Ker's WingHouse in Wesley Chapel plans June opening

Ker's WingHouse Bar and Grill on CR 54 in Wesley Chapel (At Lexington Oaks) plans to open on June 6th. Here are a few photos taken this week:

Lakefront home for sale in New Tampa

Looking for your own executive oasis in prestigious gated and guarded Cory Lake Isles in New Tampa?  This beautiful 3,822 sq. ft. lakefront pool home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office which could be used as a fifth bedroom and a FIVE CAR GARAGE.  One of the garages has double doors (front & back) for drive through ease via the circular drive.  The large eat in kitchen features double wall ovens, crown molding, an enormous island, and a large bar with wine fridge adjoining the living room with fireplace and pocket sliders to the covered lanai.  The lanai has an outdoor kitchen equipped with grill, sink, & fridge, with spectacular views of the pool with decorative stone work, gazebo, lake, floating dock, and the lushly landscaped grounds. One bedroom (downstairs) has built in murphy beds and storage.  Upstairs has new hardwood flooring, a “sunken” family room and French doors to a small balcony overlooking the front of the home.  The Master Bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and office/sitting area.   Double doors lead into the bright and spacious master bath with double sinks, garden tub, and separate shower.  The Master Bedroom also has pocket sliding doors that lead out onto a private covered 9’ X 41’ balcony with views of the pool and lake.

Interested Buyers should contact listing agent, Russ Perlowski, People's Choice Realty for showing appointments at 813-505-7460.

Tapas Spanish Cafe coming to Wesley Chapel

I noticed this sign posted next to Publix where the Bobbie Rose Boutique formerly was located in The Shoppes at New Tampa (BBD & SR 56) announcing Tapas Spanish Cafe. 

Tapas Spanish Cafe in Wesley Chapel

Fresh market at Wiregrass today

Fresh market at The Shops at Wiregrass

Don't forget today is fresh market day at The Shops at Wiregrass from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Wesley Chapel Real Estate Report for May, 2013

The real estate stats for April, 2013 improvements over April, 2012 for single family Wesley Chapel homes reported sold in our MLS system.  For single family homes reported sold in our MLS, Wesley Chapel showed an improvement in the:

Average Sales Price:

 

April, 2012:  $198,196

April, 2013:  $207,777

 

Average Sales Price/Sq. Ft. (heated and cooled):

 

April, 2012:  $80.70

April, 2013:  $91.18

 

 

Here is some additional data showing the stats for some of the larger communities in Wesley Chapel comparing April, 2013 to April, 2012:

 

 

Currently there are over 150 single family homes listed for sale with list prices up to $1,750,000. 

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*Information/data reported in our MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Neighborhood meeting on planned Wesley Chapel McDonalds scheduled

 



A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled regarding the planned Wesley Chapel McDonald's at 1715 BBD (between PNC Bank & Chase just south of SR 56).  The purpose of the meeting is to seek neighborhood/citizens' input on the restaurant.  The meeting will be held on May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Meadow Pointe I Clubhouse (28245 County Line Road).

Gee, another burger joint!

Recent openings at The Shoppes of Wesley Chapel

Two new businesses recently opened at The Shoppes of Wesley Chapel (on BBD, across from Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel).

Wesley Chapel Florist:

Owned and operated by Wesley Chapel residents Patrick and Dawn Pasquali. 
Additional info:  Website:  www.wcflorist.com  Phone:  813-907-8982

Brewhouse:

A coffee shop/gourmet cupcake shop that is also serving Boba tea.

Ker's WingHouse in Wesley Chapel plans May opening

Job interviewing has already begun for jobs at Ker's WingHouse that will be opening in the former Buffalo Wild Wing's location on C.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel (at entrance to Lexington Oaks).

A temporary sign is in place announcing that it will be opening soon:

Ker's WingHouse in Wesley Chapel

I placed a quick call to the interview phone number and was told that they hope to open on May 30th.  As you can see from the photo below, they have a ways to go with getting ready for that opening date:

Spring is the time to spruce up your home with paint

According to the National Home Color Survey from Sherwin-Williams, two-in-three (62 percent) homeowners are planning a painting project and three-in-four homeowners (74 percent) would like to incorporate more color in their homes, especially the living room (29 percent), bedroom (19 percent) and kitchen (10 percent). The most commonly used living spaces are in need of the most paint this year, with 32 percent of homeowners focusing on their bedrooms, 29 percent tackling the living/family room and 28 percent updating their bathroom. In addition, 15 percent of people believe their home’s exterior could use a refresh.

 

Presentation on widening of SR 54 in Wesley Chapel scheduled

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven is developing the design for the widening of SR 54 from Curley Road to Morris Bridge Road.

PROJECT: SR 54 Design -from Curley Road to Morris Bridge Road

DATE and TIME: Thursday, May 9,2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Atonement Lutheran Church--29617 SR 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 

There will be no formal presentation; therefore, attendees are welcome to arrive anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm. to view the proposed plans and project displays.   Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The proposed work includes:

Widening the existing roadway from two to six lanes

Sidewalk construction

Upgrading signage and pavement markings

Tampa Bay home sales were up in March and inventories are down

Tampa Bay had a 7 percent increase in home sales in March 2013 over March 2012 and it was the busiest month since May 2006 according to the Tampa Bay Times.  More than two-thirds were conventional sales and the Times reports that half of the reported sales last month were cash sales, with investment firms "gobbling up" homes to fix up and rent, with a median home price of $150,000.  That's a 22 % increase over a year ago!

