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Thank you American Stage Theater for hosting our Urbn Pitch every Thursday morning!
Don’t miss “Hysteria: or fragments of an analysis of an obsessional neurosis”
Find out what happens when Freud meets Dali and these great minds collide

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Lots of success happening in the St. Pete real estate market!

Hal freedman got a great price reduction on his gorgeous Bayfront condo. The new price is $799,000. You can preview this property next Thursday at a brokers open house or call Hal for a private showing

Catherine Bostian has a new listing in Sheryl Manner. Well maintained, clean home, near Tyrone and the Northwest Recreation center. Only $200,000

Sue Barber has a new listing at 1841-67th Ave S in the Wedgwood Park neighborhood of Pinellas Point. This home has great curb appeal with 4bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage! don’t miss this deal for only $150,000!

Chad Whaley 3 homes to get sold in the next few weeks:
1.) Executive home in Palm Harbor. Completely renovated with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. This block construction home is only$265,000. if you need to sleep on this decision another buyer will be sleeping in it. Act now and don’t miss your opportunity.

2.) Not yet in the MLS. This home is located in the Stevens Manner neighborhood in Stevens Manner Pinellas Point and has 2000sq feet completely renovated with pool for only $189,000. Call Chad Whaley for additional information.

3.) Bellair Beach home just one block off the beach on Palm Drive. Beautifully renovated home with 3 beds and 2baths for only $299,000… walk out the door and be on the beach in less than 5 minutes

Eve Sawicki has a new executive listing in the N.E. St. Petersburg gated community of Caya Costa. This gorgeous home has 5bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on a corner lot and is priced at $619,000! What a steal…. Hurry!

Buyer wants and needs:
Karen Nasello has a waterfront home buyer $500,000 to $700,000 depends on condition. Wants good boat able water with easy access to the Gulf.

Jeff Joyner is looking for a condo under $500,000 with 2bedrooms and at least one car garage. Needs to be downtown St. Petersburg

Kim with has a buyer looking for something close to the beach in a newer condominium building upto $400,000 in st. Pete beach or treasure island beaches.

 

Ramping up for 3rd Quarter success

National Association of Realtors recenty reported that listings of homes for sales are at historical lows!

Our local St. Petersburg real estate market has been experiecing this over the past 6 months. Buyers are eagerly searching for homes but the selection is very limited. Investors are having to rethink heir formulas from just. Few years ago because the ‘great’ deals are gone.

There is one thing that busines professionals in our local market can do to ensure success for their customers and their busness… join us at URBN Pitch every Thursday from 10-11 at Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg.

frank gregoire

Frank Gregoire, apprasier extrodianaire, will keep you

informed of what is really happening right here in real estate sales.

Come to this free networking session today to ensure your business success for tomorrow.

Urbn pitch at baywalk st. petersburg

 

Thursday 6/28 Brokers Open Houses

Come to URBN Pitch every Thursday morning to find out about Open Houses, New Listings, Buyer wants and needs. We are making deals happen and we want you to join us!

Find us at Baywalk in St. Petersburg at 10:00. Everyone is welcomed to join us and stay in touch with our local real estate market. Find us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/URBNPitch

OLD NORTHEAST (St. Petersburg)

BROKERS OPEN HOUSE

11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.

• 220 14th Ave. NE, $475,000, 3/3, 2138 sq. ft.,Gina Przyborowski, Keller Williams Serving: Mazzaro’s
• 206 14thAve. NE, $339,000, 3/2, 1285 sq. ft.Cynthia Serra, Smith & Associates Serving: Chicken Dip
• 209 15th Ave. NE, $409,000, 3/3, 2298 sq. ft.,David Price, Coldwell Banker Serving:Pizza
• 1917 Bay St. NE, $399,000, 3/2.5 w/ detached 1/1 guest suite/office, 2179 sq. ft. David Vann, RE/MAX Metro Serving:Ciccio’s California Chopped Salad
• 920 17th Ave. NE, $400,000, 2/2, 1803 sq. ft.,Sharon Cavaleri, Direct Express Realty Serving:Sandwiches
• 756 18th Ave. NE, $799,000, 3/3, 3214 sq. ft., Sharon Kantner, Smith & Associates Serving:Desserts
• 226 19thAve. NE, $475,000, 4/4. 2277 sq. ft., Debbie Momberg/Lee Stratton, Smith & Associates Serving: mini Chic-Fil-A Sandwiches

