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Welcome To Smith Announcements
We are excited to announce that we have expanded with more Realtors coming to our team over the past month. Smith attracts the most knowledgable & professional associates in the industry who align with our corporate values and believe that being the best is important but so is contributing to the community. Our team works to provide unparalleled service to our clients, expand their market expertise, and to promote the Smith brand in the community. We are excited to announce our new Smith family members:
Paula “Polly” Leone, REALTOR®
727.667.1868 | [email protected] | View Website
Nicholas Meeks, REALTOR®
813.777.6967 | [email protected] | View Website
Morgan Gattegno, REALTOR®
727.212.1858 | [email protected] | View Website
Jann Bennese & Kerri Metzger, REALTORS®
Jann: 239.410.3391 | Kerri: 727.364.1663 | [email protected] | View Website
Tatiana Salinas, REALTOR®
813.580.6508 | [email protected] | View Website
Candace Evans & Molly James, REALTORS®
Candace: 813.966.8094 | Molly: (813) 480-9680 | [email protected] | View Website
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Smith & Associates Commercial Real Estate Division Sells Science Center in Pinellas
City of St. Petersburg Buys Science Center
The Science Center of Pinellas sold for $3.15 million to the City of St. Petersburg. The sale was recorded as the second highest commercial sale in the 33710 zip code in the last five years. Located at 7701 22nd Avenue North, the City of St. Petersburg has plans to extend its water treatment plant on the property.
CareerSource Pinellas’ Board of Directors approved Smith & Associates Real Estate’s provider bid paving the way for them to sell The Science Center on the competitive market.
“It was a pleasure to provide real estate services to CareerSource Pinellas and The City of St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg real estate market is strong and I was confident that we would sell this beautiful commercial property in a timely manner,” said Angela D. Grannan, Smith & Associates agent representing the sale.
Formally owned by CareerSource Pinellas, the Science Center of Pinellas was used for job training, STEM field trips, and helping people find jobs in the trade industry. CareerSource continues to offer skills training and seminars at their other locations throughout Pinellas County.
Angela D. Grannan (left) at closing.
Click here to learn more about Smith & Associates Real Estate’s Commercial Division.
Smith Works Hard, Plays Hard
The Smith farm party has become an annual ritual at the Glaser ranch, Wise Owl Farms. Our CEO, Bob Glaser, throws the ultimate country hoedown with fun for the kids, catered food, and dancing under the stars. It is a chance to come together after a busy season and enjoy time together. Smith employees are encouraged to bring spouses, kids, even friends in an effort to bring our team closer together. When you work with a team of agents that are like a family, you get a network of professionals that strive to make sure your move is seamless. Smith is Home!
Check out some photos from the extraordinary event!
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Hyde Park House Opens Sales Gallery
Kolter’s New Condominium Tower Brings Modern Luxury to Historic Hyde Park
With local interest continuing to build around Hyde Park House following a successful stream of early reservations, the Kolter Group has officially opened the sales gallery doors for this 22- story luxury condominium situated in the Hyde Park Historic District.
The state-of-the-art sales gallery at 142 W. Platt Street features a detailed scale model, designer kitchen fitted with world-class appliances and finishes, and a cutting-edge interactive presentation. Smith & Associates Real Estate is the exclusive listing agent for this property, and the skilled sales team will guide prospective buyers through 12 spacious floorplans complemented by an impressive array of amenities and finishes. A cinematic virtual tour brings this waterfront vision to life, showcasing fully rendered interiors, exteriors and amenities as well as the stunning future location. A preview is available HERE.
“Overlooking Bayshore Boulevard with its distinctive receding tiers design, Hyde Park House’s elegant design complements the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Long beloved for its oak-lined streets and proximity to the Bay, the Historic Hyde Park is in the midst of a renaissance that began with the revitalization of the shopping district and continues with luxury offerings like this. With true walkability and outstanding amenities, Hyde Park House’s early success with reservations proves that this location is still the gem of South Tampa,” says Bob Glaser, President & CEO, Smith & Associates Real Estate.
Hyde Park House was envisioned by the Kolter Group in collaboration with the internationally renowned SB Architects and BDG Architects, Tampa / Hyde Park architectural leaders. The building’s masterful blend of classic and contemporary pays tribute to the neighborhood’s timeless architectural styles while offering the ultimate in luxury condominium living. This residential tower boasts a limited collection of just 70 waterfront residences, which include designer finishes, features and appliances with spacious terraces overlooking Hillsborough Bay and the downtown Tampa skyline. Tower floorplans range from 2,000 – more than 3,000 sq. ft and the penthouse floorplan spans more than 5,000 sq. ft. Pricing starts from the mid-$900,000s.
At long last, modern luxury has arrived in historic Hyde Park. Sales gallery is now open to the public.
Sales Gallery: 142 W. Platt Street, Tampa FL 33606 | 813-649-3700 | HydeParkBayshore.com
Watch the cinematic virtual tour.
