What are the top luxury real estate interior design trends for 2021?

Elevating our homes through sumptuous interior design brings new life and vitality to your favorite spaces. The focus in 2021 is about indulging all the senses with pops of color, textures, items, and areas that spark joy and awe. Combining a curated look with your individual and unique touches lifts an interior’s mood and gives your space more timeless appeal.

Luxury real estate interior design trends emphasize artistic elements throughout the home. Think sculptural furniture, statement lighting, and art and murals that invite your gaze. Design your space with a nod to your favorite vacations and hotels with the comforts and refinements you appreciate the most, especially in the…

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Historic Church Property in the Old Northeast Neighborhood 

A one-hundred-year-old church and it’s property in the desirable Old Northeast neighborhood in St Petersburg has been sold. The Westminster Presbyterian Church, consisting of two parcels of land, one with the church property and the other a separate parking lot across the alley to the south, has been sold by Patrick & Chris Calhoon of the Calhoon Commercial Group of Smith & Associates Commerical Real Estate. 

The property, owned by The Presbytery of Tampa Bay, Inc., encompasses 7 lots on a little over 1 acre of land in the Old Northeast. The building had a Landmark Historic Designation placed on it by the City of St Petersburg in early 2020 which prohibited any demolition of the structure…

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Luxury real estate patios are essential for relaxation, staycations, entertaining, and during these pandemic times is a great extension of your home office. In Florida, we can use our patios year-round and homes for sale in Tampa Bay offer a wide range of luxury outdoor spaces to help you soak in the sun as well as protect you from the elements in style. Whether you are a city dweller looking for the perfect patio balcony or want more room to spread out with multiple patios and luxurious environments, there are incredible oases waiting for you to call home.

As a must-have home trend, patios are great spaces to work, lounge, and enjoy your life more. Elements that create a great luxury patio include outdoor kitchens and bars, water…

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Incredible waterfront views, spacious luxe interiors, and resort-style amenities. All these and more stunning features can be yours when it comes to Clearwater luxury real estate, but you’ll need to act fast due to the demand for these residences. Year over year, sales, prices, and cash buyers have increased, according to the Pinellas Realtor Organization. Inventory is down over this same period last year, signaling that homes are selling more quickly than new ones coming on the market.

The City of Clearwater has invested a lot of time, effort, and money into revitalizing the area. For example, the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan is in the midst of redeveloping Coachman Park for $15 million to construct a garden, 4,000 seat amphitheater, playground,…

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“The Oaks,” a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa has sold. Smith & Associates Real Estate was responsible for both sides of the sale.

“With the market being so hot and Tampa’s allure as a top city for relocations, we knew this signature property was going to move. Not only is it one of the largest homes in Hillsborough County, but it sits on one of the most idyllic lakeside settings with meticulous care to every element of the architectural design,” says Bob Glaser Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate with over 36,362 square feet of living space and 1,278 feet of lake frontage. The main home offers 22,120 square feet of living space, a Texas limestone…

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These are some of the hottest Tampa Bay properties on the market right now! Take a tour of these 5 exclusive Smith listings and comment your favorite below!

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What does the future of the housing marking look like in Tampa Bay? Check out Smith agent & Real Estate expert, Stephen Gay, of the Stephen Gay Group on Fox 13 News as he gives exclusive insight into the Tampa Bay real estate market & tips for sellers & buyers.   https://youtu.be/E0YCi63BST0  

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Derek & Hannah Jeter's Davis Islands waterfront home has been making news worldwide. Last listed at $29 million, this home is an architectural masterpiece, the most impressive home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area. The home now has a happy new owner! The home sale is the largest for the region's history- Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties.

In celebration of this breathtaking home's recent closing, here are our top 22 things we absolutely love about this Just Sold Tampa waterfront masterpiece:

1. The Location: Located on Davis Island, one of Tampa's most upscale, premier neighborhoods, the home is the largest ever assembled waterfront property for the island. The neighborhood offers amazing restaurants, parks, and so much more!…

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Our Mothers' Recipes

We often refer to "Poetry" as "Comfort Food." What's more comforting than our own mothers' home cooking and the warm memories associated with her? With Mother's Day around the corner, the Smith & Associates Real Estate family is distributing a piece of our personal comfort with the community by sharing our Mothers' Recipes that we grew up with & love.

From Thursday, May 6th to Sunday, May 9th, 2021, Smith & Associates Real Estate is hosting a recipe tree at our Beach Drive Office located at 330 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, Florida in partnership with The Poetry Bar. Please stop by and pluck a piece of our hearts, memories, and delicious recipes from the tree.

From sweet treats and cookies to warm soup and pasta dishes, our…

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Tampa Real Estate Experts, Nancy and Doug Wood, Closes Their 1,000th Property

Smith & Associates Real Estate team, The Wood Team, celebrated their 1,000th property sale with the closing of a home in South Tampa. The Wood Team, led by Nancy & Doug Wood, just celebrated their 16th Year as a Real Estate Team and will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at the end of this year. The Team has been consistently recognized as top in their industry for years. Selling their 1,000th property marks a major milestone helping buyers and sellers throughout the Tampa Bay area achieve their real estate goals. 

“The 1,000th sale puts us into an exclusive club of real estate experts but for us, it marks a milestone that celebrates our clients' trust in us. We are…

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