REAL ESTATE NEWS/LINKS
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Average Home Prices Forecasted to RiseNEW YORK – May 9, 2012 – Average U.S. home prices – down by a third since 2006 and still falling – will rise almost 4 percent a year for the next five years, according to a new forecast.
Market watcher Fiserv sees prices stabilizing by summer’s end and then climbing, quickly in some places until gains taper off. CLICK BLUE TITLE FOR STORY!
Question: Is Housing As Cheap As It Will Ever Get?Homebuyers who want a bargain may want to act now because the housing market is in the midst of a turnaround, economists say. Click on the blue title above to read this Florida Realtors report.
Buyers: it's time to commit!NAR president explains in a recorded interview why conditions have never been better to buy a home.
Home prices rose in nearby Ft. MyersFlorida Realtors announced in their news and events that after steady declines, U.S. home prices rose in the last few months in some major metro areas. Cape Coral-Ft. Myers saw a 14% rise.
New Construction Giving Venice a Boost!Venice is seeing more gains than it has in several years. Click on title for story.
Stan's Favorite 4, brand new and ready now!Call me now (before they are gone) about "Stan's Favorite 4"! These are brand new and ready now.
Significantly reduced pricing on waterfont Condos on Lemon BayCALL ME or EMAIL ME to see these before they're gone! New Contemporary waterview building with floor to ceiling windows, 12’ high ceilings, private deep-water boat docks, direct access to Gulf and ICW, Lots of upgrades, less than 1 mile to beach. FEATURING:
• Choice of distinctive two and three bedroom floor plans all with private balconies.
• Expansive floor to ceiling glass for maximum light in living, dining and bedrooms.
• 10' and 12' high ceilings.
• Full size washer dryer in all residences.
• Walk-in closets and pantries.
• Pre-wired for cable television and
• High-speed internet service.
• Designer cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Granite countertops.
• Radius drywall corners.
• Gourmet kitchens with premium Dacor, Sub-Zero, Bosch appliances.
• Kohler bath fixtures
• Individual intrusion alarms and electric smoke detectors monitored
• 24 hours a day.
• 8' high interior doors.
• Private deep-water boat docks.
• Premium High impact windows and doors
• Bayfront pool and sun deck.
• Two garage parking spaces for each residence.
• Oversized hot water heaters.
Sarasota County Real Estate a relative bargain, globally speaking.Homes in SouthWest Florida are a bargain now, compared to the international market, according to a recent study. Click title for article.
BEST July Real Estate Sales Figure here since 2005!Low inventories, strong seasonal sales and stable prices defined the Southwest Florida real estate market last month, spurring the best July sales figure in Sarasota-Bradenton since 2005. CLICK TITLE for story.
BEST July Real Estate Sales Figure here since 2005!Low inventories, strong seasonal sales and stable prices defined the Southwest Florida real estate market last month, spurring the best July sales figure in Sarasota-Bradenton since 2005. CLICK TITLE for story.
5 Questions to ask before buying a home!The decision whether to buy a home is a very personal one; you need to carefully examine your own situation to determine whether it’s right for you.
So, what are the questions you need to answer in deciding whether you’re ready to buy? Here are some of the big ones... (Click "5 Questions..." to read more).
Tourism up in Florida!The Florida Toursim Agency reports that tourism in Florida has risen in the 2nd quarter, as compared to last year. Click title to read more.
Fewer Homes Are For SaleHigh inventories of homes for sale have plagued many markets, but in a recent analysis of metro areas, inventories were found to be shrinking sharply during the second quarter, The Wall Street Journal reports. (Click title for full story).
Call me to see "Liquidation Sale" Waterfront Condos on the mouth of the Manatee River!Call me to see these condos before they're gone! 941/685-1624 Or email me at srolle@venicefloridaproperty.com
South Venice Beach Ferry goes to quiet stretch of Manasota KeySouth Venice looks like any another middle-class neighborhood between U.S. 41 and the Intracoastal Waterway. Its million-dollar view comes courtesy of the South Venice Beach Ferry. (Click title for article)
Taxes in FloridaNo inheritance tax and only a limited estate tax in Florida? Thinking of retiring to Florida? Here's a link to a list of tax information for Florida. (Click the title for the link, then scroll down to "Florida".)
Good News! Business Revival on Venice Island along Business 41!In the newest moves, an organic grocery will open soon on Venice Island in a storefront that has not been occupied since cigarettes sold for $1.91 a pack — about 20 years ago. (Click title for whole story.)
Nearby Siesta Beach #1 in America!It's the No. 1 beach in America, and droves of people came out Saturday to see why. Siesta Public Beach was filled with people catching some sun -- or shielding themselves from it -- and taking a dip in the Gulf. (Click title for whole story.)
3 "MUSTS" for buying a home without STRESS!Major money transactions are stressful. Moving is stressful. Big life commitments are stressful. Put 'em all together, and what do you have? (CLICK TITLE above for article)
A snapshot of Venice IslandAs the only city in the county without a barrier island, Venice has two scenic beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, where visitors can..... Click title for story.
