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4150 Westbourne Circle – Sold

Welcome to Stoneybrook at Palmer Ranch! This immaculate home, built in 1995, features 2 bedrooms + den (or 3rd bedroom), 2 baths and 1804 sq. ft. of living area. A large kitchen with a combined living and dining area opens up to the lanai with 3-panel sliding doors, open up […]

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20 Whispering Sands Drive unit 406 – Sold

Price reduced! Your own piece of paradise! Right on the Mexican Gulf, on a private part of Siesta Key Beach with no public access you find this very attractive and exquisite 2BA/2BR end unit on the 4thfloor in the South Tower in Whispering Sands. This condo is […]

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US housing market at bottom! Buy now!

After years of negative media coverage of the US real estate market, and particularly the Florida real estate market, it´s exciting to share two recent articles that finally sing to a different tune. First, in USA Today, Jami Dimon (the CEO of JP Morgan who heads the […]

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1200 E Peppertree Lane 403 – Sold

Resort-style living on Siesta Key! This updated and “turnkey” furnished condo on the 4th floor in Peppertree Bay has views over majestic oak trees and partial views over Intracoastal Waterway. The oversized glass and screen enclosed porch adds fabulous extra living space. This home is ready for your […]

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Sarasota Real Estate sales are up 12.7% over last year

Sarasota Association of Realtors reported that the Sarasota real estate property transactions for November 2011 is up by 12.7% compared to the same period last year. The total also exceeded the October 2011 sales figure of 577. The market has remained strong and stable as the winter […]

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Billigt bli en snöfågel i Florida – Team Nordstrom i Affärsvärlden

Sällan har det varit så prisvärt att investera i en villa eller lägenhet i Florida. Runt en miljon kan räcka för en riktigt fin bostad. De kallas “snowbirds “– snöfåglar – de som flyttar till Florida över vintern. Bland dem finns numera också ett antal svenskar. Inte […]

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Sarasota Real Estate market rebound?

Two national studies – one from Realtor.com and one from Trulia – suggest that some Florida markets are poised for a real estate rebound, and that the Sarasota Bradenton real estate market is among those. “This is a positive trend for Florida,” says John Tuccillo, Florida Realtors […]

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Sarasota real estate market for October outpaces last year – October 2011 statistics from SAR (Sarasota Association of Realtors)

November 16, 2011:  Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR) published today the latest market statistics for the Sarasota area. It shows: Property sales for October 2011 in the Sarasota real estate market outpaced last October, with 577 this year compared to only 487 at the same time last year. […]

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Housing Investment for the Long Haul

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10 Cities Where List Prices Are Rising the Most

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 02, 2011 Which cities are seeing median list prices increase the most? Nationally, median list prices have risen 1.60 percent to $190,000, according to year-over-year listing data from September 2011 by Realtor.com, based on 146 markets. Yet, in some cities, […]

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Investors see bigger profits in rising rents

The article below is from RIS media and is another proof of the strong rental market we are in right now. The demad for rental housing is huge and investors believe that the strong demand will continue.   NEW YORK – Oct. 27, 2011 – Rental demand […]

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Bargains Abound: What Are Buyers Waiting for?

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, October 25, 2011   With low home prices and ultra-low interest rates, the housing market is offering “perhaps the best deals of a generation,” notes a recent article by Bloomberg Businessweek. Since the housing boom of 2006, home prices have fallen about […]

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Foreigners’ sweetener: Buy house, get a visa

WASHINGTON – Oct. 21, 2011 – Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have proposed a new type of resident visa for foreigners who spend at least $500,000 to purchase real estate in the United States. The proposal calls for at least $250,000 to be spent […]

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Home sales, prices up in Sarasota-Bradenton area in September

Home sales in the Sarasota-Bradenton area rose by 7 percent compared to the same period last year reports Herald Tribune on Friday October 21 2011. The local trends show that Southwest Florida’s real estate market is ahead of the rest of the country in terms of its recovery […]

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Sarasota Real Estate Market sales for September 2011 outpace last year

The Sarasota Association of Realtors just reported that September 2011 property sales in the Sarasota real estate market were ahead of last September. A total number of 570 units sold this year compared to only 547 at the same time last year. A small drop in transactions compared to […]

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Reasons to live in Sarasota

Sarasota is rich of attributes that contribute to its quality of life. We have good schools, and active arts and cultural community. Sarasota is home to the renowned FloridaWest Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Ballet, and the Asolo Theater for the Performing Arts as well as many more […]

