Leslie Gregory, Fine Properties Real Estate

What a nice day to visit Ft. Desoto Park in St. Pete, FL! You'll find a Fort, Museum, Campground, 2 Piers, 2 Beaches, Ferry to Egmont Key, Kayaking area, Dog Park and more. No entrance fee, just a $5 parking fee that you pay at a kiosk with a credit card. Worth the trip!

Finally made it to the new St. Pete Pier with John Gregory. Not as many retail spaces but several restaurants, roof top Tiki Bar and great views! So many museums in the area, too!

Bradenton, Florida is #11 on this list of towns gaining attention in the U.S. Search for homes and condos available in the Bradenton/Sarasota area at www.FLGulfCoastHomesForSale.com

5 Out of 25 High-Growth U.S. Metros in Fla. Checkr – an employee background-check firm – analyzed data to pinpoint the growth metros that would be attractive to employer relocations and job-seeking movers.

Come join us at our OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, July 23rd from 1:00-3:00 at 6519 Grand Estuary Trail, Unit 102, Bradenton, FL 34212. Located in River Strand Golf & River Club at Heritage Harbour with a ton of amenities for every lifestyle!

MLS - 6519 GRAND ESTUARY TRL, #102, BRADENTON, FL 34212 in River Strand at Heritage Harbour. Offered at $330,000 by Leslie and John Gregory with Fine Properties. Comes with Brand New A/C and Deeded GOLF MEMBERSHIP with or without Furniture. Contact John at 941-725-9946 or Leslie at 941-238-7714 or e-mail to [email protected] with any questions or to schedule a private showing.

Looking for an Active Lifestyle community near the Gulf Coast Beaches? River Strand has it all! This gated community has 2 Clubhouses with Restaurants & Grille Room, 2 resort-style pools and Tiki Bar, two 24-hour Fitness Centers with aerobics room, Pickle Ball and Tennis courts and more! This charming condo has a screened lanai which overlooks a serene pond and nature area with views of the 6th hole on the Sanctury. Comes with a Deeded GOLF MEMBERSHIP with 27 holes designed by Arthur Hills. Your Covered Car Port is near the entrance and your front door, no waiting for an elevator or climbing stairs. The modern kitchen boasts Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Eat-In Kitchen area with Pantry and seating at Breakfast Bar. Dining Area or Sitting Nook/Den just off the Kitchen and Living Room. Two Closets (1 Walk-In) and en-suite bathroom with walk-in Shower in Master Bedroom. Second bedroom has nearby bath with tub & shower. Laundry in unit and storage room just outside. New Carpet in Bedrooms 2019. Screen Door at Front Door with "mud room" entry to leave shoes, umbrellas, etc. before entering home. Enjoy the activities on the fantastic River Strand Social Calendar. Convenient to I-75 for easy access to Tampa/St. Pete to the north and the Mall at UTC and Sarasota to the south. Direct Access west to the beaches on Anna Maria Island and a short trip down to Siesta Key. Make this Piece of Florida Paradise your Home!

MLS at 3330 45th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203. Marketed by Leslie and John Gregory with Fine Properties. Contact us at 941-725-9946 or 941-238-7714 or e-mail to [email protected] with any questions or to schedule a private showing. Offered at $550,000.

This beautiful move-in ready home with Heated Pebble Tech Salt Water Pool has it all – and MORE! CUL-DE-SAC quarter acre location with 3 bedrooms Plus Study/Den with double doors and closet that can be used as 4th Bedroom. OPEN CONCEPT living areas overlook private WOODED backyard with sliders in Family Room and Master Bedroom to large screened-in lanai/pool area. Master Bedroom has beveled Trey Ceilings and 2 Walk-In Closets. Master Bath has Roman Shower, Garden Tub, Dual Sinks and Marble vanity. 18” Ceramic Tile in all rooms except bedrooms which are carpeted. NEW ROOF in 2020! Split 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have a pocket door to close it off from the rest of the house for extra privacy. Kitchen with Granite counter tops, Walk-In Pantry, Raised Wood Cabinets, Radiant Top Range with Built-In Microwave, large Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Breakfast Bar/Counter and Breakfast Nook. Metal A/C duct work. Wallingford is a sought after private home community with woodlands, wetlands and ponds. Short drive to the Gulf Beaches on Anna Maria Island. Near the Mall at University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Rowing Park where you will find entertainment, shops and restaurants. Near Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota International Airport. Less than an hour drive north to St. Pete, Tampa and their airports. Convenient to I-75, Hwy 301 and the Tamiami Trail. Make this home your Piece of Florida Paradise!

Will Solar Panels be in your next home? Here in the "Sunshine" State we are seeing more solar panels popping up. They have been used to heat pools for some time but now some new construction communities are going "All Green". As more and more new or replacement roofs are being put on homes we are seeing an increase of the ones that are also including solar panels for the whole house.

Buying or Selling a Home with Solar Panels have issues that most of us wouldn't think of.

1. Inspections - When buying a home with solar panels, you should have the system inspected to determine if it is functioning properly. It is recommended that you use an independent Solar company to do this. Anything that could have damaged the roof in the past should be looked at. Electrical connections and proper permits should be checked. For solar panels used to heat the pool, there is water running through the pipes on the roof back down to the pool equipment. You want to make sure that those pipes are not leaking.

2. Ownership - Solar systems can be owned or leased. It is important for the Buyer to know which option the Seller used on their system. You won't have to worry about lease issues if the system is owned. Most solar leases are for 20 years. If the lease is not paid off, both the Buyer and Seller will have to determine the best course on how to handle the lease at closing. Make sure that you know all of the fees due on the system and what the pay-off amount is. If a Buyer is using a mortgage to buy the home, the lender will also need to know about the lease arrangements and it may increase the Buyer's debt-to-income ratio when applying for the loan.

