Florida Mortgages

November 25, 2008 by · 1 Comment 

Contrary to what you may have heard, money is available for Florida mortgages.  Current rates are attractive and so are the prices.  Thirty year fixed rate mortgages up to $417,000 are available for 5.625%.  One hundred percent VA loans are available for 5.75% with no P.M.I. Share

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The best thing…

The best thing…

November 24, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Opal, I am so glad that I married you seven years ago today.  You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me.  It has been seven wonderful years full of memories.  For the good ones; Opal, I thank you and for the bad ones; Opal, I am sorry.  You have been the catalyst for so [...]

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Siesta Key Real Estate For Sale

Siesta Key Real Estate For Sale

November 21, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Currently there are 26o single family homes for sale on Siesta Key ranging in price from $269,000 to $17,500,000 placing the average priced home on Siesta Key at $1,524,539.  During this year 101 homes have been sold at an average price of $1,199,018.  The highest sale in 2008 was $8,000,000 and the lowest was $252,500. [...]

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The Concession

The Concession

November 20, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

The Concession Golf & Country Club when fully complete will be comprised of 236 estate sized homes among 1,200 acres in eastern Manatee County.  Most of the home-sites are at least an acre in size.  Approved builders include Anchor Builders, John Cannon Homes, Landmark Development and Pruett Builders.  The Concession derives its name from one [...]

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Preserving Sarasota's Heritage

Preserving Sarasota's Heritage

November 20, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Sarasota is the thirteenth Florida city to receive the “Preserve America” designation, a program which recognises community efforts to protect and preserve historic buildings for economic development and community revitalization.  The program is meant to encourage people to learn about their local historic resources and heritage through educational and heritage tourism programs.  The designation makes Sarasota [...]

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Sarasota Homes Values

November 19, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

According to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, home values in Sarasota decreased -17.51% in the third quarter of 2008, compared to the third quarter of 2007. Nationally, home values decreased -9.7% during this same period. Share

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Foreign National Lending

November 19, 2008 by · 2 Comments 

Recent changes in lending practices have added some complexity to the loan process for foreign nationals.  It is important for any foreign buyer desiring to purchase Florida Real Estate to work with professional brokers who are familiar with the process.  Because banking institutions have been caught with so many bad loans they have raised the [...]

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Sarasota Real Estate

November 19, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Click here to search homes for sale in Sarasota. Share

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Moving to Sarasota

Moving to Sarasota

November 18, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

During the boom years Sarasota real estate enjoyed a wave of prosperity and growth.  Sarasota, with all of it’s attributes and accolades attracted more investment dollars, speculators and new residents than possible any other small city in Florida.  Now that the boom is over and the prices have come down from the peak of August [...]

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Condo on the Bay, For Sale or Rent

Condo on the Bay, For Sale or Rent

November 14, 2008 by · 2 Comments 

The penthouse level units at the Condo on the Bay are almost never on the market so this is a rare opportunity to rent or own this unique property.  This penthouse condominium in completely updated with the absolute finest of materials and finishes.  The 19th floor provides endless views of Sarasota Bay and beyond Lido [...]

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