Homes

D.R. Horton is now selling homes in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel in its all-new community ‑ Westgate at Avalon Park. “We are kicking off sales in mid-June, but you can join our interest list to be the first to know,” said Courtney Creighton, the builder’s West Florida marketing manager. “We are not limiting the number of homesites we are releasing ...
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It costs much less to maintain your home’s mechanical equipment than it costs to repair it. Yet, 90% of breakdowns are caused because many homeowners seldom (or never) have their equipment serviced by a licensed service technician. People incorrectly assume that their heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems can fend for themselves. But that’s not the case. Without proper service, ...
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Anyone thinking about buying a home these days knows it’s a very robust and competitive real estate market. In Tampa Bay, single-family home sales in particular are booming as people from all over the United States move to Pasco County to pursue their dream home in a less-crowded region that boasts great weather and healthier lifestyles. Many new homebuyers are ...
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Florida’s hot and humid summer will soon be here, along with the threat of power outages due to thunderstorms and hurricanes. It is smart to be prepared before the heat and storms, and May is a great time to look at updating or replacing you’re A/C system, and installing a generator. “The only thing worse than having you’re A/C go ...
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Supporting the arts and providing a venue for local artists have always been core goals of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, a master-planned community located east of I-75 on State Road 54. The latest addition to this vision is Jazz Under the Starz, which recently hosted its first concert at Avalon Park’s community center. “There is something about music that soothes ...
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Of the many things that sets Avalon Park Wesley Chapel apart from other planned developments is its long history of organizing special events for area residents to enjoy. In just a few weeks, the community is hosting Absolutely Avalon on Saturday, April 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This fun, safe event has family friendly activities, including local musicians, ...
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March is National Women’s History Month. As a female-owned business, this celebration hits home for customers and employees of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes. From the minute Cornerstone was launched 15 years ago, Cornerstone’s owner, Dana Spears, did whatever it took to bring dependable HVAC service to the Tampa Bay area. But, it wasn’t always an easy task. As ...
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Older adults in central and east Pasco County are discovering the charming manufactured home community of Club Wildwood in Hudson, which boasts affordable homes, first-class amenities and a five-minute drive to the beach. Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County, with close to 500 homes. Living in a large community means there is always someone to ...
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Older adults in central and east Pasco County are discovering the charming manufactured home community of Club Wildwood in Hudson, which boasts affordable homes, first-class amenities and a five-minute drive to the beach. Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County, with close to 500 homes. Living in a large community means there is always someone to ...
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When families are looking for a new place to call home, they have several master-planned communities to choose from in Pasco County. But, there’s none quite like Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re so much more ...
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Tampa Cash Buyers specializes in being a master of flexibility. The real estate firm provides an option for sellers who want to avoid repairs, closing costs and other fees associated with a traditional property transaction. Tampa Cash Buyers purchases homes in “As Is” condition. “You don’t have to worry about making repairs, passing inspections or appraisals,” explains Jeff Nemeth, owner ...
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If you’re dreaming of building a new home along Pasco County’s in-demand State Road 54 corridor, look no further than the latest phase of Asturia in Odessa. ICI Homes — one of Florida’s best-known and prestigious builders — is now taking VIP appointments on 22 over-sized homesites in this exclusive community located just minutes from the Suncoast Parkway. “We are ...
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You may already be thinking about how to best use your tax refund and special COVID-19 government checks, which most people will be receiving in March and April. Tax refunds are substantial income for many families. The IRS reports that 90% of American taxpayers receive a refund of just under $3,000 each year. And, while it’s fun to fantasize about ...
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I think 2020 will be a game-changer and COVID-19 will be remembered as a turning point that has served as an engine of innovation. Under lockdown, e-commerce as a share of American retail sales increased as much in eight weeks as it had in the previous five years. As people stayed home, almost overnight businesses began to run from spare ...
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Homeowners often put more emphasis on which manufacturer they believe makes the best air conditioning unit, generator or hot water heater, instead of focusing on which company they hire to install and warranty the unit. “Manufacturers essentially use the same components, which are put together on the same assembly lines,” explains Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in ...
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Do you love art and also love your community? Do you live in Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, San Antonio, Zephyrhills or Dade City? Then we have an opportunity for you to make a significant contribution to your community, and influence art appreciation and education in east Pasco County. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is spearheading a new East Pasco Artists ...
