Melanie Loves Tampa Bay

03/29/2025

Come see us tomorrow from 2-5pm!

05/16/2024

🏡✨ Move-In Ready Condo in Beautiful Bentley at Cobb’s Landing! ✨🏡

Discover your dream home with this cleverly designed 1174 SqFt, 1BD/1BA + LOFT condo, perfect for those who love open and flexible living spaces! 🌟

🔹 Dramatic vaulted ceilings and huge windows flood the space with natural light, making it feel even more spacious.
🔹 The kitchen is a chef’s delight with granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an upgraded single-bowl sink, a stylish faucet, a pantry, and a laundry closet with a full-sized washer/dryer. Plus, enjoy your meals in the cozy dining area! 🍽️
🔹 Lovely laminate flooring flows through the generously-sized family room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
🔹 Need an extra room for work, hobbies, or guests? The 150 SqFt loft is the perfect solution! 🖥️🎨
🔹 Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the screened patio, which includes a storage closet, offering the perfect spot to relax without the bugs! ☕🍹
Bentley at Cobb’s Landing is a gated, amenity-rich community in the heart of Palm Harbor!
🏊‍♂️ Spend sunny Florida days by the community pool overlooking a beautiful pond.
🛀 Soak in the hot tub after a long day or a tough workout in the fitness center.
🐾 Take your four-legged friends for a stroll in this pet-friendly community and enjoy the shade and charm of mature trees.
🏀 Meet up with friends for a pick-up game at the basketball court or take the kids to the playground for some outdoor fun.
🌴 Located less than a mile from the waters of Lake Tarpon, 10 miles from Honeymoon Island State Park, and all the walkable fun of Downtown Dunedin. Plus, you’re just 17 miles from the airport and less than 25 miles from Amalie Arena in Downtown Tampa.
📺 Cable TV and high-speed internet are included in the monthly condo fees. While there’s no assigned parking space, plenty of open parking makes coming home or hosting friends a breeze.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to live in Palm Harbor! Whether you love strolling idyllic neighborhoods, lounging at the beach, shopping in nearby boutiques, or heading into town for a show or a game, Palm Harbor offers it all! 🌞🏖️🏙️

📞 Contact the Melanie Loves Tampa Bay team today to schedule a private tour and see your future home!

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Karen Clemente REALTOR®, YouTube Producer
The Melanie Loves Tampa Bay Team
Smith & Associates Real Estate
[email protected]
813-599-1050 cell 813-570-7777 office
🏡 10714 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33626
🌐 www.melanielovestampabay.com

05/16/2024

🌟 STYLISH UPGRADES MAKE THIS 2021 BUILT HOME STAND OUT FROM THE REST! 🌟

🏡 Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Wesley Chapel’s desirable Union Park! This popular DR Horton Elston floorplan feels like a model home, thanks to its stylish upgrades and superb design. With 2,260 SqFt of living space, 4BD/2.5BA plus a Loft, 2 Car Garage, and tons of Storage Closets, this home has it all!

✨ The beautifully upgraded kitchen features natural Quartzite countertops, decorative tile backsplash, under-mount single bowl sink, champagne bronze faucet & cabinet hardware, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter painted cabinets, Whirlpool french-door refrigerator, and a huge walk-in pantry! Enjoy casual dining at the kitchen island or in the spacious dining area.

🔥 The Family Room is cozy & welcoming with its brick-accented wall, electric fireplace, extra storage, and decorative shelving. The gorgeous 1/2 Bath on the 1st Floor features a new vanity & mirror, decorative moldings, and classy wallpaper.

🛏️ Brand-New Carpet throughout the 2nd Floor & Stairs! All 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Bathrooms are located on the 2nd Floor, along with the Laundry Room & Loft. The Owner's Suite boasts a generously-sized walk-in closet with built-ins! One of the 3 Secondary Bedrooms is set up as an Office with a built-in desk, shelving, and cabinets. The upgraded laundry room includes a front-loading washer/dryer, overhead cabinet, and folding countertop.

🌳 The backyard is fully fenced, and the home is situated on a quiet street with little through traffic.

📍 Union Park offers residents a prime Wesley Chapel location off SR-56, just over 5 miles from the Shops at Wiregrass! Zoned for top-rated schools Double Branch Elementary, Dr. John Long Middle & Wiregrass High, and home to the K-8 Union Park Charter Academy!

🌐 This ULTRAFI community provides fast at-home internet connections along with community-wide connectivity. And when you want to disconnect, you have tons of community amenities to choose from: Resort-style pool with fun Splash Pad, Pool with lap lanes, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Full-Sized Basketball Court, miles of trails with fitness stations, indoor fitness room, playground & picnic areas!

📲 Don’t miss your chance to own this stunning home! Contact the Melanie Loves Tampa Bay team today for more information or to schedule a viewing!

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Melanie Atkinson REALTOR®
The Melanie Loves Tampa Bay Team
Smith & Associates Real Estate
[email protected]
813-368-6084 cell 813-570-7777 office
🏡 10714 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33626
🌐 www.melanielovestampabay.com

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03/18/2024

New YouTube Episode Alert!

