Friday, December 17, 2010

And Finally.... the Number One Reason to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel is.....

Now is the time to buy!

It’s a buyer’s market right now with prices dropping to meet the demands of the current economic climate. The real estate market is constantly changing; however, homes are retaining a lot of their values. Buying a home now and making improvements on it could prove to be a worthy investment in a couple of years. Why waste money every month in rent payments when you could invest in a home and build equity? Whether it is an investment property or a primary residence, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel are some of the hottest areas of Tampa in which to purchase properties. Casa Fina Realty agents are experts in these areas and can help you make an informed investment in your future.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Reason #2 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Luxurious Communities with an Abundance of Premier Amenities

A “Luxury Community” is generally defined by the price, size, type, and builder. For instance, in New Tampa, luxury homes are in the price range of around $500,000+. The average size is around 3,500+ square feet, they also have larger lots (average lot size in the suburbs would be ½ acre+ and 2-3 acres+ in rural areas), 3 car+ garages, and tiled roofs. These communities also come with superior amenities such as recreation centers, tennis courts, gyms, pools, walking trails, playgrounds, etc. Some of the Luxury Communities in New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and South Tampa include:

New Tampa:

Tampa Palms: The Reserve, Whitehall, Kensington, Stonington, and Windsor

Hunter’s Green: Heritage Oaks

Wesley Chapel:

Saddlebrook

South Tampa:

Davis Island

Bayshore Blvd

Culbreath Isles

Historic Hyde Park


If you are looking for a home in a luxury community, feel free to contact us. Our agents have vast knowledge of these communities. We can help you find the perfect luxury home in one of these upscale suburbs of Tampa.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Reason #3 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Great Dining Options

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel have some of the best restaurants in Tampa, with an abundance of variety and options for every taste and budget. Some of the local “hot spots” and our favorite places to eat are:

Ciccio's Lodge - http://www.ciccioslodge.com/

Cantina Laredo - http://www.cantinalaredo.com/

Pagelli’s - http://pagellis.com/

Wasabi - http://www.japanesesteakandsushi.com/

Sushi Tsu - http://sushitsu.com/

Prime Bar - http://www.restaurants-america.com/ra/restaurants/primebar/

Grill Smith - http://www.grillsmith.com/

Acropolis Greek Taverna - http://www.acropolistaverna.com/

Mr. Dunderbaks - http://www.dunderbaks.com/

Lee Roy Selmans - http://www.leeroyselmons.com/

Liang’s Bistro - http://www.liangsbistro.us/

Cobb Cinebistro - an upscale dine-in Movie Theater that won the 2010 Best of the Taste of South Florida. http://www.cobbcinebistro.com/grove-show.asp

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Reason # 4 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Fantastic Places to Shop

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel have several brand new and convenient places to shop. Some of our favorites include:

The Shops at Wiregrass is a brand new outdoor mall that opened in 2009. It offers 83 shops and restaurants, and tons of events including weekly children’s activities, wine tastings, festivals, and special holiday events. During the holiday season (Nov. 20-Dec 31), they have symphony of lights shows nightly from 6-9pm. These shows feature 250,000 lights that dance to the music of Trans Siberian Orchestra.

28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100 • Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

http://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/index.cfm

The Grove Shopping Plaza is a massive shopping, restaurant and entertainment complex sitting at the corner of Interstate-75 and State Road-54. Includes national retailers and restaurants like Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Michael's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Ulta, PetsMart, T.J. Maxx, Babies/Toys 'R' Us, Dollar Tree, Fuddruckers, UNO, Ritz Camera, Cobb Theater 16, as well as small shops, galleries and restaurants.

6105 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

http://www.groveshopping.com/

Monday, December 13, 2010

Reason # 5 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Play Ball!

Tampa is famous for its many professional and college sports teams (listed below). Club sports and little leagues are also in abundance in the area. In New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, there are plenty of great places to play golf, tennis, softball, football, racquetball, and just about every sport you can imagine. There are many beautifully landscaped golf and country clubs in the area that are either public or private clubs.

Professional Teams include:

Tampa Bay Devil Rays - MLB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL
Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL
New York Yankees MLB Spring Training
Tampa Bay
Rowdies – ASL

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel also boasts numerous health clubs and gyms in which to join for personal exercise and wellness.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Reason #6 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel are simply beautiful

Driving around New Tampa and Wesley Chapel feels like driving in the country, although you are still very much in the city. There are many parks in New Tampa, including Riverview Park and Flatwoods Park, which can be seen from the main roads and provides beautiful scenery and landscaping to admire on your morning drive to work. New Tampa is in fact new; meaning new developments and construction, therefore everything is shiny and clean.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Reason #7 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

It’s a Great Place to Raise a Family

The neighborhoods are safe, the schools are excellent, and the activities are endless. New Tampa and Wesley Chapel are family friendly environments that have lots of activities, and events that are geared toward families. Tampa boasts some of the highest rated parks, zoos, and museums for children and families, such as Lowry Park Zoo, Glazer Children's Museum, and MOSI. Weekends in Tampa are always filled with boundless family fun.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Reason # 8 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Safety First

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel are both very safe places to live, work, and play. The crime ratings in these areas are some of the lowest in Tampa. People living in these communities feel free to engage in activities out of doors without worrying too much about their personal safety. Almost every community has a neighborhood watch program, and many of them are gated with security guards checking in with visiting guests and monitoring security.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Reason # 9 to Buy a Home in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel

Excellent Schools

New Tampa and Wesley Chapel area schools are known for being some of the best in Hillsborough County. With smaller class sizes, these schools offer the kind of personal attention to students that help foster enriching educational experiences and lasting intellectual growth. There are many different options from public to private schools in the area and even Montessori schools.

Tampa also has several excellent colleges and universities, such as:

University of South Florida
University of Tampa
Hillsborough Community College
Art Institute of Tampa