Gulf Harbors in New Port Richey Florida

One of the most desired waterfront communities in the New Port

Richey Florida area is Gulf Harbors.  Here you can enjoy a private beach, wide canals and a true Florida lifestyle in a wonderful neighborhood of homes in a variety of styles and sizes.  You can find the perfect waterfront home in Gulf Harbors to fit your needs.  Whether you are looking for a 2 bedroom home with a pool or a home with 3 or more bedrooms, you can find what you want right here in this beautiful waterfront community.  When it comes time to sell your waterfront home in New Port Richey Florida, you have many things to consider and what price you ask for your home is a big one.  Please be sure to contact an experienced real estate professional like myself to discuss your options when selling your home. 

When you are looking to buy a waterfront home in New Port Richey Florida, you will want to take a look at Gulf Harbors before committing to buy in another waterfront community in the area.  You have access to join the Gulf Harbors Yacht Club and Private Beach as a homeowner.  Gulf Harbors is the only waterfront community in the New Port Richey to Hudson area to offer a beautiful beach on the Gulf of Mexico that is accessible only to those who have a membership and other nearby waterfront communities qualify for membership like Gulf Harbors Woodlands.  This is huge selling point, should you decide to sell your home down the road.  Today I was working with customers who are buying a waterfront home in the area and after looking at Gulf Harbors, Sea Pines, Signal Cove and Tropic Shores on the River....they came back to me and said that Gulf Harbors was there top pick for the private beach among other benefits.

Selling your home on the water does require a real estate

professional who can effectively market and advertise your home and community to attract quality, qualified buyers.  Hiring an agent that is a bit tech savvy never hurts and you will definitely want your home to have it's own website, blog postings, stellar virtual tours etc... I take my job of marketing my customers homes very seriously and I am willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy my customers needs.  Should you or someone you know wish to sell a home in New Port Richey Florida, please contact me for a no obligation consultation some can discuss your needs and goals.

written by Michael J. Gallo

All Photos are property of Michael J. Gallo

Selling Your Home in Trinity Florida

When you decide to sell your home in Trinity

Florida, your next decision is which real estate professional to chose to assist you along the way. The first thing to consider is whether or not the real estate agents you interview for the position of selling your home are Realtors(R) or just real estate agents. There is a difference, and as Realtors(R) we are held to a higher ethical and professional standard than those who only possess a real estate license. Realtors(R) have more education and training than other licensees and I personally work diligently for my customers to market and advertise their home to attract quality, qualified home buyers.

You will want a real estate professional who has a working knowledge of today's technology and real estate marketing trends.  Over 90% of All home buyers who want to live in Trinity start their home search online before they choose a real estate agent to help them buy a home. This is why you want an agent who will market your home in a variety of ways to provide you the most advertising exposure possible.  I think you will agree that technology is important but there is value in targeted print advertising. This is why I put my customers homes in the Florida's Fabulous Real Estate Magazine which is the top print advertising for the Trinity and New Port Richey area.

Should you or someone you know be interested in selling a home in Trinity or New Port Richey, please contact me to schedule your no obligation real estate consultation so we can discuss your goals and ways that I can help you reach those goals and move forward. 

You can find me on Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger, Pinterest, Trulia, Zillow and Realtor.com 

Harbor Isles in Port Richey Florida - Real Estate

Port Richey Florida has a number of waterfront

communities and one of my top picks is Harbor Isles.  This lovely waterfront community is located on the west side of Miller's Bayou where the mouth of the Pithlachascotee River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The community of Harbor Isles is quietly tucked away at the end of Bay Blvd in Port Richey.  This quiet and friendly neighborhood is a wonderful place to call home.  One thing I love about Harbor Isles is how you can feel so detached from the rest of the city because of the beautiful views and the neighborhood serenity yet you are only minutes from shopping and dining along US 19 in Port Richey and New Port Richey.

Waterfront homes along the Gulf of Mexico are highly desired by home buyers and as a waterfront home specialist, I know what a valuable asset your Harbor Isles home is.  This of you reading this who may not know the neighborhood of Harbor Isles and if you are looking to buy a waterfront home should really take a look at this community. Homes vary in size, location and value so there may just be a home for everyone in Harbor Isles. I consider myself lucky that I get to help people sell their homes or buy their next home in the waterfront community of Harbor Isles in Port Richey.

Contact me online to request your no obligation real estate consultation so we can discuss your real estate needs and goals and how I can help you sell your home in Harbor Isles and move forward. 

Selling Your Waterfront or Luxury Home in Western Pasco County

Helping homeowners sell their waterfront or

luxury home in the western Pasco county area of Florida is what I love to do. That is not to say I don't help homeowners of other style homes, however I am certified by Florida Luxury Realty as a Luxury Home Sales Specialist.  You want a Realtor(R) who has the skills and training necessary to properly advertise your home to attract quality buyers.  Unique homes of this caliber deserve specific service and I am here to deliver that service for you.  You may agree that it takes more than just a listing in the MLS to advertise a home.  This is why I utilize as much advertising technology as possible to market your  home for sale and Florida Luxury Realty has provided the tools and support needed to successfully assist homeowners in selling their waterfront or luxury homes.

You deserve the highest quality photographs of your home. Home buyers are highly influenced by the marketing photos they see, and this why I make it a priority to provide you with the best photos possible.  The first impression your home makes on a potential buyer is online and with photos. Knowing how important your homes photos are, I have taken more than one class for photography which has allowed me to provide you with wonderful photos and marketing. 