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Zillow: Home Values Hold Steady, Foreclosures Slow

Home prices mostly held flat in August, increasing a modest 0.1 percent from July to August, according to Zillow’s latest Home Value Index. Two of the nation’s hardest-hit housing markets, Detroit and Fort Myers, Fla., posted slight price gains in August, now marking several consecutive months of […]

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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: A Short Sale Always Wins

This article is written by Christopher Reale,an expert on the short sale process. He is  Director of Short Sale Operations at Lepizzera and Laprocina Title and Escrow Services. Today’s ever changing real estateindustry has brought upon some very challenging questions from our clients. We as counselors, want […]

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1603 Bayhouse Point Dr, Sarasota – Previous listing

This beautiful second floor end unit has one of the best locations in Pelican Cove!  Fabulous water views over Pelican Cove Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy watching the boats and birds from the spacious screened and glassed-in terrace. Beautifully maintained and updated with paint, tile floors, […]

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1601 Pelican Point Dr, Sarasota – Previous listing

Beautiful 2nd floor and waterfront end unit with amazing views of the harbor. Great location in neighborhood. Close to community pool and recreation buildings.  Cathedral ceilings and clerestory windows. Combo living /dining room is perfect for entertaining. Third bedroom is open to living room, could also be […]

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Florida’s governor considers taking courts out of foreclosure process

Florida’s governor is considering taking the courts out of the foreclosure process which supporters say will  speed up  the foreclosure process and get houses back onto the real estate market in a quicker phase.  The new concept is already used in 30 other states. For example, court action isn’t […]

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742 Anna Hope Lane – Sold

This beautiful, maintenance free home in desirable Rivendell has just been completely repainted on the inside. Built in 2001, this home features 3 bedrooms + den (or 4th bedroom), 2 baths & 2096 sq. ft. Great room / living room with crown moldings, tray ceiling & built […]

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Immigration & Visa

While the United States places few restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate, as a foreign buyer you do face restrictions on your use of and access to your property. As a foreign visitor from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), like Sweden and most […]

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4623 Shark Dr, The Inlets, Bradenton – previous listing

Boaters dream home in The Inlets, Bradenton! Prime oversized lot on cul de sac with approx 180′ of water frontage on saltwater canal. Dock, boat lift, seawall (new 2006) & direct access to Intracoastal waterways, Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. This custom designed Key West-style home, built […]

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1744 Sandspur Ln, Casey Key – Previous listing

Wonderful and unique bayfront property on Casey Key. Tucked away at the end of a private driveway providing the ultimate in privacy and comfort. Over 300 feet of seawall with uniquely designed boat basin and deep water channel running along the north side of property. The home […]

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759 Fordingbridge Way – Previous listing

Beautiful 2-story home in sought after Woodlands at Rivendell. Great location with only a 5 min walk to Pineview School! Enjoy the Florida life-style in this Boca Grande-floor plan from Lennar Homes. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, den, kitchen with corian counter tops & upgraded cabinetry. Solar heated […]

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1036 Oak Meadow Lane – Sold

Welcome to this attractive St Charles floor plan in desirable Woodlands at Rivendell!! This beautiful home sits on a large corner lot just across the street from the heated community pool and within walking distance to Pineview School. Home was built in 2001 and features 3 bedrooms […]

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110 Corot Dr – Sold

This very attractive, bright and light pool home in desirable Sorrento East, Nokomis, features 3/2 split plan with 1842SF. Open and spacious floor plan with large living/dining area w. sliding doors open up to the covered & screened in pool area w. large pool. Kitchen w breakfast […]

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1732 Redwood St # G – Sold

Great location, close to Siesta Key and Beaches. Updated unit with newer kitchen and bathrooms. Newer stainless steel appliances. Ceramic tile in living room, dining room, and kitchen. Easy to show. Listing #: A3913073 Price: $88,000 Address: 1732 Redwood St # G City: Sarasota State: Florida Zip: […]

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7528 Harrington Lane – Sold

WOW…executive home in immaculate condition. This custom built Todd Johnston home has all the privacy and peacefulness one could require with a long lake view and mature landscaping. The outdoor kitchen w/bar, grill, refrigerator and pool bathroom is the perfect setting for all your outdoor entertaining while […]

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