PARK STREET (St. Petersburg)

NOON TO 2 PM

• 424 Park St. N., $3,900,000 MLS#U7535937, Martha Thorn/Karen Bravo, Coldwell Banker, Serving: Pork Tenderloin, cousous & chilled asparagus
• 950 Park St. N., $3,900,000, MLS#U7512601, Kim Beiningen, C21 Beggins Serving: Desserts
• 1150 Park St. N., $3,850,000, MLS#U7462865, Doug Swain, RE/MAX Preferred Serving: Mediterranean sampler, iced tea
• 1838 Park St. N., $2,999,999, MLS#U7545777, Anita Kleinfeild, Keller Williams Serving: Delicious Greek Salad
• 900 Park St. N., $9,000,000, Ethel Buns, Keller Williams,$100 gas card drawing!

 

SEMINOLE

NOON TO 2 PM

• 7595 Drew Oak Dr., $425,000,#U7549817, Brandi Gabbard, Smith & Assoc., Serving: Ceasar Salad
• 13855 75thAve., $329,000, #U7546998, Kay Stevens, Kay Stevens Realty, Serving: Chic/Ham Salad Sandwiches
• 8050 Cottonwood Ct., $459,000, #U7548210, Debbie Momberg/Lee Stratton, Smith & Assoc. Serving stuffed strawberries
• 7596 135thSt. , $479,000, #U7522791, Tim Gorr, Future Home Realty, Serving desserts

 

URBN touring prestigious homes!

Last Week’s 1 Year Anniversary was Off the Charts!! Thank You so much to all 90+ that joined us as well as to everyone that has supported URBN, Your Realtor Business Network over the Past Year. You are all Amazing!

This week is Business as usual…

Do you want to Close more deals?

Make More Connections with other professionals in the Real Estate industry

Learn valuable “Market Specific information” about our LOCAL real estate market from the LOCAL expert?

Do you Like to Feel Good, have Good Food and a Good Time while learning essential information for your business?

Well there is No Place Like URBN Pitch!!!

And immediately after Pitch…. This week we will be Taking URBN on Tour to Some Wonderful Homes in the Old Northeast, Snell Isle and Venetian Isle areas. So Leave the Driving to US and Get on the Bus Gus!! *The Tour will run from 11:30-1:30.

This week the URBN Tour is being sponsored by New Penn Financial, Tampa Bay Title, Showhomes, and Revital Agency

 

URBN is turning 1!

What is causing all of the success at URBN PitchSuccess stories

THE PEOPLE! Join this dynamic group that network every Thursday morning at 10:00! We are located in Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg on the first floor (1st Street side). Each week we have business partners from all walks of the Real Estate community plus top Realtors from Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, Keller Williams Realty, Northstar Realty, Century 21, RMS, Exit Realty, Charles Rutenberg and many others!

Here are some of the success we celebrated this past week:

• Dawn Greenidge with Coldwell Banker finally sold her listing 22^nd ave after 2.5 years on the market! Don’t worry, many other deals transpired from this one listing.
• Tom Hallis just double sided two condo listings and sold Lola Walkers listing on 13^th Ave NE that was pitched last week
• Sue Barber listed a house on Friday, had 6 offers by Monday, went highest and best and is now under contract!
• Becky McConnell pitched her new listing on Thursday, put it in MLS on Friday and under contract on Sunday

And the most amazing success story… UR REALTOR BUSINESS NETWORK is celebrating their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Please plan to join us this Thursday, June 14th at the downtown Baywalk in St. Petersburg at 10:00

It is guaranteed that you will see a friend, meet new friends and do business with some of the Best Business People in the area!

Find out more about our celebration on FACEBOOK

 

what’s happening at URBN

What’s new at URBN Pitch?

This past session was amazing as always! Thank you to all of our Realtor friends and allied Resources who participated in Your Realtor Business Network. Realtors from Century 21, RE/MAX,        Keller Williams, Coldwell banker, Simms Team and Exit Realty were present to share in the fun.

