Bank of America announced a new short-sale program – called enhanced relocation assistance – to help homeowners move debt free and get paid $2,500 to $30,000 for doing so. The actual cash payment depends on the appraised value of the home. Sellers get the payment at closing. While each agreement with Bank of America is… Read More
PENDING SALE! Beautiful Townhome!

Shortsale. Immaculate home that was Recently Updated, this home is a must-see! There is a long list of Upgrades and Features this home boasts, which include beautiful new tile floors; wood laminate floors in family area; recently remodeled kitchen with updated cabinets & countertops & newer appliances; UV light filtering system on a/c to eliminate… Read More
Will housing prices soar by 2014?
April 4, 2012 – Real estate economists and analysts are increasingly optimistic that the housing market will have a dramatic recovery in the next two years, according to results of a new semi-annual survey of 38 real estate economists and analysts conducted by the Urban Land Institute’s Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate. The… Read More
SOLD LISTING! Palmetto Parkside Home

What a great open floor plan, check out this “Sanibel Model” by Windward Homes in the Parkside Community! Notable features include Oversized Premium corner lot, hurricane screens provided for windows, sliders and garage door, kitchen island with breakfast bar, all appliances included. Open floor plan with a great pass-thru from the kitchen. Peek-a-boo views of… Read More
Just Listed Manatee County over $500,000

This “Just Listed” page provides you with only NEW LISTINGS to be placed the market in Manatee County priced over $500,000. Starting your Bradenton-area home search with Just Listed is the simple easy way to find your dream home. Good homes sell quickly! Only the newest listings are found here. Find your dream home before… Read More
Just Listed Sarasota County over $500,000

This “Just Listed” page provides you with only NEW LISTINGS to be placed on the market in Sarasota County that are priced over $500,000. Starting your Sarasota home search with Just Listed is the simple easy way to find your dream home. Good homes sell quickly! Only the newest listings are found here. Find your… Read More
Sarasota – Bradenton Best Home Search Site has New Features!

Search By Radius If you’ve ever searched for real estate on my MLS Home Search Page, you already know that we are offering the most powerful searching portal in the entire market. I engage a company called Diverse Solutions to oversee the project. Essentially they take the data feed from our local MLS and apply… Read More
Housing Trends Newsletter January 2012

The January 2012 Housing Trends eNewsletter is now ready to view here! This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. Please click on this… Read More
FHA Financing Approved Condominiums
The Condominiums page allows users to search for FHA-approved condominium projects by location, name, or status. These properties are not for sale by the FHA. The search can be configured to find specific types of projects through the use of the pull-down menus and entry fields. Click this link to verify availability: Condominiums.
Esplanade

As the newest and only active lifestyle village in Lakewood Ranch, Esplanade offers maintenance-free living at an amazing value. Nestled on 207 acres just north of State Road 70, this gated enclave of 450 detached villas and single family homes brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Southwest Florida with its regional-inspired architecture, lush landscaping,… Read More
Arts & Culture
Please click links below to Search Arts & Culture Links in the Sarasota & Manatee areas: Van Wezel Performing Arts The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Asolo Rep Theatre Sarasota Ballet Manatee Ballet The Sarasota Film Festival Manatee Art Center Sarasota Art Center The Players Theatre Musica Ringling College of Art + Design… Read More
55+ Communities in Manatee County
County Unit Name Address City Registration Next Renewal Manatee 5400 Gulf Drive Condominium Association, Inc 4301 32nd Street West, Suite A-20 Bradenton 03/24/2005 02/13/2012 Manatee Bayshore Gardens Condo, Unit #1 1600 Leisure Dr. Bradenton 11/04/2002 01/21/2013 Manatee Bayshore on the Lake Condo Apt. Owner 4301 32nd Street West, Suite A20 Bradenton 06/22/2010 06/22/2012 Manatee Bayshore… Read More
55+ Communities in Sarasota County
County Unit Name Address City Registration Next Renewal Sarasota Village at Riverwalk 150 Riverwalk Drive North Port 12/26/2001 07/10/2012 Sarasota Alameda Isles Homeowners Association #1 Alameda Grande Englewood 10/22/2001 07/07/2012 Sarasota Bahia Vista Estates 3901 Bahia Vista Street Sarasota 03/07/2002 03/03/2012 Sarasota Bay Indies 950 Ridgewood Avenue Venice 09/25/2001 08/28/2012 Sarasota Bay Lake Estates 1200… Read More
Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?
Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home? A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR ”… Read More
Property sales up 8.2 percent for full year 2011; prices stable
SAR Monthly Statistics Released for December 2011 For the full year 2011, property sales of members of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® jumped by 8.2 percent to 8,224, achieving the highest level since 2005. The surge in sales was accompanied by stabilization in the median sale prices, which now stand at $155,925 for single family… Read More
Buy a home for $100 downpayment in Florida!!!
HUD homes: $100 downpayment in Fla. WASHINGTON – Jan. 5, 2012 – In Florida and a handful of other states, the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD will sell homes it owns for only a $100 downpayment, providing buyers meet certain conditions. Buyers must plan to live in the home and pay full list… Read More
Florida Title Insurance Rate, Title Insurance Cost in Florida
Florida Title Insurance/ Understanding Florida Real Estate Title Insurance and Rates What is the definition of title insurance? Florida title insurance is an important part of any Florida real estate purchase or refinance. Real estate title insurance, unlike most types of insurance, insures the property title for the time period extending backward from a point… Read More


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