Sarasota Houses For Sale Blog 
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 8:01am.
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Every month the Sarasota Board of Realtors releases the sales stats. Here are the highlights for February:
* Sales were up 49%!
* Total sales reached 528.
* The number of Pending transactions wwere 967, which is the 2nd highest total over the previous 4yrs and up 23% over Feb '09.
* The statistics continue to reflect a recovering Sarasota market.
* Median sale prices rose in Feb for condos, while slipping slightly for single family homes.
* The median sale price for a single family home was $150,000, down 4 percent from January's $156,250, but up 5.6 percent over last February's figure of $142,000.
* For condos, the median price rose to $169,000 from last month's level of $165,000, a 2.4 percent increase.
* Distressed property sales…
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Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 1:02pm.
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How does FL compare to the rest of the country in terms or real estate?:
* NATIONALLY, sales in January fell to the lowest since the summer of 2009.
* The National Association of Realtors {NAR} said sales fell 7.2%
* Florida’s January report was issued by FAR. In stark contrast to the national sales results, Florida's existing home sales rose in January, marking 17 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison. Existing home sales increased 28% last month with a total of 10,465 homes sold statewide compared to 8,174 homes sold in January 2009. January's statewide sales of existing condos rose 81% compared to the previous year's sales figure.
* 16 Florida cities reported increased existing home sales in…
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 10:30am.
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Are you thinking of purchasing or selling? Or know someone who may be? I am at your SERVICE....
* As we all move through the challenges of this market, I have become an expert in dealing with your short-sale and foreclosure needs on either the purchasing or selling side.
* Have been selling real estate since 2001 and have a very supportive partner and staff.
* Am with a company that has been around for over 30 years and has an impeccable reputation in the community.
* Have experience in the insurance side of real estate, as I was licensed for a period of time with State Farm.
* Have a B.S. degree in Business Administration from UW-Stevens Point.
* Enjoy what I do and feel that it comes across in my high level of service and communications with…
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 11:17am.
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Highlights for Sarasota's January sales stats for the area real estate market:
* January sales were up 58% from this time in 2009.
* And at over 800 properties Pending, this figure is the highest since Oct 2009. Pending sales means that they have a fully-executed contract and are awaiting a closing.
* When we compare Jan '09 sales to Jan '10, Sarasota saw an increase of 187 transactions; a strong start to the new year!!
* Median sales prices in the Sarasota market dipped in Jan for both single family homes as well as condos.
* Median RSF closed at $156,250 [down from $160k] and condos closed at $165k [down from $189,900].
* These prices are due to the high percentage of short-sales and bank-owned sales.
* The increase in distressed sales rose 48% from Dec '09.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 8:57am.
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Sarasota area Foreclosure update:
* Manatee County foreclosures skyrocketed 150% !!
* Looks like the prediction of a new wave of foreclosures is coming to fruition for our area.
* Prices have come down and sales have been consistently UP.
* Sarasota County saw a decrease in the number of foreclosure filings, down 33% !!
* Charlotte County, one of the highest rates for our area, saw a 44% increase from a year ago.
* The cause? The unemployment rate; now in the double-digits.
* Some economists predict our market to stabilize by 2012.
* In looking at the nation as a whole, Nevada appears to remain the highest foreclosure rating for the 37th straight month... more than 4 times the national average.
* Florida and California have nearly the same per capita filing…
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 1:20pm.
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1 - Here is what you need to know about the tax-credit for first time BUYERS:
* Of course you must be a first-time buyer.
* The Home Buyers' tax credit calls for the home to be under contract no later than April 30, 2010.
* The closing MUST occur by June 30, 2010.
* You will receive a tax credit in the amount of $8000 when you file your tax returns.
* Also... interest rates are predicted to rise after the Fed ends its purchase of mortgage-backed securities on March 31st.
* Here is a great website to assist in answering any other detailed questions: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com
2 - SELLERS:
If you are thinking of selling your property in the Sarasota or Manatee County areas, I would love the opportunity to assist you. Here are just a few of the…
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:16am.
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Here are the inventory, sales and pending sales figures for the last 3 years for Sarasota county ending December 2009. Inventories have declined nicely. Compared to 3 years ago inventory levels are down 42%, sales are up 84%, and lending sales are up a whopping 121%. Sarasota houses are selling and the number of options for buyers are dwindling.
If we can help you buy or sell a home in Sarasota give us a call at 941.812.6272.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 12:20pm.
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Here is an interesting article from themovechannel.com talking about the comeback of Florida.
South West Florida
This region of Florida
enjoys relatively uncongested areas. It is sophisticated, less crowded than the
east coast and there are some real bargains here.
Sarasota was recently highlighted on NBC as
the number one place in the whole of the USA to buy a home. The city is
known as ‘the Jewel of the West Coast of Florida' because of its fine
restaurants, beaches, theatres, arts, shops and lifestyle. Having seen a down
market for prices in 2007 and 2008, Sarasota
is now in full recovery mode. Prices are at 2002/2003 levels and the market
between buyers and sellers is rapidly moving into equal balance. For the year
to…
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 10:41am.
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December prices in the Sarasota-Manatee County area were up by about 5% from a year ago. The median prices was $167,400, which is up 11.8% from November's median sales figures.
The rise in prices have brought out potential buyers who had previously been on the fence. The increase is also important to the recovery of our local economy. And with home equity on the rise, it increases the buyer's mindset as to the future potential values of their properties. In turn, we hope it will stimulate the local economy as well.
We are also starting to see investors come into the market, which is a great sign to the turnaround of the market.
"Oh, By the Way... if you or someone you know is considering a purchase or selling, I would love the opportunity and…
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 7:00pm.
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