Being in an environment of success, energy and enthusiasm helps our Realtors sell more property! Get your weekly dose at URBN every Thursday from 10-11! We are selling homes before they hit the market. Are you looking for a home? This is the place to find it!

Homes that are priced right and move-in ready are experiencing multiple offers and are going under contract in just a few days! Why deal with this frustration.  Save time and money when you attend URBN! Homes at URBN are being sold before they can get out the door!

Or maybe you are looking for an investment property? How would you like to find yourself or your real estate customer a 17% return on their money? This deal of the year was pitched this last week!

Congratulations Lola Walker and Tom Hallis! Lola announced her new listing in the Old Northeast this past week and Tom put it under contract in only a few days.

Don’t miss out on this great networking session! We meet every Thursday from 10-11 at Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg.

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Frenzy of Sales Activity

URBN FEB 2, 2012

URBN Pitch is a place for Realtors and other professionals in the real estate industry to network, share ideas, and sale more properties. Each week the participants at URBN are growing their businesses through these great partnerships!

Carmen Triana of Sun Ketch Townhomes has had a Frenzy of Activity and sold a townhome directly related to sponsoring breakfast 2 weeks ago at URBN. Whoohoo!

A special Thank you to our WONDERFUL breakfast sponsors on this past Thursday! Thank you Elena Reed, Jackie McMahon and the newest member of their team, Linda Blanton! – Third Federal Savings & Loan

We’re Strong, Stable and Safe.

We’re Third Federal Savings and Loan. We’re known for our Guaranteed Lowest mortgage rates. We’re also the bank that doesn’t believe in putting customers at risk through questionable loan practices like sub-prime lending and zero-down mortgages.

As a conscientious lender, we simply believe that taking care of people, and putting them in the best position to achieve their dreams, is the best way for us to take care of our business. Without loyal customers, we wouldn’t be the lending leader that we are today. That’s why our customers will always be our first priority.

For more information contact:

Elena M Reed

 727.822.4331

Elena.Reed@thirdfederal.com

262 37th Ave N … St Petersburg FL 33704

New Listings:

Jackie Williams has condominiums for sale at Mandalay on 4th in NE St. Petersburg. Please call Jackie at 727 512 0148 if you have interest in seeing any of these condos for sale. Prices start as follows

• One bedrooms 159,900
• Two bedrooms 189,900

Rex Gaugh has 2 new listings – come see them before they go in to MLS

• Meadowlawn 3/1 with granite and stainless, block home, completely remodeled low 100s
• 4/2.5 townhome on the golfcourse in N.E. St. Petersburg, completely remodeled steps to Tampa Bay. Only $125,000
• South Pasadena location 6719 Burlington Ave N, block construction, $169,900, 3/2/1 + washer and dryer, move-in ready, done to the 9s
• 256 11^th Ave SW in Largo 4bed/2ba – absolutely perfect  107,000. Owner Financing available

Becky McConnell ‘channeled’ Eve Sawicki’s presentation skills

• New listing in Harshaw – great 3 bed, 2bath home for only $169,900 – stay tunned for her updated ‘sawicki’ performance
• 2 duplexes available on 64^th Street. Priced at $125,000. Great investment property, fully leased with each unit bringing in $750

Kelly McFrederick

• 3bed, 2bath with a pool has been reduced to $115,900
• Duplex reduced 297,500 located in Clearwater. Currently rented at $650 per unit

BUYER NEEDS:

Michael Pino Needs a home from $600,000 – $900,000 3/2 in St. Pete Beach. Single family home with at least 2000sf, waterfront – move-in ready

Kelly McFrederick 3-4 bedroom with den 500-800k – heart of Old Northeast 3000 sf

Becky McConnell 4/2 under 230,000, like to be updated home in Allendale or NE St. Pete area

 

A Frank Moment:

Each week Frank Gregoire, a local real estate expert appraiser, brings us the latest sales statistics for our local real estate market. This week the focus was on the Historic Old Northeast neigborhood in N.E. St. Petersburg.