"Sticky Notes" to show why to hire a realtorWhy hire a realtor? The answer in a 65 second video. Click the "Sticky Notes" for the video.
Buyers Ready To Snatch Bargains This Spring!Bargain prices on housing combined with low interest rates below 5 percent may bring the real estate market its busiest spring season in years, economists say. (Click title for link to whole story.)
6 Things that turn home buyers OFF!Here are 6 big-time homebuyer turn-offs that make buyers cringe at the thought of your home, and action steps you can take to prevent your home from being an offender: (Click link for whole story)
Surprising Insider Secrets for Buying Your First HomeBuying a home is not a discrete event; it's a process - a sequence of events that happens over time, sometimes over as long as several months or even years! While general guides to buying a home are a dime a dozen, I'm excited to share with you some insider secrets you may not have heard elsewhere - one for each stage involved in buying a home. Here's to helping you make the best decisions at every phase of your homebuying process!
Stage One: Deciding Whether It's The Right Time to Buy.
Insider Secret: The market is ....(Click title above for full story)
Florida Realtors Report looks at profiles of FL home buyers and sellersFlorida Realtors Report: 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 5, 2011 – The 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in Florida looks at the traits of the state’s current real estate clients, and it identifies the characteristics of today’s homebuyers. It describes the motivations of recent homebuyers and sellers in Florida so real estate professionals can track the changing demands of consumers.
Characteristics of homebuyers
• Forty-four percent of recent homebuyers were first-time owners compared to 50 percent nationwide.
• The typical first-time buyer was 31 years old, while the typical repeat buyer was 54 years old; nationwide, first-time buyers were typically 30 and repeat buyers were 50 years old. CLICK LINK FOR WHOLE STORY.
HUD/NAR RELEASE NEW HOW-TO FOR HOMEBUYERS! Buying a home can overwhelm many Americans who don’t understand the process. To help consumers, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) today unveiled three how-to videos to help prospective homeowners find a home they can afford, shop for a mortgage they can sustain, and understand what happens when they go to closing.
HUD produced the three consumer education videos and released them at NAR’s annual convention..... (click header for full story & YouTube video link)
USA TODAY "Communities aging gracefully"By Ted C. Fishman
For the past three years, I have been traveling in Asia, Europe and the U.S. to get a glimpse at a world population that is growing ever older. Before long,....
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December 2009 Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, marking 16 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to...
Statewide sales of existing condos increased 47 percent at year end 2009 compared to year end 2008Existing home sales rose 31 percent at year’s end, with a total of 163,148 homes sold statewide compared to 124,168 homes sold at year end 2008, according to ...
Clearing the Air About Homebuyer Tax CreditsIf you’re in the market for a home, the world is your oyster. Interest rates are at record lows. Housing prices in many parts of the country are still depressed. And you may be eligible for ...
Rates on 30-year loans remain below 5% The interest rate will probably not go much lower than this, so take advantage of it while you can in the short term. The average rate fell from last week's 4.98%. However, few experts expect further declines.
Florida's existing home, condo sales up in 3Q 2009 Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 33 percent in third quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. A total of 44,345 existing homes sold ...
Low prices draw investors back to market 2.1 percent of home buyers today plan to buy a home as an investment property, compared to 5.6 percent in March 2009...
NUMBER OF HOMEOWNERS LOSING THEIR HOME DROPPED FOR 3RD MONTH The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs...
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended to April 30th!The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers....
Prepare Yourself with list of Potential Fees and expensesIt's hard enough reconciling yourself to the reality of paying the monthly principal and interest on a new home mortgage. When you realize all the expenses...
New Home Sales Accelerate in June!"This is yet another indicator to make me feel that the real estate market, overall, is becoming more stable as the months go on." STAN ROLLE
New home sales accelerate in June!
Buyers may be taking advantage of tax credits, bargain prices and lower interest rates...
Florida Existing Home and Condo Sales UP!"The latest housing data continues to show improving sales figures. Statewide it is the 2nd straight month for prices to increase for single family homes." Stan Rolle
Bidding Wars for Homes in Florida!FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 21, 2009 – Bidding wars are returning to South Florida’s housing market, as investors and first-time buyers compete for homes and condominiums listed at $200,000 or less.
The race for properties is reminiscent of the boom years from 2000 to ....
When Foreclosure is Too SlowIt’s not a very common question: How do you get a lender to speed up the foreclosure process?
But when you think about it, prolonging the process can be costly for a homeowner, who ...
VIRTUAL STAGING for Vacant Homes?Digitally enhancing empty homes to make them more visually appealing...
MSNBC: Recession coming in for a landing in Venice, Sarasota, BradentonThe economy may finally be nearing the bottom of the recession in 23 of the nation's metro areas, according to the latest Adversity Index data on jobs, manufacturing and housing from Moody's Economy.com and msnbc.com....
