Forclosures in United Kingdom

February 27, 2009 by · 2 Comments 

Forclosures in the United Kingdom have increased by as much as 54%. Share

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Laurel Lakes

February 26, 2009 by · 1 Comment 

Laurel Lakes is a wonderful family community on the east side of Sarasota.  It is convenient to I75, Fruitville and Bee Ridge Roads.  There are 291 homes in all and currently there are only 15 homes for sale.  The lowest priced homes is a 4 bedroom home of 2,300 square feet.  The highest priced home [...]

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March Vacation Rental on Siesta Key

February 25, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

This beautifully updated one bedroom Gulf view unit at Tortuga is currently available for March and April of this year.  Tortuga is a wonderfully quiet and peaceful location on the southern end of Siesta Key. This condominium unit is updated with crown moldings, porcelain tile, new furniture, granite counter tops, new wood cabintes and stainless steel appliances. [...]

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First Time Home Buyer Credit

February 19, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Under the recently passed $789 billion economic stimulus package first time home buyers may receive a tax credit equal to 10% of the homes value up to a total of $8,000.  Buyers who have not owned a home during the past three years are also eligible for this tax credit.  Unlike previous programs, this tax [...]

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Mortgage Rates

February 18, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

This week long-term mortgage interest rates have dropped.  The average interest rate for a 30 year fixed rate home loan fell to 5.16 percent.  That is down from the average of 5.25 percent last week.  Interest rates charged on 15 year loans have also seen declines from 4.92 percent to 4.81 percent.  Current rates are down and [...]

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Homestead Exemption

February 17, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Any person owning and residing in a Florida home or condominium may file for Homestead Exemption which will exempt the first $25,000 of the property’s value from taxation. A total of $50,000 may be exempted from taxation with the first $25,000 applying to all property taxes including school district taxes. The second $25,000 applies to [...]

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Sarasota Ferraris and Exotic Cars

Sarasota Ferraris and Exotic Cars

February 12, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Because exotic cars and rare and helping children shouldn’t be, the Florida region of the Ferrari Owners Club and the Child Protection Center will be hosting their annual events to benefit the Child Protection Center. This weekends events will include a Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception at Rectrix Aerodrome, on Friday. Ferraris and Exotic cars [...]

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Sarasota Condo on the Bay

Sarasota Condo on the Bay

February 11, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

We just leased one of the penthouse units at the Condo on the Bay.  This building is aptly named.  I don’t think there is any other building in downtown that has a better view than the Condo on the Bay.  This gated community of 274 condo and marina townhouses was  built in 1982.  It’s many [...]

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Economic Downturn to end May 15th.

February 9, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

I read an interesting article in the Chicago Tribune predicting an end to the current economic downturn. I tend to agree with the authors views of pent up demand. I have many clients who are interested in purchasing property but remain on the sidelines. Click here to read the article. Share

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New Publix on Bee Ridge Road Update

New Publix on Bee Ridge Road Update

February 6, 2009 by · 3 Comments 

Back in July I wrote of the new 28,000 square foot Publix grocery store and 19,000 square feet of retail to be developed on Bee Ridge Road.  This new shopping enter which will also include a Suntrust Bank will make life much more convenient for those living in communities such as; Laurel Lakes Laurel Meadows The Hammocks Bent Tree Golf [...]

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