Please feel free to contact me online to schedule your no obligation real estate consultation where I will answer any and all of your questions and we can discuss your goals, as well as your needs and requirements from me as your real estate professional.  

Certified Luxury Home Sales Professional

Florida Luxury Realty, Inc.

Trinity, Port Richey, Clearwater & Spring Hill

Why should You choose Michael J. Gallo, Realtor® and Florida Luxury Realty

When it comes time to sell your home, you want to hire the

best real estate professional for the job.  Your home is your family's largest investment and having an experienced Realtor® on your side is very important.  The Gulf Home Sales Team and Florida Luxury Realty are here to assist you with all of your real estate needs.  I take the time to listen to you, understand your goals and provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions about the sale of your home.

Starting my real estate career as a loan originator for a local mortgage broker, you can count on my years of experience in the industry to make the sale of your home easier. The Gulf Home Sales Team's goal is to provide you with the best service possible and Florida Luxury Realty allows us to do this through the stellar support and technology of the Brokerage. Leaving a big franchise and moving to Florida Luxury Realty allowed my team and myself to assist customers better with more training and education and a luxury home program and education that is of the highest quality. 

Over the past few years I have served on the West Pasco

Board of Realtors Education Committee and I was the 2013 Co-Chairperson and the 2014 Chairperson. My dedication to education and training has assisted me to help customers just like you better.  Our technology and marketing programs which help you get your home sold are unparalleled in our industry.

Contact me today to schedule your private consultation to discuss your family's real estate needs and goals.

Michael J. Gallo, Realtor® & The Gulf Home Sales Team 

"Moving You Forward"

Ballantrae in Land O'Lakes Florida - Elegant Family Living

Ballantrae in Land O'Lakes Florida encompasses 436 acres of

land along State Road 54 in Land O'Lakes Florida. Located just east of Trinity and just north of Odessa, Ballantrae is a highly desired community of varied home styles and values just minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and approximately 20 miles north of Tampa. Ballantrae Community Development District is responsible for financing and maintenance of the communities infrastructure and common amenities for the 969 homes in the community. You may search for available homes in Ballantrae here.

Ballantrae amenities include:
Ballantrae Park, Clubhouse, Community Pool, Children's Play

area, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts and also includes the gazebo in Ayrshire and the enclosed pool in Straiton.  Ballantrae is a family oriented community which provides activities for residents of all ages. School information can be found here.

Residences in Ballantrae vary in design and style and each home provides you with elegant living while maintaining a sense of community and family lifestyle.  The Gulf Home Sales team as created by Michael J. Gallo, Realtor provides homeowners in Ballantrae the highest level of real estate service and professionalism.  We also provide comprehensive services to home buyers who wish to purchase a residence in Ballantrae.  Contact me to schedule your private and confidential real estate consultation to discuss your specific real estate needs and goals.
written by Michael J. Gallo, Realtor

The Florida Home Buying Process for All Home Buyers

The Florida Home Buying Process can be a very easy

and enjoyable experience when you use the services of the right real estate professional.  You may be unsure about the home buying process in Florida, and I understand how confusing it may seem.  This is why I wanted to share some key points about the home buying process.

Your First Step: Getting Pre-Qualified by a Lender. It is imperative to your home buying process that you are Pre-Qualified by a lender before you start looking at homes. Your qualification will tell you how much of a mortgage you can get and home much home you can buy. Your pre-qual is important to make an offer in a timely fashion. Your pre-qualification or Pre-Approval letter MUST accompany your offer on the home.

Your Second Step: Your offer was accepted and now you must deliver your escrow, if you haven't done so already. 

Your Third Step: Mortgage application. I will send your

mortgage professional a copy of the contract. Your job is to call them and get your mortgage application going. Your contract will state that you have a certain number of days to apply for the mortgage. I will generally write 3 or 5 days depending if there is a weekend. **contracts use calendar days**

Your Fourth Step: Inspections. Your offer is accepted and the contract has been signed by all parties. Now the clock is ticking and we have a limited number of days to perform all inspections and decide based on the inspections whether or not you continue with the purchase. If you decide to not buy the home you must notify the seller in writing within your inspection period as stated in the contract.

Your Fifth Step: Insurance. In Florida you will need to purchase your first years insurance policy in full prior to closing. You can have your insurance held in escrow by your lender and pay it in your monthly payment. If you do this, you still need to pay for your first year of insurance up front and prior to closing. **cash buyers need not do this**

Your Sixth Step: Wire Transfer to the Attorney or Title

Company conducting the closing. One to two days before closing you can wire your funds to close to the Title company. Your closing funds must be received by the closing agent in order to close on your home purchase.

Your Seventh Step: Walk Through. You have the ability to conduct a final walk through the day before or the day of your closing. The purpose of the walk through is to verify that any repairs were completed and that the home is empty. If you requested repairs, do your walk through the day before closing to give you time to have them repaired in case they weren't. 

Your Eighth Step: Closing. Your closing funds are already

sent. Your walk through is completed and you are ready to get the keys to your new home. If you are present at the closing, you get your keys that day. When we meet at closing you will need to have your drivers license with you. The title agent will sit us down, take your license and go make copies. Then we sign a lot of paper work for your mortgage lender and the title agent will take those pages and send them off to the lender for approval. When they return we continue signing a lot of other paperwork for the deed and disclosures. Generally, when we are done with the second round of paperwork the mortgage company approved the package that was sent and we are good to go and congratulations are in order and you receive the keys to the home you just purchased.

If you or anyone you know is interested in buying a home in Florida or if you have further questions about the home buying process in Florida, Contact Me Today