Who wants to save $$$ on your current home???Are you a homeowner? Help is here for you! Are you eligible? Please use the self-assessment tools provided on this website to see if you are among the 7 to 9 million homeowners who may be able to benefit from Making Home Affordable.
Bargain Hunters See Bottom in Some MarketsAsk a group of real estate millionaires how they made their money and most will recite....
Nationwide Foreclosure Activity Decreases in MayTotal foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 321,480 U.S. properties in May, a decrease of....
$8,000 in downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers!Florida created a program to help first-time homebuyers get their federal tax credit early, allowing them to use up to $8,000 toward a downpayment...
Florida "BESTS" Beaches, Parks, Trails, Cost of Living, Universities....Florida beaches were awarded more top 10 spots than any other state, including the No. 1 beach in the U.S., ...
On a budget while selling your home? Here are 4 UPDATES for you!Tight on cash? These quick fixes add the most value for the least money!
Owning a Home: The Monthly TallyIt's hard enough reconciling yourself to the reality of paying the monthly principal and interest on a new home mortgage. When you realize ....
10 Top Ways to Minimize the stress of Home Buying!Buying a home is a life-changing event, so it's easy to get caught up in all the drama. Minimize the stress of home buying with these 10.....
Foreclosures fall 6 percent in May from AprilWASHINGTON – June 11, 2009 – The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes dipped in May from April, and the annual increase was the smallest in....
Data Shows Recession Likely To End In SeptemberThe May update of the USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index shows increasing evidence that the recession is likely to end in September
Regional foreclosures down in May?Foreclosure rates dipped in May, adding to the hope that the worst of Southwest Florida's housing crash is
What to do if your home isn't sellingHere are 10 tips for sparking interest in your home. Whether you're in a bone-dry market or a sizzling selling season, if you haven't received any offers...
7 tips to sell your home in a crowded marketWhen the neighbors are selling too, it’s understandable to worry. But ...
Home Resource Center - Videos and how-to Learn from the pros. Read and watch home improvement articles and videos.
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in March 2009Existing home sales rose 30 percent last month with a total of 13,085 homes sold statewide compared to
What to Know Before You RefinanceThe most fundamental consideration in whether a homeowner should refinance an existing mortgage is the break-even point that represents how soon the cost of the refinance will be recaptured through lower monthly payments. But while the break-even point is easy enough to calculate, other factors may also influence your decision and, if it's a go, the type of loan you'll select.
Mortgage rates drop to record lowRates on 30-year mortgages fell this week to the lowest level on record after the Federal Reserve launched a new effort to assist the staggering U.S. housing market. ...
Home sales rise in state and U.S.The state and nation had a home sales party in February, ...
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in February 2009ORLANDO, Fla. – March 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in February, making it the sixth consecutive month that sales activity showed increases in ...
Existing-home sales post surprising 5.1% gainWASHINGTON - Sales of previously occupied homes jumped unexpectedly in February by the largest amount in nearly six years as ...
NAR: Pending home sales rise 2.1 percentWASHINGTON – April 1, 2009 – Pending home sales have edged up, hinting at a possible pickup of sales activity in coming months, according to the National ...
Survey: Households say now is good time to buyORLANDO, Fla. – March 27, 2009 – Out of 1,000 potential first-time home buyers, 78 percent say that now is a good time to buy a home, ...
$8,000 tax credit explained by Venice Area Board of RealtorsThe Tax Credit is for home buyers (either spouse if filing jointly) who have NOT owned a principle residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
Home sales keep rising locallyRealtors sold 511 pre-owned single-family homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton market in January, a 4 percent rise from the 490 sold in January 2008, the Florida Association of Realtors reported.
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in January 2009 Florida’s existing home sales rose in January, making it the fifth month in a row that sales activity showed increases in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Wall Street Journal: Time to dive Into Housing MarketThe housing bust is creating a new group of winners: first-time home buyers. People who sat on the sidelines -- often watching wistfully as their friends became homeowners -- are suddenly in a position to grab some great deals. Indeed, first-time home buyers made up 41% of all buyers at the end of 2008, up from 36% in 2006, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors.
TIME TO BUY?Cheap rates and foreclosure sales lure home buyers. Falling housing prices spell opportunity.
"YES" for First Time BuyersBut if you are a first-time buyer, the situation is different. Do you have enough cash for a down payment – at least 3.5 percent for a Federal Housing Administration loan, as much as 20 percent for a conventional bank loan – plus closing costs? And is your job or career relatively stable?
If the answers are yes and yes, then you have options. Still, is this the right time to take the plunge?
Venice and Siesta Key Beach get Awards!Venice Beach was just named as one of the winners of the 2008 Best Restored Beach Awards by American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA).
Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach as the 3rd best beach in the Country!!! Click Here to Read Article.
Nearby Siesta Beach #1 Beach in America!It's the No. 1 beach in America, and droves of people came out Saturday to see why. Siesta Public Beach was filled with people catching some sun -- or shielding themselves from it -- and taking a dip in the Gulf. (Click title for whole story.)
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