Suncoast Off Shore Grand Prix
May 29, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
This year the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival will celebrates its 25th anniversary. The races held in Sarasota’s one of the longest running race venues in the country. During the last the races and related events have raised over 14 million dollars for the benefit of the mentally and physically handicapped. Proceeds this year [...]
ShareSiesta Beach Ranked 2nd Best in the Nation.
May 26, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Stephen P. Leatherman of the Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research has recently released his annual report of the best beaches. Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach was ranked second only to Hanalei Beach on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. If you prefer your beaches without volcanic activity you might want to check out Siesta Key. A [...]
ShareReal Estate Markets Stabilize
May 26, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The National Association of Realtors indicated that nationwide the total number of homes sales was up by 5.1% in February. In March the homes sales figures were up by 3.2% on average nationwide. In southern states sales were up 8.5% and 4% in the West. Four factors are thought to have contributed to the upward trend in [...]
ShareFive Points Roundabout
May 21, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
[googlemaps http://maps.google.com/maps/sv?cbp=12,198.84,,0,5&cbll=27.336437,-82.542656&v=1&panoid=&gl=us&hl=&w=425&h=240] This Summer the City of Sarasota will begin the work of installing a roundabout at Five Points on Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. Additional roundabouts will also be created at the corners of Orange Avenue and Alderman Street and at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The total cost of the three Roundabouts are expected to [...]
ShareHome Builders Confidence Improves
May 19, 2009 by Perry Corneau · 1 Comment
For each of the past two months confidence among home builders has been reported to be on the rise. Share
ShareSarasota Median Home Prices
May 16, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The median home price in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice market is now at $155,200 highlighting the area’s affordability. With the median price 40.8% below that of last year, now maybe the best time to find a great deal. Visit www.sarasotajustlisted.com to search area homes. Share
ShareBritish Real Estate Purchasers
May 15, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Over the past few years our real estate market has been bouyed by international purchasers with strong currencies. This trend has moderated as foreign markets have also experienced market declines. With current statistic pointing to a slowing in the rate of reductions in UK home values we may soon see an increased interest among British [...]
ShareSarasota Foreclosures
May 14, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
After a brief moratorium on bank foreclosures we are seeing a spike in foreclosure activity. March foreclosure activity amounts to a 40 percent increase over previous months. Other market indices point to a market recovery so current foreclosures make for wonderful opportunities for smart investing. If you are interested in purchasing distressed or foreclosed properties [...]
ShareMahindra Dealership in Sarasota
May 13, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Soon an Indian automotive dealership will open on Clark Road next door to the Land Rover Dealership. The new automotive dealership from India is known as Mahindra Motors. The company which is a maker of trucks and SUVs enjoy an 85 percent market share in India. The company hopes that their economical diesel powered vehicles [...]
ShareSales of Existing Florida Homes
May 11, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
In the first quarter of 2008 sales of existing Florida homes totaled 25,071. Total sales of existing Florida homes increased 25 percent to 31,412 in the first quarter of this year. Home sales in each of the last three quarters indicate increases over the same periods in the preceding year. Improving sales numbers regionally, nationally and locally indicate that the market is turning. [...]
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