Island Reef Condos on Siesta Key
August 31, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
I have recently listed a condominium at Island Reef and while reviewing my marketing information I was reminded of what a great value is offered by Island Reef. The place is truley hard to beat. There are two heated pools, three tennis courts available boat docks and a private beach. The condominiums units are spacious and offer excellent [...]
ShareThe Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch
August 29, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch takes luxury to the next level. The developers have spent 12 million on landscaping and 10 million on the 16,000 square foot Tuscan club house which includes a fitness center, day spa, concierge services, steam rooms and sauna, two heated pools, tennis courts, meeting rooms and a large catering [...]
ShareFlorida Real Estate Market to Boom Again
August 25, 2007 by Perry Corneau · 3 Comments
At a recent meeting of Realtors in Orland Governor Charlie Christ said in a speach, “Florida is going to have a sonic boom when this happens. You’re going to busier than you’ve been in your life.” He wnet on to urge support for pending legisaltion that promises to lower property taxes and insurance rates. Judging [...]
ShareSarasota Real Estate Taxes
August 24, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Now that the TRIM Notices have gone out property owners will have 25 days from receipt to file a petition to the Value Adjustment Board if they fell that their assessed value is too high. In today’s market it probable that the assessed value is higher than the actual market value. In addition to filing [...]
ShareFlorida Housing on Upswing
August 22, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Economist Hank Fishkind calls other economists’ dire warnings and negative news about the housing market overblown, and says that, outside of Miami’s condominium market, the state’s housing markets hit bottom months ago and are now on a slow return to normalcy. Click here for full article. Share
ShareThe Orchid Beach Club on Lido Key
August 21, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The Orchid Beach Club Condominiums on Lido Key are among the finest beachfront condominiums in our area. A must see for anyone looking for the finest in upscale beach front living. The quality of the amenities and the residences meet or exceed that of the Ritz Carlton Beach residences which are also on Lido Key. [...]
ShareFederal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate
August 17, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
In a move that could be filed under the heading “It’s About Time”, the Federal Reserve having finally recognized that the need to stabilize the credit and housing markets outweighs the threat of inflation lowered the discount rate by one 1/2 percentage point. The discount rate is the rate that the Federal Reserve charges when [...]
ShareAdmirals Walk Condominiums
August 16, 2007 by Perry Corneau · 4 Comments
I have recently listed three one bedroom units in Admirals Walk. Each of these condominiums is priced far bellow the other units in Admirals Walk. These units, two priced at $139,000 and another at $135,000 are excellent values. The owner is willing to accept any offer received pending bank approval. This could be a good [...]
ShareSarasota Housing Market Improving
August 13, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Sales of homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton area improved in the second quarter of this year. There were 2,365 home sales in the Sarasota-Bradenton area from April to June this year. That is a 4% increase over last years total of 2,281 homes sales for the same period last year. The sales of condominiums increased 2% [...]
ShareSarasota, A Boomer's Paradise
August 10, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Sarasota, with its vibrant cultural offerings, world famous beaches and numerous golf courses has long been attractive to retirees. It is no surprise that AARP named Sarasota number 4 on its list of “The 15 Best Place to Reinvent Your Life.” In recent years, however the median age has be declining as many younger people [...]
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