Historic Old Northeast is defined as 5^th Ave N north to 30^th Ave N, 4^th Str N east to the Tampa Bay & Coffee Pot Bayou

Currently there are 47 listings in the Historic Old Northeast

• 27 of these homes are actively on the market
• 20 are pending contract
• 34% of the 47 listings are distressed listings (short sale or bank-owned)

 

Of the non-distressed properties in the Old Northeast, the median sales price for the past year is $319,000 and there have been 70 sales.

The distressed properties that have a median sales price of only $220,000. There have been 33 homes sold in past year, which is 30% less than a non-distressed home sales!

 

Don’t miss URBN Pitch every Thursday at 10:00. We are located on the first level at Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg. Please join us! Our networking session is open to all!

 

 

Explosive Sales Network!

URBN Pith January 12, 2012

I met someone at the door of pitch this morning and she told me she got there early to ensure a seat! Good thing she did because we had a full house again this week! The word is out and this group of real estate professionals are selling homes!

Thank you Carmen Triana with SunKetch Townhomes a TaylorMorrison Community! She was our breakfast sponsor – and WOW! What a YUMMY BREAKFAST! Sunketch is located in the N.E. area of St. Petersburg on 49^th Ave and 1^st Street N- 6 new townhomes coming on the market. These homes are under construction with 2200+ sf  and are aggressively priced from $262,000 – 293,000 – wonderful upgrades of granite and stainless appliances with 3bed/2.5 bath with apartment above 2 car private garage. Full one year builder warranty

Success Stories: Good Karma with the new Moon

Charlene Dewitt and Brenda Kingdom have both sold the homes that they pitched to us just a few weeks ago! The Short Sale in Old SE now has a full priced offer and is under contract. She also has received a full price offer and is now under contract on her Gulfport waterfront home. Thank you Sonny Hotchkiss, Jeff Joyner, Chris Hounchell and Laney Pitt who gave great realtor feedback to help get this property sold.

Lori Famiglietti put her $895,000 listing under contract that she pitched last week.

Kristin Naruns with Northstar Realty has a ‘handy-man special’ listing. Marcus Martin of Showhomes stepped in and helped expedite the clean-up process. Now the property is getting offers and more activity.

New Listings:

Ryan Homes two new listings. Working with new builder who just came to the Seminole area. Ryan homes is the 5^th largest builder in the nation.  Hidden Bayou Community offers new villas and townhomes 2250SF and starting at $199,990 – that is only $80 per square foot for energy efficient new construction! WOW! That is SMOKIN HOT!

Sue Barber has new listing in the stellar location of Pinellas Point. Priced at only $175,000 you get this great 1700 SF split plan home with a beautiful backyard and lanai. Call Sue Barber for more information – 6636 Canton Street S in Pinellas Point area of St. Petersburg

Rob Barber has a Jungle Prada townhome with 4bed/3bath on the water. This property is new construction and is located on the Boca Ciega Bay with 3800 sf! This is an auction and the open bid is 550,000. Auction will be Feb 11^th 

Sonny Hotchkiss with Jeff Joyner and Associates has a new listing 1946 Oak Street NE 129,000 in Riveria bay. 2/1 mint condition. Coming soon 92^nd Ave NE 3/2 waterfront renovated with lift priced at $300,000.

Kathy Stange has a new home for sale at 1926 Pinellas Point drive. The home is priced at $224,000 and has 2 lots. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It is a Short Sale

Rex Gaugh has a new listing in Largo at 256 11^th Ave SW. this newly remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bath home has 1107sf and located on quiet dead-end street. This home is move-in ready and perfect for a first time home buyer for only $109,000.

Tammy Plummer has two new homes coming to the market

• St. Pete Beach 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with separate in-law suite, new kitchen, tropical landscaping, walk to the beach for only $325,000. Great Beach home!
• Bayway Isles 4400 sf waterfront home w ith 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This is the original owner and has a great entertaining kitchen, priced at $975,000

Brook Hefte 3/2/2 with in ground pool, updated and new roof, huge florida room with wood burning fireplace. Move-in Ready. Listed at $179,900 1810 Copper Kettle Way in Dundedin

REMINDER: Don’t miss Georgia Naruns of Northstar on Feb 4 where she will be featured on HGTV’s House Hunters at 7:00pm

You can be part of this great real estate network session! We meet every Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

We are located at Baywalk (100 2nd Ave N) in downtown St. Petersburg

 

 

 

First URBN Pitch of 2012

Wow! We are starting the new year off with a big BANG! Today’s URBN pitch had over 50 real estate sales agents and business professionals from around Tampa Bay! These realtors are selling homes FAST!