This one is all about Florida Housing Inventory! If you listen to the headlines you would think have waaaayyy too many houses on the market. In fact, the inventory is almost exactly the same as it was just before the COVID years! Check out the whole video for data and a fun little story!

It's a good one!

https://youtu.be/aijFT1-ZkoY

If you are planning on buying a Florida home, this episode is a must-watch! Did you know that Active Florida Housing Inventory in January 2024 has increased ...

03/15/2024

✨So excited to present our newest listing in Apollo Beach.

✨DELIGHTFUL DAVID WEEKLEY 2552 SQFT HOME ON A PRIME CUL-DE-SAC LOT IN WATERSET!

✨The highly-coveted Ulrich Floorplan is a smart & unique one-story design that perfectly combines open-living with private spaces. This immaculate home features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Retreat, Flex Room, Oversized Kitchen, 300+ SqFt covered & screened Patio PLUS a 3-Car Garage!

✨Come see Nick this weekend as he will be hosting Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-1pm.

⚡️scan the QR code for more information or click on the link below 👇

https://www.melanielovestampabay.com/6906-covington-stone-avenue

02/10/2024

Captivating | Sophisticated | Seductive

The VIBES that exude from our new Waterfront Condo listing are palpable ✨..and the VIEWS are unforgettable ❤️

Sleek Architecture combine with Luxurious Finishes and a Custom Designed Floor plan to create a One-of-a-Kind Bayshore condo.

✨5910 SqFt
✨5 Bedrooms...2 Primary Suites & 3 Secondary Ensuites
✨5.5 Baths
✨2 Living Rooms
✨2 Laundry Rooms
✨4 Balconies
✨4 Parking Spaces
✨Smart Home Technology throughout
✨Situated in the Heart ❤️of South Tampa

Call or text Melanie or Chantelle for more information.
813-368-6084 or 813-417-6699
Smith & Associates Real Estate Chantelle DeSchepper Hatch

https://youtu.be/p0H5z2AVTZg

https://www.melanielovestampabay.com/2900-w-bay-to-bay-blvd

With Sweeping Waterfront Views that stretch the entire length of famous Bayshore Blvd, this Custom-Designed Residence is the Epitome of Luxury High-Rise Livi...

01/26/2024

One of my Favorite Listings is BACK! ❤️🥂

When we listed in October it was a frenzy for this house! We went under contract in days! The buyers were AMAZING but had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances which broke all of our hearts. 💔The Seller wanted a break for the holidays and now we are back Active!

🏡Open House, Sunday, January 28th from 1-3 pm.

🎓Grady, Coleman, Plant school zones
📍Swann Estates
3999 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths (or 3 bedrooms + bonus room), Office, Downstairs Master, Oversized 3-car Garage + an unforgettable patio & pool area with a gas fireplace and outdoor kitchen!

💰$1,995,500
Comment below or visit https://www.melanielovestampabay.com/4111-w-inman-avenue
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⭐️Melanie Atkinson REALTOR®
The Melanie Loves Tampa Bay Team
🧡Smith & Associates Real Estate
[email protected]
813-368-6084 cell 813-570-7777 office
🏡 10714 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33626
🌐 www.melanielovestampabay.com

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11/05/2023

New YouTube episode out now!

Just pondering whether I’ll still have a job after the NAR lawsuit. Haha…just kidding! 😂 Us real estate agents are constantly adjusting based on market conditions and external factors. Agents who provide value will weather this storm and any other that come our way. 💥🙌❤️

Check out my new YouTube video where I dig in deeper and explain the background of agent compensation structure and why It has stuck around for so long. I am all for productive discussions that will move the industry forward.

Melanie Atkinson REALTOR®
The Melanie Loves Tampa Bay Team
Smith & Associates Real Estate
[email protected]
813-368-6084 cell 813-570-7777 office
🏡 10714 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33626
🌐 www.melanielovestampabay.com

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https://youtu.be/t6De59m8aAc?si=383wH84r2YBFNcl1

Is the real estate industry undergoing a seismic shift following the recent legal battle that shook the National Association of Realtors (NAR)? In a landmark...

11/01/2023

Wait? What?! Why would I tell people NOT to move to Florida? New YouTube Episode below!👇

With the rapid population rise we’ve had in Florida over the past few years, living here is definitely different!

Moving is a really big deal so I want anyone thinking about moving here to do so with all of the honest information that I can give!

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/Dbfq2sF3hTc?si=cYvTK7i0XwgJQxN9

Melanie Atkinson REALTOR®
The Melanie Loves Tampa Bay Team
Smith & Associates Real Estate
[email protected]
813-368-6084 cell 813-570-7777 office
🏡 10714 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33626
🌐 www.melanielovestampabay.com

If you are considering a move to Florida this episode is a must-watch! Before you pack your bags and head south, it's essential to consider some crucial fact...