Smith Supports Preserve the Burg
Smith has two office locations in St. Petersburg, one located off of Second Street and one right on Beach Drive, with many of our Smith employees not just living in St. Pete but also calling it home. We know that St. Pete is a special community known for its vibrant, eclectic, and artistic feel. Many people that we help relocate to St. Pete and find homes tell us that this sense of community and uniqueness is what draws them to our area.
That’s why when Preserve the Burg is looking for supporters, Smith is there! Preserve the Burg is an organization dedicated to fostering preservation and appreciation for the historic environment of St. Pete. They are actively bringing cultural events to our community that enhance our urban downtown. We attended the Preserve the Burg’s event, An Evening with Jeff Speck, Author of Walkable City. Speck is a renowned urban planner and will be discussing the importance of walkability in building an engaged, healthy, and economically viable community.
Date: November 13 2019, 7:00 PM
Location: The Palladium Theater
About: Enjoy the lecture by Jeff Speck at the Palladium Theater. Doors open at 6:30 and a cash bar will be available. Consider joining PTB now and saving $5 on this registration! Local bookseller Tombolo Books will be on-site for purchases of Walkable City and other books of local interest.
More information, https://preservetheburg.org/event-3522754
Commercial Real Estate Investing 101
Commercial real estate investing can be a great way to increase your income streams and build wealth. In Tampa Bay, investing in commercial real estate is highly viable and accessible with many opportunities in the urban centers or sprawling suburbs. Commercial real estate is a property that can be leased out to businesses or retail where investors can collect rent from businesses that occupy the space. Once you have figured out that the income-producing potential of a commercial real estate property might be lucrative, a commercial real estate agent can help you find the right property. Commercial real estate investments earn money through income and also through appreciation of the property over time. Here are the main types of commercial real estate available for investment:
Office/Retail/Special Purpose
Office space, retail space, and special purpose can be suburban or urban locations that bring revenue through lease.
Industrial
Warehouse spaces that can house manufacturing companies, storage, assembly or even art fabrication.
Multi-family
Multi-family covers apartment buildings, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops and can range in vertical size from one-story to high-rise levels.
When looking at properties, keep an eye open for potential repairs, land damage, and areas of risk to determine if you have a worthy investment. More than likely, you are looking at not just property appreciation but also rentability.
Key terms to know (Investopedia)
Capitalization Rate: Calculating this number (a process also known as capitalization of earnings) is used to estimate the net present value of future profits or cash flow. Apartment buildings, commercial business offices, and small strip malls are all great candidates for determining this value.
Net Operating Income: To find this number (which should be positive), subtract your first year’s operating expenses from your first year’s gross operating income.
Cash on Cash: This formula is used to compare the first-year performance of competing properties. If you are an investor who relies on financing to purchase your commercial real estate property, know that you will not get to keep your entire net operating income (NOI) because you will have to spend some of that money-making mortgage payments. This is important to keep in mind when calculating whether or not your property will be profitable.
Contact a Smith concierge now to help you invest.
Smith Teams Up to Help the American Heart Association
While we have a full calendar of community events that support the arts, education, equality and other causes that are dear to us, the annual Heart Walk is one of our favorites. This year, we joined forces with our friends at Strategic Property Partners (SPP). SPP is a full-service commercial real estate development firm with an incredible project coming to downtown Tampa, Water Street Tampa. By forming one team, our two companies walked together in the 2019 Tampa Bay Heart Walk to have an even greater impact on our abilities to raise funds this year.
Smith has sponsored a team for the past 6 years and promote it internally with pre-walk events and healthy living workshops. Last year, we hired a yoga instructor to come to our offices to give our employees a stretching break. We also have encouraged employees to participate in strengthening classes in office, at no charge to them. The Heart Walk becomes a culmination of stressing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how giving back to help others is also a tool to heath.
Our CEO, Bob Glaser, walks with us every year and we make it a fun family outing for all. Bob has also been a member of the American Heart Association’s Executive Board three times and started to support the walk after losing a close family friend to a heart attack.
By participating in the Heart Walk, we join a million Heart Walk Heroes from across the nation to raise funds for lifesaving science. Science that can teach us all how to live longer and be Healthy For Good. Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #5 killers in the U.S. Please help fund lifesaving science by making a donation here.
View more photos from the 2019 Tampa Bay Heart Walk here.
Two New Real Estate Pros Join the Smith Team
Smith & Associates Real Estate Hires Molly James and Candace Evans
Tampa Bay real estate giant, Smith & Associates Real Estate, continues to attract the finest real estate agents, hiring Molly James and Candace Evans from the Evans James Luxury Collective. The successful real estate duo bring a combined 12 years of business leadership and real estate experience to their new home at Smith and are highly-regarded for their personalized, professional and customer service-oriented approach to helping clients buy and sell real estate.
Says Evans, “Smith & Associates are the luxury market leaders in Tampa Bay and I am excited to be a part of a team that has not only a proven track record of success but also contributes to their community. As a member of the Junior League of Tampa and the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Guild, being able to give back is important to me.”