Breakfast Sponsor Dave Ansel with VanDyk

Kirby, Georgia and Sally

Thank you Dave Ansel with VanDyk Mortgage who was our Breakfast Sponsor this morning.

Great success stories to close out 2011 and start of 2012 the right way!

New Listings:

Estelia Mesimer with Keller Williams Realty  

• Bayway Isles listing on a corner lot with pool and 2 car garage for only $389,900.
• condo available at Winston Park. This deluxe model is on ground floor with pool view. Sellers will sell furnished. Hardwood floors,  55+ condo for only $35,000. Beat the Northern Cold with this wonderful winter home.

Maddy Olster with Prudential Tropical

• 857 51^st Ave N with 3 bedroom & 1 bath, freshly remodeled for $105,500.
• Seminole home listed at 8556 93^rd Ave for only $95,900. This one is new inside with fresh paint and carpet. This 3 bed 1 bath home is Move-in ready with a nice big back yard.

Lori Famiglietti – Keller Williams Luxury

• 2006 Bayview .91 Acres in Tierra Verde Spanish style with 3000sf with 3 bed/3.5 bath with indoor pool for only 895K, 2 docks on the waterfront.
• 4301 44^th Street S – point lot with big wide water view over 100ft new seawall, oversized dock with lift, davits and yacht slip, new barrel tile roof for only $499,000! Hurry Estelia is eager to get this one sold for Lori TODAY!
• Gulf Blvd condo at in Sunset Beach 3/3 with elevator, deep water boat slip $499,000 with 3 decks and hot tub! HOA only $350/month

Lonnie Orns with Keller Williams Realty

• Isla Palms 11050 9^th Street E 4100 sf 4bed/4bath coming on the market this week for $1,065,000 200ft of open water and 3 car garage
• Condo on Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island with a gorgeous view of the beach 2600sf 3/3 coming soon for only $689,900

Kirby Meehan with Northstar Realty

• 119 45^th Ave NE has 1750 SF and backs up to Placido Bayou water. Pool home for  $449,000 Open this Sunday
• 8228 26^th Ave N freshly painted 3bed/2bath seller financing available
• 2158 Bayou Grande Blvd NE across from Mermaid Point. 2400 sf with pool on corner lot big private back yard

Don’t miss Georgia Naruns of Northstar on Feb 4 where she will be featured on HGTV’s House Hunters at 7:00pm

Rex Gaugh  with Keller Williams Realty

• 7108 15^th Street N 2/1 in Meadowlawn, move-in ready for $69,900
• 8700 54^th Street N in Pinellas Park 1460sf 4/1 block home move-in ready for only $88,000 bonus quonset hut in the back.

Carmen with SunKecth Townhomes 49^th Ave and 1^st Street N- 6 new townhomes coming on the market. Under construction with 2200+ sf 262-293K – wonderful upgrades of granite and stainless appliances with 3bed/2.5 bath with apartment above 2 car private garage. Full one year builder warranty

Karen Lucas with Keller Williams Realty has a new home on the market at 755 47^th Ave n 3bed/1 bath. This is a short sale for $48,000. Large fenced yard on nice street and centrally located.

Want to know more about URBN Pitch?

Contact Rachel Sartain at rtsartain@gmail.com or Marcus Martin at mmartin@showhomes.com

 

 

Mimosa Celebration

Tomorrow’s URBN Pitch is a Mimosa Celebration for the success we have had in 2011!

It is also a time for giving! Please bring a toy to help our Young Professionals Network with the Pinellas Realtor Organization. They are sponsoring Big Brothers & Big Sisters as well as the kids at All Childrens Hospital.

Your Realtor Business Network Pitch is every Thursday at 10:00 in downtown St. Petersburg on the first level of Baywalk. To find out more information contact one of the following:

Marcus Martin mmartin@showhomes.com

Rachel Sartain btle@kw.com

Abbie Lewin abbie@compasslandandtitle.com