SummerTree Community in New Port Richey Florida - Water Update April 2014

The SummerTree community in New Port Richey has been

tackling county government to remove the private water company from their community.  Residents have been experiencing water rate increases and no increase in the quality of water.  On Tuesday April 22, 2014 all of that started to change for the good. The residents want their water to be Pasco County Utilities instead of the private company Utilities Inc, they have now.

Below is an update from a SummerTree resident about their recent progress on the issue:

What a wonderful day Tuesday 4/22/14 was for Summertree. Thank you all for coming to the County Center...you all helped in getting the support we need from our Pasco County Commissioners!

What has been accomplished:
- We received UIF's engineering report on Friday. They researched a centralized system and individual well systems but could not guarantee a stable outcome. Both the CPH Engineering and Utilities, Inc. recommendation was for a Pasco County interconnect. This would give us County water which is what we want. However, UIF would still be in control and we would continue to be subjected to our historic rate increases every 3 years.
- This is why we asked the Pasco County to research purchasing our system. They offered two options looking into FUA (Florida Utility Association) and a means to reduce our impact fees for the interconnection. The Commissioner voted unanimously to support working toward a solution.
- Senator Simpson's bill SB 272 is going to the Senate floor on Friday; it will go for a vote on Friday, April 25.
- Rep. Richard Corcoran is still working to amend Rep. Santiago’s bill HB 357 by amending the bill on the House floor. We do not have a date but the Session closes next Friday, May 2. So we will know soon learn if the bill will be amended; otherwise, we need the legislators to vote it down!
- We have been getting media coverage ...three news articles and a letter to the Editor. I will keep working to continue getting our message out there.
- I have been receiving positive feedback about your calls and emails to legislators.

We still have an unpredictable journey ahead us, so keep up the good work!!!

Summertree residents, You Rock!

Ann Marie and the Summertree Water Alliance

I would like to thank my good friend and customer Lee Robida for sharing this information with me.

Please Contact me if you or someone you know is interested in Selling or Buying a home in SummerTree in New Port Richey Florida.  I am your local real estate expert in SummerTree.

11936 Bayonet Ln. New Port Richey, Fl. 34654 Under Contract

11936 Bayonet Ln. New Port Richey, FL. 34654 is

under contract and moving to our closing date.  It has been my pleasure to assist the homeowners sell their condo in Pointe West inside SummerTree.  This 1 bedroom 1.5 bath garage condo has new paint and new carpeting as well as a large cedar closet and finished florida room with air conditioning.

Michael J. Gallo, Realtor and the Gulf Home Sales Team is happy to assist the residents of SummerTree and Pointe West to Sell or Buy their home.  The sale of 11936 Bayonet Ln. New Port Richey, FL. is the 8th condominium we have sold either for a seller, a buyer or both.  Michael J. Gallo and the Gulf Home Sales Team is both knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to selling or buying a home in SummerTree.

There are always homes for sale in SummerTree and Pointe

West. If you are looking to buy or sell a condo similar to 11936 Bayonet Ln. New Port Richey, FL. please contact me to schedule your confidential consultation and we can discuss your real estate needs and have all of your questions answered.  Michael J. Gallo, Realtor and the Gulf Home Sales Team is here to help the residents of SummerTree in Pointe West, The Greens, Arborwood, The Villas, The Fairways and Cross Creek.

Selling Your Home in New Port Richey when You Live Out of State

Selling your home in New Port Richey Florida if

you do not live in the home is an easy process when you hire me.  Whether you wish to sell your second home here in New Port Richey Florida or you have inherited a home in New Port Richey Florida that you wish to sell, I am here to help. You can expect to be treated with the highest level of professionalism no matter what area of the market your home is located.

You may have many questions about how to proceed or what comes next and that's Ok.  My job as your real estate professional is to assist you by providing you with the facts you need to make decisions as well as a plan of action so you will be prepared for what comes next.  I believe that a well educated customer is a happy customer who makes the best decisions and comes out ahead of their competition.

