAs many of you know, the hurricane season officially began on June 1st and runs through November 30th. Many of us have begun to stock up on bottled

Luxury Home for Sale in Pass a Grille Beach FL- Live in Tampa Bay!Listed by the Sandy Hartmann Group of Keller Williams RealtyWELCOME TO THE REMARKABLE 'TARIFA' RESIDENCE IN PASS A GRILLE ,

Find Out What The April 2019 Real Estate Stats Are Really Showing UsHeadlines in the news can be misleading, so we've taken the time to do a thorough breakdown of the latest April 2019 real

Your Tampa Bay, Florida Real Estate Market UpdateThe February 2019 Real Estate Market Stats for Tampa Bay are in! Once again, we have some positive news to report about our market in Pinellas

Pinellas County Real Estate Market UpdateThe January 2019 real estate stats are in and there’s a lot to talk about this time around, so let’s get to it!As expected, home prices in Pinellas

Save Thousands on Loan Fees When You Purchase Your HomeHave you heard of Keller Mortgage yet? It’s an exclusive loan program offered ONLY to home buyers that are working with a Keller

BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN LARGO11820 85th Street, Largo, FL 33773MLS #U8026445SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL 4BR + LOFT/2.5BA, TWO STORY HOME IN SOMERSET LAKE ESTATES. SITUATED ON A ¼+ ACRE LOT. THIS

Beautifully Updated 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in St Petersburg, FLA Must See in the Jungle Terrace Neighborhood!DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL, COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME IN THE JUNGLE TERRACE

Your October 2018 Real Estate Market UpdateThe October Pinellas County Real Estate Stats are in and the news continues to be great for our area! Once again, the stats continue to show growth in both

4 Bedroom Home For Sale in the Traditions Community of Seminole, FLLooking for a 4 bedroom home in Seminole, FL? We've got the homes you've been looking for! 8093 Cottonwood Ct, Seminole, FL

August 2018 Was Another Great Month In Real Estate! If you recall last month’s blog, we predicted that the market would continue to remain strong through the end of the year. The latest August

Title Insurance- What Is It & Who Pays For It?When buying or selling a home, it's only natural for each party to wonder what their closing costs will be and who pays for what. Title insurance

Our Favorite Poolside CocktailsWith Labor Day weekend upon us, and many more warm weekends that simply call us to the pool, we thought it’d be fun to share 5 of our favorite poolside cocktails.

What You Need to Know About 4-Point InspectionsBuying or selling a home?A 4-point inspection is a type of home inspection that is often required on homes that are over 25 years old in the State of

Changes are Coming to the Florida 4-Point InspectionAs of September 1st, 2018, new requirement for 4-point home inspections will be taking effect. When buying or selling a home, it’s important

July 2018 Stats for Pinellas CountyThe July 2018 real estate stats for Pinellas County are in! We continue to see year over year growth in median sale prices across the board when it comes to

Key Tips for Investing in Rental PropertiesThinking about investing in rental properties? We can help with that! Rental properties are a great way to build a lucrative real estate portfolio, and

Why Millennials Are Buying Homes In St. Petersburg, FLDid you know the median age of residents in St. Petersburg, FL has dropped to 41.8? Millennials continue to choose St. Pete as one of their

Find Out Which Cities Have the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates in Pinellas CountyWith 2018/2019 property tax rates being released this summer for many of the cities in Pinellas County, we

10 Great Reasons to Move to Tampa Bay FloridaLow Taxes (AS IN NO STATE INCOME TAX!)- We listed this as our first item, because as a former resident of the San Francisco Bay Area and

Buying a Home Cheaper Than Renting in FloridaAccording to a recent ‘Rent vs Buy’ report from Trulia.com, the average cost of buying a home vs paying rent each month is 30% LESS in the State of

Swim Instructor Tips: The Dangers of Water WingsWords of Wisdom (and pool safety!) from  local swim instructor, Rebecca Geiger.Living in Florida, there are some things that are inherent to the

The June 2018 Pinellas County Real Estate StatsThe June 2018 Pinellas County real estate market stats are here! The results are fairly mixed when it comes to the health of the real estate market, so

Where to See Fireworks Around Tampa Bay For July 4thThe 4th of July is just around the corner. Do you have your plans made yet? Don't miss out on all the fun around the Bay Area on the 4th of July!

Your May 2018 Real Estate Stats for Pinellas CountyThe May 2018 real estate stats for Pinellas County are in! The last few months have been a whirlwind for the real estate market, with a shortage

Cancel Your PMI Years Ahead of Time (Private Mortgage Insurance)With rising home prices and increasing rental rates, many people are choosing to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment. 

