New Port Richey, Florida Real Estate Blog: December 2010

Great Values on Single Family Homes in New Port Richey this Christmas

You know what they say, one mans pain is another mans opportunity.  Well here in New Port Richey, specifically as well as West Pasco County, generally speaking, we have endured some real pain the economic down turn, and these attached homes for sale are prime examples.

Would you have ever thought you could buy a home for $10,000?

How about a 3 bedroom home for less than $35,000?

The lowest List Price per Square Foot is an absurd $11.  

Well we have both an many many more similar oppurtunities in the embed below

Below, I find it best viewed if you click on FULLSCREEN in the header of the embed and scroll with the arrowsat the bottom.  Than exit Fullscreen at same place you clicked to go fullscreen

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Let me Repeat that - - - Sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico are no longer FREE in West Pasco Florida

Never thought I would see the day, but it does not surprise me.  Quick little bit of background.  We saw a massive explosion in new construction in Pasco, particularly West Pasco.  They even began building our version of "The Villages" an all inclusive Master Planned Community for 10's of 1,000's of residents.

So did Pasco County save some money for a rainy day?   Thats a rhetorical question, we all know the answer.

So what is their genius solutions?  Charging for parking at all of the parks on the Gulf in West Pasco.   Of course you could opt for the $60 annual pass.  Now as an individual this will not be a big deal for me,  but what about the 13% (actually probably around 20%) unemployed?

More importantly, what about business like Sam's Waterfront Restaurant and Inn on the Gulf that depend on the free parking because they have such limited parking for their business's already.  And these are not high end dining establishments where they can absorb the parking fee and take it off each patrons bill.  

Good going West Pasco, way to look out for the small business owner.  Is our current unemployment rate not high enough for your satisfaction?

West Pasco County, Florida Luxury Homes for Sale - Dec 2010

As of this time, 6pm on 12/17/2010 these are top 50 Luxury Homes currently available in West Pasco County Florida.  Prices range from just over $500,000 all the way up to almost $4,000,000.

Most of these homes have gulf access, with many of them having a Gulf-front location.  Not so interested in the wind and flood insurance these properties tend to come with?  This list of Luxury homes for Sale in West Pasco County, FL has more options.  

There are homes in Airport Communities as well as Plantation homes on large logs.    Even if you are not presently in the market, I am pretty sure you enjoy viewing these 50 impressive homes, I know I did.

Below, I find it best if you click on FULLSCREEN in the header of the embed and scroll with the arrows at the bottom.  Than exit Fullscreen at same place you clicked to go fullscreen

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So I had the pleasure of watching Mr. Jon Huntsman Jr. yesterday.  

First a little background, before I get to why I am blogging about him.

A great man who came from humble beginnings, his house had a dirt floor and was made of cardboard.  Another great man saw something in the child, and as a result gave him a scholarship to the Wharton School of Business.

After a stint in the Navy he wanted to start a chemical company, but had no money.  So instead he invented something to make money so he could start the company.   That invention was K-Tel.  You remember those record albums?   Yup, that was his.  Eventually he got the money he needed to start his  Chemical Co.

Every now and again, during tougher times,  he would sell about 40% of his company only to buy it back later.  One time he struck a deal, with a handshake with Great Lakes Chemical to buy a $54 Million stake in his company.  But it took the lawyers 6 months to draft the contract.  In that time, the stake they were buying raised by $200 Million.  The buyer suggest they split it at $125 Million as a result.  Now this is where most people fail.

Jon Huntsman Jr. looked the buyer in the eye and said "I gave you my word and shook your hand at $54 Million.  Nothing that has changed since matters, that is the deal"  So Great Lakes bought a $250 Million stake in Huntsman Chemical for only $54 Million.

How much better a place would we be living in, if everyone acted the same

EDIT:   I forgot to mention, Jon Huntsman Jr. is a Billionaire, who long before Buffet/Gates movement has pledged to die penniless.  He invented the egg carton, big mac clam shell container, and so many many more things.   What he did was create something that is used in many many products.