Dramatic Increases in Luxury Prices Continue with Rising Demand Tampa Bay’s luxury real estate market shows no signs of slowing down. With Zillow listing Tampa as the top market of 2021 and a trending relocation of people from high tax states, luxury sales are on the rise. Today, one of Tampa’s trophy properties on Harbour Island has sold, closing at close to $4M. The home is a custom-designed penthouse condo and one of sixty-four residences at The Grandview.  Traci Burns, the Smith & Associates Real Estate Realtor who listed and sold the home, noted that “we are seeing a shift and in ..read more

Stunning views. Palatial scales. Immaculate finishes. Out of this world amenities. Location, location, location. Ask any homeowner in the market for a luxury home and those are just a broad sampling of what’s on the must-have list. When it comes to a luxury home, the eye, as they say, truly is in the beholder. Too often, people associate the term “luxury” with the amount of money a person plops down on the property. But what does that price truly incorporate? Are you paying for the location? Square footage? Amenities? The answer can be all of those—and more. For a more succinct definition, a l ..read more

You have found the luxury home with the perfect location and overall features for your lifestyle and needs, but some elements are outdated and in need of an upgrade. With Smith & Associates Real Estate’s commitment to exceptional results, we’ll get you in contact with top designers, contractors, architects, and more to achieve your luxury home remodel goals. With our 50-plus years of experience, we know how to make home buying and renovation less stressful so you can enjoy renovating and make the process rewarding. Here are some top tips for your luxury real estate renovation. Ask yourself ..read more

As a top city to live in for the diversity of home choices and cultures, weather and a good economy, Tampa has become the go-to place to move or upgrade your housing in the pandemic. Tampa luxury real estate trends show a very competitive buying market, with sales and median prices increasing year over year. The latest data from the Florida Realtors Association notes that both single family and condo sales have been up year over year as well. Luxury homebuyers are on the lookout for top features including statement pools, spacious patios with breathtaking views, outdoor courts for sp ..read more

It’s the holiday season and there is much to be grateful for! With Thanksgiving day just around the corner, you will be THANKFUL for these kitchens as you prepare your holiday meals. Here are 15 homes for sale with the best kitchens for preparing your Thanksgiving dinner:       3408 W El Prado Boulevard | Tampa View Property Details | Listed by Mary Pond & Ed Gunning         5129 W Neptune Way | Tampa View Property Details | Listed by Stephen Gay Group         175 2nd Street S #P-17 | St. Petersburg View Property Details | Listed by ..read more

The Fourth Street Office Will be Adorned with Iconic Vintage-Style Art Piece  Smith & Associates Real Estate, a longtime supporter of Tampa Bay’s art scene, has commissioned local artist, Derek Donnelly, to complete another aspiring outdoor mural to adorn their Fourth Street office in downtown St. Petersburg. Donnelly is one of the most popular and celebrated artists in St. Petersburg. His work can be seen throughout town and has become synonymous with promoting the local, unique flavor of the area. With work underway, the artist says the technique he is using has never been done befo ..read more

Nick Churton of Smith & Associates Real Estate’s London office celebrates the lifting of travel restrictions by the USA and how these new freedoms may impact the international property market. After months and months of pandemic lockout, on 8th November 2021, the USA slid back the bolt on their vast door and opened it to European travelers once again. Family members, New York shoppers, business people, sun-seekers, sightseers and skiers can, once again, hop across the Atlantic. But they are not the only people released to travel. Homebuyers have also slipped the leash. The global pandemic ..read more

Stephen Gay Group awarded “Best Sales & Marketing Campaign for a Luxury Property” on the Jeter Home Sale Smith & Associates Real Estate is pleased to announce their first-ever 2021 Inman Golden I Club Award. The award is the highest honor in luxury real estate and is awarded to the country’s top luxury agents and brokers. Often awarded to brokerages located in top tier cities, like Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York City, Smith is the only brokerage firm in Tampa Bay ever to be recognized for the prestigious award.  The Stephen Gay Group earned the honor of “Best Sales & M ..read more

The Customized Home Raises the Bar for Penthouse Living The crown jewel of The Sanctuary at Alexandra Place has been sold. The top two stories of the boutique luxury tower were completely customized to create a spacious, three-story penthouse with private roof-top terrace pool that is currently the largest condo in Tampa. The penthouse is 7,366 square feet and combines the building’s 17th and 18th floors, to form a single-family home that includes two floors of living space, an elegant interior stairway and a private rooftop terrace on the third level. The Sanctuary’s penthouse sale set a new ..read more

Liz Heinkel Joins Tampa Bay’s Top Luxury Brokerage Firm Smith & Associates Real Estate is excited to welcome Liz Heinkel to its team of distinguished sales associates. Heinkel is an award-winning real estate agent who topped over $112 million in sales over the last eight years in the industry. Heinkel is highly regarded for her market savvy and concierge approach to customer service. In 2020, she had a banner year and sold over $30 million in real estate. “I attribute the success I’ve had in real estate to my customer-centric approach. I am always striving to exceed client expectations and ..read more