JUST LISTED FOR SALE IN SEMINOLE, FL BY THE SANDY HARTMANN GROUP!Timeless home design and luxurious amenities are sure to captivate you in this Long Bayou Estates dream home. Situated at

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home on Lake Seminole For SaleRARE & BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME LOCATED DIRECTLY ON LAKE SEMINOLE WITH A PRIVATE DOCK & 2K LB BOAT LIFT! Enjoy 3,800+ Sq Ft of beautiful living

2018 Tampa Bay Real Estate StatisticsThe Pinellas County real estate market continues to see the same trends we saw in 2017. Homes are moving at a faster rate, with higher sale prices, thanks to

Discover the Bardmoor Golf Community in Largo, FLThinking about buying a home in the Seminole/Largo area of Pinellas County? Love Golfing? The Bardmoor Golf and Country Club in Largo, FL is a

The Benefits of Listing Your Home For Sale With The Sandy Hartmann GroupThinking about selling your home? At The Sandy Hartmann Group we understand that this can be a big decision, with many

Sell Your Seminole, FL Home FastDid you know that The Sandy Hartmann Group sold more real estate in the City of Seminole, FL than any other agent in 2017? In fact, we've been ranked #1 in Seminole,

Thinking about selling your home in Pinellas County? Need a FREE Instant Online Home Value to get started?CLICK HERE to get an instant desktop valuation of you home. Then call or email us to get a

10 Great Housewarming Gift IdeasWhen it comes to giving a great housewarming gift, finding the right gift can be somewhat challenging, especially if you haven’t yet seen the new home that’s

4 Magnificent Luxury Condo Communities In Downtown St. Pete You Need to Know About...Among many reasons for purchasing an upscale home in a sophisticated, exquisite community, there is the one

Military Real Estate Services in Tampa Bay, FLAt The Sandy Hartmann Group, our team of skilled real estate professionals prides itself on serving active duty military home buyers and sellers, as

Discover Authentic Tampa Bay FLIt all started with Tocobaga tribe establishing villages near a bay called “Tanpa”, which meant “sticks of fire”, long before the Spanish came, from about

Thinking about buying a home? Did you just buy a home? Either way, every homeowner should know about these 6 tips below to maximize the value of their investment and the long term condition of the

5 Bedroom Beachfront Home For Sale on Pass-a-Grille Beach, FLWelcome home to the magnificent ‘Shangri La at Pass-a-Grille,’ one of the most iconic luxury mansions located directly on the

4 BEDROOM WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE IN LARGO!14962 Cathy Ln, Largo, FL 33774Tucked away in the small, but highly desirable subdivision of Indian Spring Estates in Largo, this

Check Out Our Latest Neighborhood Spotlight Video of the Fabulous Oakhurst Shores

NEWLY LISTED LUXURY WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE!ENJOY PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS AND PREMIUM FINISHES  IN THIS STUNNING, CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT HOME LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Waterfront Home For Sale!Just Listed By The Sandy Hartmann Group!STUNNING MADEIRA BEACH HOME WITH BREATHTAKING WATERVIEWS FROM ALL 3 LEVELS, JUST MINUTES FROM THE GORGEOUS GULF BEACHES! This

NEWLY LISTED 3 BEDROOM/3 BATH HOME FOR SALE IN SEMINOLE, FL  11611 GROVE ST, SEMINOLE, FL 33772ENJOY WATERFRONT LIVING AND ENDLESS SUNSETS FROM THIS BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3BR/3BA

Did you know that Florida is one of many states where buying a home is often cheaper than renting a home? Thanks to low mortgage interest rates and many low down payment plans, home ownership is a

The Tampa Bay FL Real Estate Market UpdateAt The Sandy Hartmann Group, we want you to know that we will constantly keep you and all of our valued clients updated on any real estate market shifts or

We hear it all the time as Realtors, a potential client tells us that they would love to list their house for sale with a Realtor, but someone told them they could list it themselves to save on

Important Information About the National Flood Insurance Program and the Sept 30th Deadline Coming UpAre you thinking of buying or selling a home in a flood zone in the next few months?