3. Leased? - If a Solar System is leased you need to know the valuation of the lease. The same solar company that you use to inspect the system may be able to supply the information needed such as panel brand, age, inverter types, monitoring software, hardware and warranty. That data can provide the information for the valuation of the system which will also determine the value that it adds to the house.

4. Closing - The Closing Attorney or Title company handling the sale should ensure that there is not a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC-1) financing statement or filing lien on the solar home property. Some solar companies file this type of lien in the land records to put third parties on notice as to their rights in the system.

Looking to install Solar Panels? Go to www.Solar-Estimate.org to check on energy savings, potential tax incentives and price estimates.



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Will Solar Panels be in your next home? Here in the "Sunshine" State we are seeing more solar panels popping up. They have been used to heat pools for some time but now some new construction communities are going "All Green". As more and more new or replacement roofs are being put on homes we are seeing an increase of the ones that are also including solar panels for the whole house.

Buying or Selling a Home with Solar Panels have issues that most of us wouldn't think of.

1. Inspections - When buying a home with solar panels, you should have the system inspected to determine if it is functioning properly. It is recommended that you use an independent Solar company to do this. Anything that could have damaged the roof in the past should be looked at. Electrical connections and proper permits should be checked. For solar panels used to heat the pool, there is water running through the pipes on the roof back down to the pool equipment. You want to make sure that those pipes are not leaking.

2. Ownership - Solar systems can be owned or leased. It is important for the Buyer to know which option the Seller used on their system. You won't have to worry about lease issues if the system is owned. Most solar leases are for 20 years. If the lease is not paid off, both the Buyer and Seller will have to determine the best course on how to handle the lease at closing. Make sure that you know all of the fees due on the system and what the pay-off amount is. If a Buyer is using a mortgage to buy the home, the lender will also need to know about the lease arrangements and it may increase the Buyer's debt-to-income ratio when applying for the loan.

3. Leased? - If a Solar System is leased you need to know the valuation of the lease. The same solar company that you use to inspect the system may be able to supply the information needed such as panel brand, age, inverter types, monitoring software, hardware and warranty. That data can provide the information for the valuation of the system which will also determine the value that it adds to the house.

4. Closing - The Closing Attorney or Title company handling the sale should ensure that there is not a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC-1) financing statement or filing lien on the solar home property. Some solar companies file this type of lien in the land records to put third parties on notice as to their rights in the system.

Looking to install Solar Panels? Go to www.Solar-Estimate.org to check on energy savings, potential tax incentives and price estimates.



Check-out Florida Homes for Sale at https://www.FLGulfCoastHomesForSale.com

Who doesn't want to live in one of the Most Fun States??? :)

Most Fun States? Fla. Ranks as No. 2 Why should someone move to Fla.? Because it’s officially fun, according to a WalletHub study that looked at entertainment, recreation and nightlife.

The on is the coolest one I've ever seen! Right on Coquina Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. If you're not a member, it's a short walk to the Daiquiri Deck AMI with a view of the Gulf, too. Search for homes in this area at www.FLGulfCoastHomesForSale.com.

Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg, FL - Finally got to this cool museum in St. Pete today. Beautiful glass pieces from all over the world. Regular admission is $15 per person but residents from Sarasota and Manatee counties can get in for only $5 per person through 8/31/21! Find it at 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Anna Maria Island voted in Top 10 of "Most Charming Small Towns in Florida"!

Anna Maria Island is just west of the city of Bradenton on the Gulf of Mexico. There are actually 3 beach areas on the island, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. A portion of Longboat Key is also in Manatee County while the southern most area of that beach/island is in Sarasota County. I prefer Anna Maria Island to all of the other nearby beach areas, maybe because you can't beat the 7 mile drive from one end to the other. On the northern most tip you find both the Rod & Reel Pier and the nearby Anna Maria City Pier. You'll find fishermen and women at both along with restaurants, shops & beaches. These areas still resemble "Old Florida" to me, casual dress, no parking meters (knock on wood) and great places to eat and drink. You can spend hours watching the pelicans and other water birds and may get a surprise sighting of a manatee as they swim along the shore.

We spend our time on Coquina Beach on the island and I even learned to swim there as a kid. Coquina Beach is on the south end of Anna Maria Island just north of Longboat Key. It is known for it's Austalian pine trees which line the roads and give the beach great shaded areas to picnic, bbq and hang a hammock. There are Farmer's and Craft markets on the beach twice a week from November through July. Year-round you will find a full-service concession stand serving burgers, salads, seafood, great onion rings, ice cream and drinks. There are also showers, restrooms, changing stations and beach volley ball courts. Parking is free and lifeguards are on duty.

There is a paved "sidewalk" near the beach under the shade which makes it a comfortable walk or bike-ride up and down the length of the beach. Birdlife is abundant with osprey, pelicans, seagulls, terns and more and you can also watch dolphins swim nearby. Across from the beach, on the bay side you will find Leffis Key Preserve with mangroves and 1,500 feet of boardwalks to view Sarasota Bay and it's own wildlife such as racoons, black-crowned night herons, crabs & manatees. There is a boat launch just south of Leffis Key and restaurants just north of Coquina on both sides of the street. The address for Coquina Beach is 2603 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach and more information can be found at www.mymanatee.org or by phone at 941-742-5923.

Search for in the area at www.FLGulfCoastHomesForSale.com