Additionally, the inventory of homes on the market in Hillsborough County this year has fallen to over 6,000 from a high of 18,000 back in 2009. 

The market in New Tampa continues to be super hot in the under $200,000 price range for single family homes, with fewer than 15 on the market, escalating prices and many buyers finding themselves priced out of the market.

New Tampa single family homes for sale under $200,000.

 

 

April 2013 real estate report for Arbor Greene in New Tampa

Arbor Greene in New Tampa

 

Eleven single family homes were reported sold by our local MLS in Arbor Greene in March.  Sold prices ranged from $215,000 to $379,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage pool home.  The average reported sales price for the community in March was $295,501 with an average sales price/sq. ft. (htd.) of $107.39.

Currently in the gated and guarded community of Arbor Greene,  there are 10 single family homes listed for sale in MLS with prices ranging from $274,900 up to $524,900 for a six bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3 car garage, pool home that is a short sale listing with 210 days on the market.

Russ Perlowski--People's Choice Realty  813-505-7460

April 2013 real estate report for Wesley Chapel

March 2013 showed strong gains in the single family home real estate market in Wesley Chapel over a year ago*:

Total Single Family Homes Reported Sold

March 2012:  60 
March 2013:  80

Distressed Sales

2012:  43 %
2013:  30 %

Average Sales Price

2012:  $189,628
2013:  $195,664

Average Sales Price/Sq. Ft. (Htd.)

2012:  $80.07
2013:  $86.14

Currently there are over 150 single family homes listed for sale in Wesley Chapel in our MLS with prices up to $1,750,000.

*Information reported in MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Russ Perlowski, People's Choice Realty 813-505-7460

Wraparound Porches Add Appeal and Value



Wesley Chapel Home For Sale

Listing presented by Russell Perlowski,





People's Choice Realty  813-505-7460



It is said that there is not an exterior architectural element in the world that has more curb appeal than a wraparound porch. These porches add appeal and value and Southerners enjoy relaxing on them while sitting on rocking chairs and reading a book, drinking sweet tea, or chatting with the neighbors! While they are widely popular, there are surprisingly few of them in our area--probably because we have so many cookie cutter homes with smaller lots and builders try to cut costs. The home above is a featured listing of mine in Wesley Chapel.  See other wonderful wraparound porch examples in other parts of the country in this link.

 

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Spring Fair returns to Wiregrass

Spring Fair



Rides, food, and games from April 5-11 when Spring Fair returns to Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.

Under $200,000 single family homes HOT HOT HOT market in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel

The hottest price range for single family homes in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel is under $200,000 for non-distressed sales.

New Tampa only has six single family homes listed for sale under $200,000 in MLS that are not distressed sales and start at $179,900.

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Wesley Chapel only has thirteen single family homes listed for sale in MLS under $200,000 that are not distressed sales starting at $137,000.

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Real estate recovery underway

The National Association of Realtors reported yesterday that home sales have been above year ago levels for 20 consecutive months and that prices show 12 consecutive months of year over year price increases.

Additionally, NAR reports the national median existing home prices for all housing types was $173,600 in February up 11.6 % from February 2012.  In the South, existing home sales were 14.9 % above last February and the median price was $150,500, up 9.3 % from a year ago.  Distressed (Foreclosures and Short Sales) home sales in February accounted for 25 % of the sale in February; 15% were foreclosures, and only 10% were short sales.

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Meadow Pointe multi-purpose building under construction

Meadow Pointe I multi-purpose buiilding

Construction of a new multi-purpose building in Meadow Pointe is underway.  The new building will house the fitness center, CDD office and a lounge area, complementing the other clubhouse facilities.

March 2013 real estate report for Wesley Chapel

For more information on this Wesley Chapel home for sale,
call Russ Perlowski, People's Choice Realty  813-505-7460

Our local MLS has released the February sales information for single family homes in Wesley Chapel.

• 62% of the reported sales were "normal" sales
• 38% were "distressed" (Short Sales and REO's/Foreclosures)

Additionally, the average reported sales price was $192,220 with an average sales price/sq. ft. (heated) of $85.96.  The reported sales ranged from $97,000 for a distressed sale in Country Walk to $625,000 for a 5 bedroom, four bathroom, 3 car garage home with pool in Seven Oaks.

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Spring forward one hour tonight

Get your house prepped before putting it on the market this Spring!

Spring is just around the corner and when many homeowners decide to put their homes on the market.  The second biggest mistake home sellers make is not preparing their home BEFORE putting it on the market.

New car wash for New Tampa

 

Construction of a building for a new car wash, car detail, and oil change is underway in New Tampa on BBD next to Burger 21.

Positive New Tampa 2013 February real estate stats

 

The single family home sales real estate statistics for February, 2013 in New Tampa (zip code 33647) show positive trends over 2012 including a decrease in distressed sales (Short Sales and Foreclosures/REO's) and a rise in the median sales price.*

Presently there are about 200 single family homes listed for sale in New Tampa (Zip code 33647).  Only 11% of them are "distressed sales".  List prices range from $139,900. to $2 million.

Additionally, in today's Tampa Bay Times it is reported that Hillsborough County's property values are back on the way up after a 5 year decline.  Link

*Information reported in our MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Statistics calculated based on reported February sales thru 3/04/13.

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Fresh market day today at Wiregrass

Fresh market day at Wiregrass 10:00 to 3:00