A Historic Bayshore Home with Ties to the Lykes family, One of Tampa’s Wealthiest Dynasties, is Now For Sale
Thursday, 19 November 2020
An iconic home in South Tampa connected to one of the area’s historic dynasty families is back on the market. Located at 4707 Bayshore Blvd., the home was first built in 1937 by Jack Johnston and his wife, Louise Lee Johnston. “Louise was the daughter of a prominent citrus grower and real estate developer, D.
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Here are the 25 most expensive Tampa Bay homes sold in 2019
Thursday, 09 January 2020
Proximity to the gulf and bay drove prices for the most in-demand homes into the eight-figure range during 2019. The view of the Gulf of Mexico from the master bedroom of the 19,578-square-foot home in Belleair Shores purchased in January 2019 by Ben and Karla Mallah for $16.5 million, the highest price ever paid for
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USF Coach Charlie Strong buys South Tampa house for $3.2 million
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Strong came to USF in 2016 from the University of Texas, which had to pay millions to buy out his contract TAMPA — University of South Florida football Coach Charlie Strong has some posh new digs — a nearly 7,000-square-foot waterfront home in South Tampa. Strong and his wife paid $3.2 million this week for
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One of the original Davis Islands homes sells for $3.9 million
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
The house, on the National Register of Historic Places, was developed by Tampa native D.P. Davis. By Susan Taylor Martin TAMPA — In 1925, a two-story house on Davis Islands was built for $50,000. On Monday, it sold for $3.9 million. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the house at 202 Blanca Ave.
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Hughes Shelton Realtors – Mike Hughes, Jeff Shelton, Andrea Webb & Team members were Named to the 2017 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents
Friday, 07 July 2017
TAMPA, Fla. – July 6, 2017 – PRLog — Hughes Shelton Realtors of Coldwell Banker was named one of America’s most productive sales agents as a part of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents, the newly issued ranking report produced by REAL Trends and sponsored by Zillow Group. Hughes Shelton Realtors is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked number 15 for the state of Florida.
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At $4.9M, Davis Islands mansion sale is highest year to date in Hillsborough
Monday, 21 September 2015
By: Ashley Gurbal Kritzer , Tampa Bay Business Journal A waterfront mansion on Davis Islands has sold for $4.9 million, the highest price sale to date in Hillsborough County. Jeff Shelton, a partner at the Hughes Shelton Team of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, brought the buyer to 332 Blanca Ave. It was listed at $5.2
Selling Your Home in 2015? Make 5 Resolutions for Success
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
If you’re considering selling your home in 2015, you should know that a lot has probably changed in the real estate market since you last sold. Knowing what works today will help you sell your home quickly and for top dollar. 1. Appeal to buyers using mobile devices. Today many home searches begin on a
13 Spook-Free Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids & Pets Safe this Halloween
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Guest Post by Laura McHolm Halloween is full of tricks, treats, ghoulish games, frightening frocks, cute costumes, glowing Jack O’ Lanterns, pumpkin packed parties, and of course spookiness! Unfortunately, all of the frightening fun has dangers lurking behind them. Whether you are a parent of two-legged loved ones or four-legged furry loved ones, it is
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Deal In Works to Delay Flood Insurance Premium Hikes
Monday, 28 October 2013
Key House and Senate members have reached a bipartisan deal to delay changes to the federal flood insurance program that are raising premiums for many homeowners. The bill would require regulators to address affordability of the coverage before implementing rate hikes. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced the