2010 is almost here and this is a time to reflect on the past year, and what is to come. The question that most buyers I see in the Sarasota and Bradenton real estate market is the big question.. Is this the time to BUY??? I SAY YES!! No one can say when a real… Read More
Sarasota Jungle Gardens Holiday Light event- 2010
This year marks the 7th year that we attended the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Holiday light display. We have been coming every year since our daughter's first Christmas. </object> Hand Feeding Flamingos. When visiting Sarasota and Bradenton, a visit to Jungle Gardens is a must. Roasting Marshmallows and making S'mores too. Over 1… Read More
SOLD 249k-Ancient Oaks awesome pool/spa

9115 63rd Court East, Parrish FL 34219 Ancient Oaks 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 car garage built in 2003 Welcome to this picture perfect 3 bedroom pool home in Ancient oaks in Parrish FL. Probably one of the nicest pools you will find anywhere for this price. The living room, family room, and master bedroom… Read More
SOLD- 335k-LWR 4bed-pool/spa/lakeviews

14024 Nighthawk Terrace M5818201 Greenbrook Village- Lakewood Ranch Florida Move in ready, updated 4 bedroom pool/spa home. Great southern lake view. Home by Towne, model Kensington 4 Built 2003 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths brick paver drive way and pool deck southern rear exposure with lake views Updated granite, wood cabinets, dual oven, trash compactor… Read More
SOLD 29k-Bayshore on the Lake updated condo

4153 Lake Bayshore Drive Unite #513 Bradenton, FL M5817541 Bayshore on the lake Condos This is an updated 2 bedroom 1 bath condo on the 5th floor of this central Bradenton Condo complex, Great location close to everything that you need to get to including shopping, the beaches, and Florida State College or MCC.
Is this the time to be buying Rental Properties in Sarasota and Bradenton?

If you were a bank, and you knew that you have an asset ( your home ) that you let the borrower use in the exchange for money. (Really renting is a better description of a long term mortgage). Your homeowner has decided to stop paying their mortgage because they are having trouble affording their… Read More
waterlefe golf cart parade 2010- It was a cold night, but a ton of fun!

This year’s waterlefe golf cart parade was a great success. With over 15 golf carts, and a few motorcyclists braved the cold temperatures, and paraded through the waterlefe neighborhood. This year we went green, and had the LED lights on the cart. With Santa on top of the cart, of course. It was… Read More
stats on foreclosures

This report is from Lending Processing Services (LPS) issues a monthly Mortgage Monitor which looks at several aspects of mortgage performance. We like to study this report to see what is currently taking place with delinquencies and foreclosures. The November report (which covers through October) had some very interesting information. http://kcmblog.com/2010/12/06/current-foreclosure-facts-from-lps/ Delinquency Rates All delinquency statuses… Read More
Bank of America announces that Foreclosures are back on
Bank of America today announced that the freeze on mortgage foreclosures in the 23 states that have Judicial foreclosure is lifted. That includes here in Florida. Over 100,000 new foreclosure filings will take place next week. This was probably expedited to get nervous stock holders more comfortable. Since many investors have worried that a protracted… Read More
247k-Cascades of Sarasota mint!

Ventana model in The Cascades of Sarasota! Ventana model in the Cascades of Sarasota! the owners have done all the right upgrades. Crown moldings, extended tile areas, upgraded cabinets, and granite counter tops. In perfect, model home condition. If you are considering a new home, or don’t want to wait on a short sale, or… Read More