NEWS & ARTICLES

There is no question about it—home values are soaring like never before. There are many reasons for this, including the skewed nature of the market thanks to the pandemic and the fact that interest rates are almost at all-time lows. This trend seems to be happening everywhere, including in the state of Florida. The Great […]

There is no better way to spend a holiday than to visit Clearwater—in fact, it’s the best place to be any time of the year. Known for its beauty, this region is filled with pristine sands and crystal clear water, and our marine life is second to none. Stingrays, sharks, dolphins, and turtles are just […]

There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing a home. It might not be easy to get a mortgage approval, find and visit homes for sale, make an offer, arrange for an inspection and appraisal, and not to mention signing all those confusing closing papers!  Newcomers to the process might find it intimidating. […]

In this time of volatility, it is important to take all the precautions that are being advised, to stay focused and to move forward the best we can. In this week’s article, we are going to talk about having a pest inspection done before you list your property and the advantages of doing that. Before […]

Well, it’s official – the holiday season is here! Get ready for both small and large gatherings. I’d like to give you a few tips on how to prepare your home for the holidays to help make it even more enjoyable and festive: 1. Make sure to remove any items you won’t be needing over […]

In this week’s article, we highlight some fantastic historic properties in the Clearwater and nearby areas that you may or may not know about. If you are new to the area, these properties are sure to please and if you have been in the area for awhile, you are most likely aware of their many […]

It’s possible you’ve heard the common phrase in real estate that It’s all about “Location, location, location”.  It is true that location takes priority over a majority of other variables, but condition is commonly as important as location. How does Condition rank up at the top with location? You could say this has something to […]

Can’t confront packing up to move? We have a few ideas to help make it a bit easier to get started and keep it organized. We hope these simple tips will help you pack everything up and get started on your next adventure! Tips for Packing up and Moving 1. Start now. Start right away. […]

I hope everyone is having a good New Year, I know it can be quite hectic and it’s always a good idea to take a moment and enjoy what you have. I want to wish you and your family a wonderful year filled with growth and expansion. If you are wondering if we are still […]

Clients have been asking me if grey colors are still the best color to paint their house and my answer is a resounding Yes! They are clean and easy to work with, especially the very light grey to beige colors now known as greige (a mix of light grey and beige). On the exterior, I […]

Here we are more than halfway through October and the real estate market is continuing to do well. I want to ensure you do everything possible to sell your home as quickly as possible, so let’s take a look at some things that can help increase the potential sale of your home: 1. Make sure […]

Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater Florida are #23 on the Forbes list of America’s Fastest Growing Cities 2018. This list is based on growth of population, employment, wages and economic output.  Please look up this list for yourselves and see that we are growing! What is great about living and/or moving to Florida? Let’s take […]

Being a homeowner myself, I know that it is a real job staying on top of all that needs to be done to keep one’s property in the best shape possible. It is certain to keep costs down and I thought it was important enough to fill you in on what you can do to […]

As featured in Angeleno Magazine, Power Players 2017 Terri Novitsky is an outstanding professional real estate agent in Clearwater, Florida servicing Sellers and Buyers of luxury properties.  Terri is Broker/Owner of Lauren Michaels Real Estate Partners in Florida, a boutique real estate company which provides exceptional luxury real estate service to their clients.  Their concierge […]

Welcome to the Terri Novitsky real estate blog! This blog will highlight the best real estate in Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Belleair, Dunedin, and Indian Rocks Beach. Our boutique firm specializes in multi million dollar properties and this blog will offer market updates, advice, and lifestyle events in Clearwater, Harbor Oaks,  Sand Key, Island Estates, and the […]