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When families are looking for a new place to call home, they have several master-planned communities to choose from in Pasco County. But, there’s none quite like Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re ...
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If you dream of building a new home in Pasco County’s in-demand State Road 54 corridor, look no further than the final phase of Asturia in Odessa. ICI Homes — one of Florida’s best-known and prestigious builders — has been chosen as the exclusive builder in Asturia’s final phase, with 23 over-sized homesites in this exclusive community located just minutes ...
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There certainly were many challenges in 2020, but also many good things to reflect on, that we are proud to share with you. Here are some highlights of the year from the team at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Partnership with the Pasco Fine Arts Council In 2020, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel continued its partnership with the Pasco Fine Arts Council ...
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We have been publishing a monthly Home Section in The Laker/Lutz News for several years, and each month I write the stories you read in this section. I’ve learned much about the developers and builders behind many of Pasco County’s master-planned communities, and enjoy telling their stories and those of the people who live in these new neighborhoods. This month, ...
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Kia of Wesley Chapel believes nothing is more important than supporting its community, and is thrilled to be the fireworks sponsor for Avalon Aglow on Dec. 12. When asked why giving back to the local community is so important to him and his staff, Shawn Visconte, who is general manager at the dealership, says it’s the right thing to do ...
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Of the many things that sets Avalon Park Wesley Chapel apart from other planned developments is its long history of organizing special events for area residents to enjoy. This year, the Avalon Park Group is launching its first ever HOLIDAY WEEK, with safe, family friendly activities every day of the week from Saturday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 18. All ...
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Avalon Park Wesley Chapel soon will offer residents places to shop and work when its downtown center is completed. Infrastructure construction has begun on the first phase, which will include two office buildings, two mixed-use retail/residential buildings and a community park. “We will be building beautiful, multi-story buildings with commercial space designed for businesses our residents want close to home ...
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Joe Barnes is a very unusual real estate agent. Every time he closes a deal — whether it is a buyer or seller — he takes up to $1,000 out of his commission and puts it into his customer’s pocket. The only stipulation Barnes has is that this $1,000 gift be spent with a member of his local networking group ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the upcoming Presidential election, has created an environment where sellers are holding off on listing their homes due to the uncertainty of the nation. Because of this, this year’s real estate inventory is at an all-time low with only a 1-month supply of homes. To put it in perspective, a normal market is typically between ...
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Join neighbors and friends on Nov. 18 for a Holiday Wine & Food Pairing special event at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. You can join the party in person at the development’s community center, or via Zoom. Either way, it’s a fun way to step back from the worries of the day and kick off the holiday season. Co-sponsored by Time ...
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If you dream of a home in the rolling hills of North Carolina, but live in Florida because of its year-around sunshine, your work or family, here’s a new home opportunity that you’ll be glad you waited for. ICI Homes — one of Florida’s best known and prestigious builders — is coming to Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club just ...
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When Dana Spears founded Cornerstone Pros in 2006, the company began as a small family business with just six employees. Today, 14 years later, it is still a family business, but now employs over 65 local residents who provide air conditioning, electrical and plumbing services to households in Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando counties. “Being bigger doesn’t mean we have lost ...
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Rob Howard got his start in the flooring business 35 years ago as a teenager, when he was working at a grocery store and his manager asked if he could finish the store’s floors when a contractor failed to show. Rob agreed to help, discovered that he enjoyed the work, and has been in the flooring business ever since. Over ...
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The recent death of Joanne (Jo) Baughman, long-time director of the Pasco Fine Arts Council (PFAC), has been especially sad for art lovers in Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills and Dade City because her leadership was instrumental in the founding of the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery. It was just one year ago that the executive team at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel met ...
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Older adults in central and east Pasco county are discovering the charming manufactured home community of Club Wildwood in Hudson, which boasts affordable homes, first-class amenities and a five-minute drive to the beach. Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County, with close to 500 homes. Living in a large community means there is always someone to ...
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Homeowners often put more emphasis on which manufacturer they believe makes the best air conditioning unit, generator or hot water heater, instead of focusing on which company they hire to install and warranty the unit. “Manufacturers essentially use the same components, which are put together on the same assembly lines,” explains Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in ...
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