Evans is a Tampa native who grew up on Davis Island with a Bachelor of Science in education background. Since leaving the education field and pursuing her passion in the real estate industry, she has received numerous awards, including the prestigious CLHMS designation and membership in the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing’s Million Dollar Guild.
“Evans and I complement each other and have the same beliefs in a commitment to exceptional customer service. This commitment to excellence meant that we wanted to work with the best and Smith is clearly the luxury leader in Tampa Bay”, says James.
James is also a Florida native and grew up in Dade City where her family’s citrus business was originally headquartered. She attended Vanderbilt University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics followed by an MBA at the University of Alabama. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and ran a successful bridal business before becoming a real estate agent. She earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation and status in the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Million Dollar Guild. As a member of the Junior League of Tampa, James also enjoys being involved in the community and helping to make it a better place for all.
The Smith leadership team is excited to welcome the Evans James Luxury Collective to their team of agents.
Molly James (left) and Candace Evans (right) join Smith & Associates Real Estate
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About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay’s largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage, with a commitment to exceptional service and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of six strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, 300 associates, an annual sales volume of $1.3 billion and over 2,600 transactions a year. Smith & Associates Real Estate is the number one luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences with 14.4% of the market share and an average price of $1,701,408* (*average of luxury transactions as of December 31, 2018). The company completes a transaction every other day and is a nationally recognized leader in the Real Estate industry. For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit smithandassociates.com.
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Welcome to Smith Announcements
We are excited to announce that we have expanded with more Realtors coming to our team last month. Smith attracts the finest, most professional associates in the industry who align with our corporate values and believe that being the best is important but so is contributing to the community. Our team works to provide unparalleled service to our clients, expand their market expertise, and to promote the Smith brand in the community. Please help us in welcoming our new team members to the Smith family:
Daniel Helou, REALTOR®
704.807.8700 | [email protected]
Frieda Marhee, REALTOR®
954.673.9317 | [email protected]
Michael Nogueira, REALTOR®
727.510.0444 | [email protected]
Tori Elvir, REALTOR®
417.496.7920 | [email protected]
Viktoria Gal, REALTOR®
727.488.9695 | [email protected]
Terry Almeida, REALTOR®
787.466.7637 | [email protected]
Birute “B” Blotnys, REALTOR®
727.710.7575 | [email protected]
Doneshia Weaver, REALTOR®
727.455.8142 | [email protected]
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15 Relaxing Staycation Ideas in Florida
Florida is a top tourist destination and attracts visitors from all over the world with Tampa Bay being one of the most sought after vacation regions in the state. Boasting award-winning beaches, cultural opportunities, sporting events, nature trails, water sports, and a buzzing nightlife, there is always something to do. This eclectic mix of things to do makes a staycation easy for Florida residents. Skip the crazy airports and enjoy a staycation by exploring what other people spend thousands of dollars to travel to and experience. Here are our top 15 staycation ideas:
- Visit a new beach – Longboat Key has the softest, sugar sands for toes to sink your toes into and is only a short drive from Tampa.
- Take a nature walk through a Florida trail – Myakka River has an observation tower, shady oaks and plenty of gator spotting.
- Book a boat ride – Dolphin watching, airboats, or fishing charters are available for ocean, Bay or river rides.
- Take an art stroll – St. Pete and Tampa both have an abundance of murals, plot out a map of public art to view and take a bike ride exploring the art sights.
- Go bird watching.
- Find a sporting event – Not does Tampa Bay host pro teams, but there are also minor leagues and collegiate teams in every sport. Ever see a University of Tampa lacrosse game?
- Take a road trip to a bucket list adventure – With one of the seven natural wonders of the US at the base of the state, a trip to the Everglades is well worth the drive.
- Kayak, paddleboard or rent a jet ski – Mangrove trails and waterways make it easy to see the area from a different perspective.
- Theme parks – A day at Disney, Universal or Busch Gardens is easy for Florida residents and as a huge bonus, at the end of an exhausting day, you can sleep in your own bed.
- Explore a new town – Gulfport is known as a quirky art town, Micanopy is referred to as a step back in time, and Venice Beach is said to be the Shark Tooth Capital of the World. Take a day trip!
- Pick a spring for a cool swim – Florida springs are crystal clear and average about 70-75 degrees. They are sprinkled throughout the state and are an oasis of beauty.
- Tubing – A relaxing day of floating downstream is perfect for a sunny day. Rainbow Springs is a Florida fave.
- Bike the Pinellas Trail.
- Enjoy a cold brew – Tampa Bay and Florida, in general, is a stand-out state in the craft brewery scene with places like Cigar City Brewing and Coppertail Brewing getting national attention for their craft beers.
- Watch the sunset from a rooftop bar – Tampa, St Pete, St. Pete Beach, and Dunedin all have posh bars where you can sit back and watch the clouds light up in vibrant pink and purples shades.