I can share with you the knowledge I have gained from my years of experience selling homes in New Port Richey and the surrounding areas for homeowners just like you.  I have helped many people who own a home in New Port Richey but live out of state or out of town. I have the tools needed to make the process as simple as possible for you and many times you will only need to meet me at the home once or not at all.  You can be sure that I will work diligently for you to get your home sold in your time frame and for the most money possible.

Please Contact Me Today to Schedule Your No Obligation Phone Consultation and hear what I have to offer you and your family.

New Port Richey's Gated Community of SummerTree

New Port Richey Florida's gated community of SummerTree is one of the most

desirable communities for those age 55 and over.  SummerTree offers it's homeowners a 9 Hole Golf Course, Gated Entry, Tennis Courts, In-ground Heated Pool and Spa, Billiard Room, Fitness Gym with Locker Room complete with showers and more.

Owning a home in the SummerTree community in New Port Richey Florida is easy when you consult with me. You will benefit from my experience selling homes in SummerTree.  I have assisted homeowners who are selling as well as home buyers looking to move into the community.

You have a variety of home styles to choose from in SummerTree in New Port

Richey. This expansive subdivision is divided into separate villages or neighborhoods. You can purchase a condominium, villa or traditional detached home. The detached homes are available in both larger homes and smaller homes.

If you or someone you know is interested in 55+ communities in New Port Richey Florida
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Written by Michael J. Gallo

How Important is Your Home's MLS Advertisement?

Your homes MLS (Multiple Listing Service) advertisement is very important when selling your home. Your homes MLS advertisement is the number 1 way to get your home sold and the information and photos contained in your homes mls advertisement is what other Realtors® see as well as their home buyers.  Over 95% of ALL homes sold, were in the MLS. Our local MLS in Pasco county Florida contains the MLS listings of 17 counties in the state of Florida. This means that your home has huge exposure throughout the state of Florida and your homes MLS advertisement is very important. 

The rules of the MLS are very clear and experienced real estate professionals like myself will follow the rules but at the same time, we will create a full, accurate and professional advertisement of your home.  One of the rules concerning the MLS is that we are required to fill out a form which contains what we will write in the MLS regarding your home.

You as the homeowner are required to review and sign this form so we are fully disclosing to you what will appear in your homes mls advertisement.  (did your agent do that?) I take this one step further. The MLS has different reports available. One is for buyers to see and one is reserved for Brokers, Agents and Home Sellers. This report has all of your homes photos, the public description of your home, the commission disbursement between the listing and cooperating broker and any fees charged in the MLS. I ask you to review this report and sign the bottom as approval. 

You should have the opportunity to see the MLS photos of your home. I send them over to you for review and if you want me to re-shoot any photos I do. You can also see what I write as your homes advertisement to the public. This area is what populates to Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com etc... You deserve to know what is being written about your home and I welcome you input and opinion on my work. Keeping in mind that I work for you, I encourage your opinion on the advertising I have created for your home.

If you or anyone you know is interested in Selling or Buying a home in the New Port Richey Florida area, please Contact Me.

SummerTree in New Port Richey Florida - Lovely Golfing Community

SummerTree in New Port Richey Florida is a lovely golfing community reserved for those age 55 and over.  Located just

off State Road 52 in New Port Richey Florida, SummerTree gives you convenient accessibility to the Suncoast Parkway to the east and local beaches and parks to the west.  You can enjoy stunning sunsets nightly at Hudson beach as well as enjoy leisurely strolls through any number of parks that Pasco county Florida has to offer you.

Residences in SummerTree vary from modest single family homes to larger single family homes as well as villas and condominiums. No matter what style home you are interested in owning, SummerTree has something for you.  The entrance gates to SummerTree greet you with seasonal flowers and lush green lawns that surround the guard house. Driving down Paradise Point Way, you meander through impeccably manicured landscaping which will make anyone proud to be a resident of SummerTree and quite possibly the envy of your friends.

Michael J. Gallo and the Gulf Home Sales Team have been

assisting people to Sell and Buy homes in SummerTree for years. We have the local expertise you want and the experience and knowledge that you need in your real estate professional.  Your first step to buying or selling a home in SummerTree is to contact me to schedule your confidential consultation to discuss your real estate needs and have any of your questions or concerns answered.