Thinking of selling your home and want to know where to start? Call The Sandy Hartmann Group! We are the #1 Keller Williams Luxury Group in Tampa Bay and sell over 200 homes per year, in record

Affordable Furniture Stores We LoveLooking for a great place to find furniture in and around St. Pete, the Gulf Beaches, and Seminole? As Realtors who do over 200 transactions per year in Pinellas

JUST LISTED IN OAKHURST SHORES!Move Right Into This Beautifully Maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath POOL Home!This fabulous home is situated on over a 1/4 acre of land, with over 2,200 sq ft of living-

JUST LISTED IN ST PETE BEACH! See this beach condo BEFORE it hits the MLS!Located in the Silver Sands Beach & Raquet Club, this beautiful corner unit condo for sale features 2 bedrooms, 2.5

UNDER CONTRACT THE DAY IT WAS LISTED!BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM-BUILT HOME IN THE  GATED NEIGHBORHOOD OF TRADITIONS IN SEMINOLE, FL!Beautifully updated 4BR/3BA single story home tucked

WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD OF OAKHURST SHORES IN SEMINOLE, FLProperty Address: 11640 Grove Pl, Seminole, FL 33772Offered at $649,900This lovely 3BR/2BA

JUST LISTED FOR SALE IN INDIAN SHORES BY THE SANDY HARTMANN GROUP!18700 Gulf Blvd #9, Indian Shores, FL 33785Offered at $1,399,000DIRECT GULF FRONT TOWNHOUSE WITH OVER 3,000 SF OF LIVING AREA, 3

JUST LISTED IN OAKHURST SHORES!Beautiful 3BR/2BA/2,212 Sq Ft Waterfront Home! WELCOME TO ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE VIEWS PINELLAS COUNTY HAS TO OFFER IN THE OAKHURST SHORES

EXCLUSIVE NEW LUXURY BEACHFRONT CONDO FOR SALE IN MADEIRA BEACH, FL!RARE 2BR/2.5BA Luxury Beachfront Condo in the Coveted Sereno Building of Madeira Beach, FL.This beautiful luxury

Just Listed in Redington Beach, FL in Time for the Weekend!16045 Redington Drive, Redington Beach, FL 33708STUNNING, FULLY FURNISHED, 4BR/3BA WATERFRONT REDINGTON BEACH HOME JUST MINUTES FROM THE

ANOTHER NEW PROPERTY LISTING IN SEMINOLE, FL!What's not to love about this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, over 1900 Sq Ft home in Seminole, FL!? Located on a large corner lot, this home is in the

According to this article in the Tampa Bay Times, the shortage of housing inventory in the Tampa Bay and Pinellas County housing markets kept real estate sales prices booming in 2016. 

Did you know that The Sandy Hartmann Group works with corporate relocation firms around the country? If you’re relocating to the Pinellas County, FL area through a corporate relocation package

Trailing only behind Nashville and Portland, Tampa Bay is now the 3rd fastest growing housing market in the U.S. In 2016, home values in the Tampa Bay area grew 11.4%, making it the hottest metro

Thinking of buying a home in or around the Redington Beach area? Look no further! At The Sandy Hartmann Group, we make searching for open houses easy! Just click the link below to see Redington

For many home buyers, buying a waterfront home or condo is one of the most exciting experiences they’ll ever have buying a home. Buying a waterfront home is as much about lifestyle as it is

As we enter the latter part of 2016, Pinellas County has continued to see dramatic growth in real estate sales prices. As of August 2016, single family home prices grew a staggering +22.4%

We've decided to periodically share some of our favorite local businesses across the Tampa Bay Area! These are businesses we have used time and time again with great results. If you're new to

SEE THIS LISTING BEFORE IT GOES ON THE MLS!4BR/3BA, 1954 Sq Ft, Saltwater Pool & SpaOffered at $409,900MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 4BR/3BA HOME ON THE 2ND HOLE OF THE SEMINOLE

Annata Wine Bar-Downtown St. Petersburg- This family-owned wine bar prides itself on locally sourced ingredients from Bay Area farms and suppliers. Think delicious, generously proportioned tapas

It's probably obvious to everyone right now that  the Tampa Bay real estate market is hot, hot, hot! One of the main factors driving this trend is the housing shortage. When a great home comes

The team at The Sandy Hartmann Group at Keller Williams Realty is proud to announce that Sandy Hartmann has been named Ms Seminole 2016! Raised in Seminole since the age of 2, Sandy Hartmann

It's a great time to list a home for sale! According to the Tampa Bay Times Article HERE that was just published on February 23rd, 2016, home prices have jumped close to 20% due to buyer demand

Treasure Island is one of the most coveted real estate destinations in Pinellas County and possibly the Tampa Bay Area. Finding the right home in Treasure Island can be difficult without the right

Madeira Beach...one of our favorite places to show homes...it offers a variety of housing options at many different price points to suit just about any buyer need. Over the years we've listed and

Considering buying a home in Seminole and want to check out some open houses? At The Sandy Hartmann Group, we're happy to help! We actually recommend that all our buyers make sure they love the